Category Archives: News

Pink Sky

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Tina

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RIMWORLD – Diplomatic Immunity

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Joe

I illustrated the cover for the latest science fiction book by J.L. Curtis.

Posted in News | Tagged book, fiction, future, JL Curtis, Joe Williams, Kindle, outer space, science fiction | 2 Comments

What else is there to do on a freezing cold Sunday but laundry and baking a bread that uses up the overripe bananas in the fruit bowl? Yep, always nice to have a good snack to go with an afternoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News | Tagged cold weather snacks, quick breads, what to do with overripe bananas | Leave a comment

Caturday

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Tina

Posted in News | Tagged ginger cats, keeping warm, Plywood the Cat, quilts | Leave a comment

Friday Five – Number One Hundred One

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Tina

One hundred first in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.

Posted in Collage, Friday Five, News | Tagged collage, mermaid, ocean, starfish, vintage | 2 Comments

Tales Around The Supper Table – Volume Two

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Tina

J.L. Curtis has gathered up another group of talented authors from the Lone Star State for the second volume of Tales Around The Supper Table, my latest book cover design. A collection of short stories featuring Dragons, Cowboys and Indians, SciFi, … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Design, Collage, News, photo manipulation | Tagged book design, digital collage, J.L. Curtis, Texas writers | 2 Comments

Mummer’s Parade 2022

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Tina

After a delay due to rain, the Mummers took back Broad Street on Sunday! More photos behind the cut.

Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged Broad Street, Mummer's Parade 2022, Mummers | 2 Comments

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Tina

A happy, healthy, prosperous New Year! The Mummer’s Parade is postponed until Sunday due to rain – so stayed tuned!

Posted in Holiday, News | Tagged 2022, New Year's Day | Leave a comment

Happy Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Tina

From the folks at Willceau Illo and Mary the Dinosaur!

Posted in Holiday, Italian Market, News, Philadelphia | Tagged 9th Street, Christmas | 1 Comment

Pies and Blankets

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Tina

You can get anything on 9th Street!

Posted in Holiday, Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged 9th Street, blankets, Christmas, pies | Leave a comment

Holiday Cookie Roundup

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Tina

I was eleven and armed with a sugar cookie recipe cut from the pages of my mom’s Woman’s Day magazine – that’s where my love of holiday baking began. I’ve since branched out to drop cookies, bars, and meringues. Here … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven, News | Tagged caramel cappuccino cookies, carrot cake cookies, coffee cookies, cookies, espresso meringues, holiday baking, lemon bars, peanut butter oatmeal cream cookies, raspberry bow tie cookies, ricotta cookies with chocolate chip cookies and orange glaze, sprinkle cookies | 2 Comments

The Elf

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Tina

Long before Elf on a Shelf, my mom had a half dozen of these guys perched on her curtain rods standing guard over the living room. Much like my neighbor who gift wraps her air conditioner, when mom’s elves made … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, News | Tagged Christmas tree ornaments, elves, vintage | 2 Comments

Coffee Cookies

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Tina

These cookies, paired with a cup of coffee on a cold afternoon is pure bliss! They’re easy to put together, and make a great gift. Because who doesn’t love a chocolate dipped, espresso flavored cookie?

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Turkey Pot Pie

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Tina

I’m always looking for new ways to use up the leftover turkey from our holiday meal. I’ve made crepes, tetrazzini, and large vats of soup – but a pot pie felt like the ticket since I had an excess of … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven, News | Tagged pot pie, turkey, what to do with leftovers | 2 Comments

Christmas Tree Ornament Hangers

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Tina

We put our tree up on Saturday, and while rooting through ornament boxes, I came across this vintage ornament hanger box. It was produced by Criterion Bell & Specialty Company established in 1937 in Brooklyn, NY. The graphics are marvelous!