WELCOME to my weekly post where I share about what I’m creating right now and what I’m loving, and give you a peek into what we’ve been up to this past week. *** What I’m creating ….. After a great night’s sleep on Friday night, and then breakfast with my love on Saturday morning, I was… Read More A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week
WELCOME to my weekly post where I share about what I’m creating right now and what I’m loving, and give you a peek into what we’ve been up to this past week. *** What I’m creating ….. This week in my humble sewing studio I’ve been working a lot with laminated cotton. Have you heard of… Read More A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week
WELCOME to my weekly post where I share about what I’m creating right now and what I’m loving, and give you a peek into what we’ve been up to this past week. *** What I’m creating ….. One of my business goals for 2018 is to have more items in stock for both Draw That Pig… Read More A Peek Into What I’ve Been Creating and Loving This Past Week
I cried because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet. — Persian quote My dad says this all the time. These words remind us to be grateful for what we have. We should not lament what we perceive as a lack, for there is always someone who is making do… Read More “I Cried Because I Had No Shoes, Until … {tips for cultivating peace and contentment}
Today is my Babcia’s birthday — in heaven. She would have been 99 today. Wow, right? She passed away in 2006 at the age of 88. My older daughter Lauren had the privilege of knowing her. My two little ones were not yet born, and it weighs heavy on my heart realizing that they have… Read More My Babcia {the Inspiration for my Polish Bridal Items}
Well, it’s here. The end of one year. The beginning of another. A time of reflection and assessment and goal-setting. To be honest with you, I don’t have the heart (or the patience) to take stock of my ENTIRE 2016 here on the blog. And I suspect you are secretly thankful. 😉 I will say,… Read More Some reflections of the past year {and my inspiration for 2017 – favorite blogs}
Handmade is the tangible result of an artist’s passion. Handmade is the sharing of enthusiasm from the artist’s heart to the recipient’s soul. When you buy handmade, you acknowledge this passion and enthusiasm, and you desire to have a piece of it as your own. When you shop local, you are likely to support someone you know, or… Read More Shop local, buy handmade {a review of Draw That Pig}
Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton runs many train excursions along the Pocono Mountain seasonally. Especially delightful are the short trips in the fall to view the gorgeous foliage. Last weekend my kids, my boyfriend and I hopped aboard a vintage train and spent the afternoon enjoying the sites and each other’s company. It was an… Read More A train excursion on the historic Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad
I love fall. (Did I mention that before?) Actually, I love how all the seasons make their beautiful debut and subtle exit over the course of the year here in Northeast Pennsylvania. I truly cannot imagine living in a place where these distinct seasons do not exist. One of my favorite things about fall is… Read More A visit to Ritter’s {and a recipe for apple pancakes}
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” –Leo Buscaglia A smile. I’m talking about a genuine, from the soul, eye contact made smile. For… Read More The power of a smile {and a quote that speaks to me}