Art finds her own perfection within,
and not outside of herself.

She is not to be judged by any external
standard of resemblance.
She is a veil, rather than a mirror.
Oscar Wilde

Holiday Traditions

There are just so many things to love about
the holidays. But topping my list of favorite
holiday traditions is getting down the ornament
box and sorting through the glittery heirloom
treasures. When my girls were wee ones they
would sit for hours in whispered conversation
and gleeful giggles rekindling connections of long
lost jingle jolly friends. I knew back then that
these would be those snap shot moments that
would stay with me my whole life and that the
holidays are merely a gateway where
make-believe transcends reality and in the
quiet moments magic is palpable.

A serendipitous encounter

I love to cook and I love to bake. Some of my favorite
memories are of afternoons spent in kitchens with
family and friends quenching the appetite of body
and spirit. Every now and then I come across a site
that has me wishing that I could be like Alice and step
through my monitor into the wonderland of blogs.
Brooke McLay's Tongue and Cheeky blog is
one of those kick off your shoes, pull up a chair and
help yourself to something yummy kind of sites.
Brooke is hysterical, not the running around the kitchen
with her hair on fire hysterical, (although I'm sure she's got
a story or two to tell that may in fact include flaming
flammables and singed body parts) but funny in her
wit and wisdom that lighten your heart. She's über
talented in the culinary arts and is always whipping
up something extraordinary and eager to share like her
• • • •
BUTTERSCOTCH PIE
• • • •
recipe that can be found by clicking HERE.
To read more about Brooke in her tell all interview
(well maybe not all but definitely a good bit) click HERE
then head to the store for those Butterscotch Chips.
You'll be glad you did!

A Jolly Happy Soul

Christmas Clown

• • • NOW ON SALE • • •

Framed Christmas Clown Ornament.
Click on photo for more details.

Christmas Ornaments

Glitter Star Ornaments available in ETSY.

Santa Claus is coming to town...

Having a jolly good time with the Ho Ho
happenings in my studio this week.
I'll be posting new items daily in my ETSY
shop all week long. You better watch out...

Taking one final moment to bask in the lingering
mirth from the hallowed night of mischief.
Lucky for me there is no end in sight of holiday
celebrations as I prepare for a magical winter
wonderland immersion. Though the orange and
black willingly give way to the cream and gold,
they will be back out front before dust rings
mark their absence. I have great plans to bring
several sketches to life of Halloween/Christmas
cross over pieces but first I must pay heed to the
restless chubby cherubs that have been dancing
in my head for the past few months.

Click on Cherub photo for purchasing information.