Ah, the house is silent save for the hounds rustling about and the household machinery thrumming along. My tots are off to school once more. Will, now a fifth grader, was excited to see his friends again. Ian headed off to the land of freshmen with less joy. He was, in fact, downright aggravated by the whole deal. Kate is off to her first day of college with her insanely heavy tomes and a grin.
Here's Will and the bus stop gang. He's the one on the left with the goofy smile. Hussain is next to him. They are buddies and are delighted to be in the same class this year.
As for me, no school, but much art work awaits. I miss the kids. It is too quiet and this will be a long day.
Here's a Frida Kahlo bracelet I made a few weeks ago. I finally got around to listing it on ETSY.
This is my bird collection... all from thrift stores. Above them on the wall are two George Edwards bird etchings that are actually NOT from the thrift store. I guess if I really loved these birdies I'd dust them more often. I like to think the dust adds a nice hazy sort of patina.
This was a fun piece to create. I love pastels. Honestly all I ever want to do is make art, hang out with my kids, go to the beach and read. Sounds like paradise to me...
Soldered over 50 pendants yesterday & today... 
This a real place... in Mexico... a sweet little island waiting for me. 
Amazingly, it took me nearly all day to decorate these treasure chests for Will's birthday party this coming Wednesday. I aged them with ink, added the locks, skull & crossbones and electrical tape straps. Rats! I need to put handles on the sides! Thank God, I have absolutely nothing else to do!
I've listed some new banners on eBay. They are really fun to make. Beats the hell out of doing laundry!
...I will make art. 
