A Work Of Art, Yes. But Is It For Me?

I spent a zillion hours making this 360-page leather journal the other night, and I fell in love with it.  I figured out how to inlay the impressed rectangle, and triple supported it, so it should last 500 years.  It’s big and heavy and wonderful.   And I love it. The question is, should I [...]

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The Pumpkin Queen Of Las Vegas

Meet Julie.  She’s a wonderful friend, a writer, a poker-playing comedian and a philanthropist with a heart big enough to fit us all inside. She’s also the Pumpkin Queen of Las Vegas. Julie and I became friends in high school, and on any given day you could find us together writing poetry, listening to music, [...]

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10 Reasons To Buy A Handmade/Recycled Gift

During the holidays, shopping for gifts can be a trying task.  Of course you want to get that special person just the right gift: a gift that they’ll love. Let’s remember the reason that we give gifts: It’s way of expressing our love and gratitude to someone. A gift says a lot about the giver [...]

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Lauson: Creative With Heart

While shopping through pumpkin bread on my friend Julie’s etsy site, I noticed some darling beaded earrings and necklaces for sale.   Crafted by Lauson,  Julie’s 8-year-old neighbor, these pieces are a fun way to gift yourself with an accessory that shines, teaches and helps. Julie’s teaching Lauson about business. They’ve decided to donate half [...]

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