A difference A Day Makes

8 inches of snow on the ground. Hmph. So much for Spring!

Truth be told, I do love the snow, as does Olivia. Our morning walk was hardly a walk.....it was a 'drag me down the street because the snow makes me nutty' kind of walk.

Then I pelted her with a snow ball, and all was well.

I loved the snow more when I could ski.......for 5 seasons, I was a ski bum in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It was an amazing time in my life.....and helped me get where I am today. For, I realized that is so important to do what you love. And although I loved to ski, I didn't really love being a bartender. In my heart, I knew that I wanted to get back to creating things, and glassblowing in particular. So, I traded one love for another, and moved back to the East Coast.

And it was the best decision I ever made. (And as expected, I rarely miss an opportunity to ski).

(view from the top of the Palivicini Lift at Arapahoe Basin)

Three Weeks and Counting

The first day of Spring is March 20th. A few short weeks away.

As a New Englander (and former resident of Colorado), I am no stranger to winter......long ones, too. But this year, more than ever, I have Spring fever. I find myself drawn to vibrant colors, and anything that has to do with flowers. It's an attempt to will Spring to arrive.

(And today.....it worked. I'm just home from a long walk with the dog, and a day at the studio in 55 degree weather. I'm happy.)

I've been busy creating magnets, push pins and key racks in beautiful floral papers. And have been working on a new line of Vases (small and large).....all in preparation for the start of my Spring/Summer Craft show season.

Here's a sneak peek....some are already in my Etsy shop, and some will be listed soon. If you're interested in where I'll be selling, just ask! I expect to post my whereabouts soon!

Dale Who?

I just realized that many people don't know who Dale Chihuly is. I mentioned him in my first post......
So, I only thought it was fitting to show you who he is and what he makes. He is best known for his Ceiling Installations and Chandeliers, but I'm more a fan of his Seaforms and Baskets.

If you already *know* him, great. If you don't, then I'd like to introduce you.....

Color, color, color. Gotta love it.

An Artist....to be or not to be

I prefer to call myself a Crafter. It works better as a verb, too.

I craft versus I art.

I do chuckle a little whenever someone introduces me as an artist. I don't know why, really. Because, I guess I am one. I like to make things, plain and simple. And I like the creative process....somedays I like that more than actually making things.

I'm certain this is why I make functional things (bud vases, bottlestoppers, oil candles, etc..).....because how could I possibley create *art* if I don't call myself an *artist*, right? Hmmm, that's good food for thought. And I'll end on that.