Girl in the mirror

When I was younger and much more innocent-much like this portrayal-my deepest desire ws to be a fashion designer in NY and just live the LIFE! wow how life gets away from us one day at at time! But I am glad,because I am ME unique and crazy shaped by every experience I have. I am an artist -I do not live in NY but on a beautiful island in the south(go figure?) I have a marriage of 33 years and and a husband that knows the girl in the mirror( I was only 16 and fresh from NJ when I moved to the south and I caught his eye.) He knows my dreams and always supports my art. I am not a fashion designer -I take care of people affected with Dementia and Alzheimers- a tribute to a Father that took care of my  mother who at age 59 began having strange memory loss =dieing at age 70 from Alz. Would I change it? nope not for a minute -BUT I still think about that NY dream now an then..and I paint!!

a little montage of my favorites

Grunge flower tags



altered grunge tags with grunge flowers-handmade! going out on a swap..

Where I create! night view!

hello welcome to the art studio!

I love twinkle lights and candles,,usually have music on and my water fountatin too!

this is the amazingly clean view of the desk!

This mirror has become a great place to display art! 

full view of desk and storage underneath

love my art cart! my mascot charlie is in the tiny chair, he watches over the room.



where i nap or read or loaf

flowers are everywhere.

more jewels and flowers..

places to show off creations and angels.

pens and such...

stuff on the desk,,,

love these divided holders for bits and bobs!

childrens books i love to collect!



journals that need to be created in!



Kelly Rae Roberts- one of my favorite artist

My muse...gift from a swap!

art books and magazines...

somerset studios and cloth paper scissors! my favorite mags.

a quote to live by!

two of my favorite "students" my grand kids syd and jet!!They love cakees art room!

Thanks for visiting moms room!

More studio pics...

No Fear

Fear not dear one-God is with you,read this morning that often the Lord allows physical weekness to cure soul weakness. Whenever He wants He can apply the cure,often it is a thorn to live with but what glory it will be one day!

June

Nothing better than summer days and nights! As much as I adore the fall-when summer starts and the days are warm and the nights still have a cool breeze it just makes everybody slow down. I remember as a kid my parents staying out on the porch or in the backyard just talking with the neighbors while we all played tag,caught fireflies or just chased each other. Glad to have those memories. Many summers when my brothers and I get together for the 4th we do the same thing. I will miss that this year but memories are forever. Take time to sit outside tonight with a glass of something cool and listen to the calm of summer!

My Therapy

My art journal has been a place of refuge and insight this year. My word for the year was love...and this is what I have learned about myself. My purpose-to love and be loved. I find often I must accept the love given me-and love myself more. It is so easy for me to give love ,harder to recieve love,something I took form my chidhood-no bad reflection on my mother but she was a non cuddly mom and I imagine she learned that from her mom. But that has changed with me. It was hard to accept that I am lovable but My sweet husband has taught me differently. So on this Fathers day I honor him with changing my view on love. Thanks Babe...hugs kisses always and forever!