Hello there,
I finally found some time to sit down and create my holiday cards {here's a peek at last year's card design}. Dustin voted for blue on blue and I did the drawing, drinking, and goccoing.
Here are a few more Etsy finds for ya. That place is addictive.
Love tea or tea cups? This print is for you.
If I had a baby...love this.
Pretty is all I can say.
Coffee would taste good in this.
Have fun,
Leya
Happy Tuesday,
In an effort to keep moving this morning, I'm just going to say that Dustin and I REALLY scored in the friend department. The drawing above is just a part of our wedding gift from one of our lovely friends who happens to be amazing and so talented, I could gush about her for hours. If you live in Portland, Maine look out for Monique (she sometimes wears blue moccasins), she's someone you want to know. Thanks again, Monique. We love it.
Off I go.
Have a good day, friends
l.
hello and happy second day of Spring. it's very "spring-like"outside today and you know what that means. yep, bike rides for everyone! well, actually, it means a bike ride if I can squeeze one in today, but I'm feeling very optimistic.
I'm also feeling energized and inspired.
Things I'm looking forward to:
sharing a space at Renegade Brooklyn with Linda -- I think our creations will be really complimentary.
*perhaps we'll do another great trade like we did last year at Art Star? yes, that would be sweet.
seeing The Namesake (loved the novel) sometime very soon.
seeing/hearing Peter Bjorn and John in May at the TLA here in Philly.
painted toes
having brunch outside under the warm sun.
more wedding plans falling into place
Looking forward to anything?
I'm all ears...
Be well,
l.
Song Bird 5x7 ink on paper and mixed media shadowbox
A quick hello today. I'm feeling much better and in catch up mode after being sick for four days.
The above piece is one I finished recently. I'm working on several new pieces for all the summer shows I have planned, as well as a few for the shop. Speaking of the shop...there are new items being added often over there...
Thanks for all the kind words during my sick days (and always), too. I really appreciate it.
More rambles soon. For now, how about some links...
The mujadara recipe here might just be dinner tonight. Yum.
The amazing File Magazine found via Bluebird Photography
Happy Owl has new prints and tshirts!
Finding lots of great wedding invitation possibilities here.
take it easy,
l.
**Happy First Day of Spring!!!
I almost forgot.
Hello, friends
Hope your weekend was sweet. Lots of ice and snow made it's way to Philly on Friday afternoon. And to make things even more interesting, I was visited by an annoying cold with all the bells and whistles (congestion, sore throat, sneezing). Actually, now that I think of it, it was a good weekend to be snowed in. And my sweetie was such a big help, he did all the errands {which involved lots of trudging around} and picked up each of my special sick lady requests. For example, the always healing strawberry fruit bars -- they work wonders, ya know.
I didn't get much in the way of crafting done. Every time I thought I felt good enough to start a project, I would only last for a short time before needing to retreat back to the sofa and my pile of magazines.
It was good to have to stay away frome the sewing machine for a while because it reminded me of some drawing I had on my agenda. I always forget how much I enjoy drawing. It was nice to be reminded.
Here are a couple of pen and ink drawings I managed while in my sick zone on the sofa. 
lavender, pen and ink 5x7
apple, pen and ink 5x7
Are you inspired by the new blog Sew Green as much as I am? What a gem.
More soon, Stay Healthy!
l.
