we had my daughters 30th b day luau last sat-i’m happy to say that it was a huge success! between parties, summer and commitments-it’s a wonder i get anything done. i am behind on projects-but i am ok with that-as i have decided that this is the year of “if it’s meant to be created or [...]

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we have a young crow-a juvenile, spending some time with us. i found her  (i don’t really know if it’s a her or him-) in the backyard-sitting on one of the garden benches-as if waiting for a bus.  at first glance she appeared to be just hot-but when the dogs went to investigate and greet-instead [...]

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i got absolutely nothing done that i should of this weekend-but i’m guilt free. i’ve been in an “exploratory mode” lately-and i’ve decided to indulge myself this summer . i’ll be experimenting with new mediums, methods and materials-not worrying about deadlines, websites and what i “should” be doing.  on sat i took my 13 yr [...]

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i recently saw some wonderful fabrics on morgaine le fay’s antique textiles and more blog-and was reminded of some of my “old friends”.  as gardening and dogs are a personal passion-this is one of my all time favorites- the victorian square of a boy and his dog. it is circa late 1800, similar to “can you [...]

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betty & oreo were lucky girls today-they got to meet cesar milan! sadly i was down with a very unpleasant bug this weekned-but my husband and wonderful daughter sasha (who has grown up with all our rescued danes) took the girls down to venice beach to meet cesar milan, my hero!   

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the senora visits the other side-i’m donating this piece to fiberart for a cause-collage mania 2009. this is a wonderful fundraiser for the american cancer society -the auction starts on may 5th.  i sewed vintage papers and ephemera to create a patchwork background. the senora’s dress (and her wonderful hat) are original antique paper doll [...]

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it’s been a fun week-starting on sunday with the installation of the assemblage window at the gallery. i pledged a “blog a day” (a record for me) this week to share some of the pieces. tomorrow will be the artist reception for “lost & found” at ten women-hope you can join us for a wonderful [...]

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this piece is done by a dear friend, who shares my love of old treasures. we met about 17 yrs ago at a co- operative craft store where we both had a space. i was instantly drawn to her work- bobbi’s use of old photo’s, antique buttons & lace is hauntingly beautiful.  bobbi relocated to [...]

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the holidaze have flown by with a blur-i’m savoring the last of 2008 by spending it in my studio, away from the hustle and bustle. no shopping, no x- box , no loud movies, (my husband is a sound mixer and receive’s academy screener’s this time of year), no technological challenges (my pc died-so i [...]

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yesterday was a long, wonderful day-”weather” and all! for us spoiled southern californians, any kind of moisture constitutes rain. after one of the warmest october’s for us on record-novemeber 1st, dia de los muertos, came in with a vengeance-sporadic thunderstorm’s throughout the day. this made for an interesting and challenging event at hollywood forever cemetery’s annual dia de los muertos [...]

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