Farm cake


Creations

I had the joy of decorating a birthday cake for a tractor-loving nephew. Usually, cake decorating is a mix of therapy and stress. This time was pure joy.

October 30, 2019

Tonight


Creations

Tonight I went to my first painting class in town, with the beautiful Anita, under the tutelage of the lovely Jolynn.

July 26, 2018

Giving gifts


Creations

Confession: I once wrote a blog post called The Great Bird-Dog Mystery, about some puzzling wooden objects that kept popping up around my town, nailed to fences and signs. The post was a little bit sassy and a little bit tongue-in-cheek, and I had it all typed up and ready to publish (Where do they […]

May 7, 2017

To those who were impressed by eleven dresses


Creations

Dear people, Thanks for your empathy, advice, and kind words. To all who were unduly impressed by the eleven dresses: I have a confession to make. They were T-shirt dresses. Four or five seams each. So I just didn’t want you to think I was that good. Love, Shari

May 13, 2016

Giveaway: White Hill Pottery


Celebrations, Creations

As of Tuesday, March 3, this giveaway is CLOSED. ***** I see none of you were brave enough to say “Forget the story; gimme the giveaway.” Thanks for that. You’re sweet. ***** Hello there. A week or two ago I asked you to share a cup of tea with me, and now I’d like to […]

February 23, 2015

Mod-Podge-n-Yarn candle holders


Creations, Something from nothing

Guess what? I just found a cheap, simple, and thoroughly cute craft for any occasion. Found, I say, not invented. My mom introduced me to it over Thanksgiving, but our original source is my friend Renee Shafer (A Beautiful Captivation), and her sister Andrea Graybill. Renee made these for a bachelorette party two years ago […]

December 1, 2014

Handmade notes of Thanksgiving


Creations, Something from nothing

Confession: Sometimes I am tired of confessing my idiocies. If you’re tired of hearing of them, don’t worry—you’re not nearly as tired as I am of committing them. I told Alison this week that “any organizational/ navigational skills I have are a desperate attempt to get a handle on my naturally forgetful and scatterbrained self. […]

November 25, 2014