« March 2011 | Main | May 2011 »
4 x 4 in.
The squirrel bonnet happened by by accident and it's killing me.
Today is the first day in a long time, that I am feeling like myself again. The little cloud that has insisted on following me around the past couple of months, has finally lifted.
Doing some spring cleaning while enjoying the spring weather and it feels like it's going to be a very good week ahead.
happy Sunday to you!
'we're in Paris again' - 8 x 24 in.
One year ago today...we were on our way to Paris! Oooooh!!! Now that was six weeks of pure bliss!!
The inspiration from that one trip may be the opening to a brand new opportunity for which this painting was created...
I'm so happy we went.
I cannot wait to go again.
I wish we were there right now.
thank you for all the love in the last post.
We lost our kitty this morning.
I've decided that I just don't have it in me to write one more post in remembrance of the animals I have loved and lost over the past 13 months. Instead I want to follow Sean's sentiment that he sent out via email earlier today:
"Marisa and I sat with him on the kitchen floor until he died today at 10:52am. I thank him for the companionship he gave me for 17 years. My life would have been much more lonely without him." -Sean
This week looks to be bittersweet.
I had crazy exciting news last Monday about a possible opportunity set for the fall. I also booked a trip to NYC in eight days {I'm not counting down or anything...} to finalize my fabric designs. We had a really nice week away, but let's also be honest ~ visiting family is not without its challenges. I'm still coming out of the fibroid shenanigans, waiting for a final check up, and for my body and moods to return to normal. And Reilly is not well. It's unbearable - most of all for me to watch him meow to Sean, his loyal companion for 17 years, who feels helpless in providing him comfort during this time.
When life gives me lemons and lemonade at the same time, it can be challenging to focus on the lemonade. The secret is figuring out what gets me appreciating the lemonade. All of a sudden I'm really craving a glass of lemonade. I think a lemonade from Lemonade is in order. Maybe I need to just call this post Lemonade instead? Ok, fine I added it to the title.
When I need a little pick me up I need pretty. {see exhibit a above}
I think I might need a skirt like Sean's four year old niece.
A glass of zinfandel from our favorite Napa winery V. Sattui would be good.
The ranunculus I just went ahead brought home with me.
I also need to create.
I need some cucumber mint lemonade.
We've actually been away this week visiting with family and friends. A little play, a little work, a lot of fun visits accompanied by good food and wine ~ and gorgeous weather! Spring, bordering on summer, is finally here in Northern California.
I came across this magnet during our visit with Liz and Rob and thought it sums it up our time here perfectly. Having spent most of the past six weeks to myself, it's been nice to be socializing out in the world again. And today, in honor of Sean's mama's birthday, we are going on a picnic in Napa! Am thinking some wine will be involved. happy birthday Sandy!! and happy friday!
