Random Musings

Well, as usual, it's been a long time. Here are some random musings from the past couple months...

- What a cold summer. This area of Wisconsin, as well as Chicago, had the coldest and cloudiest July on record. It's now August 31 and last night's low was near 40 degrees. Fall is definitely in the air.

- Be sure to check out http://www.anthonycostanza.com/ for current show info. Right now I'm gearing up for Judy Mark's Country Folk Art Fest in September in St. Charles, IL. See you there!

-I've moved my Open House date up a few weeks to Saturday, November 7th. More details coming soon on the web site.

-Check out http://www.kenlessnau.com/ if you like the quirk in art. I've known Ken for many years and he's always got a surprise or two for his fans. He's never had a web site, so this is a first for him.

-You can also follow me on Facebook. The side link will take you directly there.

-I've been experimenting, combining my carving with found or bought objects. Be on the lookout for those in the months ahead.

-Ghoultide Gathering is coming soon! Check the web site.

The Naples Adventure...Continues.

Hey friends, it's been a LOOONG time since I updated my blog. Here's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. I've been spending a lot of mental and physical energy on my newest project...a home in Naples, Florida. It was one of those notorious "short sales" that we found over the winter vacation there.

Offers were made and then the waiting began. As I've been told, if you're interested in a short sale be sure to have enough patience and don't get too emotionally attached to the property, because you never know what will happen.

Nearly five months later the bank decided to accept the offer and the real work commenced. Two weeks of sweat equity in June got the new place in pretty good shape. Some pictures will be forthcoming. Plus if you ever need a great realtor in Naples, or the Naples area, I've got the man to recommend.

I promise I won't be so absent! I've already started gearing up for the fall and winter season and I'm working on some special pieces that you'll enjoy seeing.

Just A Few Of Many Antique Easter Pieces

That Inspire My Carvings.

Kitchen Privileges

The Easter Parade

Happy Easter To All!

Folk Art Festival

March 20-22, 2009

Kane CountyFairgrounds

St. Charles, Illinois

If you're in the Chicago/St. Charles, Illinois area this weekend, come on by and say "Hello"! It's a great show, great venue, good food, and many interesting artists to visit with.

www.folkartfest.com