Happy Thanksgiving 2010

I'm in the midst of cooking the turkey, greens, and the garbanzo beans for a pumpkin hummus( the rest of dinner will be made later), and thinking of all the people I'm grateful for.
I'm grateful for family, friends, all of you and all the people who make me realize how blessed I am.

I hope your day leaves you with a full stomach, a full heart and a place to lay your head.

Happy Thanksgiving All!


From the bears and me:0)

Daughter surprise

My daughter got me into making bulldogs by ordering one for a coworker. Now she wants to order more and I mentioned I might make some as part of my jewelry line. It wasn't even designed yet and she wanted them. So here they are. Surprise!

Orlando Puppet Festival 2010

The Orlando Puppet Festival has kicked off it's season (November 18-December 10) with it's exhibit at the Gallery at Avalon Island.
This year the theme is Crime and Puppetment with puppet artists from California , New York, South Carolina as well as Florida participating.





All from one huge piece based on Gory.








Hope you enjoyed looking around.

Hunt valley continued

This is Donna Griffins of Donna and the Bears display. She made the little houses and they lit up.


Here's a close up of her sweet little bear.


And here's part of my table with holiday bears.
Hope you get to attend next year!

Hunt Valley Show Review 2010

The show opened to an enthusiastic crowd and the atmosphere in the room was one of fun. Collectors were happily buying their favorites


My angel bear.


A large rabbit from artist Cindy McQuire of China Cupboard Bears that sold quickly! And you missed her wonderful circus elephant. It found a new home too.


Meg Jackson and hubby dressed in costume looking great.

The artists really did decorate their space and gave the the room a holiday air. More in a minute.

Another Peek

There are angels in our midst.


From the bears and me:0)

Veterans Day 2010

God bless all who have served,those that still serve and those that were injured or died in service to their country.

To be free is a precious thing, to have rights that we can exercise at will a costly thing. I thank all who fought and continue to fight so hard for them.

I thank my husband who served for 23 years in the Navy who every day of his service showed pride and honor in being a sailor.

I humbly thank all of you, my family, my friends, and my neighbors for your service.


From the bears and me:0)

More to See

So can you guess who I am now? Yes this is a Santa Bear that will be at the Hunt Valley Christmas and Holiday Show this Saturday.

I will also have new jewelry pieces. They can be worn or hung as ornaments.


The giraffe necklace is six inches in length.


Bear necklaces are three and a half inches in length. The chains are usually twenty-two inches.
There will be a variety available.

Well I have to get back to work on my angel! Hope to see you in Maryland at the show!

Peek a Boo

So I've been busy in the workroom and here's a teaser. This bear will be at the Hunt Valley Show this coming Saturday. There will be more pictures tomorrow.

I have finished my physical therapy and am doing well. Gotten most of my orders done and have some new pieces to start so stick around and thanks for your patience with me:)