tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64231423896494696632024-03-27T16:52:57.614-07:00Folk For All SeasonsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04803543654236794694noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423142389649469663.post-33750743420698070722014-02-13T08:15:00.001-08:002014-02-13T08:40:17.764-08:00Home is Where the Heart Is<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tomorrows holiday inspired me to take some snaps of any hearts I could find. I guess "Home is Where the Heart Is"! So many of the hearts that I found are embedded in homemade things from friends and family making them all the more special. Not sure what we are going to do to celebrate the holiday as a big snowstorm is supposedly bearing down on our region and expected to begin any minute. We are thinking that an outing on Saturday of some sort with a nice meal and maybe a little shopping or a movie will do. I say supposedly to the snowstorm because unlike much of the country, we have really not had a lot of snow as of yet. Plenty of winter, but not a lot of snow. Presently I would say we have about 6 inches or so and that arrived just a week or so ago. Uncharacteristic for Vermont, but it seems uncharacteristic is more and more becoming the norm. Our son is living in Myrtle Beach, SC and recently they experienced a complete shutdown due to snow and ice! Rare for them. Without all of the equipment, manpower and know how to deal with such weather, things just shut down! Being the good old fashioned Vermonter that he is, he could not believe he was told not to go in to work for three days! <br />
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So February has hit me with a vengeance this year. Until recently, winter just never really bothered me. Don't get me wrong, not a fan of anything north of zero degrees, but otherwise I have always liked winter. Love the wood stove cranking, snow on the ground, and even early darkness! But...I have noticed a change, my hankering for Spring comes earlier and earlier every year and I am hankering, big time. I am very thankful however that everyday I wake up, I just have to walk the few steps to my craftroom/job and do not have to put on the layers, go out start the car, scrape the windows, etc, etc. Truly thankful!<br />
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Had to show this picture of Bunker and Divot. Wherever I am, whatever I am doing, they are generally right there with me. Divot (nearest the window) picks the spot and then Bunker cozy's up to him. They are half brothers and pretty much inseparable due in large part to Bunker. Divot likes his space and independence, but Bunker will have no part of that. Most of the time Divot goes along though like a good older brother should. One thing about February though....being cooped up does lend itself to getting things done around the house and work wise. Have already dove into making some Santan's, tree sets and snowmen, have restocked my depleted stash of supplies and have done alot of sketches for new ideas. Very inspired for this new year of shows and happenings. <br />
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A little bit of a spring cleaning urge hit me last week. What started out as just a small rearrange turned into a major undertaking. Things were culled, cleaned, moved, and moved again. Quite happy with the way things turned out in the long run, but see a few new bare spots after the cull so feel an antiques and uniques shop might be needed. I go between wanting to declutter right back to reclutter it seems! With the creating, cleaning and planning throw in ALOT of basketball. If we are not at a game watching our son, we are watching it on TV. After the trip to see Syracuse in mid January, we have become big fans. Just last night we hosted the whole high school team for a pasta party. Wow those teenage boys can eat! Love to cook for hearty eaters!<br />
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So in closing, thought I would show you how I am greeted every morning and every time I return home from being out. This is Maya's "Hello, so happy to see you, here have a shoe". She is just so happy to see us she has to bring us something, anything.....could be a dirty sock, her frisbee, an old rawhide chew, but most often it is a shoe. If you don't acknowledge her gift quickly enough she will then give this low guttural "conversation" until you do acknowledge. I love that pooch! She cracks us up all of the time, is VERY high energy and keeps things interesting around here!<br />
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So it has been a while since my last post and boy has a lot gone on! When I last left off.....way back in mid October the Santa making season was in full swing. With my annual deadline of Thanksgiving week fast approaching, things were bad.....very bad! In the midst of mad shaping, painting, and detail finishing, a life situation was brewing and we needed to take a quick and hasty trip to Myrtle Beach. Bills brother has been very sick for far too long and we really wanted to see him, and our son needed a little help with a vehicle situation. So with a return flight booked we headed out on Wednesday afternoon, drove as far as Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, arrived in Virginia Thursday morning to see my brother in law and his wife, then continued on to Myrtle Beach on Friday. My in-laws also live near Myrtle Beach so we got to see them as well. We had alot of fun, got to see where our son is living and working and spend some time with family. The guys did manage to sneek in 18 holes of golf as well! We flew out Sunday morning. It was a quick trip but a good trip.<br />
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So, upon our return it was all out, holy crap I have a lot to do, how am I ever going to get it all done! Long story short, I did accomplish most of what I had set out to, but boy there were some loooong days of doing nothing but. When I say nothing but, I mean nothing but! We had several nights of take out, no housecleaning to speak of going on and if you needed it laundered you better be laundering! We had Santas and snowmen in different states of completeness everywhere. Just when I was thinking I was not going to make it....everything came together!<br />
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I put the last touch up on the last Santa the day before my open house preview was scheduled (the Tuesday before Thanksgiving). The Open House is something I look forward to every year just as much as my shows. I have a special group of ladies that come. Their support and enthusiasm has given me such confidence to pursue my craft and happiness throughout the years and I can never thank them enough! <br />
