Olde Time Christmas in Jim Thorpe

With five minutes to spare, we made it to the gingerbread display and contest yesterday at Dimmick Memorial Library in Jim Thorpe to vote for our favorite gingerbread display.

 All gingerbread houses were unique, but this one really stood out.Using the Bible as a base, the manger was our favorite.

 

 Look closely in the center attic window.

Santa overlooks Broadway. He was here in August too.

 ~ A doorway on Race Street ~

 The lights start to come alive at dusk.

~ Asa Packer Mansion ~

 ~ Clock on the Carbon County Courthouse ~

~ Merry Christmas! ~

Snowman Garland Design Featured on Toland Home Garden Products

A big thank you to Toland Home Garden for licensing my snowman design on their products, which are out in the stores now. I received the samples in September. As always, I'm very happy with the product quality. Toland Home Garden always does a fabulous job!

These pictures show my original watercolor alongside the garden art flag.

The standard mat above measures 30" x 18", and it's a bit thinner than the larger comfort mat pictured below.

The comfort mat above measures 38" x 20".

To purchase these products, visit your nearest gift store or big box store that sells Toland Home Garden products. To purchase these products online, click on the following links. This pattern is called "Snowman Garland" in Toland's catalog, so you can also search on the Internet as well.

Amazon
Mad About Gardening 
Mad About Gardening - Standard Mat
Better Homes & Gardens - Decorative House Flag
Better Homes & Gardens - Garden Flag
Better Homes & Gardens - Standard Mat
Better Homes & Gardens - All products

Trolls Invade The Anthracite!

What a fantastic weekend to paint windows at the Anthracite Newstand in Wilkes-Barre! This year's theme is Trolls. 

Thanks to all the folks at the Anthracite for keeping me entertained throughout the day. I heard a little bit of Dwight Yoakam and Wynonna Judd on the jukebox in the morning. Then I was listening to a few SEC football games throughout the day.

I knew I did my job when a little girl asked her grandmother to take a picture of her in front of this window. So cute!

On another note, if you want good brownies, stop by the Anthracite. They're delicious!

Have a Troll-filled Christmas!

Chance Meeting Today With A True Hero

 Thank you for your service, Colonel West!

Coming from a military family, what an honor it was today to meet Lt. Colonel Allen West as I was leaving work today. I couldn't believe my eyes as I saw Colonel West walking as I was waiting for the light to turn green. A gracious man, he encouraged me to park my car so that we could snap a few pictures. He was kind enough to also speak with my boyfriend on the phone.

Wow! What are the chances of meeting a military hero?

Painted Fire Hydrant

The city of Pittston, PA is enlisting the help of artists to paint all of the fire hydrants in the city.  Since they were looking for an artist who specializes in patriotic artwork, I was invited to paint a fire hydrant next to the Pittston, PA Post Office.

~ Mr. Zip ~

When I was a kid, I always loved (no pun intended) The LOVE stamp, which was designed by pop artist Robert Indiana. Here's my own take on that iconic postage stamp.

I love this color orange. It's very Volunteer orange. Go VOLS!

~ The official logo of the National Association of Letter Carriers ~

~ Stars and Stripes ~

~ Pony Express ~