Renningers extravaganza November2013

Went to Renningers in Mt. Dora yesterday and had such fun. So many people were there. Shopping, eating having fun with friends. Me, I was on a mission. What could I find to help me create my bears and other animals? First stop, the button lady!


And look at the teddy bear button I found, I have one but this one is in great shape. Yes it is original.


Mini buttons for clothing on small bears. The larger ones are metal and jewel.


Feathers from 1920's Paris. Great for hats.


The same dealer with the feathers had these old small bears,


And these old dogs, the one on the right is German.


And after all that walking this old sitz bath tub could have been mine for just $1300. What do you mean it's not for soaking your feet?! Hehe!

They will be there today and tomorrow. If you are close go find your own treasures.

Hunt Valley Review 2013

There was a great turnout for the show. Tables dressed for the holidays and many artists were in costume.


I was dressed as Scrooge. Penny French dressed as Marley won collector choice for best costume and best table decorations.


Snowman by Art Rogers


Candy Cannavino in costume at her table.


Bears by Ingrid Schmid.



My table at the show. Well part if it hehe!

Next years show will be November 9, 2014 next year! Make your plans to attend.

Veterans Day 2013

No pretty picture to post. Some people find who they are when they enter the service and find who they don't want to be. Families are made stronger and some are torn apart under the weight of their service.
Yet when they are called they leave all they hold dear and put life, limbs, mind on the line in the belief that they are protecting that this is good and right and fair and worth protecting. They do their job to the best of their abilities.

So when do we do ours? If we really want to thank them, saluting them, clapping and parades are not enough. Give them a proper pay for their service, give them the mental and physical health care they need. Don't lock their families out of their benefits on a loophole just because you can. They did the right thing, they served no matter what it cost them, can't we do the right thing no matter what it costs us? Let's really thank a veteran this year!

To my husband, and all the men and women who have served I humbly and gratefully say thank you for your service.


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Hunt Valley Show

This is one of the bears that will be at the show. Brand new pattern.


And this is a new series if angels that I will have available too!
Which is why you haven't heard from me, busy with new designs and getting ready for the show which is on Sunday at the Embassy suites Hotel in Hunt Valley. Sure hope you will come by and join all the fun! I will be in costume hehe! So will a lot of us artists. Ah well back to packing :).

Spirits of Sanford review

Went to the 5th Spirits of Sanford art show today that is put on by the Jeanine Taylor Art Gallery.


This is who met you at the entrance! Set the tone for the wonderful artwork inside.


Art Rogers was there from Missouri with these fun pieces and the ones below.


Just love that big pumpkin character, such a great face.


This piece is by Jorge De Rojas from Florida who was very delightful to speak to and very imaginative.


I bought this vegetarian character from him and day it on my sewing machine when I got home do it can watch mr work lol ! There were little vegetable character baskets too that held candle votives , electric of course.

Other wonderful artists were, Carly Smith (Florida )
Iva Wilcox (Florida )
Debbie George (Indiana )
Mary Bell (Florida )
Robert Brawley ( North Carolina )
Dani Nelson (New Jersey )
Jamie Moore (Kansas)
Minnie Brocco (Florida $
Adriana Esqueda (Texas )
Margo Nochese (New York )
Kim Brown (Florida )
Melissa Menzer (Florida )

These artists presented work that put a smile on your face and lots of people went home happy with their artwork.

If you get the chance try to attend next year. They even have a preview party and reception the night before the show!

Hmmm..... I should have taken more pictures lol! Guess you'll just have to go yourself! Hehe.

September 11 Remember

New York a place people from all over the county gravitate to and people from all over the world congregate.

And despite the events and because of the events of 9/11 it and we still stand and the lights burn bright, the memories hold strong.

Blessings on us all as we continue forward.


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Left out

My apologies to artist,Judy Eppolito who was also a winner in the gallery exhibition at TBAI this year in the 8" and under category. Unfortunately I didn't get a good picture of her wonderful bear and she was left off the list of winners. Congratulations Judy!


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