I am a full blown addict of magazines. But I love none as much as I do 'Home Companion'. It is the greatest source of comfort and inspiration! I have every one as far back as 2005. As soon as I get it, I make a cup of coffee and sit down with it with my laptop open and right beside me. As I go through the magazine and am introduced to new amazing handmade items and wonderful artists, I immediately look them up online. Needless to say, it takes me about 4 days to go through the whole magazine. Oh, but what a joyous 4 days!

Somehow, with all the chaos of Christmas, I missed picking my December copy up until just recently. What a pleasant surprise to see an entire article about Etsy and it's founder! I'm sure you've all seen it by now but just in case you haven't, grab your issue and check it out. It's very cool.

Hope everyone is loving winter and getting at least a little snow in the midst of all this coldness. Here in Charlotte, there has not been a drop. Sigh.......

Here's a couple new offerings I'm taking to the gallery. Hopefully, I'll have a little time to do some mermaids for ebay soon. I don't think I've put a thing on there in months!