Photo Contests & Some Fabric Painting

The deck upgrade we did earlier this summer has been a joy! We spend so much more time there now that we can see the woods while sitting. The air movement is better, it just feels very different.  It was a great project. The company, Feeney,  who makes the "Rail System" we used has a photo contest, as does the company where we got new planters for the deck.  Of course I took the bait & entered both. We should be getting a kick back from Feeney as there are several folks in our Condo Assoc who want to do the same upgrade.

 

Now it feels like fall will arrive soon  & more time will be spent in the studio. 

A sneak peak at my current fabric project. Details to follow.  

Have a great Holiday weekend!

Laziness in Summer

I keep running across a recurring theme lately. On the radio, in articles, in conversations with friends, the topic of laziness, also known as down time, time off, unplugging, "just sitting and letting your feet hang over the edge", the list goes on. How did our lives get so busy? Is it technology, media, culture, greed?  We all talk about it and yearn for "it" a chance to be lazy.

My challenge to you is to embrace this little word. It has gotten a bad rap. Laziness allows the cob webs to clear and other ideas to emerge. Have a seat and see what happens. Maybe even make a regular habit of it.

Here is a little inspiration form a morning walk I took yesterday. This time of year in our area is one of the best.

                                                 Beat seated, take a load off. Breathe & enjoy.

These beauties are in my front yard.They have been one of my favorites since childhood.