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  • Facebook Goodness

    For goodness sakes….Facebook Goodness, Whatever is she talking about? Please, give me a chance to explain. Continue reading

  • ‘Brush~n~Hand’ Studio

    Hear-ye, Hear-ye….Decorative Painting Classes now in Tamaqua PA! This has been on my ‘wish-to-do list’ for a while now (but timing is everything),  To create a place to gather, learn, create, share and paint together, with the emphasis on learning and sharing in… Continue reading

  • Blueberry~Lemon~Coconut Muffins

    Or is it Lemon Coconut Blueberry,  or is it Coconut Blueberry Lemon? Anyway, this is one of my go-to Summer recipes from the pages of Paula Deen Magazine July 2009. The lemon in the recipe is just the zest, it… Continue reading

  • A Slice of Happy

    Classic Chalk Art….what’s all the buzz about? So you’re curious about Classic Chalk Art, huh?  Continue reading

  • Thinking of My Pap

    My Nana and Pappy Lettie Viola and Walter Curtis Garber of Grier City, Barnesville, Pennsylvania   They didn’t have much, but they had everything. 6 kids ~ 11 grandkids They  loved life and family was everything. ~♥~ Thinking of my Pap, the person… Continue reading

  • Creative Writing ~ A Letter to Yourself

    Did you ever write a Letter to Yourself? ….to a younger you?  Do you remember doing this in Creative Writing Class?  Sounds silly, I know, but give it a try. While writing my letter, I tried to think of what I would… Continue reading

  • ‘Home Sweet Home’ Gift House

    A simple housewarming gift or a ‘welcome to the neighborhood’, a ‘sweet thank you’ or even a summer picnic centerpiece. This Classic Chalk Art Gift House offers a fresh new idea, ‘Home Sweet Home’! Personalize it with a special message on the… Continue reading

  • Blue Jean Cottage ~ Spring Cleaning

    I needed some motivation to clean and get organized this spring….to make my pitch, keep, donate and sell piles too. Continue reading

  • Birds of a Feather – Simple Joy

    While attending my very first Painting Seminar in the early 90’s (nervously I might add), I experienced Simple Joy…..it is what happens when a group of like-minded folks gather to learn and be creative. ‘Birds of a Feather’ , we are~for sure…..it keeps you… Continue reading

  • Sunday Dessert

    At one time I was a routine kinda girl…….and I kinda miss it. …….. walk 2 miles everyday after work to think and pray, do the bills on Thursday evening, grocery shop on Friday evening and bake a nice dessert on… Continue reading