Posted in Animals, Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Steinlen, Steinlen Cats on July 8, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday I had an early Birthday celebration with two wonderful friends. We had a nice lunch and then went over to the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley where we saw two amazing exhibits – Steinlen Cats and Tiffany Glass. Today I’ll share the Cats! The exhibit features 26 cat themed works by Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923). The is an artist best know for his Art Nouveau posters.
It’s a beautifully displayed exhibit. Don’t miss it. It is there until September 1, 2019.
Posted in daily painter, Holidays, Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged 4th of July on July 4, 2019| 1 Comment »
Lincoln wants to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July!
Posted in Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged Dr Pimple Popper Cake on June 4, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Art comes in all forms. Yesterday at our Book Club meeting, Ruth brought a “Dr Pimple Popper” cake for Lynne who loves the show and was celebrating a birthday. Cute!
Posted in daily painter, Small Town Life, tagged Front Royal, Gazebo, Small Town on May 31, 2019| Leave a Comment »
After a particularly long and ugly week I wanted to share the beautiful little town we live in…where there are many lovely people. This is a scene that Lincoln and I see as we walk downtown in the mornings. It’s enchanting. We want to remember the nice parts and let the rest go for now….
Posted in Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged fundraiser, Moose Club, Women of the Moose on May 20, 2019| Leave a Comment »
We had a great little fundraiser for the Women of the Moose yesterday. Nice work everyone.
Posted in daily painter, Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged Spotlight, Women's Resource Center on May 14, 2019| Leave a Comment »
We were honored to be asked to be part of the “Spotlight on Women” coming up this Thursday at 6 pm at Samuel’s Public Library and sponsored by the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center. We hope you will attend. The annual Spotlight Program highlights the achievements of women in our community and also supports The Front Royal Women’s Resource Center mission of empowering women to change their world. This year’s program, Main Street Women of Warren County, will give voice to the growing number of women business leaders in our community who make Front Royal a better place to live.
Women-owned businesses currently make up 39% of the 28 million small businesses operating across the United States and the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the number of women-owned businesses increased by 45% from 2007 to 2016. The Main Street Women of Warren County panel discussion will spotlight the importance of women-owned and operated business in our community and also highlight the unique accomplishments and challenges faced by our local women business leaders.
Panelists include Jean Plauger, Owner Jean’s Jewelers, Kerry Barnhart, Owner of Vibe Properties & Front Royal Brewing Company and Kelly Walker, owner of The Studio-A Place for Learning. Felicia Hart, Director of Tourism & Community Development for the Town of Front Royal will serve as a moderator for the event.
For more information, visit http://www.frwrc.org or call (540) 636-7007.
Posted in Serendipity, Sewing, Small Town Life, tagged Quilts, Top of Virginia Quilters on May 3, 2019| Leave a Comment »
The Top of Virginia Quilters has me come to their meeting yesterday to talk about Barn Quilts. It was a delightful group of ladies and I enjoyed my visit with them. Thanks Susan for inviting me to come. And the very best part was the show and tell at the end of the meeting. These quilters are GOOD!!!
Posted in daily painter, Landscape, Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged Cons, flag, Vote on November 6, 2018| Leave a Comment »
It’s important to exercise your right to VOTE today!
Posted in daily painter, Little Known Facts, Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged Barn Quilts on October 19, 2018| Leave a Comment »
On the recent trip to North Carolina we saw many, many barns with lovely Barn Quilts gracing them. I love the look of a pop of color attached above the door or to the side of a barn or shed. They are wonderful pieces of Folk Art. I think we should make some soon for our barns and sheds. Start thinking about where you can put yours.
Posted in daily painter, Serendipity, Small Town Life, Travel, tagged Art show, Belle Grove, Meet the Artists on June 24, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday was such a wonderful day at Belle Grove. I started out with a group painting a little wildflower painting. They were delightful and we had such a nice time.
Then it was back over in the afternoon for the “Meet the Artists” reception at the mansion. This year Belle Grove offered the art of Wayne Laws, Sally Veach and me (Kelly Walker)! It was so fun to see art in the mansion. It is still going on until close today so if you are over Middletown way you have to stop in and see it.
The Studio 