Tolentreasures

Other than edging and varnishing, I am calling this done!  I spent last weekend in Gainesville, Virginia at the Pampered Palette. David Vernon runs a great program there and between he and Mark, they could not have been better hosts. Tatiana Sholokhova was the teacher and she is an amazing painter and such a lovely person.  It was so nice to sit and paint, to not have any interruptions, to not have the phone ringing, nothing to wash, clean, rake, or mow. I loved it. Now back to the craziness that I call life.

Last Friday was spent at Conneaut Lake Park. One of my favorite places to be.. I went there when I was young. I took my girls there and now my grandchildren. The park has struggled over the years, but they are persevering and coming back. It was so nice to see a nice crowd a clean midway, and ride attendants that went above and beyond to make sure that all the families had a great day! Four generations spent the day there Mom and Dad, Me Shelby Gracelyn, Kendall and Garren. There was something for everyone! Such a relaxing day! And next Friday, I start this. A painting class in Virginia at the Pampered Palette. I can't wait. It has been a long time since I have taken a seminar. Three days of painting, no phone, no stress, no demands. What a break! I have always loved this painting. This well worn book sits on my coffee table all the time. I even bought this piece a few y...