The best place I'd never been...

You know how sometimes you think you're going to like something and then that something just blows you away....that was Austin.  We went to visit UT's Radio-Television-Film and Theater Departments and took a few extra days to explore the city.  The weather was gorgeous, the city was vibrant, the people were friendly and all the food was amazing.  The Migas Taco from Vera Cruz Natural is hands down the best 1st bite of food I've ever had...it was crazy-i'm-still-craving-it-a-week-later-and-have-tried-to-recreate-it-good.  I'm not sure if Theo will end up attending UT, but C and I definitely plan to spend some more time in Austin checking out the music scene, eating more BBQ and soaking up the sunshine.  Happy weekend y'all :)

in progress in between travels....

The boys are on mid-winter break and we are heading off for our third college visit this week.  The last tour takes us to a warmer climate, and as much as I love winter, I am going to super soak up sunshine and 75 degrees.  I will see you next week warmed up and recharged :)

the dress.

i made it. i love it. i think i might wear it everyday :)

Checking in with a few new pieces...

Once

10" x 12"

Everything I Never

12" x 14"

These are two of three paintings that have been in the works for a few weeks.  The third and largest piece underwent a little change this morning and so I had to set it aside for a few more days.  Softer colors and deeper thoughts are filling my head these days, I have been keeping my hands busy and I will have more projects to share next week.  For now wishing you a weekend full of clarity and creativity.

xx-

b

done and done and...

finished::baked::making

Is it just me or is 2016 off to a kind of wobbly start?  I mean, things are OK around here and there is a lot of creative energy in the air but there is also an underlying sense of being overwhelmed and underwhelmed at the same time.  Too many projects piling up, too many meh results.  My plan for this year is to sort through what is working and what is not and then to pare down and chose projects wisely.   Pictured above are the mittens I finally finished (and love), this bread which was more involved than expected (but smells amazing) and three paintings I am working on (today). Is your year off to a smooth start or do you feel it too?

She asked for a pop of orange...

::scrap garland::

My daughter moved into a new dorm room over the weekend and she mentioned she needed a pop of orange to set off her purple bedding.  I poked around Etsy looking at paper circle garlands and fabric flag banners but didn't find anything that seemed quite right.  So yesterday I made a quick trip to the fabric store, cut a million 15" strips,  and then Sage and I made this scrap garland last night.  It's bold, funky and homemade and it should add just the right amount of cozy to her new space :)

This Is Not Goodbye

This Is Not Goodbye

18"x18"

Finished this up this morning :)