Brother Paul

My brother Paul suffered a stroke on his birthday, Nov. 29th. Our thoughts and prayers are with him in this critical stage. He is in Albany Med.
Paul is full of energy and couldn't wait to get into his next project. He bought a large farm a few years ago and has been expanding his vision ever since. He has a wonderful petting zoo including goats, a miniature horse, chickens and ducks. Just recently he added a double zip line that ends in his pumpkin picking patch.
Get well soon Paul, we love you XOXOXOXO

William Engelke

We lost my Dad, Wm. Engelke in November. Among his many accomplishments was the Want Ad Digest which was started in 1962 with a partner, Art Stenstra. He took over the classified publication several years later and with the rest of his family continued on with the business. We will miss you...and carry on your legacy with the publication in New York State and on the web.

Forged sterling hoop earring

New forged earrings one inch across, 4mm at the thickest point and
tapers to 1mm. Sterling silver, available on my etsy.

Forged earrings

My newest earring, forged and hammered in sterling silver about 1 inch across. For sale on my etsy. stellahats.etsy.com

Zip Line in Troy, ny

Had a fantastic time on the Zip line at the Engelke Farm in Troy, NY this week. Two great runs along with pumpkin picking and a hay ride. Fun for the whole family.
www.engelkefarm.com

Fall day in Windham, NY

Sooo happy that summer is over and the cooler weather is here and the wonderful colors in the Catskills. I spent the day in the mountains near Windham NY. Just beautiful.

Photos are Franks, taken this morning.

Pastel painting in Lake George

A recient stay in beautiful Lake George inspired this early morning painting. A pastel 16 x 20 approx.) after framing. This is looking from Lagoon Manor area at Tongue mountain and south.

I have others on my etsy site or can do commissions. I work from you photos or can take my own photos when I am in the area.

Tree of Life band very wide

I custom made an extra wide "tree of life band" for a customer and now offer it on etsy. 7mm wide man's band in sterling. Setting 2 trillian citrines this week in rings. Should be very impressive-large stones....

Can't wait for spring!!!

XXX Band with Garnet

This ring with kisses all around is a fantastic wedding band or just a ring you live to wear. I set a deep red garnet in this one. Others on Etsy offer more options including gold.