I'm still building kits and surrounded with cartons of craft elements, although I'm getting better at the assembly. Several sponsors contributed generously to my supplies- feels like the first day of school when the art teacher passes out the new sets of craypas. They are so inviting, it makes me want to stop and make something. Maybe over the weekend, but in the meantime, a few notes.
:: My workshop is next Saturday at Tinsel Trading in NYC. We are making vintage-inspired Halloween candy houses. Aside from the super-cute project, participants will have the full run of the store for material selection! Ooooo, the best fun. The kid in the candy shop...making a candy house. Still a few spots at the table if you are in the area.
:: Always in love with houses, I just had a chance to sit down with Angela Cartwright and Sarah Fishburn's beautiful new book, In This House. So enjoy seeing the work of many artists I admire- along with the concept, format and excellent ideas for technique. They also teamed up on a fabulous new zine, Pasticcio and were kind enough to include a piece of mine and Dede's adored Jake collage.
:: Matthew Mead's site has been refreshed and redesigned for fall! Inspiration and ideas for every little thing, each a gift to admire. The ghosty milk glasses made me smile. Must make time to bake a pie or two as soon as it cools off in here.
:: Tonight I would bake that pie for our Mo- and it would be pumpkin, her favorite. Wishing she were here on a kitchen chair where I could just lean over and give her a hug. She could use one today. Look up, sweetheart- behind the clouds, the stars are always there- shining brightly for you, one of their own. xoxo
You are a better mom than I am today. I don't think I could bake a pie for my Mary today, but I sure would try. She is the mother of my grandprincess Isabella and just found out the Navy is sending them to Hawaii. For FIVE years. And we live in Tennessee! We are so sad! Her sisters call her, she calls them, I call her and she calls me and all we can do is sigh to each other over the phone.
Posted by: Lovie | October 06, 2007 at 02:37 AM
we need to talk...
love.
Posted by: suzi finer | October 06, 2007 at 02:46 AM
Sounds like you are very busy. I bet your candy houses are adorable. I hope you share them with us. Have a lovely weekend. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | October 06, 2007 at 09:34 AM
I'm so looking forward to hearing about Silver Bella and your classes at Tinsel Trading. You lucky girl, sitting amidst all those yummy supplies. Hope you get to play soon!
I have a thing for houses and just about got the vapors over "In This House" - what a gorgeous gorgeous book. Awaiting my Amazon delivery this week and it can't arrive fast enough. :) Thank you so much for telling us about their zine, I hadn't heard about it and will run on over there now.
And over to Matthew Mead as well! :)
Sending Mo wishes for a brighter day.
Posted by: Sally | October 06, 2007 at 11:31 AM
Here I am again! Thank you so much for writing about "In This House" Charlotte. I went to Sarah's blog and clicked on a link and found that all the pieces from the book are on display at a gallery in the Valley (*A Studio Gallery* in Studio City) through October 12th for us So. Cal. gals. WAHOO! I'm so sad that I missed the opening night reception and the chance to get a book autographed but jumping up and down over here. Doing the happy dance. :)
Posted by: Sally | October 06, 2007 at 03:03 PM
Alas and alac! I so want to be at Tinsel and Trading next weekend! Tennessee is just too far away! Instead, I will be camping (willngly) with my SO. Iknow you will have fun and can't wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: Lovie | October 06, 2007 at 11:41 PM
Me, too. I know it will be LOVERLY!
You always so rock the artiness of my world.
(Thanks for the nice words, too!)
sarah
Posted by: sarah | October 08, 2007 at 01:54 PM