Bromo-Seltzer

I visited the Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower in Baltimore

this past weekend with my mother and sister!

I have driven past the tower many times but this was my first time inside!

It has been a Baltimore landmark since it was built in 1911.

It was built by Captain Isaac Emerson,

the inventor of the headache remedy Bromo Seltzer.

The Baltimore Office of Promotions & The Arts is now using the space for visual and literary artists. They have Open Studio days where you can view and purchase works of art. It was great to talk with local artists and see their work.

the view from the 15th floor

a sign

this is me pretending not to listen to the sign

mom

My sister and I picked up a couple prints from this fantastic photographer,

Janet Little Jeffers!

She was so nice to talk to and her photographs are just stunning.

Check out her website.

my mom and my sister


If you do visit, hopefully, you will have the pleasure of talking with Joe.


Apparently, he is going to be famous one day?!

Anyway, Joe is a great story teller and is very passionate about his work at the Bromo-Seltzer Art Tower!

He has some great stories about this building and the original owner!

Thanks, Joe!

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We ended the evening at the Desert Café for dinner!

I love this place!


They have great tasting, healthy food at affordable prices!

Check out their hummous!!

another girl in the house

I have never made a doll before.

Having three boys there is no real pressing need. But, since I borrowed the sewing machine I have wanted to make a doll for some reason.

I had a ton of work to do yesterday and told my impulsive side that I would reward myself with some fun sewing time if I finished my “To Do List” first. I worked hard with the goal in the back of my mind: ….work and then play…..first things first…..I think I can, I think I can! I kept my focus all the way up to 10:30 p.m. and then sat down to p l a y !

I had the idea in my head that it would be pretty quick, so I pulled out some scrap material: brown felt, a white tee shirt, a pretty pillow case, pink thread and cotton stuffing.

How hard could it be?

Well, let’s just say Elizabeth and I were up into the wee hours of the night. I ran into a couple creative obstacles, but it really was fun.

Here she is; Elizabeth.

In the morning, I introduced Elizabeth to the boys. My middle son was surprised that I made her in one night and my youngest, well, my youngest is in love! He played with Elizabeth most of the day. I told the boys she was named after my Aunt Beth in Colorado. I don’t get to see my aunt that much but she has a special place in my heart.

I love you Aunt Beth!

"Girls Night!"

I am blessed to be surrounded by very creative, talented women and I like to tap into that often. Being around them stimulates me to be creative, think ‘out of the box,’ and challenges me on many levels. So, Saturday night, I invited a bunch of them over for a Girls Night! (Yes, all the boys had to leave for the evening.) I served white chocolate, raspberry cheesecake and chocolate fondue and others brought fun stuff to dip into the fondue ~ strawberries, cake, raspberries, pears, pineapples and marshmallows! Yum! There were new faces and familiar ones and a great energy all around. I let them know they could bring a craft to play with if they wanted to. They did. It was interesting to see who was working on what project. Everyone had a great time and it was a good excuse to get my house straightened up as well. That night I wore this button ring that my sister, Alice, my biggest inspiration, made for me on my birthday. I absolutely love it!!

I’ll admit, it was a relief to put my feet up at the end of the evening but it was so worth it, catching up with great friends and consuming chocolate at the same time!

If you’re reading this, I am tagging you. “You’re It!” Now it’s your turn. Who inspires or stimulates you? Why not throw your own “Girls Night” or simply catch up with some of your creative friends? If you do, I would love to hear back from you to hear how it went! Go for it!