So Long Summer

Only a few more hours 'til the official start of Fall though we've already been enjoying some cozy sweater weather. It has been a beautiful Summer....lots of lazy days, road trips and memories. Can't ask for anything better!

I want to thank all of you who celebrated with me this past weekend. Thank you for supporting my work and for all the kind words you've sent my way.

Summer Treats

Oh the summer treats we have indulged in....

Pineapple Whip in Springfield, Missouri.

Mug N Bun floats in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Peach cobbler at the Peach Park in Clanton, Alabama.

Believe me...this does not account for all of the ice cream we've consumed this summer. It's rather hard to document a treat that melts so quickly and is so yummy. An interesting side note....while Lizzie and I were polishing off the mint-choco and choco-chip cones in the first image we spotted the strangest creature....a uni-cone!!

August Blocks

Summer is fleeting....I actually have the ac off and the windows flung open this morning....Springfield public schools started back today....Patrick starts teaching next week....the window of sunshine for our evening walks is narrowing....I'm not ready for it to end. This month's art blocks include snippets of Summer pleasures and hints of the coming Autumn. Let's savor these warm days while we still can!

July Art Blocks

Can you believe we're already half-way through the year? This one seems to be picking up speed! July's art blocks are ready a bit early and I will be posting them in the shop this afternoon. If you see one you would like to reserve you can send me a note right here. Wishing you a lovely July.

June Art Blocks

There are only ten days until the summer solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere. Filled these little treasures with lots of sunshine (and a moon!)....plenty to share with my friends on the Southern Hemisphere too ;) These will all be in the shop by the end of the day.

Back To Work

I'm refreshed after my vacation time and ready to get back to work. In fact, June's collage blocks will be ready ASAP! We took a road trip to visit family in Georgia and Alabama (Patrick & Lizzie's home state....I'm the oddball Yankee). Took this fishy snapshot at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. You can see other images from our trip here. By the way, if you're ever passing through Montgomery and in need of a good lunch you gotta try Gail's Down The Street Cafe. The sweet tea, cornbread, greens, squash casserole, fried green tomatoes and blackberry cobbler is to die for!! I'm trying to be disciplined after all the good eats but it's hard 'cuz Patrick's grandpa gifted him a well-seasoned cast iron skillet and he made an awesome frittata for breakfast today....burp.

Vacation Time

It's time to give myself a bit of vacation time. We've got places to go and people to see :) The shop will remain open but orders will take a few extra days to ship so....if you enter the coupon code: VACATION your order will ship for free. I'll see you back here at some point during the 2nd week of June. Now for some kite flyin', pool dippin', ice cream eatin' fun!

Party Girl

Party Girl, mixed media assemblage

This party girl has donned her best polka-dot frock and is ready for some summer fun. Enjoy!

Goodbye Summer

My favorite Instagram of the season taken on one of many neighborhood walks. On our final summer stroll this evening it was already feeling quite a bit crisper. Goodbye summer.

Don't miss out! This sale continues through tomorrow night.

Movin' & Groovin'

Movin' & Groovin', collage on old yellow book cover

Hello and a happy month of July to you! I don't know about you but I've been really looking forward to this month with its promise of normalcy and the return to daily routines it holds. I've never met anyone who absolutely loves to move and though this was by far the easiest move we've ever made it was by no means "easy" if you know what I mean ;) I'll spare you the details of our DIY moving adventures and just say that I'm happy to be on the flip-side. We're settling nicely into our new abode here in Springfield, Missouri. I'm slowly but surely learning my way 'round the neighborhood to the grocery, post office and home improvement stores. My studio is mostly set up and in working order...the first piece created in the new space was this Movin' & Groovin' collage. Both of the Etsy shops are back open for business so stop by and say "hello" if you happen to be cruisin' on Etsy.

Rainbows 'n Cupcakes

May your last day of summer be filled with rainbows 'n cupcakes :) We're planning to kick off the new season with another family bike ride this weekend. What are your plans?

More July Art Blocks

And...I'm back with another batch of collage blocks for you! They will all be listed in the shop tonight. I promise. Check out all available blocks right here.

Flag By Ethel

Embroidered with care by Ethel, this hand stitched flag has been patiently waiting to fly free 'n proud here in this space. I think I love the tidy backside of this piece just as much as the front. Ethel was one meticulous lady. A happy & safe 4th of July to all you American readers!

Blue For You

A windmill drive by, Kansas in June.


Just a nice blue window from the archives.

Cookie monster donuts at our favorite doughnut dive, Varsity Donuts.

Blue swings at a local park.

Some blue for you and Poppytalk's Summer Colors. Have a beautiful weekend :)

Summer Fun Blocks

I'll be sprinkling these collage blocks full o' summer-y fun into the shop this week. Hope you stop by to take a peek.

Sushipot Vintage Summer Sale

Sushipot Vintage Summer Sale
25% Off All Vintage Goodies
June 22nd - June 24th
Sale ends Sunday at 11 pm CST

Thought I'd get the summer off to a good start by having a store-wide sale at Sushipot Vintage this first official weekend of the summer. Happy shopping folks :)

Summer Fantasy

Summer Fantasy, collage on book cover

We're celebrating the summer solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere today so I made a summer-y collage to share with you. Not sure what all we'll be doing to celebrate but I'm certain it will involve lots of splashing.

TTFN

We're headed into a long weekend of summer fun with a special someone (aka Nana!). So...as Lizzie likes to say "ta ta for now". I'll see you back in this space at some point next week. But before I go, here's a coupon code for ya. It's good for 10% off your order in either shop all weekend long. Coupon Code: TTFN10

June Art Blocks

As promised, here is a preview of fresh art blocks headed into the shop tonight and tomorrow. There are actually 14 total but a couple of 'em didn't really fit with this group so they'll be a surprise. Just lemme know if you see any you want to reserve for your collection.

Nosedive

Nosedive, original collage on First Aid book cover with found heart doodle

Guess I've kinda been inundating you with all these new collage pieces. This is the last one for now. Maybe I'll get around to making more this weekend. Seems like time is so precious these days and heading into summer I find more and more of it needs to be spent outdoors flying kites 'n running in the sprinkler (or at least watching a little someone run through it).