Port Costa...

my life will forever be changed...

rolling into Port Costa was like going back in time.

what a magical "little" town...

what unfolded was many new friendships & so much 

inspiration... 

my travel buddies

pearl hooper & dede warren

the road to port costa...

let the magic begin...

theatre of dreams

monica's studio window...

the beginning of shibori dying

the reults...

the letterpress!

my book box w/ mollie meng

the theatre we made

the ambiance every night...

one of wendy's theatre's

crocheting the beads...

a beautiful spot for freinds, food and 

good cheer...

the wall in the bull valley restaurant

the shop quote...

more magic...

the collections...

more shop...

heading out of town

don't forget to leave a wish on the tree

of wishes!

so much inspiration...

that I haven't stopped thinking of this magical little place

since we left...

my mind is churning with business ideas, plans & products

which I am hoping will come to fruition in the first quarter of 2015

teaching again!

at

Maison Folie - A Creative Atelier

in Petaluma

Learn the basics of jewelry construction as you connect beautiful elements through wire-wrapping, crimp beads and wire, and simple jump rings. You will learn about composition for future creations as well. You will leave this class with a finished necklace all your own design! Guaranteed to have lots of fun with DeDe and I! 

Bring your own focal piece and things you love to add to your necklace or choose from some we will have available for purchase.

Location: Anne Freund’s studio Maison Folie~A Creative Atelier
7 Fourth Street #58 Petaluma, CA 95476
Light lunch included 
Limited number of spaces available, only 8 students so lots of individual 

attention from us!

turning 53...a few fun things to share...

as we age lets face it 

there are a few things we need to spruce up!

1. the tired eyes...

cure: my new mascara!

it's a fiber mascara and i love it!

it's called "younique"

the fibers stick to my lashes, they look fuller and longer

I even leave the house with no make-up just my mascara!!

2. the gray peeking in to say hi...

cure: my new "E-Salon"

forget Loreal!

I love this product & the packaging is like receiving a gift in the mail!

3. my journal

cure: photos!!

my new photo obsession!

photo stickers, photos & photo strips!

"social print studio"

perfect for journaling!

4.  my jeans...

cure: a nice nude heel instead of a flat,

already i feel younger!

and

what have I been up to...

4th of july with the family!

flea markets...

art,

these little beauties

are name plates for a display case 

at

"a beautiful mess"

a little 

jack johnson

at red rocks...

a little treasure of a cafe...

nicks in colorado...

and a beautiful hike...

with cousin's

mc collough gulch colorado...

adornments...

I have finally gotten to sit at my work table

in complete silence, house to myself

kinda productive several days...

it was so nice...

new listings here

artseat

I pledge allegiance

to the flag of

The United States of America...

and for the republic for which it stands, 

one nation under God, Indivisible

with Liberty and Justice

for all...

enjoy your Independence day,

god bless our soldiers

everyday...

brooklyn with the boy...

leaving the city for williamsburg

I think i was the oldest person heading to brooklyn!

 art everywhere, so cool...

yumm...

east river...

i love this vine clinging to the window...

more art...

i love churches...

small little place with excellent 

guac & margies...

not to mention our tacos!

paint colors everywhere...

this building reminded me of new orleans...

so cool...

images where everywhere

this was one of my favorites...

just loving the old glory... 

visiting the "junk shop"

they had everything! 

i thought of marilyn when i saw this...

i'm calling this place the truck stop!

the beauty of brooklyn...

was everywhere...

jake walked me back to the city 

on the williamsbug bridge...

and then it rained! 

what a great day...