Lilac Window

And here is number 2 of the combo. We masked two letters in the corners as signatures which looks great, and sort of solves the problem of kids not being able to write yet. I am busy stretching canvas for tomorrows workshop. And well, surfing the net. I have this lovely routine when Emery falls asleep I put him in the wrap, play some folksy tunes I like, and surf. Its really “Me” time, that also serves the purpose of putting a baby to bed. Soooooo much better than other methods we have tried!

Anyways, all this surfing, and blog reading has resulted in lots of inspirational ideas. I like to read some architecture blogs and get inspired about that “dream house”. I do design for other people, and its also nice to find one’s own identity amongst it all. I know I LOVE wood. I can’t help it. Even after four years of Architecture school, I couldnt find a real heart to heart connection with concrete. I try. I really want to. Martha, likes it, and its so hip, but hey…one cant deny ones inner callings. I’ll admit it.  Wood done well, is so my cup of tea.

I did a project in school where I designed a quonset hut into a performing arts center. So its not surprising I am drooling over this barn converted into a house. I ADORE the huge doors that make the kids space indoors and out. GAWD! Now, I wonder what they do in December..at minus thirty… even without the windchill? Maybe I just gotta move south too. But that’s another post.

Have a wonderful, stress free, pre-christmas weekend! We’ll be heading over to Heritage Park to celebrate the warmth and the season.

These were done by three brothers, age 19mnths to 5 years. We were a little worried that all the wetness may have washed the hand and foot prints away, but as it dried they came to the surface, like playful ghosts. These paintings have a magical quality about them. I could stare at them all day.

We have been having so much fun painting over here. Emery and I did this painting, and I did an acrylic transfer of his face onto the corner, sort of a signature if you will. He painted this himself on raw canvas.

We also did a toddler workshop with a friend’s kid, who painted a 4 foot by 4 foot painting! How fun is that? Check out my website to see the pic.

Its so great to do this with the little guys, And so exciting to see them get right into it!

I am booking up toddler workshops for Christmas, Let me know if you want to book in a time. Cant wait to see you!