Rain Rain Go Away

Good day for a rest day. 

Cold and rainy all day, even some thunder to add to the general gloom. 

The Folk Art Center was the perfect outing. 

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Original, beautiful pieces. This was my favourite, "a country gate". 

So many great pieces of art, including art from local students. That's a mouse trap!

OWL! This sculpture was so adorable, I had a little conversation with him. Who? Hoo!

And masterfully carved furniture, making a wooden chair seem like it would be comfortable. 

Weaving was also displayed, many original Cherokee designs, and incredible wood art, like the mantra ray box.  

Ceramics and more wood, so much craftsmanship. 

This miniature wooden carnival was so detailed, you could see the expressions on the faces of the people, and the ferris wheel and merry go round were both "working".

Even lovely scarves, and other knitwear. Flower Power.

The walls were decorated with quilts (almost as nice as the ones my sister makes), and the gift shop supported more local artisans selling jewelry and pottery, walking sticks and wooden bowls. 

A nice place to spend a few hours when it is only 8 degrees and drizzle outside.  

Also good afternoon to enjoy our lovely VRBO home and be thankful that we are not in our tent. The rain and the cold is much easier to take with a hot tea and cookie, a comfy couch and a good book. 

Stay warm and dry out there!!