Well, I was off to a few adventures lately-Philadelphia, PA, D.C., Boston, MA and Enfield, CT. Now, settling back in but much to do.
I’m helping a friend with her wedding and doing a lot of corn husk flowers lately! I mean loads! If she will allow me to share I’ll post but otherwise it will be after October. They are turning out beautifully if I must say. ( I know, I know, patting myself on the back I may hurt myself!)

Unfortunately, I’ve become allergic to flowers as I’ve been in more contact with them. It was a problem that I needed to solve in order to continue with this project, I began do some research on alternative medicine for allergies and created a list of possible solutions, if you suffer from allergies, you can look here to see if you have tried one of these medication and leave a comment about your experience.

I’ve got 5 sessions of craft classes this month with various entities.

As I go I’ll share a picture or two.

I’ve already received Christmas orders and it’s 8 months away! So, I’m going to start planning that as well.

My real job has me on the computer all day but never time to do this! It’s not something I want to stress about too much. If you want to check it out for yourself you can  So, I’m catching up. I hadn’t even downloaded my pics from my trips yet! It’ll all work out- I manage to balance it out without too much stress.

My garden is slowed with this weather as well. But, I can do what I’m able and be content.

Enjoy your weekend! I’ll be busy as usual. Maybe get to post a pic or two soon.

I have to get some things done. But luckily, they (the customers) are in no hurry and are easy going — so, I’m not slacking. This is the layout for the beginning of my basket and the progress so far. I’ve got 2 others to do and with Spring in the Air, working my splints outside is going to be great! More soon.

Took a tour of the National Museum of the American Indian in D.C. this past weekend, we happened to come on a week they were recognizing the Cherokee Nation. So, we got to see a few artists and crafters from that Nation, of course I took note of the basket makers. Asked a few questions while I could bend their ear – they use the white oak tree and wished we had more time to visit but being on a time table I couldn’t stay long. Just wanted to share a photo of their beautiful baskets. Always learning…

I finally ordered a kit for myself and made it the other day! I was quite pleased with the outcome. It’s adorable and I love it! This will be on my table from now on at shows and demos. I want to make a 10″ pack basket for myself and carry as a purse one day soon. The splints are much heavier and harder to come by as well. I can dream though…

A fellow artist had a fire this past winter and this piece went as a donation piece to help him and his partner. I was more than willing to help out a fellow artist in the time of need. The sun was bright this day and I was in the wood line near my house, some shadows but I wanted to share this piece. It has now gone on to its new home.