Things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving...

There are so many things that I am thankful for on this beautiful Thanksgiving day. To be blessed with the sweetest grandchildren in the world  is for sure, on the top of my list.. but it should go without saying, that our two daughters and their partners are maybe the greatest gift a parent could ever wish for....As I sit and reflect on this year that has been full of uncertainty for so many, I am reminded that my life is so full. To have such treasured friends that "get" what I'm all about, a great family, and to be enjoying life without aches and pains of ill heath, yes, these are the things that are important in my life... So on this special day, I wish you all: family, my collector friends, my artist friends.. a very special day.  Thank you for being in my life, filling my cup everyday...

more from Pauls open house

 This is just the front part of Paul's studio..

 Pauls brillance and wit...

 Thanks for coming Tammy...I hope your additons fit right in..

 Leslie McCabes great works...

Such a magical place ..Paul Gordon's studio is the size of  a house.. it is a loooong space that goes on forever.. it's difficult to capture in a photo, but we set up in the front room only.. I could set up residence there.. so sweet.

Weekend in West Virginia... Paul Gordon's Open House

 We all had such a great time this past weekend.. this is one of Paul Gordon's Fabulous creations...

 Deborah Hartwick always amazes me with her timeless works of art...

 And who can resist Leslie McCabe's classic works???

 Kim Stout's lovely work..and some Teds that found deserving homes... just a great time, for sure..more tomorrow...

It's time ...

 It's beginning to feel like Christmas here..

                                       A few of the bottle brush trees that I've finished... do love these tress.
                                    They make the short days seems so much brighter, all lined up on the window sills.
                                 Hope to see all of you sooon at Paul's Studio Open House... safe travels ..

what's new here...

So many new faces here in this very disheveled studio... ok, maybe just plain messy..
At any rate, here are a few of the aged and worn teddies that are anxiously awaiting some
holiday adornments... It's begining to come together.. I'm putting together some amazing bottle brush
trees too.. just so much going on here.. whew... back to work..

It's begining to look alot like ...

      I have been getting myself in the Holiday spirit and am quite pleased with the results.

Pauls Open House is less than a week away.  So much to do.  I need some elves.

Anyone?

Coming up next week...

Christmas is coming and you all are invited to Paul Gordon's magical studio for a

                                 Friends in Christmas Open House

              Saturday November 17th 9-2 pm

              204 South Queens Street

               Martinsburg, WV  35401

Attending artists:

Paul Gordon                  Allen Cunningham

Dara DiMagno              Deanna Ellis

Deborah Hartwick         Leslie McCabe

Pat Murphy

  Hope to see you there... this is such a fun time...

Take time today....

Fleece Festival Outing...

 Wouldn't you just love a wall of all these yummy colors ... and also a fleece to lie back on.

 I'm such a soft touch for sock yarn..  and then, there's all those hours knitting by the fire...

 I tried not to look very long in this booth chocked full of trims.. I feel like I could almost make this display in my own studio... hmmmm...Houston, we have a problem...

 There was a little something for everyone there.

These are a few of the things I did purchase.. I do dye alot of my own roving, but these were such fun, and everyone needs a bit more...All in all, a fun time.

A little Halloween fun...

                          the gang....

  folks really decorate and love this night as much as the kids...

   There's nothing like a great night of trick or treating.. as we live out in the country, it's always
a "treat" to visit my friend and her family on Halloween.. thanks Kristen for sharing your family with us.