MudBay Musings

Jadite gems, opalescent glass, and a piece of turquoise-glazed pottery  top off this wonderful gathering of time-worn treasures. Last week was one of great sadness, intense anticipation ...

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For three more versions of this sweet antique birdcage, click here to visit my vintage images blog. Thanks for stopping by!

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During my recent "gal-livantin'" trip with Dolores, we "just happened" to stop by Silverdale Antiques .  They always have a wonderful selection of items to fill the eyes.   At one point, while ...

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My friend Paula over at Tattered Gold is having a wonderful giveaway!  Paula is one of those rare souls who opens her heart, puts pen to paper, and the most incredible prose and poetry ju...

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A few days ago, my good friend Dolores and I did a bit of "gal-liv-antin"(my husband's pun) around town.  We seemed to close down everywhere we went, getting to places late and rushing throu...

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 MudBay Bird House Badge   I've started a new blog called MudBay Bird House as a way to share my home bird photographs with other artists.  I have hundreds of bird photos to share and wi...

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  Thought some mixed-media garden pieces might be in order in the midst of all of these bird picture posts!  The photograph above was taken at a lavender farm in Sequim, Washington.  Nex...

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  THE ORIGINAL, TOTALLY UNINTERESTING AND POOR-QUALITY PHOTO (MANY PHOTOS WERE TAKEN, SOME SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT POSES, ALL WITH THE SAME RESULTS. Poor birdie!  Ever had bird photos that didn'...

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 SO excited today - the Osprey finally came within 100 feet of the dock!  I heard them calling this afternoon and went down to the water in hopes of getting a few pictures.  One flew on by...

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 "JOY" One of the joys of living in Western Washington is the variety of bird life here. We keep track of each species we find here at home, and watch our feathered friends with great joy a...

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Hi Everyone, I have one more new blog. ... this one is dedicated to nature and natural wonders of the world. I love science and the beauty and complexity of the world around us. First up: the gi...

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Take time to smell the blossoms...

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The Castle at Fort Worden I'm still basking in the glow of art-euphoria from my time at Art Fest a couple of weeks ago. Three full days of art classes at Fort Worden in gorgeous Port Towns...

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In a departure from my usual art-related posts, today I'm happy to share one of the sweetest, most heartwarming stories - thanks to Dolores for forwarding this to me. Now, meet an extraordinary p...

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On Sunday, we had our first Art Party of the year. I don't know about all of the other Lunch Ladies, but I have greatly missed these days together. What a wonderful day, filled with fun and laugh...

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Many thanks to our friend, Miki, who is such a "Good Egg!" (Sorry, Miki - couldn't resist.) At our Art Party last weekend, she brought us each an egg that she had dyed with a technique using...

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Our dear friend and quilting mentor, Karen Sievert, has just had her first book published by Martingale and Co. We are SO excited for her! How wonderful it is to see her labor of ...

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For years now, we've looked forward to seeing Suzi Soderlund at our local quilt shows. Her hand-marbled cotton fabrics are luscious - each one a treasure. Mom and I always pick out a few pie...

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Ah, the things the dogs and I come up with when we're bored and acting a bit silly... Today, we have some silly words to share with you! SillyWord Dictionary - Part 1 by Daggar & Honey antiq...

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Mom and I recently had the opportunity to attend the Kitsap Quilters' show at our local fairgrounds. It was a wonderful afternoon, filled with inspiration. Here are some portions of a few of the...

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The tradition of the Globe de Mariée began in nineteenth century France. The domes were created as a display for wedding souvenirs, which often included wax orange blossoms. Each component of...

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Thank you all for joining the Blog Party and sharing your thoughts and artwork. Your beautiful prose and creations are an inspiration! Beth finds much inspiration in nature - her imaginative...

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(Scroll down for recent posts - this post will remain at the top of the list until the end of February.) It's a Blog Party - and you're invited! February is international Muse Month! Let's...

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I've had SO much fun during the last day! My dear friend Lyneen gifted me with the most wonderful antique cabinet card album - really blew my socks off! I was speechless - which is a bit unu...

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Thanks to The Three Muses for this wonderful challenge - "Birds of a Feather." One of my favorite topics! This little Junco told me he would like to join in the fun!

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