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The Delayed Gift

I have had the pleasure of having the best partner in my lower school art classes for many years now. I say partner because it truly is a partnership. She has been my helper for so long she can almost read my creativity and know what I need help with. I can’t imagine not having her to organize the supplies and help me keep these large art classes going. I know that if I need to be gone she is...

Damaged

I find so many things on the side of the road.  I also have a great crew of supporters who text and call in when they spot furniture on the side of the road.  Most of the time it comes to me damaged and in pretty bad shape.  Repairs can most of the time be made to restore the piece to a usable item.  Sometimes only pieces can be savaged.  I never pass up anything with hardware.  If the furniture...

Two Sides To Every Story

When I find a piece of furniture most often it’s pretty beat up. It’s rare if I find a perfect condition piece someone gentle set out for the trash. It happens on occasion and when I do I do a little happy dance. I often think about the pieces I find when I drive them back to my studio. Why was this piece left to get wet, dried by the sun or broken and not repaired. I’ll never know the...

Open Your Eyes!

I heard someone say I hate summer and having a pool. WHAT! Why such hateful words to say about the most magical time of the year. I ask why would you say such a thing? Her words are what I hear a lot from even my own daughter. Towels from swimming, playing in the water park on the floor of the bathroom or dropped on the patio. I know this well because I had that issue. You can never have...