New Kid on the Block

There's a new kid on the block - I-24 Antique Mall! It's at exit 37 in Metropolis, Illinois, Home of Superman. Today was its' first day to be open to the public. You couldn't ask for a better location, just seconds from the interstate. Add in the Southern Illinois Wine Outlet store just steps inside the door and I think you have a winner. There will be flea markets, wine tastings, music, good food and other special events as the weather gets warmer. The Bay City General Store has a booth just inside the door and we are looking forward to seeing you there. Stop in and say hi to Charlie and Richard when you are in the neighborhood.

Daily Flotsam and Jetsam

I love the blogging world - I start my mornings with coffee overlooking the river and travel around the world in a matter of minutes. It's like peeping in someone's window to see what they are up to, what their house looks like or what's for supper, except it is socially acceptable. I'm pretty sure actually looking in someone's window is NOT socially acceptable. I love the fact that some talented people are willing to share their creativity with the rest of us by hosting online workshops. It's so much easier than having to take your shoes off to fly across the country, not to mention the full body scan situation. Anyway, I digress. To start 2010 I signed up for Mary Ann Ross' Remains of the Day journal and so far it has been way too much fun and occupied way too much of my day. I didn't exactly follow the directions - it plainly states a sewing machine is required. I'm allergic to my sewing machine.....so I used iron on stuff to attach my fabrics and ribbons. So far, so good! The photos above are my progress so far..............

Reflection

As I reflect over the past years' activities and events there have been many fun activities but probably the most fun I had was at Collage Camp with K.C. Willis. If you have not seen her fabric collages for yourself I strongly recommend taking a stroll through Lipstick Ranch at www.lipstickranch.com She is offering her Collage Camp at a discounted price of $75 now rather than the usual price of $98. You can find all the details about Collage Camp at http://www.collagecamp.ning.com It's the best $75 I spent this past year.

I'm heading off to camp - this camp http://collagecamp.ning.com If you haven't already drooled all over KC Willis' fabric collages - run, do not walk, over to this website and see for yourself. And the best part of all - she is sharing her talents with all of us campers with videos of how-to's. Head on over and sign up now at a discount.

Going to Camp