New Boots

Breaking in new hiking boots by walking around town with my boys,

Okay, so we goofed around a bit,

smelled the flowers,

ran into the playground,

and stopped for a treat!

Celebrate Summer Sale

60% Off Dip Into Color

20 - 60% off Eye For Color

20% off Beaded Colorways

20% off Earthtone Color Wheels with slight indentations from shipping

It's summer! Come celebrate with me in my:

Celebrate Summer Sale

3 days only

Huge sale on my books, eBook and slightly 'used' looking colorwheels.

Playing with Black and White

The first and last photos were simply desaturated.
In the second, I played with the white balance within my camera software.

Come into my Garden

my flowers would love to meet you!

Goodbye Bead & Button Show

The Bead & Button Show swirled past - a whirlwind of colorful people and gorgeous jewelry. There is an intensity and excitement that hangs in the air, despite overfilled schedules and exhaustion. Creativity rises like a fever, infecting teachers, students, staff, exhibitors and even passers by...

Hotels, shops and restaurants in Milwaukee can feel it too, not just because their numbers swell, but because moods and spirits do too.

Such a thrill to be a part of it, an honor to have taught for 6 years.
But my family needs me now.
So I will be staying home, finding balance.
Tilting the scale towards my kids, my husband, my home

I will miss you Bead & Button
... and Milwaukee

Hope to see you at the Bead & Button!

Display from 'The Bead Must Go On' 2009

Counting down the days
Excited to see all of the wonderful people, colors and styles at the Bead & Button
Looking forward to some long walks along the river into the Historic Third Ward...


Saving up my appetite for another 'Restaurant Week' in downtown Milwaukee...


And hoping to see you!

In class (June 5-11)...

Meet the teacher (June 8 evening)...


Beading Across America book Signings (June 11 lunch time)...

Volunteer

As school funding disappears
We need to step up.

Need ideas?
I took 125 - 1st through 6th graders out onto the playground for some photography lessons...






Shadows and Reflections

You'd be amazed at what even the littlest see through the lens of a camera.
And how computer savvy they are in uploading and manipulating photos.

Little people - huge potential