Irish crochet lace

I hope it's OK to show this picture from their website...I thought you might like to visit the website and see the 2005 exhibit they had on Irish crochet lace. In the front of this picture, doesn't that look like a hand written pattern and sample book? Oh I would like to look at that close up! When I first ran across this website, I thought it was in Ireland, but it's in Berkeley CA! I wish I lived close enough to visit. Enjoy the slide show of pictures..

http://lacismuseum.org/irish_crochet.html

Remember on Memorial Day

This is my Dad........

Nice give a way!

Angela Cartwright (actress in Sound of Music and much more) has a very nice give a way on her blog. She is a multi media artist and is featured in an upcoming magazine... a copy of which she is giving away in June. Thought you might like to check it out....
http://acartwrightstudio.blogspot.com/2010/05/giving-it-away.html

Happy Mother's Day

My mom as a little girl, with her mother Nina. I love you mom.

Book sale

I went to the yearly book sale today, done by The Shepherd's Center. Proceeds go to help seniors. I always enjoy going. I take my list of books I don't have by certain authors and search the paperback section. I like to look at the art section as well, and this year I found a great book titled "Rings, Symbols of wealth, power and affection" by Diana Scarisbrick. It was a great buy for only $2.00! I scanned a couple of pages to show you the georgeous photos. And lots of info on the history of rings and how they were used. I didn't know this author, but a little internet reading tells she has many books on jewellry and is pretty well known in her field. I would love to have all her books!