I love this so much…..and it makes me sad. I can’t help but imagine that mom and her son building a snowman while waiting for their husband/dad to come home.

My View of Life on the Dock
I love this so much…..and it makes me sad. I can’t help but imagine that mom and her son building a snowman while waiting for their husband/dad to come home.

Triton saw his shadow recently. He’s one of the several watching over us every day; including Man at the Wheel and Fishermen’s Wives statues. Honestly, I never quite know whether 6 more weeks of winter is good news or bad news. Is is ONLY 6 more weeks or is 6 weeks longer than it is supposed to be? Regardless: rain, snow, sleet or hail…they watch over us.





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Life Uncharted…
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From our friend and talented photographer Laurinda Butcher. Come in and see my photography and pick up something for Valentine’s Day! Enter to win a Great Egret on 24×36 canvas to benefit the Open Door. Arts Abound Magnolia is a socially safe small shop with many local treasures to discover. Thanks, Laurinda Butcher Free Arts Abound, 21C Lexington Avenue Magnolia, Gloucester, MA 01930. Saturday February 13, 2021 from 9 AM EST – 3 PM EST. Look forward to seeing all.
This Saturday will be a great day to get your last minute Valentine Gifts. artsaboundmagnolia@gmail.com

ARTS ABOUND is proud to present our wonderful artists:
SUE WHEELER – OWNER
Extensive variety of paintings, greeting cards, graphic design services and custom art
DONNA ARDIZONNI
Dramatic local photography
STEPHANIE MASON
All things fish! Placemats, mugs, ornaments, greeting cards
KAREN KEOUGH
Oceanside paintings, scarves, greeting cards, pillows
BRENDA MALLOY
Colorful and whimsical, magnets and greeting cards
CHRISTINE GAUTHIER-KELLEY
Stunning hand painted silk scarves and jackets
MELISSA COX
Inspirational local photography
SUE INGRAM
Lovely local watercolors and painted earrings
LISA KNEBEL
Beautiful ocean-inspired pottery
TIN CAN SALLY
Unique, cool jewelry made from upcycled tin cans
DEB SCHRADIECK
Stunning local watercolors
JOHN ABISAMRA
Local photography focusing on amazing light
CLAIRE PERRAULT
Colorful handwoven textiles including scarves, baby hats and table runners
AUDI SOUZA
Beautiful local paintings, prints, and painted shells with scenes of Gloucester and Magnolia
ELLEN GARVEY
Amazing handblown glass
CAITLYN MANLEY
Cleverly playful hair pieces
ERIK HAHR
Exquisite hand-etched copper and silver earrings
LARRY PARSONS
Closeup photography of nature
ALAN BOURGAULT
Incredible wood crafted items: cutting boards, knives, chopsticks
LAURINDA BUTCHER
Intriguing nature photography cards
ELMSHADE GLASS STUDIO
Gorgeous fused glass plates, window hangings, and ornaments
HERMIT HILL STUDIO
Hand-carved wooden signs
HEATHER BELL
Hand-painted bold silk scarves
ELIZABETH GILLETT
Amazing variety of gorgeous, soft wool scarves
BRANDY BROUILLETTE
Fun and funky earrings and handmade unique cards
It was a crisp and cold morning at Good Harbor Beach yesterday…but as beautiful as always.

We had great luck finding some of our favorites at Salisbury Beach State Reservation yesterday morning. This red tailed hawk brought its prey to a nearby branch allowing us to observe up close. The snowy owl was further away, but sitting prettily in the sandy snow. Oddly (in my mind) there were more people watching ducks than the snowy; which, of course, allows the snowy some extra peace. I highly recommend a ride to Salisbury Beach on a nice winter day. There is no admission charge, plenty of walking space and parking along with lots of wildlife to observe.










Hidden pond….
