Happy New Year!

Spending the last night of 2010 relaxing with my feet up.  Enjoying a movie and the last night by Christmas lights.  Decorations are coming down tomorrow.  I hate to see them go, but it gives us a lot of room back in the house.  

Another transformation is my side of the our office turned into a nursery...

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That's our latest change.  2011 will be full of changes for us.  I hope that I can also return to the studio and have the creative juices flow a bit more.  

I have also been blogging for over a year now, let's hope a little more frequently in the new year. Despite having my hands full.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 

Christmas on our block

Our first year of collectively stringing lights.  It's so nice to come home to, even if there isn't any parking!  And the picture was taken with my brand new DSLR!!  Boy I love that camera.  I am having so much fun with it.  Many more pictures to come.

The holidays were low key and relaxing.  It seems we are entering upon the quiet before the storm.  5 more weeks till baby girl arrives.

Nursery glider

Thankfully, my Mother had a glider that she offered to us.  It just needed a few tweaks.  I started the painting, but Mom finished it, and did the awesome re-upolstery job.  It looks perfect in the room!!

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Christmas tree farm

Every year Hubby and I go to Davidson's Christmas tree farm to cut down our tree.  It's one of my favorite traditions!  Yesterday was a busy day, so as far as we got was the tree in the stand.  Decorating will commence tomorrow!  I so enjoy the holidays, I want a whole 4 weeks to enjoy the living room lit, by the light of the tree.  Happy start to the Holiday's!

NEW CAMERA!!

Who hoo!!! Christmas came early!!!  I am so excited.  I FINALLY have a DSLR(and just in time for the baby too).  I haven't got to play with it much, but here are the first pictures of the furry kids.  I can't wait to use it more. I am going to drive my family crazy during the holidays. Hope they are ready for their close ups.

 

Progress in the studio

Finally!  With the help of my Mom and Aunt I finally set up some temporary space, and worked for a bit yesterday.  Here are some encaustic pieces that are all in progress.  Feel a bit stuck on some of them, right now.  Hoping to live with them and maybe something will come to me. 

A special gift

I was so blown over by this thoughtful gift.  I have LOVED this blanket since I first started knitting years ago.  I mentioned it to one of my co-workers who started knitting last year.  I was so touched when she presented it to me at my shower.  I wanted to wrap myself in it!!!  The handmade gifts are the best!

Maybe I will tackle one myself now, and pass on the love.  

The last bit of daylight

Hubby and I took a walk in the park, as we were loosing daylight.  Here are some pics.  I FINALLY had a good studio day on Monday.  Started a few encaustics, but no images yet.  Hoping to finish some up this coming week.  So, happy to be creative again!!  

 

Good morning!

Off to work, then I have my second baby shower this afternoon.  Looking forward to good friends, yummy food and cute baby girl stuff!
 

steps in the right direction

So the creative juices have started to flow.  I haven't put it to the test yet, Monday will be the show down in the studio.  (It won't be put back together yet.  But, I should have a plan B).  

First I started reading some of my favorite blogs out there, then I researched some of my favorite artist and checked out some new ones.  That was certainly a dose of inspiration.  I combed through the latest Artist Opportunities Monthly and put up some show entry deadlines for myself.  (that usually is a good kick in the butt).  Lastly, I went to my favorite site that just oozes with creativity and prolific artist; check it out here. I mean seriously, look at this studio visit with Jamie Vasta! I am in awe.

So writing, and sketching and really looking forward to producing and feeling like my old self. Wish me luck!