September, 2009

I had  a really exciting end to my weekend as I was interviewed  by Barbara Crews for About.Com on Sunday in my NYC studio.

Sometimes when you meet people you have an immediate connection. I felt this way with Barbara and it seemed like we had known each other for a long time.  She has been  a great supporter of my work and  has been so wonderful to have blogged about my ornaments in the past.

We talked about  where I grew up, my upcoming signing events, the new ornaments  like the City Dogs, my book, future endeavors and the Golden Glow Convention.  It was great to be able to show her my process and the final products.

I also brought out my travel journals that I make on my trips- where I document my voyages in watercolors so that I can remember details when I start designing an ornament.

Until the Next Sketch!

This past weekend  the first frost hit upstate, the first fire was lit in the woodstove, I made my first pot of stew, and tomorrow is the first day of Fall.  I put some halloween decorations up around the house and will soon begin to decorate for Christmas.

I love this time of year. I love when the leaves change from  green to yellows and vibrant reds, the smell of wood burning on cobblestone streets in the village, the crispness of the morning air, apple picking, and caramel!

The end of Summer was made very memorable with a trip to Delaware to visit  Debbee Thibault at Kitty’s Ltd. Her work is so special. I even got some Christmas shopping out of the way!

In early November I will be starting my personal appearances at the department stores and will again be signing copies of my book A Very New York Christmas in local bookstores. My book is becoming a perennial favorite and makes for a wonderful stocking stuffer.

Until the next sketch!