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Given that the "big" show, The Greater Barre Craft Guild show is scheduled for the weekend after Thanksgiving every year, we keep our Thanksgiving fairly simple. I still cook the bird and all the fixings but we keep it just us and it has become a wonderful tradition. The Friday after Thanksgiving, Billy and Troy help me load up and transport everything to the civic center and they leave me to putter and futz with my setup till I am happy. It is really quite challenging fitting everything into the allotted 10x10 space! This year I think I had around 250 pieces displayed at the show. The few remaining after the Open House and craft show were then taken to Woodsville, New Hampshire. Thank you so much Ruth and Karen! After all was said and done the 2013 seasons was very successful, I have only a handful of pieces left. I can never thank all of my customers enough. I just love to create, but creating for people who have made me a part of their holiday traditions is well.....the icing on the cake!<br />
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After the show, it was then all about getting ready for Christmas! We also had a really great impromptu visit from my Mom and brother Joe. Joe lives in Florida and had not made his way back to Vermont since 1995! Mitch was able to make it home, coming in on December 19th and staying until the 27th. We saw alot of movies, some of Troys basketball games, ate way too much holiday food and had a wonderful Christmas. Katelyn said it best when she said, all she needed for a good Christmas was for us to be all together. True that! The day after Christmas we had the extended family over for a party, trivia fun and more sinful holiday food. It was a very good Christmas indeed. <br />
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After the holiday was all about getting everything back together and getting organized, oh and dealing with the unpredictable weather. No snow was left for Christmas after some torrential rainfall a few days prior. Since, we have had everything from bone chilling below zero, snow squalls, rains again and even a day with about a 60 degree swing in twenty four hours. Go figure!<br />
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All that being said, I am more inspired than ever! Cannot wait to get started on this years batch of Halloween and Christmas creations. I have so many ideas cooking and have already come across some great items for embellishments. Have also already submitted applications to a few more shows so stay tuned! Last but not least, my last posts were promising to show how to make a Santa from start to finish......well, needless to say, that did not happen! Sorry! Maybe next year, but thought you might like to see how he turned out.<br />
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Every year I ask my self the same question! Why do you do this to yourself!! Six weeks from show time and I am wondering if I am going to make it. I know what the problem is, it is just that old habits are apparently hard to break! Every morning I wake up, make my coffee and survey the situation. So far, it is not good...not good at all. The method to my madness is what puts me in this predicament every year.......I shape everything first, seal and paint next and then finish. Well this year adding Halloween creations to the mix and making many more Santa's then ever before has put me in a panic. I have 300 Christmas creations waiting for paint and finishing details. <br />
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Don't get me wrong......I love it! Except for the feelings of doubt as to whether I will get everything done or not, I absolutely love this part of the process. The manner in which I do things though has to change! I love every part of the creation process, but my favorite part, adding the finishing details sometimes gets short changed. So next years resolution is to spread things out.....shape a little, paint a little, finish a little. Of course I think I have said this before! Thanks to my husband for telling me..."It will be fine! You always get it done" and for picking up some of my slack while I am in exile.<br />
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When I am working away I like to put on as my family calls it, "some quirk" to watch (well listen to anyway ) on my ipad. It can be from YouTube, Netflix, or HBO to Go. Can be anything from sappy English period pieces to informative documentaries to oldie but goodie movies. Well lately, I have rediscovered River Cottage on YouTube. If you have not seen or heard about it and love gardening, homesteading principles and good eating you should check it out. So when I watch Hugh at River Cottage, I become very inspired to eat better and cook more creatively, sometimes to my families dismay. They are happy with the Old El Paso whatever out of a box! Anyway, with some leftover garden bounty including a butternut squash, some red peppers, onions, a few spinach leaves and some supper leftovers of chicken apple sausage links I made this incredible concoction! Not only beautiful but delicious. Thanks Hugh!<br />
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Next, the shapes are put together with glue, the covered with aluminum foil. Then, a batch of clay is made up (I hate this part! So dusty and messy!) the shape is covered with the paper mache and left to dry for several days. After drying the beginning shape is lightly sanded and ready for more clay application. Stay tuned for the next steps in upcoming blogs!</div>
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One more thing I wanted to share that I am very excited about! These finial topper trees! Using the last of my finials (for now anyway, until I can get out and forage for more) I have the start of what I hope will be some fantastic Christmas trees in a variety of sizes. Wait till you see these all finished up! I have a lot of ideas for embellishing and decorating them.</div>
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So much going on! Did I mention that I love Fall! Well I do. This past weekend I took part in the most wonderful festival called, Autumn on the Green, (well this year it was Autumn Off the Green because of road construction and improvement work) in Danville, Vermont. It is a one day event with more than 100 vendors selling all kinds of wonderful. There were of course crafts, maple products, jams and jellies, antiques and food....wonderful food! Something about ginger carrot soup, pulled pork sandwiches, gourmet cupcakes just spells good times to me! Along with all of the wonderful booths and offerings, various groups performed good old fashioned music throughout the day. My booth was situated perfectly to be able to take it all in. This year being my first year with Halloween offerings and this being my first "official" public showing of them, I was nervous! Thanks to my wonderful husband for putting up with, and alleviating much of my anxiety with all of his help. In the end, all could not have gone better. I sold several pieces to good new homes and so many people were so complimentary and enthusiastic. It is so heartening! When you spend countless hours creating in solitude, sometimes some doubt can creep in.....will anyone like what I am doing? Of course your loved ones are always complimentary and encouraging, but you still wonder. Well this weekend was just the shot in the arm I needed! Ok, stopping now....sounding a bit Sally Fieldish! <br />
