And, a couple shots of my office, or studio

This table I’ve had for about 25 years. I found it while living in New Jersey, waited for it to be discounted at an antique shop, and have since moved it 8 times. I especially love the old tiles in the backsplash; each one has aged to a slightly different shade of a delicious blue-green or green-blue.  [...]

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A glimpse of Africa at arts and crafts

Two very sweet older ladies came in today. They spoke with an accent, and, when I asked, told me they came originally from Namibia. They were on a major bead expedition today. With them was their little suitcase of beads they already owned–they were looking for beads to match or compliment. They spread out their [...]

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Crafts with kids

It’s true, Kyrenza, that it is inspiring, or maybe reassuring, that parents come into the store to load up on crafts to do with their kids. Even though I’ve only been there a week, I’ve seen several. Yesterday a mom with her two kids were buying canvases–stretched canvases!!!!–and a boatload of acrylic paint and paintbrushes [...]

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The hotly desired styrofoam ball

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New gig

So, I started a new part-time job at the arts and crafts superstore that shall remain nameless this week. I simply CANNOT believe how crazy busy that place is! Usually I’m on the register, and I absolutely do not have any down time. Last night I didn’t even get a chance to restock bags because [...]

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