Artists I like: Il Lee

© Art Projects International; Courtesy of artist and Art Projects International, New York New York-based artist Il Lee creates beautiful wo...

New works, "Winter Cabin" and "Skyline"

My birthday is in a couple of days, and all I want is a good dose of vitamin D via sunlight.  It's officially Spring, but it's been ...

Reuben Casserole

Do you like Reuben sandwiches?  If you do, you will love this easy and delicious casserole.  It has the makings of a Reuben sandwich, corned...

Would You Wear A Lettuce Dress?

Yep, it's made from lettuce!  I had to do a double take when I saw this advertisement for PETA.  Quite creative.  First Lady Gaga and he...

Artists I like: Jelle Martens

I don't swoon at the sight of diamonds, even if they are all over the face of a vampire heartthrob.  I am a simple girl, really.  I don...

My experience as Etsy's Featured Seller

The ultimate goal for any Etsy shop owner is to be featured on the front page of Etsy.  So, in early February, when I was contacted by Etsy ...

My 13 Year Old Neighbor Commits Suicide

This is probably one of the saddest post that I've ever written.  My neighbor's 13 year old daughter committed suicide Thursday nigh...

Luck of the Irish

Additional photos taken for the Etsy interview.  Photos by the talented Anthony Georgis . I feel lucky today for many reasons.  First, there...

Did You Know - It's National Potato Chip Day!

It's National Potato Chip Day!  Yep, March 14 is the day that American indulges in their favorite bag of chips and feels no guilt.  I lo...

My interview on Etsy

It's been my secret for the last few weeks, but I finally get to spill the beans today . . .  I'm the Featured Seller on Etsy!  I am...

Six new works and more to come

I've been revving up my art production.  This week alone, I created six new originals, and I'm currently working on two more wood pa...

Fabulous Baby Finds - Carter's Tunics & Capris

Spring is here!  Yes, it's time for me to get over my winter blues and start searching for what's hot this spring and summer for our...

Sausage and Potato Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients 1 pkg. Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, Beef Sausage or Turkey Sausage, whatever your preference 1 bag (20 ounces) refrigerated sh...

My Money Is On Sugar Ray or Kirstie Alley

I can't wait for the new season of Dancing With The Stars to start March 21.  I said I was going to boycott the show after Bristol Palin...

Did You Know? - Best Dollar Store Deals

Need party supplies?  Head to the Dollar Store.  I've always been able to find cups, plates, napkins, utensils and table cloths to compl...

Artists I like: Megan McIsaac

You know when someone is talented when their creative work makes you want to be a better artist, which is exactly what happened when I came ...

Did You Know? - Best and Worst Cereals

Are your kids bouncing off the walls after breakfast?  It could be that bowl of cereal that you placed in front of them this morning for bre...

Swaps 2011

from the latest swapathon . . .  lovely handmade paper from Jennifer Allison yummy jam,  homemade lip balm, and a cute owl hairpin from moo...

Tom Hanks Take on Toddlers and Tiaras

As my readers know, I'm not a fan of children being in beauty pageants. I've watched several episodes of Toddlers and Tiaras and qui...