Wednesday, December 15, 2010

First Snow!

Late last night, by flashlight I returned to the
house from the studio and thought I caught a
glimpse of the tiniest snow flakes only visible
in the light of the flashlight.

When I awoke this morning, I could see the
roof of the studio was white...
so it did snow a little bit overnight.

Also, if you look very closely at the roof,
on the right side of the dormer, you can
see tracks in the snow...
ah ha, so that's how the little critters
(probably red squirrels) are entering the
attic and that explains the sounds I hear
near my upstairs work table in the studio.
I won't worry as long as they don't
chew through the walls or ceiling.



This may be it for the garden,
the few vegetables we have left are under
the tarps but the temperatures are so very
cold, high today 23 degrees...I don't know
if anything else will survive.



One last rose is quite frozen in time!



Later in the afternoon, the sky was dramatic
and the air so very cold...
but I jumped out of the car
when I spotted many little piper like
birds come in for a landing on the rocks below.
I fell in love with them as my fingers froze
trying to capture their beauty as the light faded
and the temperature plummeted.



Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Magnificent Sunset



The sunset tonight was so beautiful... the ocean
was wild and the air was freezing ...
all in all an invigorating
and very dramatic combination...



Freezing in the Garden


D checked on the status of the
vegetables that are still in the garden
late this afternoon...
it is so bitter cold!

He managed to cut more Swiss chard
and

pull out another leek...the biggest so far!
There may be about 4 more in the ground.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

December Garden Vegetables


It's been a stormy Sunday, started out early with
black ice! Warming up to rain and wind and it's
still going on tonight!


Snuggled in her counter basket is Polly.
She kept me company while I prepared the
vegetables that D brought in from the garden tonight.
Am amazed to still have some really fresh veggies
in December!


Love Swiss Chard and wish we could have it all
through the rest of the winter but I think this
may be nearing the end of it.


Brussel sprouts...thought the freezing temperatures
over the past weeks might have done them in
but these seemed fine!
Such a treat!

Friday, December 10, 2010

Garden Vegetable and the Moon in December!

This is the first leek that D pulled out from
the nearly frozen ground in our garden...
It's fragrance filled the house!
Very exciting!



Meanwhile, the moon looked soft and lovely
tonight.

Another cold evening and happy to be inside
snuggled with our kitties!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Prelude Weekend, Kennebunkport

This past weekend was the Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport.
We were part of the first Prelude 29 years ago when we had our
gallery and enjoyed many more for about 23 years.
Now that my studio is off the beaten path my
visible presence at the Prelude is to be in a craft fair.
I also have some art in the Whimsy Shop in Dock Square and
my studio is opened for those who would like to visit!
(Call or e-mail for directions!)


The Craft Fair was at the Consolidated School on Saturday.
After setting it up on Friday night we drove through
Dock Square...

...very festive with sparkling lights everywhere!



After finding a parking spot in front of our first gallery
in the Lower village on Sunday, we wandered over to
Dock Square and poked our heads into some shops.


It was very cold and gray!


The Clam Shack was closed for the season.


The bridge pigeons took to the air...

The crowds of Saturday had thinned out...


The road was cleared for Santa's arrival by Lobster Boat...

Santa's Lobster Helpers waited by the tree...

The simplicity and tranquility of the beach at sunset
was very soothing!


In the evening we had the pleasure of attending
a wonderful Party
and I met the sweetest dog named Maisie.


Friday, December 3, 2010

Busy Times

It's a busy time of the year...
a craft fair tomorrow during the
Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport
has taken up much of my time preparing
and packing for it.
If you are in the Kennebunkport area,
stop by...it's at the Consolidated School on
School St. (Rte 9) in Kport.

More soon!

Have a wonderful weekend!