Saying Goodbye to the Holiday Season
Another whirlwind-of-a-year is coming to a close. We are winding down in the Studio, taking a short break from the busy holiday season. It has been nice to be with family and enjoy our grandchildren,...
View ArticleNew Year, New Projects
A Large Glass Snowflake hangs in our Studio window. On a positive note, there are only two days left in January.....then time to say goodbye to the January blahs. Actually, not much to complain about...
View ArticleFebruary was Fierce
February started out nice enough....we had quite a few snowstorms this month and played outside in the white powder with our furry friends. We also celebrated a couple of birthdays in the family,...
View ArticleSpending some time with Family this March
A rainy day at Zion's National Park March was the month we were able to quickly slip away from our Studio for a few days, and enjoy family time at Zion National Park. (What a national treasure!) We...
View ArticleButterfly Memories
Mom's Butterfly Today is a day of reflection....it would have been our Mother's (in-law's) 82nd birthday. We said goodbye to this beautiful soul not quite 2 years ago. At the time of loss, Russ was...
View ArticlePreoccupied in June
I realized it's been a while since I wrote a blog entry, so jotting down the latest before the month of June gets away from me, and we jump into July. We've been a little preoccupied lately, and...
View ArticleJuly Beauties and Babies
Trying to capture the natural beauty of various florals around our property with a version of blown and sculpted glass.This July was very full of family, flowers, and furry kittens. I'm sharing some...
View ArticleMaking memories in August
Florida Beach in the moonlight. My, my, how summer has sailed. Our summers are so short here in Idaho. I'm feeling Fall in the air this morning, as we say goodbye to this fun-filled and fleeting month...
View ArticleSeptember Senses
The Grand Tetons on a September Day. September is a month for all your senses to wake up and take in the change of the seasons. There is so much to behold in the air, earth and landscape around...
View ArticleA Very Brisk October
My Halloween decor is covered in snow this morning. Wait, what?!! Sub zero temperatures and it's only October 29th?! Welcome to Idaho, the State where you never know what the weather gods are going to...
View ArticleInundated with Orders
November's Blog will be short and sweet, as we are inundated with orders, and I need to get back in the Studio asap! The Internet seems to have really discovered us this year....so hard to keep up...
View ArticleGoodbye to a busy 2019
One of many of our glorious Idaho sunsets. Last day of the year, and I am finding myself in a state of reflection. Thankful for so much, including the success we've had this year in our little Studio...
View ArticleJanuary Tune Up
Most of this month found us both down for the count. Bronchial crud is not easy to get rid of. We had to go to the Doc. to give us both a tune-up. In between the coughing spells we got to work on...
View ArticleLoving and Loss, Learning and Leaping
We had a busy Valentine season, selling many different roses. The month of February was one of loving, learning, loss, and last but not least, "Leap day". We started out the first part of the month by...
View ArticleA New Way of Living
Coronavirus Covid-19 Last time I blogged the world was in a much different place, and life seemed somewhat "normal." But since my last entry 2 months ago, Covid-19 has eerily crept into our...
View ArticleA New Look
A new look for our website!This last month has been rather eventful for us, with many projects going on around the home front as well as the Studio. We have been collaborating with our Graphic Designer...
View ArticleArtistic Bench Collaboration-"Lazy River"
Our latest artistic endeavor titled "Lazy River."This month's blog features the latest artistic collaboration from our Studio, which took a total of 5 months to complete. At the very beginning of March...
View ArticleEnjoying what we have in times of uncertainty
Reflecting back on what went on this month, other than our steady stream of Etsy orders, we were able to collect our thoughts and take a breather of sorts from the Studio and enjoy the great outdoors....
View ArticleFull Plate on a Full Moon
Blown glass black cat and bright orange pumpkins created in the Studio.Last evening as I walked outside with our dogs, I was privy to watch a very full moon rise on the horizon. I was wishing I had...
View ArticleGiving Thanks for the Work
Colorful Swirled Heart pendant ready to pack and ship out to a repeat customerIt's the last day of November, and I find myself inundated with work that needs to get done, glass packed, and many orders...
View ArticleSo Long, Goodbye 2020!
As everyone already knows, this year has been one for the record books! For our Studio, it was both a blessing and a curse. We had to cancel many of our events that would have included social...
View ArticleArt from Ashes
Our dog Wilson lives on, with a piece created on glass using his ashes.March 31st already, and I realized I have been getting behind on my monthly blogging duties. My mind has been a bit distracted the...
View ArticleMay Projects
Wildlife Art created for the Museum of Idaho. The pieces will be available in their gift shop.The month of May flew by furiously for us (literally and figuratively....that darned Idaho wind!) as we...
View ArticleUnexpected Turn of Events
Some new fused flowers were added to our garden sculpture recently. It's the last day of July, and I'm reflecting on the events of the last two months. We slowed down considerably in the Studio towards...
View ArticleDog Days of Summer
The month of August ends on a high note for us. We found the perfect addition to our family with our new adopted dog, Bella. She needed to be re-homed and Russ happened to find her at just the right...
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