It is finally Spring!

Here are just a couple sure signs of Spring. It has been a long winter.

Cloud Formations

I was working outside today and happened to look up. These layered cloud formations stretched across the entire sky! It was so unusual looking. I hardly go anywhere without my camera.........I'm glad I had it with me! Take a look!

Winterscape

What a terrific day to take pictures of the snowfall that stuck to everything outdoors. I love the way the snow balanced itself on the wire fence. You just don't see this in Florida! Okay......now that I have pictures it can go away and warm up!

What is this?

Can anybody tell me what this is? My mother had it hanging in her kitchen. I think it is a hay thresher or trasher. I could not find anything like it on the internet. It is huge! Help!

Thank you for your help. It's a Grain Cradle! A Hercules made by Seymour.

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Leopard Santa's!

My Leopard Santas

I had a few requests to show my leopard Santas! Most of you know I have an affinity for leopard print. I'm not sure why........I always have. I think it is a soothing design, looks great with everything, and on everyone............even Santa. I an an extensive collection of Santa's, but in the past few years I limit my collecting to finding one special leopard Santa a year. This year I have my eye on one on Ebay........but he is 42" tall and storage is becoming a problem.

I'll know when I see the right one. Here are a few.

This next one really isn't a Santa..........more of a spicy sexy angel Christmas Dog! I just loved her boots. I am still trying to find a pair like them!

See...........Leopard Santa............what did you think?

Broken China Mosaic

I've always wanted to post this somewhere. Now that I have a blog........here it goes!

My sister-in-law, Kelli and I made a broken china mosaic counter around the sink in my guest bath.

We broke all my leopard china plates and mixed them with old rose china. I love leopard print (if you have not noticed!) and roses. It took us about a month but it turned out great, and we made some great memories while working so closely on it. I added a piece of wood cut with a nice curve on top the straight back splash. Then we glued the broken china right over both. Kelli did a great job on the portion behind the faucet. She added pearls and rhinestones among the broken china. This is one creation I am most proud of. I decorated the bath to resemble an old French hotel room.

Walk Now for Autism

Sept 30th Our family participated in the WALK NOW FOR AUTISM at Jacobs Field. We helped raise $390,000.00 critically needed funds for Autism Research.

http://autismspeaks.org/