by lsmith | Oct 13, 2021 | Shop
We are fortunate to live where the glare of city lights does not obscure our view of the stars at night too much. So when there is a cloudless night, I take advantage of the view and marvel at the sky above me, while waiting in the backyard for my dogs to finish their...
by lsmith | Oct 11, 2021 | Shop
CuFe, what an odd name for a pattern. Is it from another language? If so, what does it mean? CuFe does come from another language that my geeky friends may recognize. It comes from the language of chemistry. Cu is for Copper and Fe is for Iron. Ok – why pick...
by lsmith | Oct 4, 2021 | Shop
For a few years, I lived in South Carolina. While I was there, I developed a fondness for two things: Sweet Tea and Southern Magnolias. Southern magnolias are statuesque evergreens that bloom from spring through fall. The giant, creamy blooms stand out against the...
by lsmith | Sep 30, 2021 | Shop
Puppy love… that first crush, so sweet and innocent. Each of us probably holds our own memories of puppy love, which still brings a secret smile to our faces. That person you remember so fondly from your childhood. Some will swear it wasn’t puppy love, but...
by lsmith | Sep 29, 2021 | Shop
There is something simplistic and intriguing about art deco. I have found myself admiring the clean lines of some designs and the connection with nature in others. The embellishments are stripped away to show the essence of the image. This is true in architecture like...
by lsmith | Sep 28, 2021 | Shop
My sister and I like to attend craft fairs. Especially ones with pottery, wood working and painting. These artisans are incredible in what they can imagine and turn into reality with their hands. They are true crafts people who know and love their art. There are...