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An exciting development that came from the show.....my remaining Halloween characters are being exhibited at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/antiqueroseflorist.woodsville" target="_blank">The Antique Rose Florist</a>/<a href="https://www.facebook.com/countrychiqueantiques.woodsville" target="_blank">Country Chique Antique Shop</a> in Woodsville, New Hampshire. Thanks so much to Karen Hatch, Ruth Hatch. A special thanks to Jody Engle longtime Santa and snowman collector for being my very first customer and your enthusiasm and support of my new offerings! <br />
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So today the drive to Woodsville had me sipping on a pumpkin spice latte, listening to Crooked Still, The Lonesome Sisters, and Outlaw Social way to loud...with some off key singing, admiring the gorgeous foliage. On the way back, I decided to pull off at the Wells River Fishing Access to finish my Subway lunch. This spot is so pretty and relaxing with the prettiest river bend and lovely waterfall. The foliage was not as bright as I thought it would be but still a very special place. </div>
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With the leaves falling to the ground comes the inevitability of colder days and nights and hopefully soon, a fire in the woodstove! Cannot wait for that first cozy fire, and to break out my heavy wool sweaters. Our weather has been pretty mild so far....in fact our forecast for the remainder of the week is pretty nice with temps in the high 60's expected for the end of the week. I just might sneak in one more kayak at the pond! As much as I look forward to the fires in the woodstove I really dread the prospect of putting away the kayak for so many months. I guess that is why things stay so special to us in this region. For that I am grateful.......for so many things I am feeling grateful today.<br />
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Bill and Troy will be away this weekend at a golf tournament in Long Island, New York......I plan on locking myself in the house (except for that kayak!) and working from dawn to dusk on my last big push of shaping up Santa's and snowmen. After this push it will be all about painting and finishing. Stay tuned for some WIP posts coming real soon.<br />
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It has been a few weeks since I posted and I just cannot believe how quickly time goes by sometimes. Here in Vermont the seasons are changing and with the change comes one of my favorite times of year. Autumn colors are emerging everywhere! With a hint of nip in the air the jeans, sweaters and flannel have come out of storage and the flip flops are giving way to Crocs and clogs. Football is back and with it so are Sunday dinner roasts and pies. I love each seasonal change but this one is special. </div>
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After the farmers market we headed to another of our favorite fall destinations, The Cold Hollow Cider Mill in Waterbury, Vt. The minute you step out of your car the smell of cider donuts and apple pies cooking hit you. We wandered around and got a gallon of cider and some spice bags to make hot spiced cider at home, but you just cannot leave without getting a cup to sip, so we did. Is it weird that if we ever win Powerball I will be going back to make an offer they cannot refuse on this beautiful blue truck?<br />
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<em></em> In other exciting news.....Folk For All Seasons has a very nice feature spread in the <a href="http://www.woolstreetjournal.com/" target="_blank">Wool Street Journal</a> magazine. Thank you Bonnie Smith and Julie Thomas (from <a href="http://www.theoldtatteredflag.com/store/Default.asp" target="_blank">The Old Tattered Flag</a> fame). I previously wrote in another post about how this all came to be so check it out! It was very exciting to open up the magazine and see some of my creations in full color.</div>
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Action photos of Maya doing her favorite thing, playing Frisbee. She would do this all day if she could.....we if we would! She does not miss many and if she does she scoops up the Frisbee so quickly that you are not sure if she missed or not!<br />
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Santa and snowman production is in full swing. These guys are all waiting for paint. It is a Santa Claus takeover....they are all over the house in various states of doneness. Lots of new characters and surprises to come so stay tuned! <br />
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The garden bounty is dwindling but still beautiful! Cannot wait for the, "you can't get it any fresher" corn on the cob with our pot roast today!</div>
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I hope that no one minds..... but I have decided to extend the are you Funky or Folky give away a little bit. I am also extending the choice! So now are you Funky, Folky or Festive? The lucky winner will be able to choose from the Sunflower pumpkin for Folky, the whimsical white pumpkin witch for Funky or the top hatted ghost with smiling pumpkin for Festive (Halloween Festive that is!) So how do you enter? Many ways! You can become a follower of this blog by clicking the icon to the left at the top of this page, leave a comment on this post, like my Facebook page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Folk-For-All-Seasons">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Folk-For-All-Seasons</a> or share any Facebook post. Do any or all and you will be entered to win your choice of Funky, Folky or Festive. Enter as many times or ways as you like. I will draw the winner on Monday, September 23rd. will announce on this blog and my Facebook Page.</div>
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The whole experience was just one of those great memories that we will keep and cherish forever. Immediately after the tournament concluded, the junior representatives for Vermont were selected to go to the New England Junior Tournament and Troy was chosen for the team, so off to Connecticut we headed for more golf! Bill and I again saw every shot on every hole and really enjoyed the beautiful setting at Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam Connecticut. It is a really great experience for the kids and we really enjoyed it. So long story short.....I have not really gotten very much work done over the past few weeks and it is really time to get busy!<br />
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Also, got a little bit of organizing and preparation done for the shift to Christmas creating.</div>
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Just a small sampling of some of the goodies I have big plans for!</div>
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Autumn Giveaway! Tell All Your Friends!</h2>
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Last but not least! I thought it would be fun to host a giveaway. Are you Folky or Funky? I chose two favorites from my stash of autumn creations and will be giving one away on September 15th. </div>
