Sharon Parker 4/23/25 Sharon Parker 4/23/25

Happy Saint George’s Day!

The patron saint of England, celebrated on the anniversary of his death in 303 CE, is most remembered for a single act of dragon-slaying.

Sharon Parker 4/16/25 Sharon Parker 4/16/25

Confessions of a Fussy Old Lady

I’m pretty sure I’ve been a fussy old lady all my life. For example, I much prefer to sip my coffee from a ceramic mug; and if I’m getting a cappuccino or latte at a cafe, it should be served in a roundish cup with a handle, on a saucer.

Sharon Parker 4/9/25 Sharon Parker 4/9/25

Making Easter Ornaments With Scrap Paper

Recently I got to thinking that it would be fun to decorate an “Easter tree.”

Sharon Parker 4/5/25 Sharon Parker 4/5/25

What’s All This Then? Why a Stand-Alone Website?

When I started my shop on Etsy in 2009, it was a very convenient and beginner-friendly way for a small-time-operator to sell things online.