working in porcelain too

Since kiddo has gone to the Kinder Garden, I have more time to work...

Some new porcelain top hat guys....













Why does this remind me of my grandmother?

new work

A new idea for found on the junk super highway gloves, ceiling tin, antique nails (thanks Thomas!) and antique leftovers from the big table project.


This hangs on your wall and it holds your keys, cell phone, post its...whatever...
This one is gone already, but keep your eyes peeled for more...

sewing 101

The lovely and adorable Glad learned to sew! She upcycled this nifty pillow....there are two more stars on the back...

more done-er studio

Weeelllll....It took me three full days to paint, repair and otherwise Robilize these mirrors to their current condition....Next comes a low modern piece of furniture against the low part of the wall...well- sixties, scavanged and totally lovely! ( did i mention heavy )??...ugh more moving....ppppfffffbbblllttt!

crafty creatures!

Crafters Unite! The first class was fun...everyone upcycled something from their closets...



Super hero Claire!
Mary started out making a pillow...ended up with a purse!

front street flood

Welllllll. A couple of things about the flood...It obeys street signs because this is where it crested...Thanks to Kenny for that brilliant observation....
Troy has a population of about fifty thousand people....here are stats from www.city-pop.com..... Population density: 4567 people per square mile ...Daytime population change due to commuting: +1365 (+2.8%) Workers ...

in the square mile around my shop I see MaYBe 100 people a day....forty of them shop keeps and such...This flood brought people into my square mile by the thousands...sooo where are you all shopping and spending your time on any other given day? I sure havent seen you on River street walking around. The river is here everyday and it is always different and nice to look at....there are 4 thouSAND people living and working within a square mile of 182 river street and I have only met about 100.
Come to River street more often....it's nice down here...