Christmas Open House at the Two Rivers Mansion

The beautiful Two Rivers Mansion in Donelson, TN (next to McGavock High School)will be open this weekend for Christmas. Area florists are decorating the parlors and hallways downstairs and there are several of us upstairs that make and sell handmade jewelry, pet items, stained glass and other things. Refreshments are served in the dining room.

I will be there with my stained glass, glass mosaics and gemstone jewelry. If you are in the area, I hope to see you there!

CGGE Gift Guide

The Creative Glass Guild of Etsy (CGGE) has set up a gift guide at http://cgge.org/shop.aspx for your convenience. It is filled with all kinds of glass items!

Azaleas Blooming In November???

Two years ago I relandscaped in front of the house and planted 6 Encore Azaleas. They have done really well and had a few blooms last fall. They were really pretty in April, but have put on a show this fall. The plants are covered in salmon pink blooms and have lasted about a month. Encore azaleas are definitely worth the extra cost!

I'm a Cat Lady!

I've always been an animal lover and have adopted or found homes for many stray cats and dogs. Right now there are 2 onery cats and 2 dogs in my pack. It breaks my heart to see the photos in the local newspaper of the adoptable cats and dogs in the area. Two weeks ago I noticed the New Leash On Life rescue organization needed volunteers to help care for the cats they have at the local PetSmart. I went Friday night to learn the ropes and I think I'm really going to enjoy this. I start this week, two mornings a week I'll be feeding and cleaning the kitty condos for the kitties waiting for their forever homes.

It can't be fall already!

Today was the first day of fall and I am not happy about it. Fall means winter is coming and I don't like winter either. I'd rather be outdoors. There is always yardwork to do in the spring and summer. If I don't have dirt on my knees and under my fingernails, I'm not happy.

Now I get to look forward to chores like ripping down old wallpaper and painting the hallway with 9 doors/doorways. Some of the ceilings are looking drab too. Nothing to get excited about.

I've been looking at some of the photos I took of my daylilies and other flowers and don't want to even think about cleaning up the acorns and leaves that will begin falling soon.

Ok, I'll admit I'm coming down with a cold and feel like poo. Sorry about that!

Getting Ready For the Christmas

Although I'm not quite ready to start thinking about Christmas, I have started listing Christmas items in my ArtFire and Etsy shops. I have a lot of Christmas suncatchers or ornaments. The smaller ones make great package tie-ons.

Designs With Attitude

I purchased the most beautiful fused glass pendant. The minute I saw it, I knew I had to have it. The pink flamingo did it for me and I have gotten compliments on it every time I've worn it.

Cindy Valenzo has shops on ArtFire, Etsy and Ruby Lane. She makes some of the most gorgeous fused glass pendants around. Her classic designs are timeless. We are fellow members of the GlassAnarchy and I know she always has something in the kiln. I really don't think she sleeps. She has created a niche of her own and is one of my favorite internet friends.

There are many imitators, but they can't compare their work to the master. http://www.artfire.com/users/Designswithattitude
http://www.ccvalenzo.etsy.com