#mandy.

📍 CREEK FEST, HIDEAWAY MARKET.

@izzyfizzymizzy: having the best time at creek fest so far! if you haven't done so yet, make sure to check out mandy's booth! she's got some pretty amazing art for sale. @mcndyhcrtmcn

Minnie enjoyed coming to the art studio early, long before the classes for the day started. It felt like it was the only time of day when she could actually work on her art instead of, well, work. Minnie was at her easel, making strokes with her brush on the canvas when she saw Mandy out of the corner of her eye. "I hope you don't mind I'm here a little early," Minnie looked over her shoulder at the older woman with a smile. "Just thought I'd get some painting done before our work day started."

Arts and crafts time was always the highlight of my day back when I was younger. A puzzle piece wreath sounds super cool! That's what's dogs are for, yeah? To make a glorious mess! I know that Ruby has to always get into everything. And you can't leave food out anywhere because she'll try her hardest to get her nose all over it. I spilled cookin' oil on my old carpet once, and it was not a good time tryin' to get it out. 0/10 recommendation. Opted for just a fake one! Less maintenance for me to do. What about you?

There were two things in the world that soothed Libby when she was stressed; her friends and animals. Libby’s love for animals was no secret. One of the earliest memories she had was adopting an adorable kitten from an animal shelter, so it was a no brainer that she would end up being a frequent visitor at Merrock’s own animal sanctuary. Plus, it didn’t hurt that she was going to spend time with one of her best friends in Merrock.

Libby pressed her lips into an excited smile as she circled the parking lot, searching for an empty spot, only to find one away from the main entrance. The autumnal air was cooler these days in Maine, so she grabbed her cardigan and waited outside her car for the other to arrive.