Mar 27, 20131 min read
Suzanne Golden's new book has just arrived!
And what a treat is in store for anyone pouring through its pages! The title is "Suzanne Golden Presents - Interviews with 36 Artists...
Mar 25, 20131 min read
Death by Chocolate...
I have a cookbook by that title. It is, of course, filled with sinfully delicious and decadent desserts that incorporate chocolate. As...
Feb 28, 20131 min read
A Close Call!
I love this bracelet (inspired by Jean Power's "Caldera" and CGB) and after spending what seems like an eternity stitching all these tiny...
Feb 21, 20131 min read
I'm back to work, but....
My mind is in a fog. I do rather poorly dealing with jet lag. Long flights and time zone changes zap my chi like nothing else! We've...
Feb 19, 20131 min read
Homeward bound
All good things must come to an end! Vacation time is drawing to an end also and my studio awaits!
Feb 13, 20131 min read
What does a beader do on vacation?
Bead, of course! I've done enough sightseeing to last for a long time. I just want to rest and relax, soak up the sounds of tropical...
Jan 23, 20131 min read
How long did it take you to make this?
People ask that question all the time. I used to do art fairs and, besides the occasional comment by some proud parent (i.e. My daughter...
Jan 21, 20131 min read
It's that time of year again and...
I'd rather be doing just about anything other than taxes. I'd gladly clean my cat's litter box all day long in lieu of this boring task....
Jan 12, 20132 min read
I'm registered and ready!
It's that time of year again - registration for the Bead&Button Show is open and classes are filling rapidly. I've signed up for four...
Dec 30, 20121 min read
What will the New Year bring?
Who knows? Frankly, the idea of being able to see into the future without the ability to change it is a frightening proposition. I...
Dec 27, 20121 min read
Santa was extremely generous this year...
I must admit that my Xmas list was a bit long. Some items were frivolous, fun things that I wouldn't buy for myself, but are so very...
Dec 18, 20121 min read
This is how it starts...
When I contemplate a new design, whether it be a piece crafted in metal, polymer clay, or beadwork, I usually have a purpose in mind. In...
Dec 12, 20121 min read
This was worth the wait!
I've designed and written quite a few beading tutorials, but I must admit that I'm a total novice when it comes to stitching geometric...
Dec 2, 20121 min read
I've been waiting for this...
Look what showed up in my mailbox yesterday...the 2013 Bead and Button Show cl ass catalogue! I'm going to have a lot of fun perusing...
Nov 21, 20121 min read
Making progress...
I've been to my doctor for my post-op visit and she said I am healing well and there is no sign of infection. I must admit that while...
Nov 19, 20121 min read
What price beauty?
Hours pass slowly when one is recuperating. Sleep has given way to restlessness and being immobile with time on my hands has given me...
Nov 15, 20121 min read
Always stylish...
The Parisian take on Mary Janes! Just kidding. I'll be wearing this darling pair of Frankenshoes (thus named because one must clomp...
Oct 25, 20122 min read
Every once in while...
I like to peruse other artist's blogs. Several months ago Kate McKinnon wrote in her blog about the positive experiences she was having...
Oct 15, 20121 min read
Keepsakes are very special...
These are very old photos of my family on my mother's side. The top photo was taken in the late 1930’s and shows my mother along with...
