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The Big Dig
Work is progressing slowly but steadily on the Big Dig - the replacement of our septic system. The process began last August when we decided it was time to put our home on the market and down-size to a more efficient living space. It came as an utter shock to me to find that our septic system failed the Title V inspection!
2018 Weekly Studio Classes Delayed
I've been having this recurring dream lately: I'm in the studio setting up for class and everyone begins to arrive - but I'm not ready! The tables are missing, the lights won't go on... and then the floor disappears and turns to dirt... But everyone keeps on painting and asking questions and needing help and wanting coffee an cake!
Ornament Exchange DAY 3
"Heavenly Peace"
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him" Romans 15:13
It's Day 3 of our Ornament Exchange 2017 Blog Hop and I'm so happy to share this contented little fellow with you! I do hope you enjoy painting him as much as I did. You can follow the steps directly from the blog post here or you can click on the link at the end of the post to download the free e-packet. Joy and peace to you!
REMEMBER to leave your name and a comment at the end of the post to enter the DecoArt Give-Away
Ornament Exchange 2017
Day One: Tuesday, Oct. 17th
Just look at the delightful designs these creative minds have prepared for us!
Jane Allen, Amy Mogish, Franca Marzi, Judy Westegaard-Jenkins
Day Two: Wednesday, Oct. 18th
Golda Rader, Deb Mishima, Tracy Moreau, Linda Sharpe
Day Three: Thursday, Oct. 19th
Sandi McTier, Deb Antonick, Laure Paillex, Wendy Young
Many thanks to our friends at Cupboard Distributing and DecoArt for their continued support of our decorative painting community!
"Cape Cod Canal - Late Summer"
In my 40-plus years of teaching local painting classes there is only one subject request that I have declined (refused, to be honest) to pursue: the bridges over the Cape Cod Canal. Just the thought of suffering through all those straight lines and details - and enduring the endless whining that would go with it - stiffened my resolve. The answer is "No." Until several weeks ago.
"Brand" New Style Guide
I have to admit that I spend lots of time surfing the internet for new and interesting idea prompts and resources. The fact that Pinterest has become such a wild success proves that I'm not the only one addicted to the click!
"Irish Eyes Are Smilin'"
An Irish Blessing
You've blessed me with friends and laughter and fun;
With rain that's as soft as the light from the sun.
You've blessed me with the stars to brighten each night.
You've given me help to know wrong from right.
You've given me so much, so please Lord give me, too,
A heart that is always grateful to You.
I love St. Patrick's Day! Mid-March holds the promise of a fresh, green Springtime, and even though there still may be snow blanketing the ground the air is ripe with the scent of... corned beef and cabbage, of course!
February Snow - Tuesday Morning Class Cancelled 2/9/16
Snow, snow, go away!
February 9th - Our Tuesday morning class is cancelled so that our parking area and porch entry can be cleared of snow.
The Afternoon Class will meet as scheduled at 1:00 PM. Hope everyone can make it!
