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Patty Rose
Former scrapbook store owner, now empty nester married to a wonderful man who indulges my creative obsessions, living the artful life on the weekends.
Interests: Living the creative life every moment possible, traveling the world, gardening in my little suburban plot, growing herbs and flowers, quilting, papercrafting, making jewelry, building and decorating my nest, appreciating family friends and the Magic of the Universe.
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It is Sunday, October 14. We start the morning with a simple breakfast of croissants, bread, jam, yogurt, hard boiled eggs and fruit. There was much ado about the boiled eggs. Soft center, not soft center? Slice off the top... Continue reading
Posted Nov 17, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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We meet Lizzie at gare Montauban at 3 PM. I am so happy to meet her that I hug her as soon as she introduces herself! We pile all the luggage into the little car (I am always amazed at... Continue reading
Posted Nov 9, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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We awake on Saturday morning and after a bit of breakfast at the abbaye, hit the streets of Montauban. We have a few hours to spend before we are due back at the station to meet our ride to Chateau... Continue reading
Posted Nov 7, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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It all started so innocently. "It's not that far, the map says 1 mile, 4 minutes." A short little jaunt up, left, across the bridge, another left, then there. We grab our luggage and make our way across the train... Continue reading
Posted Nov 6, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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After a lovely petit dejeuner breakfast at the hotel, Kate and I hailed a petite cab and made our way to Gare de Montparnasse to catch the TGV to Montauban. We arrived at the station a bit early so we... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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My flight left Ohio in the late afternoon. Flying felt wonderful. I was free and headed for Paris. The fear of flying seems to be dissipating with each trip. I'm glad of that. However, a couple of glasses of wine... Continue reading
Posted Nov 3, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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The Saturday prior to leaving for France, I spent the entire day making little lavender sachets. I wanted to take a little something to share with the other participants of the workshop. A little something for them to remember me.... Continue reading
Posted Nov 3, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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Saturated. It seems to be the most fitting word to describe the last three weeks. There are so many things I want to share with you about all that happened on this trip to France. Over the next few weeks,... Continue reading
Posted Oct 28, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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Twenty one days. Disconnect. Rest. Inhale. Let go. Play. Reset. It has been a hard year. I've let things get out of balance. I'm looking forward to the long flight, the change of scenery and change of pace. I need... Continue reading
Posted Sep 19, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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Made a little something for an event at work next week. I took a 10" x 10" piece of scrapbook paper, shaped it into a cone and filled it with chocolate and candies. Once full, I folded down the top,... Continue reading
Posted Aug 21, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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And a few cards tucked away for a special occasion, sent to new homes recently.... Continue reading
Posted Aug 19, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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I swear I haven't been holed up in my studio for weeks making these. They've been around for a bit now. Just getting around to posting them. My animal totem...I always put a dragonfly in the design somewhere.... And that's... Continue reading
Posted Aug 18, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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Actually, this was #2 in the France series. I've decided it doesn't make the cut because it doesn't leave much room for spontaneity while in transit, as every page is full and embellished before I've collected the first bit while... Continue reading
Posted Aug 16, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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I can't stop making them! Paris is a passion for me and even though I don't intend to go in that direction, my heart always leads me there. I've made four different journals to take with me this time. Of... Continue reading
Posted Aug 14, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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Today I scheduled my next trip to France, for October! I am going again much sooner than I ever dreamed possible. Myself and a friend are heading to the south of France to stay at a beautiful chateau and spend... Continue reading
Posted Jun 23, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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Pinterest is rocking my creative world. I can't get enough. I read and pin until my hand is paralyzed. Inspiration pours from the site. It's better than 10 magazine subscriptions. As a creative, I have a constant thirst for inspiration.... Continue reading
Posted Mar 1, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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I've been committed to a twice-monthly card session with a good friend and fellow creative. We meet every other Sunday at my house and take turns sponsoring lunch. The time is eagerly anticipated with frequent trips to Michael's and Archiver's... Continue reading
Posted Feb 27, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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No where really. Lots of house projects filled the late fall and early winter to the point of exhaustion. Barely completed everything prior to the holidays and if the truth be told, I'm still not finished but needed to take... Continue reading
Posted Feb 13, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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A few shots from the holiday season... Crafting and cardmaking sessions... A new tree for the front window decorated with old favorites.... Cards and more cards... And of course, no celebration would be complete without... And more cards.... A new... Continue reading
Posted Jan 2, 2012 at Patty Rose Design
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We spent my final day in Colorado in Aspen. The drive from Beavercreek to Aspen was spectacular. The weather was cloudy and cool...it felt like it could snow! The atmospheric conditions made for some interesting photography. First order of business... Continue reading
Posted Oct 24, 2011 at Patty Rose Design
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And the Colorado visit continues.... We arrived at the ranch in the morning and a good thing because the day heated up pretty fast. And, as you can see, there wasn't a lot of shade. The ranch transported us back... Continue reading
Posted Sep 4, 2011 at Patty Rose Design
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I've been a beading fool lately. I've made (well almost made) four bracelets in the last couple of weeks. This one as a birthday present for a friend who collects bracelets and appreciates something handmade.... Special thanks to Carol Ohl... Continue reading
Posted Aug 29, 2011 at Patty Rose Design
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For the second half of day 2, we headed down Beavercreek Mountain, made a little jig through town and then up to Vale Mountain. Our ski lift pass was good for both mountains so we decided not to waste the... Continue reading
Posted Aug 26, 2011 at Patty Rose Design
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I went out to Colorado to spend a few days with a great friend who has a place near Vale, in Beavercreek. We had an amazing time, almost non-stop for 4 days! The day I arrived, we high-tailed it (sorry,... Continue reading
Posted Aug 25, 2011 at Patty Rose Design
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Spent Sunday afternoon a few weeks ago making cards with a friend. We have such a good time working in the studio surrounded by a mound of paper and supplies. The table is large and perfect for even as many... Continue reading
Posted Aug 25, 2011 at Patty Rose Design