Getting ready for July 4th

With the July 4th holiday fast approaching, I decided to make my very own decorations for my home. As you know I love making seasonal ornaments. Polymer clay is such a versatile medium to work with and doesn't require any special equipment to bake the clay. I just pop them in the oven, then paint and maybe add some embellishments then glaze.

Shrimp Po'Boy Sandwich

After many request from my older son I made this yummy New Orlean's favorite Po'Boy sandwich. You can use many different types of meat or seafood. The sandwich I made was made with shrimp. Here is a good recipe if you would like to try to make it. Enjoy!

Florida Fun

I wanted to share a few pics from my trip to Florida.

The kids really enjoyed going to the go cart race track. Micahael is such a pro.



Jordan is taking Dad for a little spin around the track.

The winner of my blog giveaway is lauraprill

Bloomin Giveaway

It has been a while since my last giveaway due to family school activities, and my mother being ill. So, I decided to take this opportunity to allow one of my readers a chance to win one of my handmade ornaments. Just post a comment for a chance to win. Also, if you post this giveaway on Twitter or Facebook this will double your chances to win! Just leave a link about the giveaway in your comment. Also leave your email address. The winner will be announced next Monday.

My Rising Middle Schooler

Well it is official, I am now the mother of two middle schoolers. So hard to believe that Michael, my second child is taking that next step. Where does the time go!

Here he is with his best bud.



Michael's principal Dr. Jones

Arts in the Park

I wanted to show you a few pictures from the Arts in the Park festival I helped with this past weekend. In spite that the weather was very hot, our arts organization did a great job hosting this event.

Baskets by Andi were so amazing to see all of the detail that goes into each basket of this husband and wife team.

Mauren King is the artist to make these very happy faces.

At the last hour of the show we enjoyed the music of ZydeFunk.

Whimsical Landscape Painting Workshop

After taking a couple of online courses, I decided to take the challenge to develop my very own ecourse. This has been an idea that I have been floating in my head for a few years. I quickly learned that it is not as easy as it looks. After my second attempt the class is almost ready to launch! I am very honored to be one of the instructors at Creative Workshops which is hosted by Gail Schmidt. The class will become available June 13th.