Redefining Precious http://www.lamooredesigns.com "the More We Get Together!"--Preparing some of the snacks for the day, my Mom also concocted mushroom-shaped sugar cookies, chocolate truffles and fudge! There were cheese/meat/olive tasties, Robin's Coffee, pure blueberry juice and pb cookies made by Megan Samson. Blindsided by a crowd we truly weren't anticipating, Megan and I do double duty at the check-out,... http://www.lamooredesigns.com/blog.php?archive=2010-06#b130 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST For those who still haven't made it in to my retail space! For those who've been thinking about buying something special! Tomorrow is a great day to stop in at the FINDERS KEEPERS shop for a special event I'm calling "Vive La Bras d'Or". (and yes, there's something extra for my newsletter subscribers and facebook fans who visit!) Every purchase tomorrow gets you... http://www.lamooredesigns.com/blog.php?archive=2010-06#b129 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST Alvin Stroud looks on as his wife claims their prize: "Distraction", one of my originals, acrylic on canvas with various found objects. Thanks to all who shopped and played since last April 26th, do come back and try your luck again for next year? Though the yearly "Anniversary Blog" is late this year, I'm no less delighted and greatful for another yea... http://www.lamooredesigns.com/blog.php?archive=2010-05#b128 Fri, 07 May 2010 09:00:00 EST Cape Breton (my home) is hosting the ECMAs this weekend, so for an entire weekend (starting today) there will be music oozing out of every corner. Music is a huge part of my life as an artist: songs inspire new ideas, I listen while I create, and the musicians themselves serve as important symbols of folks choosing the road less travelled. Here at my house, the David play... http://www.lamooredesigns.com/blog.php?archive=2010-03#b127 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EST FINDERS KEEPERS shop windows in Bras d'Or beachglass hearts The magic of holidays, for me, stems from fond remembrances... the mood of the day is a robust hodgepodge of memories, a big hearty stew of aged recollections, full of little nuggets to savour each year. What I remember most about the Valentine's of my youth is the classroom ritual of the brown paper bag.... http://www.lamooredesigns.com/blog.php?archive=2010-02#b126 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST Reopening just as soon as I can! (Caught a lil bit of sickie...time to sleep and soup!)... http://www.lamooredesigns.com/blog.php?archive=2010-01#b125 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EST What a fantastic group! (and you should have seen their makers!) Tonight was the first-ever FINDERS KEEPERS "Do It Yourself, B'y!" workshop: 6 super people under the guidance of 1 fab instructor (my mom!), turned a pile of sheep's wool into the adorable wee birds seen above. I know! Crazy-cute, right? Watching these darling birds "grow" before my ver... http://www.lamooredesigns.com/blog.php?archive=2010-01#b124 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EST The January 25th needlefelting workshop is going to go ahead as planned! We're squeezing in an extra person, caller #6...if you emailed me after 1:00 ish today, I will give you a call if anyone cancels. All those before that time have a spot with their name on it! Big thanks to all the Crafty Keeners, looks like a great group...stay tuned for next month's sweetheart of a work... http://www.lamooredesigns.com/blog.php?archive=2010-01#b123 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EST SO, I had the best intentions. I had some great ideas. I even had the festive photos all set to go. But what became of my end-of-year blog/newsletter? Did I give up on Christmas altogether? Amnesia? Kidnapping? Nope, I'm afraid it was simply this: my Christmas intentions joined the ranks of all the other "ideas' that don't quite make the cut...I write them down, m... http://www.lamooredesigns.com/blog.php?archive=2010-01#b122 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EST July 26th was my last blog?!? Unacceptable. I apologize, and will seriously try to get back to a monthly update. New Today: Presented a talk/demo at the McConnell Library this afternoon as part of the "Senior's Cafe" series. Initially I was worried about having enough info to fill up 2 hours, but we ended up going *over* by almost an hour!! What a super group!... http://www.lamooredesigns.com/blog.php?archive=2009-12#b121 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST