Monday, October 18, 2010

New paintings, new projects, new hobbies....






I never tire of learning new things and exploring! Unless of course, it involves anything with extreme heights, deep water, or creepy crawly foods! I've come to love antiquing, and it's one of my favorite "girly day" activities. One of my best friends has me hooked. She finds such cool stuff and is great at refinishing furniture. I just picked up a handmade vintage table on Craigslist this weekend and will be refinishing it. I'm thinking of either deep red with white crackle, or sage green with antiqued brown glaze over a crackle finish. I'll post before and after pics!
I also want to learn to sew with an actual machine! I've known how to hand sew since I was a little girl, but never progressed from that. I've been buying lots of wool & cashmere sweaters, felting them, and making beautiful flowers to sell in my Jewelry & Accessories store on Etsy. I've become a button collector and renewed my addiction to thrift store shopping! I've found all kinds of deals. I just have to do a bit of driving across town.
I've been blessed to make a few new friends, get in touch with old ones, and do a better job of finding the blessings in the trials I've been handed.
All and all, this fall is starting out wonderfully. Autumn is my favorite season. I usually get all pumped up to try new things, get busy, and prepare for the holiday season. Here are some pics of a few recent paintings, and a peek at the flowers I am working on!
Thanks for stopping by!

5 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh, how I can relate to your post!! Your pictures are dreamy, Love Love them all! Happy Monday!

rosebud101 said...

Love what you do, Lori!

Brandon and Cari (Sellers) Murdock said...

love the paintings AND the hair accessories! you are amazing!!!

Kitties & Cupcakes said...

Thanks ladies! Cari I wish you were here to model my hair accessories.
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Rickie said...

Love the flowers, glad to see you're making lemonade with your lemons. hugs!