somer's kitchen
The house is coming together slowly ~ we are finding mellow spots in the chaos. I do not deal well with mess and wish everything was tidy and in its place. When I trip over something I feel like my mind is tripping over it too. Last night we reached a point in the clearing up and putting things back where we finally just left the house and went to see The King's Speech. (very good.) I also hung the show yesterday and go back tomorrow for finishing touches. It feels very vulnerable seeing so much of my work officially on display.
The above photo is so peaceful to look at. (I made that glass vase in college, and she takes such good care of it! I visit it like it's a pet.) I keep trucking along trying to get my kitchen to line up with that sense of peace.
Other items of interest ~
1. The weather forcast for today is "abundant sunshine!"
2. We got a dishwasher and are remembering how to use/ load it after at least a 10 year hiatus each.
3. I found a huge amazing wool rug at the thrift shop yesterday ~ mostly purples. Gorgeous.
4. Butcher block countertops make everything you place on them look good.
5. We are picking out the paint for the kitchen today...
6. And decided to get another truckload of firewood since, although spring is 3 weeks away, it got down to 22* F last night!
Right now the prisms are casting morning rainbows, and Lucy is giving me the eyes to be taken for a a walk. I'm off, then!
What's been brightening your days lately?
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today: i started the day on the carpet in the living room with all three cats in sun spots. then: orange-red tulips; purple irises (yes, i bought myself 2 bouquets this morning); yellow tea cup; a quick visit to the steam room & sauna; two cards in the mail-a thank you note and a letter from - YOU! :)
I came over to see when your show was starting ~ all the best wishes flying over to you :~)It would be so cool to be able to come and see it...sigh ~
We still have abundant sunshine ~ YAY.
Made a feather hair ornament as a thank you gift today
Drank Earl Grey tea in my sunny studio
Made more cyanotype images
Made rosemary and sage smudge sticks
Gazed adoringly at the slimmest of baby scobys(?) developing on top of the kombucha jar and thinking about when I will be able to send you yours! :~)
My crazy lively imagination shows me how you visit your glass vase, how you pat it lovingly and whisper small words to it to see if Somer takes good care of it.
Just in time for the carnival (I live in the rhineland, Germany) the sun has won its battle against the legions of grey clouds, cold winds and rain that ruled the last weeks. So I'm anticipating some cheerful hours with my friends and sisters when strolling in disguise through the city.
Furthermore I just love how the hot pink cyclamen on my windowsill glow in the spring sun, how the windows of the old school building across the road reflect the blue sky and how there are every morning more birds singing their lighthearted songs.
Good luck for your show! I'm sure it's gonna be great.
yes, chaos is hard. I make myself a corner, even a tiny one to retreat to.
bright things:
the sun! Spring is definitely coming
a trip to a vintage market
seeds sprouting
the beach
newly sewn things to use everyday
Somer ~ that rendition of your morning makes me happy. :) Keep a bloom by your bed! I started doing that ~ just a single perfect bloom and it makes such a difference.
Helen ~ I'm going to take photos of the show, probaby tomorrow, and share them here. I wish you could come see it in person, too! I think you would love it. The feathers in the hair ornament are stunning! I absolutely loved your cyanotype feather. Genius. I'm excited that the scoby (scobino?) is growing. :)
Stefanie ~ Your writing is beautiful! And it's true, I always have to pick up the vase and check it all over. :) See if it's healthy. What will you disguise be for carnival? Are there traditional ones? I'm sure you have different birds than we do here, but they know it's spring regardless! I'm loving their songs. Thanks for the show luck. :)
Fiona ~ I finally did just that, made myself a little corner to retreat to that was cleaned and pleasant. Between the kitchen and the art show, it was hard to make one. Things are organizing themselves now though. I feel much better! Did you find any goodies at the vintage market?
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