I hate nostalgia...

...but this was irresistible!
Check out these
pages from the
1966 JC Penny
Christmas catalog.
There is my future
in the first photo.
And that rocking
horse page... See the one called "War Cloud"?That S.O.B. left me with a lovely 5 inch scar after I tried standing on his back at a full gallop. Ah, yes, those were the days...
Check out
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for more things to make you feel old...

long night

How did my little Will do last night? in a cabin? in the woods? Two long hours away from home?? I hope he was so exhausted he slept soundly. I kept thinking him waking up in the night, in that deep darkness that we never have here in the suburbs of Dallas. Oh, my baby! I know Sky Ranch is a nice place. All of my other kids have been there and loved it. But what if Will was in the haunted cabin... oh, crap! There is no haunted cabin!! right?
Today he'll be orienteering (whatever the *&%$ that is!), swimming (I forbade him to jump on the big inflated water pillow thing with horrible tales of paralysis and death) and who knows what other hideously dangerous activities they can conjure!!

I miss my Will.

ready to go!

ready to go!, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

Here's my Will ready to leave for Sky Ranch.
http://www.skyranchcamps.com/index.cfm?i=1998

bird blank book

bird blank book, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

This is a blank book/journal that I am working on.

Flickr flowers

beautiful flowers, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

Flickr is so full of eye candy! Look at all these gorgeous vintage millinery flowers. Delicious!

sweet bird

sweet bird, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

Birds are fast! LOL! I had to sneak up on this one... not an easy task holding a full cup of coffee and a Canon Rebel!

What do you think?

Does this boy look big enough to go away to camp for two nights? in the woods? without his mom? where there are ticks and spiders? and a LAKE? sigh... Will is my baby. Yes, he's 11, but a very young 11. I have to pack his things for Sky Ranch today. I have sent my other kids on a zillion trips... everywhere from NYC, to DisneyWorld, to Juarez and Pike's Peak, etc... But not Will. He was oxygen deprived at birth and has developmental issues. He receives a lot of help at school. He is a happy, clever boy, but not quite as mature as his classmates. I HAVE to let him go on this trip and he'll be fine... but will I??? These are the things you never think of when you have little babies... dark cabins in the woods, an 11 year old that can't tie his shoes or read very well, letting your baby grow up...

So, instead I will think about flowers.

flickr seahorses

flickr seahorses, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

I found the most wonderful seahorses on Flickr!

studio snaps

This is AFTER I've cleaned up and rearranged and tried to restore a hint of order to my workspace. I can't help it... I love my stuff!

flea market find

Ah, look at this gorgeous vintage paper ribbon I found at Market Square! Can't wait to use it!

making crowns

What could be more escapist, more frivolous than making paper crowns?? Nothing legal, that's for sure!

I am searching for sticks for my magic wands... hoping they will magically appear, but thinking I am going to have to order them online. I want them NOW!

So, that's my life right now...

And packing my youngest for a 3 day camp with 5th grade. EEEK! My baby! I am NOT loving it...

not the least little bit.

in the works...

Oh, delight! Many arty things are sprouting up on my work table (along with the usual glittery chaos)!! I resent sleep. I could be making art !!! A soldering day looms on the horizon... ugh.

But, it must be done. I need, not only an art maid, but a solder maid, too. Where, oh where, do they hide???

remember

Went to the Patriot's Day celebration at Will's school. He was lost in the sea of children, so no photos of him, but these little ones were so endearing, so sincere.

When I got in my car to leave NPR was airing Gen. David Petraeus speaking before the Senate. My, my... where do we go from here?

studio snaps

just like magic

My posts have returned. How strange. But I like magic, so no worries...

new on ETSY

Here's a Frida Kahlo bracelet I made a few weeks ago. I finally got around to listing it on ETSY.

I have so many things I need to list, but the creating part is so much more satisfying. I need an upload elf. Where do find them? Please write me if you know!

hmmmm....

So, where are my posts this morning? It appears they have vanished. Odd indeed. Perhaps the Boredom Police have take them into custody. If the bail is set at me writing something interesting , I fear they will be left to languish behind bars for a considerable time.

off to school

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.

new pendants

Now, if only the computer fairy would show up to upload these to my shop...

I need a BEVERAGE!

my flock

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.

favorite things

I adore this little village. The buildings are 1 or 2 inches tall. Actually, I'd like

to live in the green one...

listed on ETSY

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...

marvelous discovery!!

Who knew such a place existed?? I'm off to pack my bags.

Yes, it is a burden to be Queen of Smartass, but I accept my role with grace and the help of my lady-in-waiting, Ms. Fancy Cocktail.

new on ebay

Here's a so-so photo of a Frida Kahlo pin I created this weekend.

Rush over to eBay and get it while it's hot!

new stuff on ETSY...

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=23439

"I've dreamt in my life dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed

my ideas: they've gone through and through me, like wine through water,

and altered the color of my mind."

~Emily Bronte

whew!

Soldered over 50 pendants yesterday & today...

Could someone please come and rub my shoulders? No? I thought not...

Now I have to add charms, beads and various do-dads.

...tired...

but feeling good to get these nearly done.

working and wishing

This a real place... in Mexico... a sweet little island waiting for me.

I can almost hear the gentle surf, feel the warm white sand on my feet.

I am sea dreaming today as I solder pendants.

Will is the little ghost in the middle. What a lovely night. The rains have returned today. sigh...

backyard snaps

Well, the sun was out... was being the operative word... I took a few pictures before the clouds returned.