It's May in Bath, Maine

So much time has gone by and now spring is here in Bath, Maine. My friends and I have a tradition of having breakfast together on Saturday mornings when we don't have other obligations. Afterwards it's a short walk to the Kennebec river where the local merchants set up their tents and display a variety of wares.

It's fun to watch what local produce is available as we stroll into summer and fall. For now there were many choices. Many new seedlings to put into the ground. I chose some purple petunias and a geranium that is purple and doesn't look at all like a geranium. My friend Kathe at Passion Flower Farm remembered my request from last year for a globe thistle plant. I can't wait to see it bloom into the large round purple flowers. She has worked hard over the winter to make her own blog:
http://passionflowerfarm.com
You absolutely must go visit her table. She is also now at the Brunswick farmers market during the week (Tuesdays and Fridays- but check her blog!). Beautiful flower arrangements and interesting plants. She is very knowledgeable and als0 very nice!

And over at Hawkes, the same friendly family smiles and await a new baby (great grand child for the matriarch! That wonderful cucumber plant growing in a hanging basket. I bought one last year and it did well for awhile... until I forgot about it and didn't water it for about a week. I forgot to see if they had a cooler full of lobsters like they usually do.

Valerie passes by her favorite chicken sausage this time saying she has some frozen still. The couple who make very exotic ravioli is there (I think it is the husband who does the cooking in this family!). I bought some awhile back and it was chicken and walnut. Pricey but yummy!

This farmer's market is not to be missed! Wonderful people, a huge variety of things to choose from, and on a gorgeous day by the river you can't feel more delight.

Thought you might like to look at a necklace that turned out to be very pretty. And It was nice of my friend to model it so I could put a good picture of it in my Etsy shop. It is very earthy in color and full of sparkly dangles. Here is a link to it in my Etsy shop: Amber and Ice necklace
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37180520

News from Haiti

As I go about my daily routine, I feel the uncomfortable anxiety of others who are suffering. What can I do? Not much other than send money and pray. I have been reading the blog posts by Kez, a young woman who has connections to the church I attend. Her words and pictures are moving and amazing. She can say so much more than I can, so I urge you to go to her blog and read a first hand story of a woman who survived the quake.
myhaitiankids.blogspot.com

Amber and Ice Free Form Peyote Stitch Beaded Pendant

It's a snowy Sunday in Maine, but amazingly not as snowy as it is for all of you in VA, Maryland , Delaware and those parts. Since I used to live in DE and Baltimore, my thoughts are with you. They just don't have the equipment to clean it all up quickly. Be careful driving and walking the next few days. (Did you hear that mom?)

I have a new necklace that I really loved working on. It's called "Amber and Ice". I'm doing more of these smaller versions of my fancy peyote stitch pieces since they are more affordable and appeal to more people. I do love working with earthy colors.

As you wonder what to do this snowy eve, take a look!

Mermaid Necklace

December Already?

Here it is December, and nearing Christmas. I can see how busy I've been because it's been quite awhile since I've posted anything here. School keeps me always occupied and thinking. Being a mom takes the most energy, but I wouldn't trade it.

I was happy to see that someone chose to put my Mermaid necklace in their selection of mermaid things on Etsy. Treasuries are up and running for just a few days but I believe they can be looked at after the treasury time period has ended. Here is a link to the one I am writing about: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=79795

A beautiful hymn sung well.

My dad emailed me a hymn that brought tears to my eyes. You must watch and close your eyes as you feel almost lifted up to heaven! Spectacular surroundings as well.
Amazing Grace

Haystack Soothes and Inspires

A weekend in September sparkle, surrounded by beauty and creativity. Push your cares away for the weekend and go back to a time where you could create for hours of intensity only to stop briefly for a delicious meal with colleagues or a walk to the ocean for a breath of pure sea air.

Not much time for sleeping, but when you did it was hunkered way down in the sleeping bag and maybe a hat on your head to keep the chill night air from enveloping you.

So much happened in a short time. Prints were pulled, paintings still freshly applied to canvas, wood carved, glass jewelry fusing in the kiln, wire sculpture and burned hands! I loved walking through the various studios talking to artists and getting ideas from their creations.

I made linoleum prints and fell in love with the process again. It's been many years since I carved into that stuff and it felt good.

Haystack is a retreat for artists and I highly recommend it. It is in Deer Isle, Maine and stunningly beautiful. If you can pull yourself away from the views you might get some art made.