paintings, ramblings
So fitting for this time of year! Last week’s estate sale find, a framed print from 1840 The Harvest Dance. The muted colors are so perfect and totally inspiring me right now. Maybe it’s just the chilly (and very rainy) day we are having today here on the east coast.
I absolutely love these double dancing figures.
Thanks to everyone who commented on my autumnal coat from last post. I can’t wait to wear it this cold season!
A little project I have been meaning to photograph. I thrifted a gently worn long (and very cozy!) coat with many, many buttons (which I covered in various 40’s calicos and plaids from my snippet stash). All in yummy mocha latte shades of brown and pumpkin-y orange.
Oh my gosh, is it November already? Happy November!!
Hello pretty yellow and bright sun!
Totally unintentional, a corner of my studio room collecting yellowish things. Yellow is so terrific! A new orchid from my husband as a gift for our anniversary, sweet ruffled 50’s blouse to be mended, yellow flower pot with a Jade plant growing within from Trader Joes (I like Jade so much!). My studio has been rearranged and reorganized, hooray! Today we went to the pumpkin patch and took silly photos. And I am stating to be able to steal away little tidbits of time to do things. Very nice indeed!
Happiest Halloween!
Have been getting out more, finally! Before all the rain came we took Little O to the lake and sat down a bit for a short picnic. Now the skies are rainy and gray and it is quite depressing. I usually like rainy days but I have spent so much time inside I am itching to go exploring with my little one! Indoors, I have been playing with all my new collections and things.
I have been collecting ship plaques and tiny antique scissors.
The wild roses are still blooming here.
Tomorrow is the start of my most favorite month!
A few days ago our little one was already a month old! (Hence the lack of postings here.)
Little Owen was welcomed into our world on August 26th 2010, weighing 7 lbs 13 oz.
It has been incredible. Also very tiring! I am still recovering and will be for a few more weeks, but slowly getting into the grove of things as I adjust and balance my new role as mama.
For now, our cat Max has taken permanent residence in my little nook of an art studio.
I am so excited about the fall! Yesterday I finally felt ready to venture out, Owen and I went for out first walk together. It was nice to take a breather away from home, have him sleep in his stroller while I daydream a bit.
And I am finally catching up on all my blog-readings and emails, so please bear with me. Have a great weekend and a very happy autumn to all!
Today was so perfectly overcast and peaceful.
A bit of chaos.
Covering many buttons with snippets of autumnal-hued fabric (to adorn a thrift shop coat I purchased a few days ago).
Took a walk round and round the pond at my favorite outdoor spot.
Then it rained!
A bit of calm before the storm, stream-side with wildflowers and cat tails…
Waiting. Everything baby-related is all set. I’ve been taking walks, sipping iced green tea and lemonade and treasure hunting to pass the time. Yesterday I found a beautiful wooden box adorned with violets, some locket cameos and wool sweaters for the upcoming season.
We went exploring in Princeton and came about this pretty mansion with a big front porch and rocking chairs (perfect to rest my tired feet). And here we are…
And a beautiful english-stye garden leading to the back of the house
I always look forward to the first handful of fallen acorns this time of year!
We simply can not wait to have our little one trek around with us this fall! I have ideas for pumpkin patch photos and other autumn-y outings. Fall in these parts is the best!
Happy mid-August all!
oh my goodness three weeks ’til my due date! my cousin gave me the most beautiful shower in her barn. The space was awash with wildflowers, calico buntings, vintage mirrors and yummy cakes.
Thank you dearly for all your well-wishes from my last post oh-so-long-ago!! I am feeling so excited and ready!
Lately, I have been enjoying the spring very, very much!
I have been quiet here, yes….
I have exciting news to share.
I have been keeping this to myself for awhile here, but now it’s time to share…I am 23 weeks preggo! (or is it 24, I’ve lost track)
It’s not that I’m abandoning this blog and art and all that I do, but my postings and readings of blogs will be (more) sporatic. I have long weekdays…a lengthy commute, working all day and commuting home… I am doing all I can to keep my energies up. And doing a darn good job at it too!
Been taking some major time out to care for myself, spending most of my time outside on long medative walks, exercising, eating healthy yummy food, and blissing out a bit too. So, yep, that’s it!
Already? I happily lost track of time. My computer has been in a perm “off” mode. Living and loving the outdoors.
And this
We saw Joanna Newsom at Town Hall. Surprisingly she was only playing one show in New York City, and somehow we managed to be seated front row. The show was breathtaking, an audience so silent and focused you could hear a pin drop. One of the most beautiful, inspiring concerts I’ve been to in awhile.
inspire~inspire
