Today marks Gnome Décor’s one year anniversary and we’re celebrating all week long! How has it been a year already?! I want to thank all of you for supporting and encouraging me over these past twelve months. I am so grateful for every blog post you’ve read, all of your comments here and on Instagram and Facebook, and every handmade item you’ve bought. Custom orders have been a lot of fun because they’ve challenged me to try new techniques, products and styles I may not have otherwise explored. Gnome Decor has become my favorite…
Colorful critters invaded Newfields museum and gardens this summer. Summer Wonderland: Spectacular Creatures featured giant animal sculptures created from recycled plastic by Cracking Art, an Italian art collective committed to addressing environmental issues like global warming, fossil fuels, and the importance of recycling. Each lightweight sculpture was fun and colorful, and could be touched by visitors – and even moved around by museum staff – but each also conveyed a serious message about the environment on its accompanying sign. The exhibit ran from June 1 through August 26, and although summer flew by faster than ever, mom and I managed to see…