So much has happened since I posted.  The shop is great and so many fun things have come and gone.  Great people have blessed the shop.

Last weekend, I had our first Wool Workshop. So fun.  The ladies, were amazing.  There are no words to explain the energy in the room.  I'm not sure anyone had worked with wool, so they were totally amazing how easy it is to work with and the finished product is up there as a WOW level.

The plan is to do more workshops, so please watch for schedules, listed here or your constant contact.

Now I am attempting to show you some pics from the work shop.

Spring time brings all sorts of rebirth into our lives...I would like to share a story that I had with an artist friend...it is one that reflects from long ago to what we are doing every day in our lives.

Silver Star is carrying the most unusual Letters, they are made by a local man who we will call the HOBO-man.  When he first showed me his art I was so excited because it made me smile.  I had not thought of what they represented and the long history of the HOBO. I remember as a little girl dressing up like a HOBO one year for Halloween...did I know there was a real HOBO...no I did not.

Here is the story he shared with me.

What is a HOBO - a person who has NOTHING... but willing to do anything in order to make life the best he knew how.  Thus, the HOBO as far back as the 1800's rode the railroad traveling from place to place.  Doing odd jobs for people in trade for food, drink or even a place to sleep.  HOBO's were not known for being mean or for getting in trouble.  It was just a way of life...in later years the number of people riding the rails grew thru the great depression men-women and children, thousands rode the rail, they had nothing and at least this was a way of getting from place to good.  They even had a lanuage of their own...they would leave signs for the next, to let them know who or what was safe, or to stay away from...

Now to explain why this artist found this so wonderful and simple...as the HOBO traveled his/her life they would pick up items that made them feel special or remind them of something in their life, or sparkled ...most did not read or write, but the aphabet was special to them...so the artist incorportated both the joy of collecting and the alphabet...Putting the 2 different items together began to bring a smile to his face with each letter he created...

Many famous people came from the life of a HOBO.  As I reflect to that way of life...no I could not lived it, but I would have found the fun and joy in the creating just as they did...remember, there is a little HOBO in each one of us. 

Enjoy what you see when you look at the creations of the HOBO-man...

he says it best...enjoy your journey!

At this time of year so many people get a second chance to start over...Just like the HOBO 

Smile Always,
Susan Myers

Isn't it fun to watch a dummy flounder?????  You all should be getting a giggle out of my lack of computer knowledge...but I am hanging in there....I will get this right.

smile always

This website has been ready for a couple of months, but I have been to afraid to use it...the designer of this site did an amazing job and I do love it, BUT, Here is my first Story....as I said in my story...life is a scrapbook of stories, and I can not wait to share the Stories of Silver Star with you....each day there is a story that unfolds that should be told.

The Holidays are around the corner...What a wonderful time of year.  A time, of Thanksgiving and the Celebration of our savior!  Our Blessing is we celebrate these holidays each year....we are so blessed.

With all of this we tend to find ourselves running in circles, and making our lives so stressed that we do not take the time to be Thankful and celebrate for all the right reasons.

As a shop owner, this time of year is so overwhelming that I have to slow down and take a breath so that I do not get weary and loose the blessing of the holidays.  To be able to decorate and celebrate with my customers. 

With each purchase I make I have someone in mind.  So I get to do early Shopping.  My Blessing come each day.  I can not even express how Thankful I am this year...

Here is your first story:  Driving to work one morning on the radio the dj was talking about thanking the parents of our soldiers.  At the time I thought wow, never thought about that.  Later that morning a lady came thru the shop and commented on our flag that we sent when the war first started and the returning soldiers signed the flag( a story in itself).  I went on to tell her about what I had heard on the radio that morning.  She started crying...(oh my waht did I say) She has 2 sons who are Army Rangers, stationed in Georgia, and due to ship out the first of the year.  We both cried, and talked about the sacrifices we make, and those like me who has been on touched.  The Hug we shared before she left was the best.  To be able for the both of us to share a part of our lives with each other...friends were made....thank you Pat for stopping time in my life to share your life.

smile always

I am so excited - what I did last night worked.  They all say this is easy, then why is it not easy for me.

Silver Star, is just buzzing.  You must se our HOBO art...the artist must love every minute of the day....her art makes you smile...giggle.

Not pushing my luck cause this may not work....I'll be back - please visit again.

smile always