My Happy Mess

my happy mess, a photo by livingstonestudio on Flickr.

The MUSE is in the HOUSE! I love being back in the studio..playing and watching what emerges. Hours go by..I forget to eat, comb my hair, take out the garbage, but it's a happy place..where time is measured only by the light in the room. I have the full spectrum light bulbs in all the lamps now, hoping to trick my body into thinking it's still summer when the days are long and warm. These little birds (that look a little like fish to me!) were born after 11pm last night..I just made one after the other until I was too weary to make more. It will be fun to see where they go from here. I need to finish some things so I have room on the table to work again! I hope your Tuesday is a good one! xo sue

Gratitude/Thanksgiving

Hearts remind me of love...the symbol XO, a kiss and a hug. I am working on hearts right now..it just feels right this time of year! No one can accuse me of being traditional! I am grateful and give thanks for all of you and everything in my life..no exceptions. xo Sue

New handmade treasures for the gallery website..Marcia Mannisto and more

I've been working long hours trying to get the website updated before Cyber Monday! Here are a few of Marcia Mannisto's eyeglass, (scissors, ipad, cell phone, use your imagination for all the possible uses) holders made from recycled fabrics and felted wool. If you're like me, and have a dozen pair of reading glasses around the house, these little bags would be a beautiful way to keep them safe, and FIND them! Who could miss these beauties? If you've been visiting the galleries or website the past years, you probably remember Marcia's beautiful mixed media dolls.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT weekend! xo sue     

Back in the studio..

Back in the studio.., a photo by livingstonestudio on Flickr.

I couldn't stand it anymore..I had to sit down and play this weekend! It may be a mirror frame..if I can find my mirrors! ;-) I'm still unpacking and it's been over a month since I returned to Illinois! My house has been my creative outlet these past weeks. I've been busy having the storm damage (from summer) repaired and it's amazing how a skilled person can transform a wreck back into a normal looking home. I have also been painting walls and some of the older surfaces in need of a face lift. It is so gratifying to add a color to a wall or make something look fresh and new again with a little paint. As I was organizing the studio I touched this little wood frame, and felt compelled to sit down with a pen and draw! Yesterday I pulled out the colored pencils, and....many hours later...another surface, completely altered. Hope it brings a smile... Have a great week! xo sue