

Thirty-sixth in a series creating a collage using five elements.


Thirty-sixth in a series creating a collage using five elements.
Sadly, I have no idea who this woman was, but John Capewell of Westville, New Jersey saw fit to commit her image to glass negative. Judging from the lady’s style of dress this looks like it was shot some time very early in the 20th century . Continue reading

June will be here before you know it, and I have a cluster of friends celebrating birthdays. I thought it would be fun to make some decorative boxes put their gifts in. This is a simple wood hinged box – I brushed on a couple coats of acrylic paint, then Mod Podged some patterned paper to the lid. So much nicer than a cotton lined cardboard box!


This pound cake hails from Janelle McComb – a childhood friend of Elvis’, who baked two of these bad boys for the King every Christmas. The man certainly knew good pound cake when he tasted it – it’s dense, but not too heavy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. Pop a slice in the toaster and grab a cup of coffee – it’s good stuff! Continue reading

It’s the second day of the Italian Market Festival, and although it’s been raining on and off, it hasn’t dampened people’s spirits. The festivities will be going on until 5:00 today, so drop by and sample some of Isgro’s pastries! Continue reading

Philadelphia’s Italian Market Festival is going on this weekend from 10 am to 5 pm. Great food, music, and some nice crafts for sale. A roast post sandwich at Cannuli’s is a must, then follow it up with a cupcake from Iannelli’s Bakery. Hope to see you there! Continue reading


Thirty-fifth in a series creating a collage using five elements.



Thirty-fourth in a series creating a collage using five elements.