A blog about my creative journey and other travels. I am , indeed, a practical dreamer. My dreams are not airy nothings. I want to convert my dreams into realities, as far as possible. Monday, February 12, 2018. It is February Already! I just got back from Florida and what a good time we had. We spent some time with my sister and her husband in Northport.

I am a self taught mixed media artist and instructor living in Virginia with my Husband and our family of fur babies. I love all things vintage and strive to use those discarded bits of artistic flotsam and jetsum in my creations. I also love finding those treasures that others can use to feather their souls and their nests so please check out my Etsy Shop as well. Thank you for stopping by.

A blog about junque I find and what I do with it. Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Popping in to share a few finds. Here are a few of my favorite estate sale finds from the last couple of weeks. The tree skirt was a lucky score.

LIFE BEATS DOWN AND CRUSHES THE SOUL AND ART. REMINDS YOU THAT YOU HAVE ONE. Thursday, March 31, 2016. We love any reason to dress up for a party. Here are the two hats I created for a party we were invited to. The hats I purchased at Party City and down to my craft space I brought them. These are keepers for sure. Did you get to create anything for Mardi Gras? Thanks for stopping by. Thursday, March 24, 2016. HAPPY EASTER TO ALL YOU PEEPS.

Sunday, March 30, 2014. I sat in the prayer garden and began to pray and draw. It was a wonderful time of peace and beauty. As I was sitting there on Friday, the windows were open and someone inside began to play the organ. It was so wonderful, I felt very blessed. Something I find very special to me.

Sunday, July 19, 2015. ATC challenge this month was. Ancient metal buttons with worn-off paint were added,. Along with a few sticker embellishments. From the Tim Holtz product line. Paint, rubber stamping, pencils, and stencils added to the grunge factor.

Friday, May 13, 2016. As a child I was drawn to them on a gut level. They are powerful stories with transformative power. I have always loved art too. Creating it, admiring it, owning it.