The Domestic Gourdess

I couldn't resist taking a picture of a few yummies from the garden! The striped tomatoes are called Speckled Roman. They are meaty and great tasting to boot. Speaking of tomatoes, the Green Step from Garden's Alive arrived yesterday. Watch out Tomato Worms, you are in big trouble now! Well onto n… Continue

I have to say that this is one gal who has discovered a great niche market! This week's Treat is Crystal McCoy creator of Jakey BB Uniquely Handcrafted Doggie Beds! And what better for man's best friend than a custom designed bed and/or toy box that's hand-made? You would be hard pressed to find a bed for your pooch that's made with such love and attention to detail at a big box store! And she's green!

"...We believe in recycling and many of the fabrics used to construct the oute…

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First of all, I promised my friend Nancy Sasse that I would let everyone know about her upcoming EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) class. I met Nancy earlier this year and have really enjoyed getting to know her. She has such a great vibe about her! Here is the information on her EFT Class Date: August 12, 2008 Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: 210 S. Reynolds Road, Toledo, OH Cost… Continue

Tuesday's Treats have turned into Thursday's Thrills this week! Today's featured artist is Denise Clenney. She has created artwork ever since she could hold a crayon. She loves working with stained glass, painting, and drawing. And canvas isn't the only thing she paints on! She will do furniture and glass too! You can find my favorites here: Custom Painted Portraits… Continue

Move over turtles. They are bad, sort of green (just their heads) and they like to quack ‘n party ‘til dawn. It’s the TMPD! There’s been some funny business going on in the Duck House! Teenage I thought it was an innocent game of King o’ the Pool. I wrong! One of the drakes will chase out all the other ducks except one female. Then I noticed the male grabbing onto the female’s neck. Yup, I caught them red-beaked in a game of hanky-panky in the pool. I’m sure the rooste… Continue

Richard from Nottingham, Great Britain contacted me about making a gourd for his parent's 50th anniversary. I was going to send him an e-mail with lots of questions such as what color scheme, what they may like on it, etc. I had the e-mail all typed up and didn’t send it off right that moment. I’m glad I didn’t! It hit me like a flas… Continue

This week I want to introduce you to Joanne of Coconut Palm Designs who is a Canadian living in beautiful Belize, Central America. Joanne creates unique crafts and signs from Belizean hard or soft woods and will personalize them upon request. Here are my favorites: … Continue

Each Tuesday I will be spotlighting one of my fellow members of Design Style Guide. As I mentioned in my previous blog, there is a unique energy and specialness to hand-made items. This week's treat is Laurie Beth Beggin. Laurie creates beautiful stain glass art. No doubt about it, stain glass creations involve a lot of love, work, and creativity! Laurie's Esty shop is chuck-a-buck full of beautiful glass work. You 'll find lots of eye pleasing a… Continue

I love being a conscious deliberate creator! I state my intention, let it go and allow the Universe to do it's magic and bring me the circumstances, places, and people. It's up to me to take the next step. I am in a physical body after all! I was invited and joined a fabulous community called DESIGN STYLE GUIDE. This is the open invitation from their blog:

If you would like to partner with DESIGN STYLE GUIDE…

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I have been busy and therefore, neglected the blog! I’m very grateful my cup has runneth over. First and foremost, the summer edition of The Magic Happens is available. The Magic Happens has hit a milestone, their first anniversary! Woo hoo! Give me a high five! The website is http://www.themagichappens.com/. I have two articles in this issue, "In Like a Lamb…

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