Text Message Series

I added a few pieces from my "Text Messages" series to my Etsy shop (click on the thumbnails located in the side bar to view). People who know me are well aware of my ineptitude with sending or receiving texts. I have done it twice. Here is some art as comment on all that. I like old books and paper. I like real letters. I will answer the phone sometimes... like if you're calling!

Studio Chaos

I pumped out a bunch of my sunset chix prints in anticipation of the next few art sales and my studio is in shambles. I do love to see the prints drying on the line.

Art and chickens, what else?

EGG COUNT = 21

The 5 hens are reliably laying 3-4 eggs a day. We are so proud!

I guess we'll stop counting at some point...

Spring's first Strawberry Shortcake

Our beautiful Berkeley weather inspired me to make Strawberry Shortcakes last night-- boy they were delicious. The berries weren't as good as they'll be in a few weeks but the essence came through and ignited spring fever!

EGG COUNT

Our egg count is: SEVEN!!

We ate scrambled eggs for breakfast and they were incredibly tasty. Truly superior to store bought. Mike coined a term for us "Ultralocs"-- like locavores but our protein originates less than 50 feet from the freakin' stovetop.

The hens are doing well and seem very proud of their efforts. Much brock, brock, brocking and strutting around the coop immediately following an egg lay. I am head over heels for these feathered darlings.

New Paper House Assemblages

I spent a productive day in the studio making little paper house scenes for the forthcoming art sales. The only problem is that I am so in love with the finished products that it may break my heart to sell them. The mat cutting went smoothly -- I didn't screw up a single one. I worked slowly and thoughtfully with no rushing.

I have a few of these up for grabs in my Etsy shop. Also, remember that I can customize these with initials, numbers and special phrases. What a super gift idea! The mats are sized to fit into standard 8 x 10 or 9 x 12 frames.

More Good TImes at Nizza

Man, we had such fun at Nizza La Bella last night (827 San Pablo Ave. Albany, CA). I think Champagne is the best beverage for a truly bubbly St. Pat's. We took a bunch of pic's but you'll have to visit Lyra's blog to see them as she snapped 'em: http://www.fix-8.blogspot.com/


Lyra brought me the most darling little bag of super fresh Swedish Fish. Needless to say, they've been consumed. Weird thing-- I also received an e-mail from the Visit Sweden council this morning?!? And the movie version of "The Girl With A Dragon Tattoo" was released stateside this week. Coincident? You tell me.