Illustrator's Art

I love the Storyopolis Website. Not only do they have wonderful art from well-known, (and some lesser-known illustrators); I especially love the "book bushels" in various categories including Caldecott and Newberry award winning titles. I think these are perfect gifts for all young people.



Enjoy,

Lise

Inspire me Thursday

This week's Inspire me Thursday challenge is "wishes".

When I read the challenge this week, I decided to design my 40th birthday cake. This cake reminds me of my goals and wishes for the near future. I think of my 40th birthday as a major milestone. I have a couple of years before I turn 40 - and I am really looking forward to it. Especially since I got carded while buying a bottle of wine this past Sunday!

So my little cake represents a wish for wisdom. It depicts the patterns of my life (lots of twists & turns), and bit of festivity.

Cheers!

Lise

be creative

My 10 favorites of the day...

1. Valarie Jean Bailey's Installation at Green Hill Center



2. Whole Foods Classic Tiramisu - (here's a tarty twist on tiramisu)



3. Creativity Books



4. Spring Gardening, and scouting finds at local nurseries.
   


5. Chocolate
   


6. Gift Cards for presents
   


7. Artsy Paper Pinwheels
   


8. Collage Art
   


9. Beautiful homes for the birds
   


10. Comfortable surroundings
    

- Be sure to link your 10 favorites!

Lise

Spring Has Sprung

Sensualist Design

Everyone uses their five senses to hear, touch, taste, smell and see. However, if one finds that they are keenly aware of tactile surfaces, harmonious colors, delightful scents, and remarkable flavors they are probably a Sensualist.

For a Sensualist, all surroundings are extremely important. To feel truly comfortable in a space they will likely insist on soft fabrics, correct lighting, scented candles, beautiful art, and some use of color. The absence of any one of these elements will leave them feeling like a piece of the design puzzle is missing – even if they are not able to put this feeling into words.

Here are some more clues to help you determine if you may be a Sensualist:

- Shopping for your home is high on your priority list;

- You find it frustrating to shop online for certain products, especially products you will use, touch and see daily, if you can't actually see, touch or smell them;

- When shopping for sheets, you find yourself opening the package to see how the material feels to you;- You have strong reactions to color and have probably spent some time figuring out which colors appeal to you;

- If a space is messy or otherwise unappealing you would prefer to change it or leave;

- Your landscape is just as important as the inside of your home and you spend time inside and outside your home;

- You can fondly recall all aspects of a spectacular meal - from the taste and texture of the food to the wine and ambience in the room;

- You feel that your home is a manifestation of your thoughts, feelings and creative ideas.

If two or more of these categories describes you, you will likely benefit from a sensualist approach to design.

Home is where the art is...

An entry for Inspire Me Thursday :-)

Checking In - Backyard Gardens, Studio Spaces, & Teaching Opportunities

Ok, so I'm still unpacking and my cousin Melanie calls and (see picture) offered to help me hack down the underbrush in my new backyard. I told her I was not looking forward to doing this in the Spring. So Mel gets star treatment this week for that offer! Thanks Mel! I just love her!

The next thing on my list of things to unpack are all my paints, my easel and fabrics. Since my daughter announced today that she needs some fabric for her apparel development class at her new school I must make a new trek upstairs to my attic to hunt for the fabric box.. even though I hadn't planned to do any sewing in the very near future -

I have a new intriguing dilemma. My favorite room in the house has carpet. I'd rather not ruin the carpet in the bonus room with flying paint - but it has the best feeling in the afternoon sun. So I'm still debating on where to situate my creativity room/studio. My oldest son Chris is leaving for college in a few months - so I may convert his room to my studio. It faces the same direction as the 'bonus' room... hmmm that's a thought! Or I can go ahead and convert the entire attic - but all that storage space....

Another dear friend asked what happened to my local teaching plans. With the entire relocation I put everything on hold - but I've sent off a few emails just this evening to local places - I hope to resume my plans shortly and will keep you posted on this as the dates and times firm up. Thanks for the inspiration!

Be Creative!

Lise