January 24, 2013

Jamie 

Yesterday was a big day at the studio! For a while I've been thinking about inviting people to become a part of the studio and yesterday I went live. It's funny because in many ways on the surface it looks like the only thing that changed was the header - but a whole new attitude has been born as well as lots and lots of behind the scenes updates. It was a bit of a wild ride yesterday but the response so far has been wonderful and that absolutely warms my heart.

Shannon
So ... it's COLD out there. And snowy. And I have ice on almost all of my windows! I guess the mild part of this winter has gone bye-bye!

Suzie

I couldn't help it, when I saw these earrings I had to buy them even though they are missing some stones. They reminded me so much of Mom's pearl ring. I know it isn't exactly the same but you just don't see this style anymore. I wonder what I will do with them? Those are real pearls!

January 23, 2013

Jamie

Wow, it is a fair bit of madness over here. I've been working madly behind the scenes on the "join the studio" concept. What a wonderful break in the work to stop for creativity coffee! I'm coming to really love this monthly event. I can't believe how deep the conversation was yesterday - everything from the nature of art to our definitions of beauty. Plus laughing and chatting about cookies and creating a band!

Suzie

I finally worked with resin yesterday, thanks to the snowstorm cancelling my haircut appointment. So much was a disaster! Other things kind of worked but I got so frustrated I came down with the headache. There are days I do wonder why I am so fascinated by this kind of thing because so much goes wrong. Must be the mad scientist in me.

January 22, 2013

Jamie

So, I know this doesn't look tremendously different than yesterday's picture but it is progress. My old desk is now back in the room but on the other side. It looks like it will become my writing/art table. Yesterday was also the first day that I have been able to do any work in the Studio since the end of the year! A new wonderful group of Circe's Circle started and I led the call from this room.

Happy Birthday to Suzie!!!!!

I admit, I'm perplexed at the cake decorated as "Happy Birthday Sue", but I know it was a cake for YOU! At your awesome 16th Bday Hawaiian Party! And I know it isn't a Bday pick, but I couldn't resist also sharing this holiday pic back from the Halloween where we all got little tiny pumpkins to carve individually. Suzie of course went with this super stylin' sunglass wearing pumpkin! I hope that makes you smile on your B-day Suzie

I decided to fast and furiously put up a whole whack of items up on my Etsy store. So today on my birthday there will be a big giveaway and a sale going on too. People can buy stuff and all the money will go towards getting the Dutch oven I want. It was fun but next time I definitely have to give myself more time, it was too much work all at once but at least it's done!

January 21, 2013

Jamie

Big progress in the Studio Refresh this weekend! After our paint missteps, we ended up with exactly the right colour. I'll be sharing that story on my blog soon. Justin  painted on Saturday and it looks so wonderful. Then Sunday we cleared everything out. I mean, everything. I'm attached to this 'bought at the auction" kitchen table but it's moving out and my old desk is taking its place. It takes up a lot of room so I thought I'd have to give up my grey chair by the window but I just couldn't do it! As a complete surprise to me, I've decided to give up a bookcase and keep the chair. I have no idea how I'm going to deal with that but I knew in my heart I had to keep the chair.

Shannon
I've been catching up on some films recently and one of the ones I finally saw was Resident Evil: Retribution. And on Rogers On Demand it denotes the 'genre' as 'Canadian'. Because that's the first thing people thing about when they think 'Resident Evil'. I know they recent ones are, but I know I'm in the minority. Too funny.

Suzie

Yesterday I actually got out of the house! Saturday we had the worst weather, couldn't even go out to walk to a new restaurant because we were falling on ice (no way we were driving). Sunday was better and I got out shopping and with Valentine's day coming up, so many cute heartsy items that I love. I got these stickers which I am going to try to turn into resin pendants, knock on wood.

Rewind: January 20, 2013

Jamie

Inspired by Suzie's birthday and the upcoming changes, I'm rewinding to a visit way back in 2008. On this cold day down at the beach, Suzie made a wish. Now, years later, it just might be coming true.

Shannon
With a certain birthday right around the corner I thought it would be perfect timing to share a rewind with Suzie's visit back in 2008 and the bizarre we went to by my place which had all kinds of creepy and crafty goodies. Such a fun trip, I remember it well :)

Suzie

This was my kitchen when I lived on Vancouver Island. It was pretty darn tiny. This photo was taken before we got a dishwasher which helped give me some counter space! I couldn't stand in front of the oven door to get food out because it was so narrow, I had to stand to the side. Still, I made some of the best food of my life there and loved all that natural light. I do hope for a bigger kitchen than this when we move but I know I will be OK as long as I have light. Man, I was so happy in this kitchen and in our little PMQ. But it's time to say good-bye.

January 19, 2013

Jamie

I really got the benefit of Shannon's Library Loot this week! We were able to watch Katy Perry's Part of Me together. What a joy! Nothing like sitting on the floor, Mr. Man purring as you falls asleep on my shoulder (literally) and enjoying an inspiration infusion like this! What a great night.

Suzie

I had a mini photoshoot day yesterday for items I have put up for sale on Etsy. I really love doing photography and always look forward to a new subject. I don't know if anything will sell but I'm giving it a shot. It was fun. I did want to do crafty stuff but this just kind of took over. I am trying to follow the energy and this is where it took me.

January 18, 2013

Jamie

Yesterday was an amazing day. I really feel like I did the thing I thought I couldn't do by tackling all kinds of tech stuff that was a real stretch. It's really empowering to not be overwhelmed with fear that you're going to break something (which, of course, is possible but I didn't do, hehe). Finally, after putting in lots of time and attention, there are tangible signs of progress. My site is now 2 columns, I have an "inside the studio" area that can now be built and a new header is on the way. I'm excited!

Suzie

Since Reg had to work I got to hang out on the computer and play my new "Muushee" Panda character on WoW. I really like her but there is something KISS clown-like about the pandas that scares me a bit. So I turned her into an herbalist and am going to play with less aggression than some other characters. Here she is taking a cart to a farm. Lots of fun. Can't wait to start farming! (OK, did I just type that?!)