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How can you win? Lots of ways! Become a follower of my Blog by clicking on the "Join this Site" button at the top of this page on the left side, like my Folk For All Seasons Facebook page by clicking <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Folk-For-All-Seasons" target="_blank">here</a>, or if you have already liked my Facebook page share my giveaway post(s) or any post for that matter, or lastly, leave me a comment here on my blog. Enter as many times or ways as you like. I will remind of the giveaway often on this site and Facebook until September 15th. The lucky winner will be able to choose Funky (witch) or Folky (sunflower pumpkin). </div>
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I have been saying for weeks now.....I have to stop Halloween creating and start on Christmas! Well it is really time. I have had such a good time with all of the different pumpkins and creepy characters, but now its time to settle into making some Santa's and snowmen. Seems strange to be thinking Christmas thoughts in July, but I am really looking forward to it! Got my yearly dose of inspiration a couple of weeks ago at the Chelsea Flea Market. If you are not a Vermonter or familiar with the Chelsea Flea Market it is a much loved yearly tradition. Chelsea is the quintessential Vermont town. The drive for us, is on a beautiful road thru rolling farm land dotted with cows, horses and gorgeous old barns and farmhouses. You might want to leave early if ever heading to Chelsea, not only for the garage sales along the way, but because you will likely end up behind an old John Deere tractor pulling a hay wagon or haying machinery. When you get to town, you will be greeted by more beautiful homes, big old bricks, lovely huge federal and Greek revival styled all in various stages of maturity. Most are adorned with lovely porches and backyard gardens. The flea market itself is held on the two quaint town commons. I am guessing upwards of 80 vendors gather first thing in the morning on the second Saturday of July to display their wares. You will of course see lovely antiques, odds and ends, a few craft vendors, the quilt raffle, lots of treasures, some neighbors and a few friends. While you shop and wander, the smell of the annual chicken bbq hosted by the towns fire department wafts thru the air. I meant to bring my camera this year to take some photos to share on the blog, but in my haste forgot to grab it. Next year! Anyway, back to how it inspires me to get going on Christmas creating......I always find the best things to use for Santa's. This year I scored two amazing wicker and iron table top sleighs, a rocking horse, awesome wagon, a couple of grain scoops, a pull cart base with metal wheels and a really great architectural piece and for the backyard, two nice Adirondack chairs! I think Bill made 4 trips to the truck and I made one. Chelsea never disappoints! <br />
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<em>Huge table topper finial stemmed pumpkins!</em></div>
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So now that I feel sufficiently done with the Halloween creating, it is time to think about where and how to sell them. My sister (biggest supporter, prodder, promoter and occasional nag) has generously offered me a button on her website to sell from. Tonight, she will give me a crash course on how to list so hopefully by tomorrow they will be available. Additionally, I plan to list throughout the week on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FolkForAllSeasons" target="_blank">Etsy</a> store. For anyone local, you can always give me a call or drop me an email for your own private preview. I have also recently been accepted as a vendor for the Danville Autumn on the Green show in October and as a fill in vendor in September and October at the Waitsfield Farmers Market. <br />
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In a couple of weeks I will also host a giveaway! If you have like my Facebook page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Folk-For-All-Seasons" target="_blank">Folk For All Seasons,</a> are a follower of this blog, send me a message or comment I will enter you to win a free pumpkin creation. More to details come so keep checking back! All of my pumpkins and characters have been hand shaped from paper mache. I do not use molds. After shaping they have been embellished with paper clay enhancements or expressions. Many of the pumpkins have antique finials for stems! I then hand paint, and add an antiquing glaze. All guaranteed one of a kinds! </div>
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Here are a few more sample photos of Halloween fun!</div>
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If you see anything that interests you, write me at <a href="mailto:LBKMT@hotmail.com">LBKMT</a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null">@hotmail.com</a> for more details.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04803543654236794694noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423142389649469663.post-51386829856558117072013-07-08T15:28:00.000-07:002013-07-08T18:06:30.878-07:00A Beautiful Walk <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So far this summer there has really not been a lot of sunshine. In fact, in Central Vermont we have been overcome with rain. Seems everyday we have a downpour or thunderstorm. The ground is so saturated that we have standing puddles in our garden....deep puddles! In between showers the other day, when there was a little peaking of sunshine, we decided to get out of the house and take a walk. With trusty sidekick Maya we headed to one of my favorite spots off the beaten path with camera in tow. Hope you enjoy the pictures. I love Vermont. </div>
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All of the rain had this usually tranquil waterfall that cascades over a beautiful old water worn slate ledge roaring.<br />
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I have a Halloween obsession going on! I am loving these finial stem, folky, fun pumpkins so much I cannot stop shaping them up! Just when I say to myself, "ok, no more, time to work on Christmas characters", I find more fabulous stem fodder in the abyss....(our basement and my supply storage). Those pictured above are shaped up, dryed and sanded, ready for embellishment. I cannot wait to get started as I have so many ideas for this batch!</div>
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This guy is going to be especially fun!</div>
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These are HUGE! The guy with the funnel stands 15 inches tall and is 15 inches wide! Still drying.....cannot wait to put finishing touches and paint on these bad boys.</div>
