Dinner at the Farmhouse

Last night Tymn Wallace took Ron and I out to a truly incredible dinner at The Farmhouse restaurant in Emmaus, PA, which is known for it's delicious cuisine and amazing beer selections. (That's our table in the corner above.) We each ordered seven different samplings of beers, after which and I decided to indulge in a Southern Tier Cuvee from New York that was amazing (and contained 11% alcohol).
They kept giving us these warm, melt in your mouth handmade rolls throughout the evening, but I still had room for a Farm Cheese plate and Seared Sea Scallops (yes, I broke my vegan rule for the night, the food just looked TOO good). Mom and Dad, we HAVE to go here again when you next visit!!! Also, the Chef from the Farmhouse is opening, along with Victory Brewery, a new brewpub on Northampton Street in Easton that's slated to begin service in the Fall of 2009!

Anyway, off to NYC for the day. Going to drop off Tymn at the Metropolitan Museum, run a few work related errands, and pic-up Chris Lawrence who's coming out for a visit until Saturday. Life is good.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

The legendary (around here, at least) Oxalis, passed between friends for over a century and dormant in the basement since late September, decided to re-appear today. It's timing, was perfect as I was in need of a Shamrock, sorta.

Tymn Wallace is here. He arrived yesterday evening around 7pm! So exciting! HOI! We're off to Philly as soon as everyone gets ready. Gonna hit the Mutter Museum for sure.

Seedling Update

The heirloom tomatoes are up (top pic), and the Giant leeks (bottom pic) have sprouted!

Ken Jr.'s Basement Garden Party

We hosted the West Ward community gardeners club at our house today, and what a great time. We devoured donuts from Eaton Bakery Co., talked about all the Community Gardens we're planting in vacant lots, forgotten parks, and around abandoned buildings in Easton this Spring, AND I explained how I grow seeds in the basement. I really enjoyed myself, and as you can see, I dressed for the occasion!!

Future exciting news: Tymn Wallace is coming for a week long visit, split between Easton and NYC, and he arrives tomorrow. Can't wait!!

How Does Your Garden Grow

Here's the cover art for the "How Does Your Garden Grow" exhibition postcard. The show opens April 2nd, but there's some work already up on the website here.

Golden Critters

Here ya go, Momma. Aren't they great!

An Odd Couple

These two Gallery Pets were just completed for a really great client in New Jersey. She already has a bright yellow Squirrel, and wanted us to do these two pieces custom. I love 'em. We also just finished a Gold leafed Raccoon and Squirrel that was such a huge hit this past Saturday at Mercantile Home, that we had to start taking orders!

The Mourning Doves are Back

If you look closely (or click on the image so it opens in a larger format), you'll see that the two mourning doves who nested off my office porch that year were back this morning. I tried to get a closer shot of them prepping their nesting area, but they flew off. I'll try again once they're settled. Anyway, spring is on the way!

The Other Half

We're having an event today at Mercantile Home called "YOUR LUCKY DAY". There's quite a bit of cool new stuff we made for the shop - such as "The Other Half" cards: for those not playing with a full deck. :) We also made bags of Magic Beans (Scarlett Runner Beans flocked with gold powder), Horseshoe Note Cards, and a giant ALL GOOD THINGS bag that will hang in the front window and contains Oscar-like envelopes with free gifts and discounts for people to try their luck. Anyway, the sun is shinning today, and it's supposed to be gorgeous and in the 60's! Hallelujah!!!

The First Sprouts

King Slaw Cabbage seedlings poking their little heads above ground. It's hard to believe that in 7 weeks, these will be mature plants ready for their new home in the back yard garden.

The Teddy and the Snail

I know which one of these guys can run the fastest! Here's Mr. Teddy, who's growing like mad, and a new hot pink Gallery Pet Snail that just came up from the studio. Ron and I are off to NYC today for a very fun and very full work day. The sun is shining, and life is good.

In Like a Lion...

We woke up to a blizzard! Well, not for sure if it's actually a blizzard, but it certainly is a snow storm! The weather men are anticipating 8-12 inches for us today. So, Ron and I are enjoying working from the warmth and comfort of inside today. Granted, it is Monday, which is supposed to be our day off, so the timing couldn't have been more perfect. Thanks Jack Frost.