Gifties

My daughter Jill made candles this year and even covered boxes of matches to coordinate the set. She really knows my colors!

My daughter Paige gave me this book by Vivian Swift.  It's a delightful watercolor journal of a year in the life of the author.

I had a wonderful Christmas and I'm looking forward to a new year of creating art.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

A Rare Sight

Our daughters have gone home after the holidays, we are starting to get the house back in order and I am able to set up my sewing/painting/crafting table again in the spare room.  To see the surface of the table completely clear of clutter, the sewing machine and art supplies is a rarity.

A Big Thank You

Thanks to my husband and my dear friend Sherry, I  received a start of the colorful dishes I have been admiring for several years.  They are made by Waechtersbach of Germany, come in beautiful bright colors and each piece is purchased individually.  I plan on adding more to the collection during the year.

Merry Christmas

Fat Quarter Swap

I participated in a fat quarter swap through "15 minutes play . . . Bumble Beans, Inc."  These are the fabrics I chose to send to Teresa in Portland, Oregon.  Visit her site at crinkledreams.com and take a peek at her Etsy shop. 
Happy quilting Teresa!

Cookie Time

almond crescents

thumb prints

Palm Beach biscotti

Orchid Spikes and Christmas Lights

My cymbidium orchids have new bud spikes.

Now the wait begins until the flowers open.

You know you are in Southern California when you have Christmas lights and orchids out on your deck at the same time!