Primitive Designs Stencil Co.

I had an idea to stencil my dreadfully beat hardwood floors some time back, and while revisiting the Primitive Designs Stencil Co., was shocked and saddened to learn of the recent passing of owner Leanne Marie Watson on December 11th.

So very sad, but how wonderful that she left behind such a magnificent catalog of original designs! Her family will continue to operate the site, with her daughter carrying on the tradition and producing new designs.

Goodbye and Hello

I've just finished my last "Gazette" to my newsletter subscribers and it's a strange feeling--I know that I'm heading in the right direction for me, personally, but I hate to think that I've disappointed some folks.

If I have, I do apologize, but...but...

this online world we play in is fragile and ephemeral, in spite of archives and back-ups. If you have not gotten to a point in your life where your cup is half-empty, you may not be able to relate; but I need to create something real, something that you can hold in your hand and pass along.

In this age where we, as carbon-based life forms, are being told that we need to reduce our carbon footprint, I find that I want to leave a footprint--something that tells the world that hey, I was here!

But I promise that I'll make it a small footprint.

Welcome to the Oakview Lodge

I'm getting the Lodge ready for visitors. If you would like to know when I'm ready for visitor, send an email to oakview.lodge@gmail.com and I'll send you a little note.

Cheers,

Miss Mary