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A few weeks ago I was walking to my mail box – yes, I still get snail mail- and saw my two young neighbors (Lets call them M and J) enjoying a lovely Florida day on their bike. As I approached J turned and waved – “hey Al” – “Hey J, please be careful”, I [...]
They say you know it’s fall in Florida when the licenses plates being to change. Unlike our seasonal visitors from “up north” we do not have changing foliage as an indicator of fall. This year, I decided to welcome fall with a South Florida style creation. Over the summer, I had a new AC unit [...]
My Leather Bag Project Last weekend I attended an art festival in Palm Beach Gardens and I fell in love with the handcrafted leather handbags and totes form Sulay Rodriquez. I wanted them all, but alas, my budget did not lend itself to such a purchase. Since I had some ‘scrap’ leather in my fabric [...]
I am passionate about modern art. I try to support independent artist whenever possible. But these days my budget is a little tight, so I satisfy my art desire by attending local art shows and museums. Last Saturday I met artist Sandy Meyer at the Village Art Studios in Tequesta, Florida. She had a great [...]
One of my nieces will be entering middle school this year. In an effort to sent her back to school in style, she and I worked on a few projects that will make her stand out – in a good way. Staples had a sale on composition books – they were 10 cents each – [...]
Plus a tutorial… One of my closest friends recently became a single dad. This is his first ‘Mother’s‘ day. I decided to stitch up a quick and easy gift to help him celebrate. I purchased 2 handkerchiefs – I guess I could have made them, but at $1.00 each, I was figured it was worth [...]
I love going to the zoo. It’s a constant source of inspiration. This pillow was inspired by one of my many trips – it features a mom and baby deer. Check out the look on the moms face – she seems so proud. It’s the same look I get to when I see my son’s [...]
Sitting on my Favorite chair. Look at these precious pups, don’t they look like they are saying “I am ready for my close up”? I was flipping through my illustration stash – looking for some inspiration to create an house warming gift for a friend. I came across these dogs that I had ‘sitting’ around [...]
It has been an excitingly busy holiday. I felt like a true business person, I sold several custom pillows and a few pillow pattern – I was quite thrilled. Despite the hectic holiday season, I was still able to abide by one of my resolutions for 2010 – that is – give handmade gifts for [...]
The Reggae Argyle Collection My friend is moving into her new condo the beginning of next month. Like most rental homes, the walls are painted ‘rental beige’ and the landlord is insisting on keeping the ‘neutral’ color. Note to landlord – beige is not a color, its a shade – at least in my opinion. [...]
