

The Penguin Who Was A Little Late . . .
A Penguin's Adventure He tried and tried, but 'twasn't meant to be; For this little guy to arrive before Christmas, at the gallery . . ....


eight original posts about Memorial Day revisited ...
things you may not have known about Memorial Day ~ I must admit, I didn't know, but thanks to History.com I shall bestow, an now I do to...


Tidings of Gratitude . . .
there's a wind a blowin' ~ And, that's where it began. As I watch the news reports on the weather we are being blessed with across the...


Happy National Ginger Snap Day! . . .
as I ponder holiday baking ~ I realized that "Holiday Baking" is not just for winter holidays. . . Today is National Ginger Snap Day; and...


just never know what comes through my door . . .
it's what I love about my "work" ~ We don't always know the depth of the story behind a newfound treasure someone brings in for framing ....


a timeless paradox . . .
of which came first ~ we'll not attempt to answer here . . . From the tale of "Humpty Dumpty" . . . to the stance of a "Proud Mama" . . ....


oh my, what have we here? ...
why, it's a charming little girl ~ who has no name ... here's her story ~ This is an original watercolor. Pat specifically did not title...


stroll down memory lane with Gene ...
and Peter Cottontail ~ enjoy! The Art Loft Gallery, LTD., a locally owned and operated business in Collinsville, Illinois, has been open...


yes, gold charms in your yard! ...
What is a group of Goldfinches called?


little bit o' this . . .
His funny Valentine (you) appears all giggly before him with a nice little gift, wrapped with love. Bows with streamers dangle down. He tear