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So the exciting news! My sister, (one of my biggest supporters and nudge givers!) has made a very important connection for me with <a href="http://wool%20street%20journal/" target="_blank">The Wool Street Journal</a> magazine. Earlier this month, Julie (my sis) asked if she could use one of my folky pumpkin creations as inspiration for her regular pattern submission to the Wool Street Journal. I of course said yes! If you are new to the blog, let me explain, Julie along with my Mom are the creative owners and operators of <a href="http://www.theoldtatteredflag.com/" target="_blank">The Old Tattered Flag</a>. They are a rug hooking, punch needle, applique, wool dyeing duo who design, hand dye and create like crazy. Visit her site to learn more! Anyway, Julie regularly submits a free pattern to the Wool Street Journal and for the October issue will be submitting an applique design featuring one of my folky pumpkins. When discussing the possibility of doing so with the editor of the magazine, she asked if she could mention me and my folk art as the inspiration (nudge, nudge). They were very pleased to oblige and told her they would do a feature! So, I just submitted some photos and information! To say I am excited is an understatement. It is always so rewarding when others appreciate your work and are willing to help in its promotion! Huge thanks to my sister and Bonnie from the Wool Street Journal. Below is one of my all time favorite Santa creations that now belongs to a private collector (who happens to live just up the road from me). She has allowed me to share this photo with the magazine as an example of my Santa work. Thanks Shannon!</div>
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In other news, I have submitted a few applications for fall shows. For you local followers, will let you know when and where if I am accepted. Also have lots of other things cooking, so check back often and like my<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Folk-For-All-Seasons/179068865566262" target="_blank"> Facebook page</a> for updates.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04803543654236794694noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423142389649469663.post-5350237381485653982013-06-23T16:35:00.001-07:002013-06-23T16:35:46.646-07:00Pumpkin Progress!The boys were in a golf tournament this weekend so I got a lot of work done! So pleased with the way these finial pumpkins are turning out. The dry brush painting and rough papier mache surface give such depth to the layers of color. Hope the pictures show! The vintage finials and turnings make perfect pumpkin stems. These are all guaranteed to be one of a kinds. I have made all of the pumpkin forms, covered them with papier mache, embellished them with paper clay shapes, hand painted and then glazed them with an antiquing compound. No two will be alike and once the finials and turnings are gone, I will likely never be fortunate enough again to find such a treasure trove!<br />
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I have all of the prep work done for one more batch of finial pumpkins. Hope to work on shaping tomorrow. I have some great ideas for this new batch of pumpkins......crows, bittersweet vines, sunflowers, owls, the ideas are limitless! These have been so much fun to make, but I really have to start thinking about Santa's and snowmen! </div>
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Just wanted to share a quick post showing the progress on my "mystery project" from last post. I could not be more pleased! Just wish they would hurry up and dry so I can get to painting them! I am loving these so much that I don't know if I want to part with them......maybe I better make more? After they dry they still need quite a bit of work, sanding, more clay application in spots, black cover paint and then lots of dry brushing to get the look just right. Check back very soon, hope to have finished versions ready to show by the beginning of next week.<br />
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These and many more I might add! As I do not yet have a coveted studio space, my supplies are all over, tucked in various rooms throughout the house. The bulk of my "supplies" can be found in the basement. The "abyss" as I like to call it. A wide open and unattractive old house basement, it is lined all the way around with shelves except the area where our laundry accumulates and our washer and dryer sit. Not one to ever pass up a bargain, or knick knack that may someday be used in a very inspired way, I have quite an accumulation. Yeah, that is a good word, accumulation. Sometimes, things can sit on those shelves for months..... hell years! Then one day it will come to me! Their purpose! Why I bought them in the first place and saved them for all this time! This little box of small finials and turnings is a perfect example. Found in upstate New York when on a scrounging mission with my sister and mother I came across this wonderful assortment of what's its. For the low, low price of $15, I had to have them. As it goes, they came home with me, where brought down to the abyss and placed on a shelf till the other day. Searching for something else that I thought might be in the abyss, I came across them, looked thru the box thinking how wonderful they were, but how could I use them? Then it came to me! Hit me right between the eyes! You will have to check back in a day or two to see! I cannot wait to get started!<br />
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Last week I did take another road trip to my favorite salvage store to see if they had any more of the pedestal bases that worked so well with my large Jack-o-Lanterns. Hit the "jack" pot. Yikes! Corny! Sorry.....<br />
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It has been a while in between posts and there has been a lot going on! Necessary but unglamorous home improvements, celebrating birthdays, college graduations, Mothers Day and our 24th Wedding Annniversary, visiting family, following youngest son on the high school golf circuit, planting the garden and just the everyday normal. Where to begin......Well, this past weekend was really wonderful. My sister and family, with Mom in tow and the three dogs made the trek from Missouri to celebrate their son, Josh's graduation from college. They rented a camp on the New York side of Lake Champlain. The camp was lovely, complete with a large stone fireplace that was certainly needed during the crazy and way cold weather snap we had. Yes, it did snow in late May! Mount Mansfield had 16.5 inches of accumulation! The weather did not hinder our time together however. We caught up, played poker, checkers, watched movies, visited Lake Placid, fished in a downpour (Katie, Julie and I hung in while the others ran for cover, girl power!) and ate! Boy did we eat! Good old fashioned camp food. It was so good to just be together. With Julies husband retiring after some 26 years (am I right Julie?) in the Army come November, they plan to be back in the North East, at least within a half days drive and we are all really looking forward to that day. Several times during the visit though, one of us would mention how much Dad would enjoy the time together and all that is going on with everyone's lives. Your missed everyday Dad but no more than on the days we are together It is so hard to come to terms with the notion that we cannot <b>all</b> be together.<br />
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The family time really had me feeling nostalgic and thankful so it spurred me to finish the very time consuming picture project I have been working on. We have never really have had a lot of family photos around the house, but I thought it was time to change that! So what began as a quick project to pick out some favorite photos for some wall space in the family room, became a week long trip down memory lane. It is so hard to look at photos of our kids in their younger days, I so miss those little versions of them. Wish we could turn back the clock and have a do over and really soak it all in.<br />
