One Year Ago Today
I knew the date was soon but had no idea that my first post was one year ago today. The year has been an exciting one, busy, encouraging, discouraging, each has its turn, but what I've enjoyed the most is that it has been such a year of growth. Not only have I grown in my sculpting ability, I have grown in the number of friendships that I now have with all of you. And that is fantastic!! I

Gravy and getting ready....
for several things! Our holiday shopping extravaganza "Tinsel and Tidings" is Saturday, and I've been in the midst of preparing for that. Jewelry and Santas are all packed and waiting for new owners....I'm a positive thinker. It's a fun day whether or not we sell much. My friend, Mary, and my sister, Lynn share a double booth with me and even though it is hard work to set up everything,

How to make Cornbread Dressing, Stuffing..whatever you call it
Most of us are going to cook one of those fellas, a tom or a hen, and how many of you would like a delicious, simple, time honored recipe for cornbread dressing that will not fail to collect compliments at the dinner table? Dressing is such a regional food.. one part of the country makes bread dressing, some put in oysters, some nuts, so many different recipes, but if you haven't tried plain and

Introduction to .......
I would like to introduce you to four friends of mine, an elf family I happened upon. We found each other last year and have been fast buddies since; however, they are looking for new homes...something about my cooking!!! Just can't please everyone.....We'll start with the most important of the lot, Elvira. Elvira is the mother of Pin-Pin, daughter of Gadliff, and wife of Gunyard. Elvira is

Mother Teresa
Renee commented that she had just spotted the 'Mother Teresa' sculpture that I had done..the little picture on the side bar. And I thought what better time than now to show her...if you haven't seen her, I hope you will enjoy her, and if you have, perhaps you will enjoy her again. The entire sculpture is about 17 inches tall.We should 'give' all year but for most of us, we are entering the time