Had to take a picture of this lovely arrangement that was at the "opening" of the new log cabin yesterday. Wildflowers picked from the woods there. So simple. So lovely.

And a good collage class this morning! Seven enthusiastic and wonderful students! Now to put on my "thinking cap" and prepare ideas and samples for next week, so that I can keep up with them!

Who is that nibbling at my Purple Plum this morning?

Exciting news!

I am very excited! Looking at the Midwest Collage Society site, I see I have received an Honorable Mention for my entry, "Objet d'art" at the Indian Prairie Library Exhibit! I am honored. Congratulations to all! The exhibit will be up until Sunday, September 28. Go see!

Back to school

Yesterday spent the day making "serendipity" paper, which will be the beginning project of the collage session starting today. We will use this paper in our first collage piece. Afternoon came and dashed off to a little celebration of the final inspection on the brand new third log cabin for the arts at The Center. Back home with Danielle for leftover spaghetti and meatballs and "Jack".

It's Monday

It's Monday and the time for art classes to start is drawing near. Back to the drawing table this morning for more lesson planning.

Time out yesterday to make a big pot of spaghetti and meatballs. Dan and Danielle came for Sunday dinner and a movie after. "The Nightmare Before Christmas". Made in 1993, but "Daddy's" favorite movie and Danielle loves it. She loves "Jack". "Daddy" loves "Lock", "Shock" and "Barrel". An amazing movie written and produced by Tim Burton, with wonderful music by Danny Elfman.

art and crafts!

Experimenting today, as I am getting ready for the kids' art classes that start next week. My head is buried in art books and my table is full of crayons, paint, India ink, markers and cardstock. Okay now...let the magic begin!

Report from the nursery

Besides getting our "Friday" photos, we were also treated to a little progress report on our boy. The breeder says he is a very sweet boy and loves to cuddle. (Perfect for the fall and winter weather approaching.) He was very brave at the vet and the vet fell in love with him, she says.

Everyone here seems anxious to name him. Since he is half golden and half standard poodle, we are thinking of maybe something "french". What do you think about "Henri" or "Louis" (L'wee)?