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So what started out as a simple call for a routine and mundane task turned into well.....a costly and very unglamorous home improvement. The day our oldest son was taking his last final exam for college and visions of tuitionless days were tantalizingly close, we got the news. Erma Bombeck was right, the grass IS always greener over the septic tank! Knew it was coming, but wish we could have gotten our porch put on first! Well, maybe next year! <br />
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I have really been trying to get some work done on more Halloween characters. The latest creations include a pumpkin witchy gal with attitude, a harvest moon man, scarecrow in the pumpkin patch and a mummy man and lots more funny faced pumpkin heads.<br />
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This past weekend was one of my favorite of the year. For the past 15 years or so, Bill and I have trekked to Manchester, VT with Bill's brother David and our sister in law Jean. Why Manchester in early May? Golf of course! Bill and David play in the annual VGA Four Ball event. While the guys play golf, Jean and I have been known on Friday and Saturday to spa, shop, eat, drink and catch up. On Sunday, we always follow the guys and cheer them on in their final round. This year was very special however......Mitchell and Troy joined us and played in the tournament as a team and Sieko, Mitchell's girlfriend came along as well. Mitch is home for a week or so and is all done with school! We could not be more pleased and happy. He has a great job all lined up at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Soon Sieko will join him to attend Horry-Georgetown (just like Mitch!) to study ultrasound technology. They are off to a great start and we could not be happier for the both of them, except if this could all take place in Vermont that is! But....it can't and a for a couple of young kids just getting started, I don't think the Myrtle Beach area is to tough to take. To see Sieko following along, watching Mitch in the tournament just melted my heart. It was like turning the clock back about 20+ years and seeing Bill and I. Troy really seemed to enjoy the time with his big brother and it was also wonderful to see them work together as a team in the tournament and then goofing off like days of old in between.<br />
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Pictured below is my dream house, well if it were on a private isolated dirt road that is. It is situated right beside the Palmer House and I admire it every year. It has gorgeous outbuildings and I would love to see it inside. Quintessential Vermont!</div>
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We all visited Orvis, had dinner at Mulligans, enjoyed a little fishing and a lot of golf. It was such a good weekend with great company I did not want it to end. Special thanks go to Katie for holding the fort at home and keeping all of the dogs kibbled, watered and happy. Thanks Kate!</div>
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This week also brought the official opening of the golf course. I kissed Bill good bye and said see you again in November! Maybe should do the same with Troy.....he has not missed a day since the opening.</div>
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Before I begin, I must say that I am feeling like probably many of you are feeling about the unfortunate events that have occurred this week and are still occurring in Boston. So saddened that our world has come to the state that we now find ourselves in. So sad for the families who have lost loved ones and for all of the injured and effected. I have been riveted to the television and have felt a wide range of emotions from tears to rage. It is very difficult to sit and write a light and fun BlogSpot with all of this going on. That being said, if we don't carry on, they win...........lets carry on but keep Boston on our minds and in our hearts.<br />
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So this week of shaping and painting was all about Halloween....yes, Halloween in April.</div>
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All you do is combine the sweetened condensed milk in a pan with the maple syrup and salt, bring to a slow boil. Allow to bubble for 4 minutes, stir often. Pour into the pie crust, allow to cool and top with cream. I sprinkled real maple sugar on top. You could fold in or sprinkle crushed pecans or walnuts on top as well. It is very rich and custardy (is that a word?) so you don't need a big piece, but will probably want one!</div>
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Today is a beautiful blue sky day after a few dreary gray days. It is still not warm, but the sun and brightness bring thoughts of gardening and kayaking back to the forefront. I really wish April would make up its mind! She is a notoriously fickle thing. Part of the joy of living in Vermont is the changing of the seasons, but this particular change can be downright cruel. After a long 4 to 5 months of being cooped up and cold all we want is a half way passable day to just get outside!</div>
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So at the conclusion of the last blog post, I showed a mystery project. I am working on some Halloween folk art creations in between my usual Santa work. I have to say I really enjoy all of the possibilities Halloween presents. So far, I have been working on assorted pumpkin heads. Just like the Santa's no two end up being alike! The expressions and combinations are limitless. The finished pieces pictured above are some I have done in the past. I have ideas for some witches, larger pumpkin heads and many Halloween people like the black and white guy pictured in the middle. He is actually my first attempt at a Halloween character. Bill likes him so much and has said he is a keeper! I don't end up keeping many pieces, but I agree, don't think I could part with him. The white and orange jack-o-lanterns are HUGE and they take alot of time to not only shape, but dry. I love using the dry brush technique for these guys as it adds so much depth to the colors and character to the final piece. I will be sure to post a finished photo of all of these WIP guys before posting to my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/your/listings?ref=si_your_shop" target="_blank">Etsy Store.</a></div>
