THE ART OF JOY
Vicky’s Country Creations has one of my favorite activities – but on a huge
scale. Yahtzee has been turned into Yardzee. Huge dice in a giant bucket
has taken my favorite table game to the backyard. The bucket comes with
score cards and instructions on Farkle (Yarkle) and Cootie as well.
> Yardzee/Yarkle, $30
“ I believe in helping others and
accountability for taxpayers
money. I also believe in playing
by the rules and being fair to all
that best serve the needs of
the community.”
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Paid for by the Committee to Elect Rick Cochran
Just inside the door is a handmade sign for Ruff Stuff. In this case, the name
implies something completely different. C.J. Owen’s found objects may
have started out “ruff” but are put together so expertly as lamps, sconces,
chandeliers and furniture that they are the exact opposite of rough. I am
always enamored by anyone who can take an old item and transform its
purpose. Ruff Stuff completely blew me away with nearly everything in the
booth. The chandelier from a yoke and old Ball jars is beautiful, especially
paired with the mule collar lamp and hanging over the upcycled crate
island with the utensil handles. It is an amazing skill to turn antiquated
objects into modern functional pieces.
> Mule Collar Lamp, $150
> Yoke Chandelier, $250
> Kitchen Island, $150