When I entered the Nantucket Daffodil Festival, I had no idea it was such a big deal. My 1952 Army Jeep was a gift from my husband, Pete. He gave it to me instead of an engagement ring, because I didn’t care about things like that (I got the ring later, anyway). So […]
I love the Eclipse pieces. Anything celestial makes it special, one of a kind, not often seen, and very dramatic. People used to be afraid of eclipses. But now they’re a source of fascination and wonder and excitement. I think of people who travel all over the world to view an eclipse. There […]
I put a pocket in pretty much everything. How fun is it to have a pocket? From my own person experience, when I wear something without a pocket, I’m always looking to put my hand someplace. I miss having a pocket. When it works in the design, two pockets often eliminates the need for a […]
There’s nothing I like better than Peeps. I like them when they get hard as a rock. I just loved them! By the time Easter rolled around, I was out of Halloween candy. I was getting desperate for more candy. I liked the Cadbury eggs. I didn’t like those candies with the hard shells […]
Because most of the designs I make are printed items, with patterns, and most of them are jackets and tops. I needed some basic pieces to go with them, building blocks. My Black Magic line is made out of Lycra fabric, which is machine washable and dry-able. It looks and feels great. It holds its […]
Tesla really was the guy. It wasn’t until recently that I realized Tesla should have been my electricity crush rather than Einstein or Edison. I’m drawn to Einstein because he had a sense of humor. It wasn’t just that he was smart — because he was. He was funny as well as smart. And […]
One of the ways I knew it was almost spring was that I got a new pair of sneakers every spring. I got to pick them out. They were usually red or blue. Always Keds. I got new clothes. The bad part of spring is that it’s still cold. You have your little […]
As a child, I wore a harness, because I used to run away. Not because I didn’t love home. But because I wasn’t afraid. I wanted to see the world! I would just take off. It was fun to explore and just run around. My son would do the same thing. Climb out […]
I love lockets. Does anyone even know what they are anymore? Lockets have a long and interesting history. They were used to hold keepsakes, perfumes, photos, love letters, even locks of hair. In Thailand, people are cremated. The ashes are often put in a piece similar to a locket, and […]
I like a day that celebrates love. I never seem to get Christmas cards out. But I send Valentine’s Day cards to people who send me Christmas cards. Not many people get Valentine’s Day cards anymore. When I was a kid, Valentine’s Day cards were a big deal in school. I gave everyone in […]