New Whale Mugs

These are my new whale mugs. I like them with the black fronds.
Yellow is especially nice.

I will be posting a bunch of things on Etsy by the end of the week.
Mugs, Shells,jewelry and the like.
I still have plates and bowls to finish and some awesome urns!
So stop by again, and thanks for looking....a wonderful link....HERE! :)
Come visit me at the shop! I'm there everyday....:)

Some Whale Designs

Here are some of the ceramic pieces that I just unloaded from the kiln. A little soap dish in yellow....
He's smiling :)
And in green,
A purple mug.

And the back! You never know how these things will turn out until you open the kiln...can't wait to show you tomorrow's batch! Here is a nice link and thanks for looking! :)

New Wine Box

This would make a lovely present for a wedding or a special occasion of some sort.
It's a wine box that I painted.
I like painting boxes, so I thought I'd experiment.
It was fun to decorate all of those nooks and crannies with a different design.
And there is the wine inside. Pretty fun! Thanks for looking! Onward.....

Pleasant Thyme Cafe

I'm doing some more illustrations for my Brother's cookbook. He has a cafe in Pleasant View,Tennessee. How do you like these pickles? They look a little like buttons, but they are pickles!
Tea time ! Here is their Face book page so you can see what they are serving if you are in the area and need a good bite to eat.
All cooks need olive oil....
And heart shaped cookies! Have a pleasant day! :)

Quilt Show! American Folk Art Museum

The American Folk Art Museum is having a wonderful quilt show! It's going to take place at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City.
I did a little tribute...a red and white frame.....
With quilt-like designs.
And a mug of the same.
Looks like a great show!
And I'm off to work! Tonight I will be at The Nantucket Yacht Club to hear speaker Joan Borysenko, "Getting Your Groove On: Celebrating The Wild, Witty and Wise". There will be tables of crafters there, so stop by for a visit and some cheer! Have a groovey weekend! :):)

Spring Flowers

I've already seen snowdrops and crocuses, but I can't wait for the rest of the spring flower extravaganza.
Martha always does a great Easter Issue. I found these images on her website.
I gave my Mom some frittilaria bulbs and they come up every year with the hellebores.

And who doesn't love LILACS! Thanks Martha! It's almost egg time......:)

Happy St. Paddy's Day!

I love this image and I don't remember where I got it from. Found it in a file when I was doing my paperwork. It is wonderful!(Thank you to the artist!)
Celebrating the green with a wallpaper design that I did years ago.
And another.....
My friend Karen collected a box of sea scallop shells....I love the shape and size!
Thanks, Karen, and have a great St. Paddy's Day, all! :):):)

Tiny White Daisies

I love this tumblr site.
When I need a little lift, I go to Tiny White Daisies and I am immediately cheered!
Have fun looking! And go to her archives for more cheer...

Mermaid At The Beach

Another card and print! And a fun link for you today....:):):)

Ship Box

I'm getting some boxes finished this week. Here is my new ship design.
It has rosa rugosas and dogwood as a pretty flourish. I got the idea from a folk art quilt.
Then there are the fishies swimming all around.
We are going out for a walk to collect much needed rocks to paint. It's sunny here this morning. I hope you are having a great day! :) Thanks for looking!

Spring Is In The Air!

Boy, I would love a garden like this! Spring is in the air and there is a lot of activity all around the Island. Finally.
Look at that lettuce and that fine fence.

I've got all of my seeds. I don't bother planting them early indoors. I like to just put them in the ground and let Mother Nature do her thing. Although I will probably plant the English daisies in a pot in the cold frame.

This is what we all hope for in August, right? ( I don't have a source for this photo, but thanks to whom ever took it!)
Here are some neat and tidy raised beds. Looks like you can sit down on them while you garden.
I used to water my big huge garden in Kent, Ct with watering cans because there was no out door spout. I was BUFF I tell you!
Here is our lettuce in a wee raised bed in the home garden. We have been eating lettuce all winter out of the cold frame. I'll have to take a picture of that soon before we eat it all! Alright! Get out there with some manure and dig! Spring is in the air! :)