It's been soooooo long since I posted that I considered shutting it all down. Who would miss it? Probably me. Even though I've neglected it, I knew it was there, available and ready. And, here it is--without judgment. Like a good friend. Aww.

So, where to start? Why not with a couple of pieces I made over the last year for two very good friends who both happened to be celebrating their 40th birthdays. Maybe this will be a Happy 40th Birthday tradition. If you're married for 40 years, you get rubies. If you turn 40 and you're my friend, you get a handpainted calligraphy piece describing how awesome you are!