Summer is speeding by!

Summer is speeding by and I have been so very busy. We are up to our eyeballs in "This old house" projects! We will be finishing our painting project in the Foyer and we are now dealing with a leaky roof/wall in the master bath. This was an addition to the house in the early 90's, our farmhouse was build in 1874. It has been messed with over the years by various owners. We bought is about 5 years ago. Our labor of love has now turned that ugly corner of being a consuming, stressful and obsessive project! Oh, did I mention never ending too. Dealing with projects, plus my 3 and 1 year old, have not left me much time in the studio. Oh, and yes, I am in the middle of relocating my studio space. Arggg!!!! I' trying really hard to be patient and not get too overwhelmed. I would just love to have uninterrupted, peaceful creative time again. None the less, I still have Halloween dolls in the works. Off to get my son up from his nap. Ta Ta yes, this was my bitch-o-log!

Big DC Flea

Off to the Big DC Flea tomorrow! I hope to find lots of inspiring treasures and trinkets. Summer just seems to be buzzing by, which is OK by me. I don't enjoy the heat. I prefer Fall weather so I can throw on my favorite boots and nestle into layers of clothes.

On the Table!

Working away today while the kiddies nap! Found some wonderful buttons in PA on my antique show runaway day. I'm inspired by the pewter and shell ones along with celery colored fabrics. We will see what unfolds!

Fall Palette Wonderland!

Inspired by my new Fall palette of muted Pomegranate, "Yummy Yack Green", Burnt Umber, "Flippant Fuscia" and deep Plums. Ghouls and "Dark Dudes" are coming to life. My work table is a mess! My 3 year old loves to get into it too! She is learning to use scissors and I feel like I am living with Edward Scissor Hands. She is cutting up everything she can get her hands on. It looks like it snowed in our fabulous wonderland! Yippeee

Garden Geek!

Absolutely Gorgeous! The heirloom hollyhocks I planted called "Black Watchmen" have finally bloomed. They are really amazing and very inspiring for my current Halloween works. It appears that they are currently being ravaged by caterpillars. Errrr. This means war!

Yummy Detail!

Such a yummy color of velvety black!

Art+Fear = Struggle

Reading a great book this eve. Taking Flight by Kelly Rae Roberts. Oh yes, the struggles of Art and Fear! I relate! My inner voices are using me as a punching bag these days. It is really tough getting back on the creative horse after taking a break for a year or so while having my two kids. Finding the time and energy to create is a major struggle, not to mention the challenge of just being focused. My expectations are unrealistic I am told. My children are only three and one. I am hard on myself I know, I cannot "produce" like a use too. I shall chant - One day at a time and one dream at a time....................

Lady Pearl

Lady Pearl was a blast to make! I just love the old crazy quilt I snagged at an antique show. Even though it was in rough shape, I still had a hard time cutting it up. Oh the stories it could tell.................

Sir Edmund

Sassy Sir Edmund! He is a total snob and was nothing but trouble in the studio.

Let the blogging begin!

After having my two kids, ages 1 and 3, I am finally getting back to my art work! I must make time for it in my life. It is my passion and part of my soul. I am currently working on some cool Halloween tricksters! Check me out and sign up for my mailing list! www.tatteredmoon.com