Wunderbar!

My birdies flew all the way to Germany!
If you live there you can purchase these two books illustrated by me.
Published by Verlag am Eschbach:
Fange nie an aufzuhören, höre nie auf anzufangen & Ins Herz buchstabiert.
Both covers were made with my hand carved stamp designs.
Two more books will come out for their autumn/winter 2011 collection.
One is an anthology of poems about the joys of sending and receiving letters that will feature 20 of my bird collages with vintage postcards and ephemera & the other one
called "Soul Medicine" about all those little things in life that make us happy
by Christa Spilling-Nöker :)

Old Treasures

I'm back home with so many beautiful memories of my trip to visit my mom & brother! These are a few of the invaluable things I brought back from Chile.

My mom and I had so much fun going through all the old letters she has been keeping for years. I brought back some of my favorites, old family records, photos and a few really beautiful antiques my mom wanted me to have like an old ostrich egg, a few pieces of silver my mom's had for ever & the wood box to keep all the treasures.

This is a beautiful box full of ink pen nibs I found at an antiques shop in Santiago.
It was still sealed and in perfect condition. Perfect for my white acrylic ink.

Chile!

I spent the most wonderful week in my beloved Chile. I hadn't been here in 13 years!
I'm going back home to Mexico today so full of inspiration and happy to have spent time
with my family & friends. Thank you for coming along with me :)

Chock-full of Inspiration

My batteries are re-charged :)

The Squadron

Today was one of those extraordinary days.
I'm in love with these amazing birds and could stare at them for ever.

Snipets

The pearl of the Pacific, the most beautiful port city in the world.

I made a new furry friend. Her name is Sofia.
She was wearing a pearl necklace & a faux fur lined sweater :)
I think Turbo would like her ♥

Enjoying autumn, even if it's for just a few days.

Yesterday's sunset didn't disappoint.

My Day so Far

Spectacular sunrise from the plane.

Delicious lunch with a view.

My eyes couldn't be happier :)

Today is the Day

My bags are packed & a certain someone is not too happy about it.
My plane leaves tonight...
*Hint: I'm going on this trip for pleasure, not work. I'm visiting family :)

'Geninne' Mani

Today I treated my beautiful cousin-in-law Angelica to her very own 'Geninne' mani.

I'm leaving on a jet plane...

I'm going on a solo trip for the first time
since my teen boys were born and I'm so excited!
I'll only be gone for a week but I'll continue to blog
from my undisclosed location by the sea...
We can play 'Where in the World is Geninne?' ;)

Folksy Felt

It has been so hot lately...if I could I'd be on the hammock with my iPod all day :)
I made an embroidered folksy felt pouch for my good 'ol 1st generation iPod Touch.

Felt Bits Mobile

I'm whipping up this colorful felt bits mobile for my studio window.
Three strands done...four more to go.

Technicolor

Wishing you a very warm and colorful weekend :)

Chill

A quiet light filled morning at the blue house.

I wonder what Turbo is thinking...

Warmer weather makes for happier succulents :)

Hope you have a relaxed day.