In the last few years, I've become deeply aware of how much creativity is necessary for me to be happy. Without it I would survive, but...

Cupcakes by Sweetcakes I'm still basking in the warmth and joy from my She's CrafTEA! party yesterday. I'll put more words to...

Here is a simple sewing project that is quick, easy and FUN! It's a great project for a beginner. You can find the instructions from Se...

AZ tea lover will be at my She's CrafTEA! party on Saturday, in spirit! Here are some of the things she'll be working on (or has jus...

I'm so excited to announce that Marmalady (Marilyn) will soon be releasing patterns for a teacup carrier! I was lucky to be a prototyp...

I made this patchwork tablecloth over the weekend. It was a BIG project, but I'm so happy with the outcome! I call this my Friendship Pa...

Some photos from my yard and around the neighborhood... Daffodils in the front yard Anemone A neighbor's daffodils, and I like them in...

We have so much to learn from our elders, if we can just get past our egos (our fears of our own futures) and do nothing other than be prese...

I'm a big fan of Laini's Ladies . These gals remind me to find whimsy and joy in my everyday tasks. The beauty above was a gift (t...

Fresh green daffodils poking through the ground, green buds on the trees, St. Patrick's Day... GREEN is on my brain! I had a friend ove...

This tea quilt is one of my favorite things! The quilt was a gift from my dear friend, AZ Tea Lover, when I moved away from NM. It has kept ...

I'm excited to introduce a new concept today: She's CrafTEA! TM The picture above is from an invitation I'm making for a birthda...

March is National Craft Month in addition to Women's History Month . I'll be sharing some crafty things over the next few weeks. He...

Sometimes I find gems in surprising places! I'm always on the lookout for a good whole wheat scone recipe. These recipes aren't that...

I had the opportunity to attend a fabulous quilt show in my hometown this weekend. And then, with a bit of serendipity, I found a showing of...

OK, Twilight fans, this one's for you, and I want your opinion! Grab a BIG mug of tea and settle in for some deep contemplation, and l...

I think these books would be a great start to giving positive messages to our young girls (and boys!). I'm showing the Amazon link (unle...

*Rant warning* I have a card (like a calling card) I like to give out that describes me with various phrases, including: feminist, swing dan...

Hard at it at work today. Got a lot to do, but I like finishing the week with a sense of getting stuff done! I can be such an over-achiever...