studio time vs summertime

So far, Summertime is winning over Studio time but I did manage to put this necklace together. There are matching earrings not in the photo.

I love summer! I love being outside. I don't care if it is blazing hot and humid - I love being in nature. I love the long hours of daylight. I love the feel of the sun on my skin. I love the fragrance of flowers in my garden. I love the smell of summer rain. I love playing with or watching the grandkids. I love cooking and eating outside.

In spite of these loves - I hate camping! Indoor plumbing wins hands down when it come to camping!

lie, laugh, love

I have these words mingled in my flower bed. Yes, I know.... last year it was live, laugh, love. But, a Mourning Dove sat on the V (bending it to the ground)changing everything.
We had a wonderful 4th of July in spite of the 2 inches of rain in the morning. The sun came out making things steamy. We grilled, the kids enjoyed the pool and later we watched the fireworks. It is illegal to put off fireworks in the city limits. The funny thing is everyone totally ignores this law - even law enforcement. It sounded like a war zone! Unbelievable! It is always good for my soul to have everyone together - I cherish each moment!

my favorite shoes

My Grandchildren painted my shoes!
Reagan did the left, Andrew did the right
and Scottie did the strap on both.
The only restriction I put on the artists
was the choice of colors. I love the attention
they stir. The kids and I are very proud of
my favorite shoes!

where have I been?

Outside! I have been working in the yard - when it hasn't been raining. It seems to rain every other day. I have been planting and transplanting a lot of things. I don't have much yard but I do have many flower beds and container plantings. I have Tomatoes and pumpkins in 3 of my large flower pots. I hope to have better luck with the pumpkins this year.

Let Summer begin!

Well, I said I would let you know how the Art Festival went. It was not 'Great' but it was 'ok'. I was very close to the main stage and the music was very loud. Enough about that!
I thought I would show you some jewelry I just made - all of my favorite colors. They scream summer to me.
I know in my very first post I said I wouldn't use this space to show off my Grand kids but I have a new one and I am so proud of all of them.
From Left to right:
Scottie-3 he is so proud of his new sister Addison-3wks. Reagan-7 will be entering the 2nd grade- (the picture was taken at her birthday party) and Andrew-6 will be entering the 1st grade. He is getting a new sibling in October.
The pool is open, the water is warming,my flowers are blooming, Come on over!

oh my!

I have been absent for awhile - power washing the patio- planting flowers- digging in the dirt - you get the picture - outside! I should have been in my studio. I have a booth at an Art Festival this weekend (Saturday 12:00-6:00pm). The festival is in the Crestwood Mall(St. Louis) The mall is almost void of retail but many of the spaces have been occupied by Artist Guilds, working artist and Art Councils. I did this show last year -it was held at a school, outside, it rained. We moved our tables indoors and actually did very well. I will let you know how it goes.