Beautiful Table Runner...

Table runner from Susan Lizotte, ME
I wanted to share something I was "gifted". This exquisite table runner shown in the picture is from Susan Lizotte in Maine.

I really was taken back because Susan contacted me about purchasing some soaps & other gifts from Under the Willow~ so I sent Ms. Susan about 20 soaps, a Billow, an Unconditional Lovie, and other goodies. Susan has a display in Maine called "The Sisters" (cute!) at Barthash's in Stella's... SO if you are in that area- you have to see all the gifts that Susan has ready for the holidays & more!

And by the way this is the 2ND time blogging about Ms. Susan- the first time was here when I purchased some great handmade cards from her...
She is ONE talented lady!

I LOVE the table runner, I LOVE the thoughtfulness that was behind it, AND I LOVE everything about it! Thank you Ms. Susan

& best of luck with your shop!

Thank you Susan you are too thoughtful!

Fun Weekend!

My dad, my brother (also called Mountain Man), & my mom...

This past weekend we came over the bridge to visit family~
there was lots to do~ & lots to see...first my brother's new cabin..

Front side of my brother's cabin in the woods...

My brother is almost done building his dream cabin in the woods on 21 acres along side a beautiful mountain in Maryland. It is beyond beautiful as every step, every process, every log was very well thought out...I'm very proud of my little brother!

A glimpse of one of the side decks~

I'd say lots of room for family & friends to party!Interior door details

Then there was a visit with my grandgirlies~ snuggling with one of their dogs. This one's name is Pistol- and for good reason. He may be peanut size, but he rules their 17 acres!

Then there was a visit with the "newlyweds". As new bride Lindsay was finishing her first class final exam for her PhD at GW~ Kirk was working on finishing the kitchen. He had gutted it, installed new windows, new kitchen door, drywall...and as soon as the drywall is completed---painting begins--then the newlyweds can put all their lovely wedding kitchen gifts in a "new" kitchen!!! We are very excited for them!
It really was a wonderful weekend. So many projects~ so many plans. We are blessed.

Artfire Spider Beads!

Spider beads purchased on Artfire I was soooo happy when I found out that Teresa from

Life, Homesteading, and Everything & her two sons opened a shop on Artifire called Two Tadpoles (named after her standout creative talented sons!) ~ And it was there I saw a perfect little spider bead~ I knew I just had to have it for my oldest granddaughter who LOVES spiders. And Teresa was so sweet to add another little spider bead for my youngest granddaughter. When I saw the bead I knew exactly what I wanted to do with the bead---Halloween necklace!


I'm not a jewelry maker by any means & I'm sure some with this crafty talent would be a bit more creative than me~ but I found the Spider beads easy to attach to
hemp cord with some added bling.


And thanks Teresa for shipping me the little rings for the necklaces too!

Hugs to Teresa & her Two Tadpoles~ I know my granddaughters are going to be thrilled to receive these Spider bead necklaces in the mail soon!

Check out more items from the Two Tadpoles Artfire shop here.

Just a quick note!

One of my favorite pictures of Lindsay & Kirk before they were

married here on Fishing Creek...

Under the Willow is still here~ I've just changed the name of this blog to reflect our recent move to the Eastern Shore. So if you are wondering the "why" I haven't blogged lately it's because a whole lot of "everything" has happened in the recent weeks--- including a heart filled waterfront wedding (youngest son Kirk & Lindsay), a final move of everything on one side of the Bay Bridge to our property here, supporting a dear family member that had an unfortunate accident, visiting grandgirlies, & in general- just life itself.


And did I mention~ unpacking & setting up my new creative studio??? So- I've been busy, so if you're here to visit- please check back often... Life on Fishing Creek (so far) seems to be very inspiring & very beautiful...
I feel blessed each day.

My daughter in law Jodi gave me a little sign that reads:

Heaven is a little closer on the Eastern Shore

Since I know Heaven is not a bad place to be...I'm fortunate to be just a little closer (smile) here on Fishing Creek.

Thank you for visiting...And I love reading each & every comment!