july. part 1.

 my apologies for the lengthy absence.

july was packed to the brim

with preparations

for baby evelyn's arrival.

and with plenty of art making

and shipping.

i'll catch you up with two posts

on what i've been up to.

 

first, a walk through

evie's new digs.

turns out the nesting instinct

is no joke.

lamb pelt from tibet code on etsy & refinished vintage dresser

art i created inspired by some wonderful etsy artists

lovely doll hand made by my good friend ramona

babies love contrast!

"born free" - nightlight i made inspired by a gap onesie design

shel silverstein collection + the book that inspired the room's theme

little red mobile i blatantly copied from one found at acorn toy shop

all washed and ready to be taken on great adventures

stay tuned for an update

of what i've been up to

in the studio

in the next post.

back in the studio and grace

echoes of spring. mending with sunshine.

it's been a season of taking it slowly,

of learning how to rest

and offering myself grace. accepting it too.

instead of pushing

when i come to the end of my strength,

napping.

instead of beating myself up

for not getting it all done,

books.

let me tell you,

there have been lots and lots of books.

and movies.

and long slow walks with a dear friend.

tea and art museums and more naps.

back in the studio today

i eased myself in

with some playful abstract work.

echoes of spring.  detail.

but the important work

is taking place on the inside

these days.

i just have to conspire with grace

to let it take its course.

wrapped in rainbows

 "i have been in sorrow's kitchen and licked out all the pots. 

then i have stood on the peaky mountain 

wrapped in rainbows, 

with a harp and sword in my hands."
- zora neale hurston

 a new girl.

and fragrant late spring as

neighboring linden trees explode

with lime blossoms -

so sweet and green

they make the most soothing

tea liquor.

much needed sips of sanity

in the middle of a delightfully full house.

friends from all over the world

crashing in the spare room

and the couch

and on the studio floor

as we prepare

for our dear friends' wedding feast.

insanity of the most

wonderful kind.

excuse my absence from e-space,

until the joy-filled chaos

subsides.

 lime blossom tea-scented kisses

and a lovely weekend to you,

my friends!