Glitter Market

This past weekend I went to Oklahoma City to the Glitter Market. This is a small event every year just at the beginning of the holiday season. This was started by the gals at the Paper Crown, one of the best little scrap book stores around.  There is always a line of people to get in and I met some of the nicest people & made new friends standing in this line. As I have went through the past few years, I have been so fortunate to get to know many of these artist. They inspire me and give me just a good feeling inside when I see their smiling faces and their creations.

The talented artist that makes the jewelry that I love is Charlotte Perez. I met her two years ago at the Guilded Life in Dallas, Tx. She was a vendor there and I couldn't get over her work. I bought a couple pieces then and continue to buy more and more. I can't get enough of her jewelry. Not only do I love her jewelry, I love this creative woman. I look forward to going to Spellbound in California with her in a couple weeks and getting to know her better.  This is the piece I bought....beautiful, huh?

This beautiful journal was done by Robin Thomas, a talented friend I have come to know from Oklahoma City. I met her at Silver Bella, in St. Louis, a few years ago. I felt lucky to purchase this beautiful piece of work from her. She and I will be flying to Spellbound together in a couple weeks.

It seems like every year, Jackie Peters draws a crowd. The minute the door opens, everyone rushes to her table and good luck getting anything. Seriously, people start grabbing it up like its Black Friday at Walmart. You could understand if you saw her work. I read her blog, Good Grief Girdie and never cease to be amazed at her talents. She teaches many classes at Paper Crown. I had eyed these creations on her blog. So very glad that I got one.

This year there was a few new vendors....and I especially loved this one, the artist were Arlene Jacobs & Kay Tanger. They made these these beautiful cakes & angels of paper.

How lucky can I be...I love being with these beautiful creative souls, inspiring me to create. I want to mention a few more of the folks in this event that I cannot leave out....I will cover then in my next post. 

And at the end of the day...I come home to Dad being in a distressed state with his breathing. Dave & I tried to convince him to go to hospital. He would not. So, the next morning, we insisted he had to go. Once again...he is admitted for pneumonia. Keep my sweet Daddy in your prayers.

This evening was a moment of creating some gifts for friends at the oncoming Spellbound. It is fun just to release and let your creative juices flow...

Exciting Things Ahead

The year has flown by me and I can hardly remember it. It is hard to believe that we have come home after staying with my Dad for 8 months. It was very hard to leave him in the hands of the hired help. They are very qualified and much more than I to take care of him.  But, I can say that it is wonderful to slowly be getting back into my old routines. Blogging, crafting at my work table in the evenings, having a nice glass of wine with my husband when he arrives home from work, and sleeping in my own bed.

Now I have to share with you about my upcoming art event that I am attending in California.

Spellbound is the name of the event. Part of keeping true to the "Guilded Life" aesthetic, the historic Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, California is where the event will be held. The hotel embraces the legendary tradition of luxury of the original Langham grand hotel of 1865 and is set on 23 acres overlooking San Marino.  Here are a couple photos....doesn't it look wonderful? Guess I've got to find my tiara.

Then I want to share a couple photos of classes that I will be taking. I will be taking 5 classes total, plus going to the Hollywood Bowl Flea Market.  

I took a class online from the gal that will be teaching this class. It will be so nice to meet her in person. 

I adore this...a few years ago, I made some versions like this...not quite as elaborate. I will be in my element in this class. I'm envisioning putting my granddaughters in one of these. 

Any of my friends that would see this necklace, could envision me wearing it. I'm a little nervous, just as much excited about learning the soldering technique for assembling this beautiful piece of jewelry. So, now I'm off to gather my supplies for classes, plan my wardrobe, & get started making some small gifts for friends. 

