Friday is My Day

Good Friday everyone!

I come to you from the land of make believe. No not really but I guess there is no harm in pretending.

Before I get on with the post please stop over and visit my Etsy shop as there have been some updates… Let me tell you the new post cards are soooo darn cute. I can't wait to use them myself.

So Last night I made my first duvet cover! I don't want to tell you too much about it now, but I hope to get the button holes in it tonight so I can take pictures and show everyone next week! YIPPY. It isn't the exact color that I wanted but what I ended up getting was hard to find. I guess technically I wanted white but we all know what happens with anything that is white… that is right it gets gross especially if you sleep with it everyday.

I am sure some of you are familiar with Americade. For those who aren't it is a HUGGGGEEEEE bike (motorcycle) expo in Lake George NY. Of course it you see huge caravans of bikes pass by

going north this time of year good chances they are part of Americade. So Adam and I will be there tonight on our little Hondamatic. This is a very rare bike as it had only been made for one year. And as the name alludes it is an automatic bike. Granted I much rather but sporting a Harley, but alas, can't afford one and it is kind of neat to be riding on an antique (1970's).


So if you hear a faint WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO coming from the distance odds are it is me because I absolutely love the freedom of a motorcycle.!

Happy Friday Loves,

Smooches
Steph

Two Posts In A Row! New Piece On Etsy

Howdy All.

It is Wed. which is usually that most blah day of the week for others but not for me... Today is Ghost Hunter day. That is right a full night dedicated to those who look for the supernatural. Always a good time.

Adam is home today getting the house ready for us to leave next week. He is the greatest when it comes to household chores (I gravely pale in comparison!)

Here is the new piece I will be putting as a print on Etsy sometime today! I love her. She is longing for her love to return. I am in love with the background it is one of my favorite shades of green.

I received an award today from the very talented and oh so sweet Jenny from Wonders of Whimsy. She is such an amazing person who does so many great things for our alley kitties. Make sure you stop over and give her some love!

The blog award is for being refreshing and creative, promotes friendship and positive thinking. Do I promote positive thinking? LOL Anyway, the lucky person who receives this award will need to perform the following:

The Rules:

- Create a post with a mention and link to the person who presented the Noblesse Oblige Award

- The Award Conditions must be displayed at the post.

- Write a short article about what the Blog has thus far achieved, preferably citing one or more older posts as support

- You must present the Noblesse Oblige Award in concurrence with the Award conditions

- You must display the Award at any location at your blog

My Two nominations are:

Amariah Rauscher & Things With Wings and Other Things

These 5 ladies have been instrumental in the success of The Muse Behind the Mask and giving me the support/friendship I need to continue with this endeavour. These five ladies are as positive as can be! Almost everyday they post pictures of their art and all art is positive because it is creation. Thank You ladies!

Alright I am off. Have a great Wed.

Smooches,

Steph

Searching For Peace

Before I begin here is a shamless plug. Last night The Muse Behind The Mask was updated with the interview staring Things With Wings and Other Things. Please stop over it is a great interview that I am sure many people will relate too!


"Year by year the complexities of this world grow more bewildering, and so each year we need all the more to seek peace and comfort in joyful simplicities." Anom

Lately I have this anxiety that is building in my gut. By lately I mean the last 6 months. I can't seem to find the calm or even a little relaxing nook in the depths of my mind. My brain is constantly racing and it will not let me have a break. I find myself in a constant search for peace, relaxation, balance, and stillness. I don't even know where to start. I wake up everyday with angst and uneasiness and end my day exhausted and regretful. All I want is a little break a little bit of time to ease my mind, alas; I don't see an end in sight. I want to simplify without giving up the things I love. And the things I love are the things I need. I know the solution but I can't seem to get there and I guess necessity rules a tight jurisdiction over simplicity.

I look at the little bonsai tree sitting on my desk. It turns and weaves in such a smooth easy serpent like way. The little tree stands tall and proud very sure of the direction it is taking, never unyielding, and never in a hurry. To me this tree is peace and I want to be the tree.



This little Aceo isn't finished I still have a little background work to do on it. This uneasiness in my life has left it very hard for me to paint or draw. I have been crafting in different ways but I miss my true love my fine art. I just have to get in the zone again. I have been seeing so much inspiration and my fellow artists excelling that I know I have to step it up.

The good news is I have written the first 20 pages of my book. YIPPY. Of course this is the first draft with many many revisions to go but I think I am on to something here.

Unfortunately I might be scarce the next couple of weeks as I have my brother's wedding shower this weekend and then the CRUISE the next weekend AND THEN my brother's wedding the weekend after that. I will try to touch base here and there but I will be a busy girl. I just want to relax.

Talk to you all soon.

Smooches,

Steph