Doodles in my Sketchpad

Knick-Knacks and Paddy Whacks…

You didn't think I went all the way to Michigan and forgot to go junkin' did you?  Not on your life!  I missed the first Saturday because of course, I got my beautiful grandson, but no one said that I couldn't take the car on the following Friday and Saturday and do some hunting. Oh my gosh. I'm ... View Post

Sending You a Box of Sunshine

Every now and then I like to randomly create a "Box of Sunshine" and send it to someone who has been on my mind a lot.  Though the box and the gifts are simplistic and inexpensive, I really put my time and energy into thinking of that person while I am purchasing and embellishing the pieces. Today I ... View Post

Baby Blanket Reveal

I can't believe it has been a week since I flew to meet my new grandson.  I already know I'm going to have a difficult time returning home.  I'm called  "Nina, the Baby Whisperer" and I am perfectly good with that!  Happy that I'm leaving a piece of me with him...in this quilt.  It's very easy to ... View Post

A Late Night Reflection

It was the fall of 2006, and the month of November to be exact.  My daughter Lauren, a high school junior, had been working with her good friend, Jenn on a school project when Jenn didn't show up for one of their prearranged dates. Because it was so out of character for Jenn, Lauren contacted her ... View Post