They are even .... comfortable

I love these red shoes so much.
They're even Comfortable.
I wore them to a red carpet event last week.

historical print

a close up of my
very pretty Project bag.

Slowly, there is progress

This is my cotton blanket.
There has been progress over the last month.  
As a matter of fact, the blanket 
is getting a bit bulgey for its Project Bag.  
After that, I'm not sure what will happen.

hello, with a touch of colour and shine

Dragon Red

hello

Canadian Artist Faye HeavyShield

Body of Land  



Have a look
at this moving video by the Canadian artist,
Faye HeavyShield. 
Faye narrates the video of her
very personal work entitled:
Body of Land.

I found it to be very personal, powerful, emotional and moving.
Her work has been on exhibit
in the National Gallery of Canada. 

Thank you, Faye for bringing us this work.

40 under 40 exhibiton

I know that all of my stitiching
and needlework friends 
of all backgrounds will 
really Get this.

Here is the video
of Anna Von Mertens
working on her project.
Anna's work was featured in
The Renwick Gallery of the 
 The Smithsonian Museum of American Art
exhibition:
40 under 40, Craft Futures

 

Bye . . .

it's already the end of May.

I can hardly believe it.
Here is my May Calendar Lady.
I adore her outfit.  

meow

Say hello / Bonjour
to my neighbour Chico.
He is very handsome and incredibly
friendly.

a hidden treasure

A wonderful discovery 
in a downtown courtyard. 

from the musee with Love

Thank you, Joe Fafard.
I love this Downtown Cow.

it's all about the Blue

Another abstract from this spring. . . . 

Fun and floral

Floral slacks are 
so much fun after a long winter.
They're cheerful,
bright and romantic.

have a look at the artist profiles

Have a look at this
link to The Maker's profiles pages
of the Society of North American Goldsmiths.  
It's a fun browse.

kitchen lovelies

I think it's important to have
things in your kitchen that you love.

Bill Cunningham: not just in the streets of New York

I'm a big fan of Bill Cunningham, 
who writes (and more)
for the New York Times.

Have a look at Bill's fashion 
commentary/essay
on this year's Fashion week in Paris.

off the easel

Some abstract works that i
have made this spring.  

Have a look and feel inspired

Last week i attended the 
annual SNAG conference. 

The Society of North American Metalsmiths
produce a gorgeous magazine that 
you should know about.   
It's not just
for goldsmiths or jewellery makers.
This is an inspiring and alluring magazine
for people who like to see art, beauty,
collectibles, one of a kind creations
and so much More.
    
Have a look here to see and learn and subscribe.

In the meantime, I wanted to share
this video with you.  It's inspiring.
The Renwick Gallery of
The Smithsonian American Art Exhibition from 2012 to 2013
held an exhibition titled: 
40 under 40, Craft Futures.

I am sure you'll enjoy seeing 
the video and learning about this
artist.

Really

Advice for a human

 I just saw this terrific video 
for a book titled The Humans
by Matt Haig. 

I hope you can take 
four minutes to watch it.
The video is engaging,
thought provoking and 
best of all: it's fun.



Now i really want 
to read Matt Haig's book.