Adventures in Pretty

Dramatic Sunrise

A couple of mornings ago we were greeted with a wonderful view- dramatically dark and stormy clouds in the west and bright sunshine in the east. The sun lit all the autumn trees like some wonderful stage set.

I have been busy making these really fun scarves-I feel a bit like a bird weaving colorful nests with bits of colored yarn and ribbon. In between I've done a bit of journaling.

 

On a drizzly day I went out and treated myself to a Pumpkin Spice Latte'. Then I decided to paint it, and it became the art part of my journal page that day.

 This little Sophie cat decided that it was more important for me to be petting her than getting photographs of my journals to share with you! And of course she was right. But after some pets and purrs I did get more photos.

Here is another page. The border is made of cut up pieces of the candy box that those Japanese Rice candies come in-you know the ones with the wrappers made out of rice that melt in your mouth? I was so fascinated with those when I was little-I mean here is paper you can eat! And I think my fascination with the box too, held promise of my future thirst to travel and visit other cultures.

A few close-ups of the edges:

 

You know I just can't help myself-more color! more sparkles! : ) Have a glittery, sunshiny, happy day!

A Little Inspiration

      On Saturday I treated myself to a fun trip to the University Village to peek at what delightful things the display fairies have been up to at Anthropologie. I asked permission to take photos and wanted to share the magic with you. It is chock full of color, texture, little discoveries and fun combinations. I particularly liked the scene of old cabinets, filled with earth colored bottles, and dishes with covers of National Geographic in the background and real epiphytes (plants that often live in trees and absorb their moisture from the moist tropical air in which they often live). Sort of greenhouse meets old pantry meets antique shop. I find that wandering around in places or looking through image-full books really refresh my creative well. 

  

    

After taking in all these delights, I wandered over to Starbucks to indulge in a peppermint mocha-yes of course-with whipped cream! While I slowly savored this rich concoction I had fun journaling, listening to the jazz music, and watching the rain fall outside. When the mocha was all gone, I strolled over to Barnes & Nobles and enjoyed looking at the latest art books. After all that I could hardly get home fast enough to go play in my studio! I never desire to copy anything-its just all those colors and ideas running around in my head get the creative ideas flowing. Now my studio is chock full of stuff-no clear surfaces anymore! : ) 

 

Isn't this little guy the cutest?? Have a lovely, wonderful day!