Well hello....once again it's been days since I last posted. But you know how it is when time just gets away from you. I trust all my blogging friends are enjoying summer and are, yourselves, keeping busy with everyday life.
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This past Saturday we went to a lovely 60th birthday party for a friend of ours who we love dearly. We met her and her husband and family through mutual friends 10 years ago and the connection was instant. A loving person with a heart of gold! The kind of person you meet that you just know will always be in your life.
There was live music.....fantastic live music provided by her husband (that's him playing guitar) and his band mates.
some dancing
Good food, drinks and cake!
All her family and friends (some she's been close to since high school) were there to
celebrate her!
Below is the 12"x12" painting I did as my gift to her
It represents her "embracing her age"...the calender page is actually July 1950. I was so delighted at how much she liked it. There is nothing like giving a gift from the heart.
We were so happy to be able to share that day and marinate in all the love that surrounded her!
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I have been painting in a blissful reverie standing in front of my easel listening to music lately. Below is one I finished last week.
"Tranquil Commotion"
24"x24" acrylic on canvas
I have another I am revamping that I did some time ago and then another ready to begin that is much larger. I seem to be gravitating towards the same colors lately and cannot explain why except that's what seems to call to me. I am planning to reopen my Etsy shop soon with some original paintings and prints of recent watercolors and past illustrations. I've been saying this forever and it's about time I actually DO it! You know the old saying "nothing ventured, nothing gained."
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OH! I almost forgot.....next Sunday(the 18th) is my 4 year blogiversary!! Hmmm, must put on my thinking cap! Giveaway perhaps??? Stay tuned!
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You've heard of Jack in the Box????
Well here is Cat in the Box
I received something in the mail and ever since Lucy has made the box her cat bed.(even though she barely fits) Silly animals at the BohoZoo!
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I hope you all have a great start to your week.....remember to celebrate being YOU....you don't need it to be your birthday for that! Just know you are special and deserving of all good things! You are worth the best life can offer! Smile! Give yourself a hug!
Much Love,
Lisa
XOXO
P.S. Patio pics coming soon! Tomorrow the new kitchen windows get installed after a few days delay!!
