January 15, 2013

Jamie

Okay, I'll try to make sure we don't all OD on Interloper pictures! It's just that with my head literally being tucked into the computer these days he really is a highlight. He didn't show up yesterday in the rain but did come by for breakfast today - at exactly 9:15. I am amazed by the internal clock of cats. Today he even curled up by the door for a bit and looked at me. That's progress!

Suzie

I have officially decided to donate my turkey platter and matching gravy boats. I really do want to downsize and be more practical and to be honest, when I bought the set I thought we were going to have a happy life with family gatherings here in Nova Scotia. And, it isn't really my style anymore. I have a glass gravy boat that I like more anyway and I sure don't need four! I feel good about letting go.

January 14, 2013

Jamie

It's quite a setup I now have at the kitchen table! I'm excited about getting the art stuff down here in the cedar chest aka Tickle Trunk and to getting everything else back up into the studio! I'm proud of myself that for the second Sunday in a row, I have sat down and let myself do some painting. Life Book is creating a great structure for that, giving me a specific project to work.

Shannon
This weekend I knew that I needed to take it easy. One way to do that, is to watch an entire TV season, which is what I did with Burn Notice Season 1. Although I had seen 2 of the episodes already, I watched them again. Now I have the guy's voice in my head and feel, which I think is translating to the tone of this blurb. Hah. Oh, except that last big, he never laughs in the voice over. I'm very much looking forward to watching S2, I hope it's waiting for me this week at the library.

Suzie

I finally got out of the house this weekend with my friend Jen. She helped me get some errands done and we went to Kelly's favourite restaurant, Moxies. She's going through a tough time right now and we wanted her to know we were with her in spirit supporting her. And the sticky toffee pudding is divine.

Rewind: January 13, 2013

Jamie

With my studio in disarray I don't have access to that far back for a rewind. So, out of curiosity, I thought I'd look back to this day last year. What a stark contrast! Youc an feel the cold and see the snow, clearly fresh by the wet on the windows. This day in Toronto in 2013 was very rainy and went up to 11 degrees. I even went outside to take pictures of me for an art project - without a jacket! What a difference a year makes.

January 11, 2013

Jamie

I loved filming stART so much that I showed up 2 times! It was so great to catch up and share our learnings and stories. I know I say this every time but it's true - I love doing this show!

Shannon

It was a really long day yesterday and at the end of it (actually way before the end of it...), I wanted to, and then finally did, crawl up and hide in the covers just like my cat had done earlier. He so smart. And I totally didn't stage this, actually I think I kind of threw the covers over him and he didn't even move. Funny kitty.

Suzie

I had the best time chatting with you both and looking back at 2012 together. Definitely the highlight of my day! It made me feel confident that I am going to be OK in 2013 and somehow I will still be creative in the kitchen and with my crafts no matter where we end up. Thank you! I can let go of that fear now. 

January 10, 2013

Jamie

This is cheating a little bit because it didn't happen yesterday but it didn't seem right to skip my first Life Book class. With my studio in disarray, I'm working at the kitchen table and I spent a lot of timing running upstairs for a pen and then running downstairs for a brush and then running upstairs for an eraser but even so it was wonderful. Our first assignment is to make our Fairy Art Mother. I had a wonderful time and will share her with you on stART! (I want it to be a surprise, hehe)



Shannon
I was so happy to have a treat of an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation yesterday, and one of my fave little characters of Alexander! He wasn't in it much but wow, I really love that little guy! It also had the awesome Klingon character Gowron and models could learn a thing or two from him about how to make the eyes 'pop'.

Suzie

I felt strong enough to do some yoga so I watched my favourite yoga guru Padma on the One Channel. She is a total mentor for me and Reg said the other day WHEN we go back to Vancouver I could take classes with her in person! Which freaked me out but in the most awesome way. This episode I learned about the Bundhi mind (sp?). The non-frenetic mind. The one that moves the body with purpose and without hesitation or stress. The mind that is at peace and calm. We did a breathing exercise which cleans the mind. Very cool! Again, shaky to get through it but I did! :)

January 9, 2013

Jamie

It's Jinx mania this week! She's totally wanting to be with me all the time these days, even when I'm trying to Polyfill cracks in the studio walls! I didn't get this job done either, not because of Jinx but because the Polyfilla was a bit old. We'll get some fresh stuff today and keep working on the studio refresh.

Shannon
It was a LONG day yesterday, and I was happy to get home and relax for a bit including checking out the new series Cracked on CBC that was really good! I'm not a super procedural fan but the Toronto setting, interesting idea and great cast totally won me over.

Suzie

I spontaneously left the house yesterday to go with Reg to get some groceries because the temperature finally went above 0C. I finally got some sleep and was feeling a bit better so I went for it. Reg had bought me some of these pop chips which are so cool They are not fried or baked. They are "pressurized" to pop and give that chip crunch and are very good and not that bad for you. Yum!

January 8, 2013

Jamie

I'm going to have to challenge myself to come up with some interesting photos this week. I'm diving deep into the work I'm doing with Nathalie and hunkering down at the kitchen table and my computer - with some company! And in the meantime, we've got paint for the Studio and today we're going to patch up the wall in preparation for painting! Lots of activity but often it looks like me... sitting here... at the computer.

Shannon
I was so happy yesterday when not one, not two, but THREE things on my list were on sale! And all the brands/sizes/formats I needed! And as a bonus, picked up an herbal tea sampler that was ALSO on sale. Yippee!

Suzie

Yesterday I decided to do a crafty one minute video, this time of my cookie pendant. I am curious to see if there are people interested in short craft videos too. One great thing about making slideshows is that if I like all the photos I am using, I will like the thumbnail. Also, if they're under a minute, that means my intro has a good chance of being one of the thumbnails. Man, I love that cookie pendant.