I’ve been working with the Scandinavian Folk Festival since March, designing posters, ads, and postcards you may have seen in earlier updates. This past weekend was the big event, so I grabbed Bruce and my mom for our very first trip to the festival. We were immediately struck by the beauty of the MayPole and […]
Gladiolus Enchantment – A Tribute to August’s Flower
Every flower tells a story, and for August, that story belongs to the gladiolus. Known for its striking beauty and tall, graceful stems, the gladiolus symbolizes strength of character, faithfulness, and honor. It’s a bloom that speaks to resilience and integrity—qualities that feel timeless and universal. The Gladiolus Enchantment Tile was inspired by a photograph […]
A Surprise Bloom
Much to my wonder, my heirloom roses are in bloom already. Only 2 weeks earlier than last year… I’m sure the 90-degree heat we’ve had is adding to the popping. I say global warming. . . but alas, I’m just a designer.
Antiques in Corry
This week’s expedition was Corry, PA. We heard of a new antique mall at the Ruff Acres Antique Roadshow and decided to go for a road trip. Bruce failed to tell me about the length of the drive. Note to readers: I revert to a seven-year-old on road trips that are longer than 20 minutes. […]
Snopatamus
Living in Western New York, we have multitudes and mounds of snow to play in. Today we tackled the notorious Snopatamus. Our version of the Hippopotamus and Snowman. When building a Snopatamus, it’s essential to make him big enough for everyone to ride!