Today it is Spring!

I have a Spring-like display as you enter the door of the shop. Can wishing for Spring make it so? Just for today my wish has come true............

MORE SNOW!

Here are some new photos of the driveway and the house. It's not even funny anymore. I want to run away from home, abandon ship, er, house, depart for warmer pastures. And, YES, more of that white fluffy stuff is on the radar for tomorrow. I am getting very, very cranky......

My poor house, it is getting pummeled. The icicles have icicles.

Help me!!!!!!!! I'm drowning in snow.......

A Little Bit of Spring!

I just completed this custom wreath for a client and what a joy it was to design and create it. Surely Spring was at Brissonte' yesterday as I was humming joyfully and working with these lovely blossoms. My client will pick up her wreath today and I will be sad to see it leave, BUT I shall make more wreaths and fill my shop with the joyous signs of Spring.

It's snowing ........ AGAIN and again and again.....

I actually really like living in New England. I especially love the seasons, however, winters with too much snow, must GO! Last week we had over 24 inches of the white fluffy stuff, then yesterday we had another 6 inches mixed with rain creating a dangerously icy Winter Wonderland and all day today it has rained and snowed. Now the weatherman tells us we will have another 3 to 7 inches on Friday. Sheesh......

So I have taken a few pictures of what life at my house looks like. It is really quite pretty if one does not contemplate shoveling on Friday or how dangerous it is to back out of the driveway. Ahhhhh...... New England - ya gotta love it : )

Christmas Open House

Brissonte' is having it's Christmas Open House Saturday, December 18th, 10 to 5, and Sunday, 12 to 5, 19th. We will also have a special showing of Lucy Bernardin's 'Ellerbeads' jewelry; handmade and eclectic in design, one of a kind beautiful pieces. Come on by and join us for light refreshments and pastries. We still have a few Christmas wreaths and ornaments left. Come and get them before they're gone.

Brissonte' is located at 161 Main Street, Route 28, North Reading, MA or call us for directions at 978.207.1853

See you there! May you all have a Blessed Christmas.

And the Winner is........

Well Ladies..... I finally wrote all the names down and placed them in a bowl ...... AND the winner of the Bethany Lowe Snowman is........

Moehale@_____.net

Congratulations Moe! I have sent an email out to you and look forward to seeing you soon.

The Mills of Lawrence, MA

Today I visited Lawrence. I frequently drive by these amazing mill buildings of the past. As I park my car I stare at this particular mill. The stone work is so beautiful, the curved windows so elegant, the size and breadth take my breath away. And I wonder what it was like to see it built and I wonder about the first people to enter it's doors.

My great-grandparents moved to the Lawrence area from Quebec for the job opportunities in the mills.

The brass plaque on the smokestack says, "High Water Mark, March 1936" The plaque was well above my head, at least 12 to 15 feet high. Can you imagine all you see underwater from a hurricane. Scary......


Amazing

Stonework!

I just had to share these amazing photos with you. Enjoy!