fall foliage

what I've been making

Little blue things.
First I painted and made refrigerator magnets with the 2" square pieces of wood Trip gave me. Sea and sky.
Today, because I need to bring some handmade ornaments for the "work" Christmas tree,  I dipped glass ornaments in paint and swirled. Now that I have the hang of it, I am going to do some more.

Over a month ago . .

was my last post.
I have been keeping busy, but also waiting for the green light on the gallery, which has not come. I have gotten too mellow, I am afraid.
On this usual Saturday, I was at the studios for a few hours. After some unsuccessful piddling, I decided to go out and see what I could take pictures of.
And one of the inside.

beach this evening

this morning's smoothie

This was especially good, and the color was richer and prettier than the photo. The small amount of liquid was creme soda since I had some on hand. Then plain yogurt, a banana, frozen peaches, some strawberries and papaya left from last night, a drizzle of honey, and a splash of cinnamon. Delish...

Sunflowers

The sun was shining through the petals of the sunflowers in this arrangement. I had to take a pic. Along with it, a poem.

Eagle of flowers! I see thee stand,
And on the sun's noon-glory gaze;
With eye like his, thy lids expand,
And fringe their disk with golden rays;
Though fixed on earth, in darkness rooted there,
Light is thy element, thy dwelling air,
Thy prospect heaven.

James Montgomery

The Gallery

In a couple of months, I will be opening an art gallery. It came about in such a way that all I can say is that it is a God thing.

The space is in the first level of a new mixed use building. Business below, apartments above, and as yet it is unfinished. I am hoping for an opening around the first of November. 

I am loving letting other people be involved. Clearly I need help, but also, I don't want to deprive anyone who is really interested of the joy of seeing how it is coming together. Each day brings another step, another blessing.