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If it’s October, we have to talk about the Woolly Worm. This little creature plays a big part of autumn in the mountains. We use it to predict the coming winter snowfall. There is an entire weekend festival dedicated to it the next town over. The folklore says that you look at each section of the caterpillars body and inspect the color; brown or black? The example here has very little black and mostly brown. This would indicate a milder winter. That bit of black near the front of the body could mean a snowy start to winter, and then milder. All of these that I’ve seen so far have been mostly brown. So, despite some of the predictions related to “el nino” and the effects therein, our Woolly Worm friends are saying otherwise. We shall see.
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Nature
The natural world influences the type of things I create more than anything else. I am fascinated with it. I use nature both as subject matter and materials. I am always looking for small natural items that would transform into a miniature environment.
Craft
• Paintings – traditional and digital
• Illustrations
• Home Decor & Fashion
• Collage and Upcycling
Garden
I grow lavender and other herbs and flowers, as well as some food. The garden is an inspiration to me in so many ways.
The area where I live, close to the town of Boone, NC, is a small farming area. I live on a NC Century Family Farm. This designation was procured by my Father in the 1980’s after he worked with the state of North Carolina to designate it as such. Even though Boone has changed so much, thankfully there are still people here dedicated to rural life and working with nature.
& More:
I wrote and illustrated a picture book, self published through Amazon. That was a fun challenge. I have more ideas for writing and publishing…always working on what I can learn or do next!
I also have a vintage and handmade Etsy shop that I’ve maintained and sold through since 2011. Gifting season is coming soon!!!
I will be putting a lot of vintage items in the shop this week! Some Christmas and some otherwise…Give it a look and see if you find something for a gift or for yourself!
I will be updating this website weekly, so please check in often for seasonal art and photography. Check out the PORTFOLIO link (top and bottom of this page) to see more of my work.
quote for the week:
“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.”
― Dolly Parton
