It was a sad day yesterday as we had to put our old dog Balto to sleep. Balto came to us at age 12 as a rescue. His elderly owner had died. He's been a handful in the sense that he hated the… Read More

My first sold paintingBlogging has been on the back burner lately, although I still read all my favorites each day. We had Thanksgiving in Florida and walked in our neighborhoods local Thank… Read More

The count down to Christmas is so exciting for children. I've always bought advent calendars for my kids, but this year, now there's a little one, I decided to make a family one. I went to M… Read More

Encaustic cement tile floor, made in Mexico. Movarian star light fixtures, second hand Moroccan rugs. The doors at the far end were purchased long before construction started and the room wa… Read More

I've been painting on large canvas...much more suited to my large, sloppy strokes Read More

I've been totally frustrated with weeks of painting and no results that I consider worth keeping. I love so many types of art, and I think I have tried just about all styles from charcoal dr… Read More

These are not porn stars...I practicing nudes for art classTree CozyBuilding a room around these doors.Sunoco gas bar. Pick up a coke, gum or a stun gunI drawing bodies for art class. Lucky… Read More

Henry Francis and I share a birthday. I've been Nannie-sitting him this week and Girl Child asked me if I could snap a birthday photo of him in a party hat (for the album you know).A bo… Read More

I read that you have to paint 120 paintings before you get any good. I've given myself a challenge to paint a painting a day for 30 days. Over the past few days I've been practicing wit… Read More

 Once in a while someone will the question at a party (usually after a bit of liquor) about what your dream job would be. I was asked it recently, and since then I've given it lots of t… Read More

Unknown- March 11, 2014Best friend of GracieThought she was a dogBest Cat EverLoved greatly by our family Read More

I've spent the past week photographing new stock of Sno of Sweden jewelry. The latest trend is a big stack of bracelets on the arm. I love experimenting with all the pieces to find interesti… Read More

Christmas Breakfast TableSofa and chair in Tampa cafepretty light fixturefun rideAll you really needCompany for dinner brought wine and an old school flamingoWhen in St. Petersburg, try Mazz… Read More

If you are looking for Christmas gifts, I have just added a TON of new stock to my Sno of Sweden jewelry online collection. Living very close to the Sno sales headquarters in Canada allows m… Read More

I have searched a long time to find the right table for my front hallway. It proved to be quite elusive. I have tried no less than 8 tables since I've lived here. Some too small, some too la… Read More

I went to the circus with my kids when they were little. Being so young and unaware of the real habitat of the gracious animals, they loved it. It almost brought me to tears. There is nothin… Read More

Henry Francis on the mysterious King's Chair, Bronte OntarioHenry Francis in his new Camo print harness.It was Thanksgiving here in Canada yesterday. Best of all the kids were here, includin… Read More

On Central Ave. Pet portraits on wallMy Brother In Law built us these lovely shelves. The handle of my bag made with a Thai sashThe bag is made from a vintage textile...piece of a tradi… Read More

Quan Yin...Goddess of MercyGarden bench, once ready for the trash, now restored by a good neighborPink Siam tulips in foreground. Crotons, Pygmy date palm and fernsView from the shade g… Read More

Adobe dwelling. Cobblestone walkway and gorgeous iron lanterns. The front door is fabulous.Tonight's Real Estate adventure takes us to New Mexico. I've never been to the desert, except for V… Read More

 For anyone in the Oakville, Ontario area tomorrow, we are holding a HUGE sale of vintage items, garage sale treasures and flea market finds. We even have some Dash and Alebrt rugs. &nb&hell…Read More

No one at the pool today...often the case at condosLimestone walls and arched doorwaysLoggia with brick flooringA gorgeous shot of the pool area and Old Florida vegetationBuilt in 1925, this… Read More

Before of M's Florida pool gardenAnother before shot...fence is now installed 2010Have you ever done a home reno or purchased something major for your home, been quite content with it, and t… Read More

Likely the original color of stucco..Pink stucco with turquoise trim was very common in the 20's and 30'sHerringbone brick patten in fireplace...delicious green painted surround. I love the… Read More

Of interest are the stepped windows on the staircase with columns, the arched windows, Barrel tiled roof, the covered loggia with what looks like pecky Cyprus columns.The quilted tile floor… Read More