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Lastly, a lot of preparation is going into our every three years without fail garage sale. Is it that time again already? Well my collection of cast offs says yes, it is time. A funny thing is happening to me......for so many years it has been about the hunt, acquiring, collecting, but of late I feel like I just want to minimize. I have heard this happens, but never thought it would happen to me. Nobody enjoys a good garage sale or flea market find more than I do. For the past few years though, I have just really had a different mindset. Many years ago my grandparents did what I thought was the unthinkable....they decided it was time to move to Florida, sold their house to my folks and left just about everything except their clothes! I could not believe it! How could they do that.....leave all of their treasures that they had accumulated thru the years? I guess they were just ready to have a new adventure and that they did. I am certainly not there yet, probably never will be, there are things that I could just never part with....well like that little black and white Halloween guy!. That being said, the hoeing out is really liberating and the garage sale pile is really building!</div>
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I really have to say that when I first started this blog, I was really not sure how it was going to go. I knew from being an other person's blog enthusiast, there were some things I really did not want to do, and other things that I hoped I could do. The short list of things I did not want to do included complaining excessively, and not being one of those bloggers that only writes when they have something for sale.....not that there is anything wrong with that, but I find I enjoy the blogs that share the process and the works in progress as well as some life "fluff", a good recipe, a picture of a beautiful sunset or the ever popular pet pictures and discussion. That being said, I find that having the blog to write for, has really opened up a whole new way of looking at things for me. Never one in the past, to have my camera at the ready regardless of the occasion or situation, I now find that whenever I am leaving the house I am grabbing it saying to my husband or whoever, "might see something great for the blog"! Just the other day as we were whizzing down the interstate I was unsuccessfully trying to take some shots of the pretty melting "ice falls" (Vermont for winter waterfall) on the tall rock walls that line I-89. They were really pretty with a cast of blue that just cannot be captured when speeding by at 70 mph thru a dog slobbered car window. But, blogging has really made me take the time to see, really see the beauty in some things that I may have otherwise passed by or thrown a quick passing glance but did not really take the time to photograph and more importantly recognize its beauty. So thank you blog and blogging! <br />
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So our holidays have changed and we are just not ready for it. Easter came and went, no kids for egg hunting or basket buying and most family living in other states made for a well, quiet holiday. Yeah we had a good meal and did have our fair share of Easter candy favorites (damn you Hershey and your candy coated eggs!), but it was quiet....too quiet. I have said it before and will say it again, miss those days gone by, those Easter Bunny is coming days. Bill and I did take a nice walk at the golf course, me for some fresh air and exercise, Bill to see how much snow had melted and calculate how long until opening day. We took Maya and for added entertainment value and yes.....the camera.<br />
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Lastly, I am looking forward to finishing up a rug I have been hooking on for a while. This week as many of you may know, the NCAA basketball tournament begins. Now, while for some of you that may not mean anything, but in our house that is all....ALL that will be on the tv for the duration of the tournament. We fill out the brackets, and have a friendly family rivalry.....well mostly friendly. My son Troy has always been the "keeper of the brackets". He has us fill them out and then he keeps a careful eye on how all of us our doing. Maybe I should be worried..... sounds like a future bookie in the making! We do love our basketball, but for me, there does need to be some distraction. So I have the rug on the frame and strips all ready to go. I also have a completed rug to finish with some rug binding. I am working on hooking all of the Magdalena Briner designs that appeal to me. Unfortunately, most of them do! Magdalena Briner was an avid rug hooker back in the 1800's whose designs are highly coveted and reproduced by today's primitive rug hookers. I am a big fan! She was obviously very inspired by the things around her including many farm animals, dogs, flowers, and stars and was masterful at arranging them in unique and interesting ways. She was also seemingly very resourceful, using odds and ends and scraps to complete her work, yet retaining beautiful color balance. If you are interested in learning more about Magdalena, there is a great book out called, Rug Hooking Traditions with Magdalena Briner Eby by Evelyn Lawrence and Kathy Wright.</div>
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Holding a HUGE carrot and all dressed up with his watch tucked in his coat pocket this guy is all ready for spring and Easter! He is quite large and stands 10.5 inches tall and the base measures 7 inches across.</div>
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Hard to believe it is already March 16th! This is going to sound strange, but while winter seems to go long and ever so slowly, I cannot believe how quickly the weeks fly by! Since my last post, we have been very busy with some fun, hard work and a milestone. First the milestone.</div>
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Our two oldest celebrated their birthday on March 3rd. They are not twins, but share the same birthday! Katie was born on March 3rd, 1990 and Mitch on March 3rd, 1993. This must be rare and special as I have not encountered another family with a similar circumstance. You might imagine that sharing a birthday with a sibling could cause some problems......but not with Katie and Mitch. They have always thoroughly enjoyed sharing the special day. Now being 20 and 23 they are of course still celebrating, but from afar and apart. Mitchell is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina going to school. We were able to "FaceTime", but it just wasn't the same. It made me long for the days of old, I really miss those smiling kids and being all together! </div>
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Finally got the promised Rug Hooking Snippet Holders to my sister for her website at <a href="http://www.theoldtatteredflag.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Old Tattered Flag</a>. I was quite pleased with the way they turned out and have ideas for several more. They also have me wondering why I have not made a Santa on a sheep? Stay tuned......</div>
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Sorry for not posting for a bit! February has just been....well.......one of those months! Glad it is a short one. We have been dealing with a couple of different bouts of illness, some home improvement (the above photo is our family room in complete disarray), including <strong>a lot</strong> of painting and some new flooring, tax preparation and our fair share of trials and tribulations, if it could go wrong, it did. Here is looking to a change of luck for March! Now that I come to think about it, February seems to always be challenging. Here in Vermont, we are so happy to see that first snow, and there are not many who do not hope for a white Christmas. Well then January hits, a few below zero days and nights, a snowstorm or two and well winter loses its luster and charm. Then, along comes February, gray, cold, the fuel tank is getting low February. Even the hardiest of Vermonters begin to long for Spring! The seed catalogs are thumbed through longingly and the thoughts of green grass, grilled food and daylight past 5:30 pm creep into our consciousness. </div>
