After several artistic upgrades to the kitchen, I was left with the ugly 70's laminate counters. I would love to redo them all with gorgeous stone, but until the lottery fairy drops in I have to make do. So I did a sponge paint to look like faux granite, then 2 coats of automotive grade sealant. Looks pretty cool. I was nervous to have the kitchen too dark, but it seems okay. Next on the list is the faucet and the light over the sink. I would also love to put in a nice bay window over the sink but still waiting on that fairy...

kitchen before

kitchen after...

Peach Tree in the yard...

Gorgeous skies accompany storms...
yep, i touched the puffer fish
sanibel views
hunny caught this while i was shelling in the surf

my creative vacation

I got to play at mom and dad's new house with paints, textures and patience...

interesting artistic expression...

the garden is starting to look colorful.

























and interesting...........

belly cast

the belly cast of my eight month friend. she patiently sat and allowed this, and then i got to play with my art supplies later.

baby shower stuff... the first quilt i ever made, and tie dyed onesies

the stepping stones i made of hypertufa

some of my past art...

pretty kitty...

doesn't purr like my girls though...