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"I do believe in an everyday sort of magic...the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience with places, people, works of art and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; the whispered voice, the hidden presence, when we think we're alone." Charles de Lint

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Art On The Porch

Our time with friends at the lake was everything I hoped it would be. It's a good thing to unplug for a bit with people you love.

We walked and talked, played lots of cards, swam, read and even cleaned out the boat house! It was a wonderful weekend getaway. 







I carved out a little window for some art on the porch for old time's sake. Yes Dotty....the 1950's vintage laminate table is still there. I meant to take a photo of the whole table...but I forgot. Using a Gudrun's catalog...I made my first tag for my Tag Project #2. I do enjoy working in this small format!

 I was inspired by the flowers Janice brought!     

   


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  1. dotty seiter: now playingAugust 2, 2026 at 7:37 PM

    Welcome home, MaryAnn, and thank you for little snippets of vicarious pleasure in the getaway through your blog. Sounds SOOOO lovely. Great fun for me knowing that the laminate 50's table still graces the porch! Ooo, happy that you are starting a 2nd Tag Project, having thoroughly enjoyed the development of your first Tag Project; I love your first tag in this series with its artfully arranged mixed media and MaryAnn energy.

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeAugust 3, 2026 at 8:06 AM

      Thanks Dotty! It was SOOOO lovely! That tag only took about 15 minutes in between card games. Starting another tag series is going to be fun for me!

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  2. Cherie MooreAugust 2, 2026 at 9:23 PM

    How wonderful for you all to have unplugged time together. It sounds like heaven!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 3, 2026 at 6:41 AM

    Looks like a wonderful way to get away. So glad you had fun.
    Kathy

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  4. QuiltdivajulieAugust 3, 2026 at 9:16 AM

    Your lakefront photos (sunset in previous post and daytime in this one) remind me SO much of my growing up years in Michigan. Beautiful images.

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeAugust 3, 2026 at 10:26 AM

      Isn't it fun when someone else's experience takes you right back to one of yours! Thanks for chiming in Julie!

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  5. Judy HartmanAugust 3, 2026 at 10:05 PM

    Hi MaryAnn! I didn't realize that you were back from your trip and it looks like it was a wonderful gathering!! I went back and looked at your posts labeled tag project and was blown away by your creativity!! Looking forward to seeing what you make in tag project #2!!

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeAugust 4, 2026 at 5:15 PM

      Yes...it was just a long weekend. Thanks for looking back on the tag project posts. I sure had fun with that and am looking forward to another round. They can be such quick little projects that can pack a big punch!

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