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So, yes I have been thinking Spring! Had a little time to shape up a few Easter bunnies. They are still in process but thought I would share a few pictures. I really like the big guy with the carrot and cannot wait to see how the bunny riding the big egg cart turns out. I have a few more bunnies also in the works and will post more pictures when all are finished.</div>
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So <em>"The Big Snow"</em> did not really happen here in central Vermont. We got some, maybe 8 inches, not nearly the 14 inches forecast. I am actually glad that we have some snow on the ground. Not sure why but here in Vermont, no snow in January/February yet still the below zero temps seems unnatural! We like some snow with our cold thank you! The picture above is my husband out doing a little snow blowing this morning. Love the pose......and the hats. Yes, I said hats..... It was so cold and windy that his trusty sidekick Maya did not want any part of it.</div>
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This week has been about staying warm, readying for "The Big Snow" and working on a few more example Santa's for my (still yet to be opened) Etsy store. Pictured below are some WIP's (works in process). The Santa's will eventually be a Camouflage painted "It's Open Season", an all white holding a heart, a Buffalo Plaid cloaked, personalized Dear Santa letter, and personalized stocking garland. Stay tuned to see them when finished. </div>
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Also pictured are a few experiments that I am so far, quite pleased with! My sister Julie, from <a href="http://www.theoldtatteredflag.com/store/Default.asp" target="_blank">The Old Tattered Flag</a> rug hooking shop has asked me to make some snippet holders. For those not familiar with rug hooking, when you rug hook, there are always wool ends that need to be trimmed from your work. If you do not have a place to put your "snippets" things can get messy. Anyway, my idea for the snippet dishes include having a sheep or crow poised on a plate or bowl. They will have saddle bags of some sort for placing hooks and scissors. The plates or bowl will be for catching all those loose snips. I am loving the sheep and crow! Think I need to make more for use with some Santa's. Cannot wait to see how a Santa riding on a big crow or sheep will turn out.</div>
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Our nephew Jeremy is here visiting from college for the weekend. So far he and my son Troy have not really moved from the sofa and Xbox. A big pot of pasta sauce is made, the fire is ripping and thinking it might be a good night for some on demand movies. Maybe <em>Flight </em>with Denzel Washington? I don't think the boys (and husband) will want to watch Downton Abbey. </div>
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<em>At the East Barre Antique Mall</em></div>
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<em> </em>What a great weekend! It all began with the famous in these parts, (these parts being the greater central Vermont area) East Barre Antique Mall Super Bowl Sale. I have been a long time patron of the mall, but have never participated as a vendor at the legendary sale. Many thanks to Bob Somaini for hosting such a wonderful event. Bob and his staff really roll out the red carpet for customers and vendors alike. His hospitality and goodies from meatballs, orange ginger chicken to carrot cake and pasta frolla were amazing. It was a lot of fun talking to fellow antique lovers and seeing many delight in finding a treasure or two to take home.<br />
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On Saturday night, my husband, son and I decided to take in dinner and a movie. We saw, <em>"Silver Linings Playbook"</em> and it was excellent. We are working on seeing as many of the Oscar nominated movies and performances as possible before the Academy Awards. Oscar day is a holiday in this house! So far we have seen <em>Lincoln, Zero Dark Thirty, D'jango, Argo</em>, and <em>Silver Linings Playbook</em> and have really enjoyed all.<br />
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Sunday was spent doing a little cooking for the Super Bowl (as Super Bowl Sunday is also a holiday in this house!) rug hooking, Pinterest searching and of course watching the Super Bowl and commercials. As our beloved Patriots were not involved in the big game this year the atmosphere was very relaxed. To cap off a day of eating all the wrong things, we each had our favorite Ben and Jerry's flavor during half time, so..... Monday morning brought some extra time on the treadmill! </div>
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Here are a few more new offerings! I have really been having a lot of fun with finally implementing ideas and putting to use some great finds that I have had for some time. The grain scoop Santa that I showed earlier this week is a perfect example! I picked up that scoop a couple of years ago on an antiquing outing with my mom and sister. Had in mind just how I wanted to use it, but had just not gotten to it. The "Vermont Santa" above is another example. One day while visiting the Cold Hollow Cider Mill and Cabot Cheese Annex in Waterbury, Vermont this fall, I was struck by the number of tourists! It got me to thinking about how special Vermont must be to outsiders. The things we take for granted, like our beautiful scenery, a nice hot cup of cider or a block of extra sharp cheddar were obviously special to those who do not have easy access everyday. So as my mind often does, it veered and I was thinking about how to conjure up Vermont in a Santa. Thus, the cow coat Santa came to mind! I really love him. I have another idea in the works for a Fall Foliage Santa so stay tuned.</div>
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The Santa below is really special! Again, I had found this bike somewhere in my travels and it had been just waiting to be used with a Santa. It is a very old fashioned looking tricycle. Santa is sitting atop it holding a sack filled with presents and candy canes. He is quite large and will make a perfect table centerpiece during the holidays.</div>
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All of these Santa's will be available for preview at this weekends Super Bowl Sale at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/East-Barre-Antique-Mall/332511786219" target="_blank">East Barre Antique Mall</a>. After the weekend, any remaining will be listed for sale in an Etsy store (yet to be opened Etsy store I should confess!) </div>
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