The Making of a (Scrimshaw) Mermaid
Scrimshaw, the technique of hand-engraving + inking illustrations into shells, gemstones and other materials, dates back to whalers of the late 18th century; scrimshanders of yore created their hand-etched pieces...
Valentine Pearl
Years ago, my brother found a large pearl in a scallop he was opening with our dad. Thinking it was kind of neat, he gave...
Sleep No More
Sleep No More. I am so glad I planned ahead. I looked into buying tickets about a month ago, and the earliest tickets I could...
Petticoat Row
Petticoat Row is a wonderful organization on Nantucket, the island I grew up on. It is just this flavor of atmosphere that has encouraged me...
They Have Arrived!
They have finally been completed. Here are the silver Conversation Hearts, with one of five messages (or your own) to choose from. They make...
NYC For a Day
My apologies for delays in blogging... I have been feeling a little under the weather, and find it hard to motivate under said circumstances! But...
My New Found Love of Glass...
I think I can trail my new found love of glass back to my visit to the Phipps in Pittsburgh. The Conservatory and Botanical...
It's Time To Celebrate Christmas! With Candy :)
Now that Thanksgiving is out of the way, it is officially Christmas season! I know how silly my obsession is with this holiday, but...