While out treasure hunting/ garage sailing yesterday I came upon some great finds & met some really interesting people.
I just had to take a picture of this blown glass chandalier I saw at an estate sale. It was a gift from her husband & not for sale. While he was touring the blown glass factory in Morano, Italy, he commissioned it for his wife for a Valentines Day gift. So romantic. It took two months for them to make it & it came in 3 crates. Shannon said they were terrified hanging it up.
I met Meri Wiley who is a freelance artist/blogger who creates these one of a kind paper clay sculptures among other objects & teaches a wide variety of classes in her home. They were really impressive to see up close.
Peter sold me some of his mother Shirley's jewelry & when I saw this painting his grandmother did 50 years ago, I had to get it for the art wall in my studio. Lastly, I thought these vintage bow ties were too cute to pass up. Surely one of my boys will need a bow tie someday.
-Leah
Meri Wiley's paper clay sculpture 
Hi Leah,
It was really nice to meet you, and thank you very much for mentioning my creations. I hope we can get to know each other better and inspire each other as well as others. Congratulations on your blog, it’s wonderful, and my you only know success.
Hugs,
Meri