Spring Flings

  • The Floor of Heaven by Howard Blum
  • An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin
  • The Devil She Knows by Bill Loehfelm
  • Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante
  • The Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese (book club read)
  • Death of a Pinehurst Princess by Steve Bouser
  • Still Life by Louise Penny
  • Looking at Salvation at the Dairy Queen by Susan Gilmore
  • Cannery Row by John Steinbeck (book club read)
  • Trap Line by Carl Hiaasen
  • Killer Stuff and Tons of Money by Maureen Stanton

Friday, December 9, 2011

Tree Fest

Each year the Ashe Arts Center is decorated with trees put together by local artists.  The opening reception included photos with Santa, stories, arts and crafts and goodies from Mrs. Claus.

The Peacock Tree



"The Peacock Tree"  This is my favorite tree.  It is decorated with real peacock feathers and birds.  I  love the teals, blues and green colors.


















 "Orange you Glad It's Christmas"This tree is decorated in colors of orange.




"My Favorite Things"  The Ashe County Arts Council tree is decorated with handcrafted decorations from local artists.  They include wood, clay, metal, glass, paper and fabric.


























"Out of the Box"  This tree contains boxes covered with fabric, painted or embellished with beads, ribbons, laces and paper flowers.  The top of the tree displays an angel coming out of a box.
































"A Christmas Tea".  This tree is decorated with antique china teacups, saucers and linen tea napkins.




































"A Child's Advent Tree"  Handcrafted ornaments reflect the nostalgia and anticipation of the advent season.




"A Candy Cane Tree" A collection of glass ornaments in red and white along with red and white striped ribbons and white lights and silver make this a true candy cane tree.












This tree is decorated in beads shaped like snowflakes.





























"It Takes a Village"  The ornaments represent the village and hands encircle the tree reflecting the helpers and those helped.

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