"Life brings simple pleasures to us every day. It is up to us to make them wonderful memories."
Cathy Allen


2010 has exploded upon us with a great arctic chill. For many of us, we find ourselves discussing winters of past. It seems like everyone I run into brings up an old memory of a winter they endured. I have a few memories my self.

Growing up on the lake made for a beautiful winter scene. Perhaps it is the ‘childhood’ memory, but it seemed like we always had cold, snowy winters growing up, compared to my adult years. Carpenter’s Lake would usually freeze over at least once during those winter months. I had two cousins that lived across Carpenter’s Lake, and over to Kingfisher Lake, the distance was a couple of miles by road, but on frozen water, it was just a brisk walk. Georgette and Theresa were just a bit older than me, we seemed to always be together, so much so, that sometimes we were more like sisters. They were wonderful ice skaters, and when the lake cooperated, over they came. I was more of a “ice-stander”, and would hope I would spend more time moving gracefully, and less time flat on my bottom! Not a care in the world, we would have so much fun, dreaming of dances and spotlights!

Of course our visits were never complete until we made our way in for hot chocolate and cookies. Mom and my aunt were amazing at always having plenty of both! As the day would end, we would walk each other back home or at least halfway. The sun would be setting over the frosty lake, dancing its own spectacular color show. Memories…

I have begun working on new items for the New Year and some of my nostalgia has helped inspire me. My hottest item this season has been scarves. I have truly been mass producing some of them, but sometimes I stop and get slammed with a memory and my scarf takes on a life, a memory, a personality of its own. This Charmeuse Silk scarf did just that. As the poppy red mingled with the sunny yellow, I found a hint of those sunsets over the frozen lake. Usually a winter sunset is predominately grays and blues, but there was always a glimpse of warmth peeking through, a smile of sorts to say hello. So I share this scarf with those who might need a blast of warmth to the soul, a flicker of sun to the New Year chill, or a reminder of our childhood days of wonder.


***I am taking orders on my scarves, just contact me! Currently I am still painting Velvets, in addition to Charmuese and Chiffon. Most are around 72”, great for wearing, and most run around $50.
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