Elegance

For a lovely lady: This is a commission I just finished. Thank you Betty for the privilege of restoring your heirloom. I hope that you enjoy it, as much as I enjoyed restoring it. We will get it delivered soon. Thank you also for your patience. Looking forward to working with you in the future. Kate

A Little Rest

Child of the pure, unclouded brow

And dreaming eyes of wonder!

Though time be fleet and I and thou

Are half a life asunder,

Thy loving smile will surely hail

The love-gift of a fairy tale. (Carroll)

Working with nature "The Gourd"

This is a very large canteen gourd, which I was very fortunate to find at a flea market. Oh, the wonderful and variety of items you can find.. To me there is no better shopping in the world. If you are looking for the unusual items, a flea market is the place to go. Some of the items need to be embellished or need a little tender loving care. But with a little effort you may find that you end up with the most cherished items in your home. Have a great day!

A Little Light

The imagination is a wonderful thing. What would we do without it? A little light that is in a prime position in my dinning room. The lamp itself is an old lamp, the shade I purchased at a local store, alabaster glass. Painted in neutral shades of gray, white and gold. Neutrals are a wonderful thing, cream and white bring such good light to the dreary days of Pittsburgh. We have many gray days in Pittsburgh, and semi long winters. The use of white and cream brightens all areas of my house. I would like to bring more of these light offerings to the cottage, along with more natural elements, let me know how you feel?