Stone work

I have always wanted to play with stone and recently I have been able to act on that urge. With little or no expectations (a lie) I started in on a piece of marble the other day. At the moment I am just getting the feel for the uses of the different chisels I had lying around and enjoying the meditative atmosphere wearing a hat, goggles, ear plugs, gloves and a scarf provides.....

The cyclone derives its powers from a calm center. So does a person. ~Norman Vincent Peale

The Party (part II)

                                                                 The Blue Room Tree
                                                                     The Dessert Table

                                                                           Jackie O
                                                           Santa was also in attendance

The Party (part 1)

                                         The ornament on the White House (Blue Room) tree

                                                   The White House in White Chocolate

With the short notice we were unable to plan the trip with the whole family so my beautiful sister Danielle drove down from Philly and attended the gala with me. 

                                                        entering the White House
                                                               Just before entering.....

The White House Christmas

Here are some shots of the actual Christmas Ornament. The theme was : regional / red-white-and blue. 

Photos of the event to come.

If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins. ~Benjamin Franklin