One Woman’s Journey

I met Judith Davenport years ago either before Covid or right at the beginning, and I liked her right away. She dresses something like a Russian Nesting Doll and has big dimples and a generous spirit. Judith moved to this area because her son Charlie had already moved...
Julie’s Dreamy Home

Julie’s Dreamy Home

Looking towards the backdoor from the entrance. A Handmade Home is not necessarily rustic or filled with objects handmade by the owner. To me, the Handmade Home is one designed by a person with a distinct sense of style. This home could belong to no one else because...
Get a Load of This!

Get a Load of This!

Sheila repaired these beaded heads from Africa Sheila Martin has what people call “A Good Eye.” She has a divvie’s ability to suss out folk art gold whether she is in an upscale shop or a down-at-the-heels Goodwill. When she finds treasure, she gets her patient...
Sheila’s House: Drop Dead Gorgeous

Sheila’s House: Drop Dead Gorgeous

Sheila and Bill’s log cabin I can’t remember how I first met Sheila Martin because she is someone I feel as if I have known forever. She Is one of those creatives who has no choice but to create all the time. She is a collector of beautiful things, some of which...
Peek into Abby’s House

Peek into Abby’s House

Spring comes to Abby’s land Abby’s house is still a work in progress, but already it has all the charm of a “Hand Made Home.” It is a place where the fingerprints of the designer are apparent, and it wears its uniqueness like a crown. Abby aided by Ron Davis and...
Change is in the Air

Change is in the Air

Daffodils getting ready to bloom Change is in the air! The weather is a bit more Spring-like with days of warm temperatures sprinkled into the gray procession of cold wintery ones. Looking up at the mountainsides, I can spy a hint of pink as the branches get ready to...