We have been home for one week. This time we have come home to stay. I have hired full time help for my Dad.  I spent the week stocking the refrigerator, cleaning out the flower beds, planting fall plants, raking leaves, and doing some deep cleaning around the house.
I'm hoping to be back blogging and crafting soon. I bought my first Mac for the home just about a month ago. I am really loving it, and hope to kick out the other desktop any day now.
Just a few weeks away from my trip to California, to Spellbound. A wonderful event where all my artsy friends will gather for a few days of classes, shopping, fellowship, a time of sharing and learning new techniques and skills. Its a little intimidating being with most of them, because most of these girls are very talented artist. I hope I can keep up. I guess I just need to focus on just having a good time and everything else will fall into place. More later....

Finally back home to Foxhollow, while Dad is in the hospital. We had him admitted for pneumonia and after only being in hospital for two day...he has MRSA. While he is hospitalized it is so nice to be in our home and sleep in our own bed.

We know that our care for Dad is not long term. He is dealing with many health issues at this time. He is 87. So, we are in hopes to keep him in his home for as long as we can. That is where he wants to be.

Its hard to believe that he worked six days a week up till 6 months ago. And since he has been totally bedfast. Hospitalized four times. We pray he heals and comes home soon.

We raised our hands to the sky with welcome as the rain came today...
Our farmers and rancher have suffered with the drought this summer and the scorching heat. Almost unbearable some days. I had forgotten had wonderful a lazy day at home with rain outside. Home a place I miss. I come to visit in the day and we return to my Dad's in the eve to care for him. Its hard to believe, we have been doing this since February.

My Garden

When I need to escape, I go to my little yard...

Somedays are more than we can take....

I love this pic of my little Anna that her Mom took. Taking time to import photos from my ipad and hopefully get some blog post done. Hope you are having a wonderful (much cooler than ours in OKlahoma) weekend.

2012 Where Bloggers Create

Welcome Friends to my Blog...Foxhollow Tales. Where did the inspiration for the name of my blog name come from ? Simply, I live on Foxhollow Drive and its about my day to day life. The 2012 "Where Bloggers Create Blog Party" gave me the inspiration to blog again. I have been staying nights with my Dad, that is ill since this past February. I have missed being in my creative space. So here it is...my tiny little room. I

My space hasn't changed alot since last year, I moved a few things around. And I must admit...it normally isn't this clean. If I am creating...things are everywhere!

It was a treat meeting Karen Valentine, our wonderful host, in Texas this year at the Paper Cowgirl. She is as beautiful inside, as outside. Thank you Karen, for hosting the blog party once again this year. It is such a treat seeing others  creative spaces. There are some truly inspirational spaces as you skip around looking at everyone else's blogs.


Here is my Creative Space

An old purse of my Mom's with colorful flowers.

It makes me smile.

Vintage jewelry, flowers and lace are my passion.

I love my old parts cabinet for storing my small enephera.

An old printers tray with memories and collectables.

I had a desk & shelves custom built in the odd shape little room, no  desk that I tried ever seemed to fit.  

This is just a fraction of the ribbon I own...I have it wrapped on cards in boxes in the closet organized by color. 

I loved this little bag of my Dad's, and put it to use for storing my vintage photos that I collect.

An old folded book is perfect for notes and photos on my desk.

Above my desk my little women fly...

This is where most of my creating happens...if you look closely you can see lots of paint, cuts, & burns but thats what makes it perfect.

This is just a few of my many stamps....

The best part...my special helpers, my granddaughters, Ava & Anna

And we can't forget little Chopin, our Burmese kitten. He sleeps in this antique grocery cart in the corner of my office. 

Thanks for stopping by...I hoped you enjoyed it as much as I have enjoyed sharing. 

Peace be to all.

My mind is full of ideas, projects that I want time to create and time to get lost in my own world in  my hobby room.

Work is crazy busy now....

We are staying at my Dad's four nights a week to help care for him. 

. I have been pinning a million things to my Pinterest site lately in hopes that they  will give me inspiration.
PINTEREST

So this Sunday morn, I have no agenda. I love it. I miss posting on my blog and sharing my art, my feelings and what is going on, here at Foxhollow Tales.