Where have I been? I do not know how time is slipping through my fingers so quickly? Do you feel the same way? Wake up, 6:30a.m., blink – 11a.m., blink – 3p.m., blink – 8p.m., blink – midnight. Day after day, after day….
The last 48 hours have included:
Glitter, cards and such a beautiful day that I moved my workspace outside.
Still trying really hard to get used to that horrid wall at my loftish space/studio…In a few weeks, that tree will be canopy-ing with lovely lush green leaves…We have 4 of them on the property (the others are really really huge)and they are so dreamy in the summer. The cacti are looking pretty droopy from the freeze just a couple weeks ago. From freezing to 90 degrees F., Sheeshhhhhh….
Finishing up the scanning. Which seems never ending. I shouldn't complain. That means many new faces in the line, a reason to do an Irish jig…
I feel like I live at the computer, thank goodness I have my Tiffany fairy to keep me company. Maybe I should build a childhood blanket tent around myself. I think I need to cut the coffee and chocolate down again…Oh, here is something you do not know. For 7years, I have called Mr. Lovee, lovee. But it gets cheesier. He has called me Dovee, and now just Dove, for 7 years too…Hence, the reason I receive many Dove chocolates from my friends. I guess free chocolate is always good?
Oh no!! While I sit here typing, the guy on t.v. is saying, "get ready for swimsuit season." And, as I told my sweet foxling Sarah, I am not ready for this yet!!! We were thrown into summer from one day to the next. And, I truly feel like a naked bear who was brought out of hibernation early.
Last night I stayed up late doing Momm-bee's hair. She was so sweet and so needing her hair done. She has given up on her hair dresser and was feeling desperate. So, I gave her streaks, yep – foils, weaving comb, and all! Don't ask, I have no idea how I know how to do this…I know, Fun!! Kind of like art…Only – scary when your canvas is stuck to your mom's head.. Hee hee?
It is really important that, no matter how busy you are, you stop to take the time to spend with loved ones. I was swamped, but I adore my mom, and it was a treat to get to see her, do her hair, sip coffee and have hearty laughs.
I caught my little Momm-bee snooping around. It is no strange thing to hear her say, "Can I have this?" "Can I have that?" She is really joking because she knows there is no way I am giving up the treasures…Not that I wouldn't, but there would have to be a really good reason!!
Also, a few Hello's with my sis and Douglas. Look at his new jewels! What a lucky pup!!
Today it was all work and only a little play. Picking up cellophane envelopes and then back to the pottery studio, from 9a.m. until 9:30p.m., I am one tired girl. But I am working on some fun stuff girlies!!! Tomorrow + Next couple days includes, finishing touches on cards and shop.
I had a little helper tonight at the studio, she is daughter of one the school's teachers. She was hilarious and so outrageously sharp and only 3!!
Yes, another candy holder or bird feeder. I know, creepy! But, I love it! I have a dark side, and this is right up that side!!! Of course, the glaze will change everything. There is a hole in the back of the head, with a stopper that has a huge heart at the top. Through there you would pour, say, Jelly Beans, and they would land in the mouth…FUn Fun Fun!!! We decided while I was making this queen, that she was singing Ave Maria – the gothic version….So, a week of drying and then the underglazes, and then the first firing of 3 for this Queenie.
It is sooo late and I do not even know if I am making sense??? Random – But, I must say, I am the first to acknowledge the lack of a biological clock ticking. However, little funny girl this evening melted my heart and soul. Her little hands, creating…Then she would sing while shaking so her voice would tremble like a sheep…Oh! My little darling….Oh, my heart……WHAT????? Is this what 3 year olds do? Melt your heart to pieces?
thats axactly right, three year olds do that…. that is if the time isn´t 3 in the morning…..how would I know? Not being able to scold, looking at that darling small face and her cute little voice saying : wasn´t on purpose,mom, I just…. did it ?
I hear you on the time issue – most days Im on autopilot…
You are too sweet to pamper your mumma like that! I do my mum’s regrowth every now and then as well…we chat and have fun hanging out. My man does mine too…got to hide those grays!
What a darling girl – she sure looks like she is having fun!
The bird feeder is a scream – such expression!
love the queenie- 3 year olds are quite the trip, and then they turn 4 and REALLY blow your mind. 😉
Queenie is marvelous! And seeing the picture of your tree makes me even more determined to see desert one day…one day i MUST, for i have a shrine to bury, but that is a long story! You live in a magical place that is almost like an alien landscape t this southern girl who knows nothing but Spanish moss and humidity! LOL!
I am so looking forward to your shop opening, longing to get my little handses on one of those glittering wonders! You work is just so beautiful, i get all covetous, and my dragon-like hording instinct kicks in!
You are a dear to take care of your mama, and yes, three year old DO melt your heart….but then them make you rip all your hair out in frustration in the very next moment! LOL! Do not bemoan the quietness of your biological clock…just borrow and spoil someone else’s little darling so you can return them when the naughtiness starts! LOL!
I miss you I miss you I miss you in our blog world!!!!
I am ridiculously excited for your etsy shop, when will it be up????
I had to laugh about the biological clock that doesn;t tick…I am the same way, I though by age of 31 that something maternal would have kicked in…but no, and I am fine with that, we have the mean cheese and that is MORE than enough.
also, too cute that you call him lovee and he calls you dovee/dove.
I call my bubs…well bubs, it used to be bubba then bubsie, then bubs
he calls me bubs too, or beauty.
people think we are crazy
Pet names are funny. I am Hunnalicious, my man is Chuck ( he despised cute names so I said how bout chuck?), and my son is Noodle.
I love only a few kids gobs but the good ones get under your skin very quickly..
At least you are making time for sunshine and loved ones.
The art is looking fab.
BTW: You were a winner on my Blogiversary drawing..
email me an address so I can send a trinket.
I just love your blog, so fun, so real. And I LOVE the glitter. I don’t know what it is about glitter, but just seeing that photo of your hand covered in glitter made me want to get out the glitter and make something!!!!
You’ve been working so hard, I see so much work and so many pretties 🙂 Isn’t it nice to be able to work outside amongst the huge trees and cacti? how wonderful. You are indeed super sweet to take time out to spend time with your mum, it’s definitely important to spend time with loved ones, thanks for the reminder. I love the story about ‘Mr Lovee and Dovee’ how cute? Aww…cute 3 year old, yes, biological clock…how annoying! You know already that I am totally scared of that feeder, do you ever sit in a dark room with them staring at you? try a green spotlight, it’s perfect for Halloween 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!
I love your creepy bird feeder people. I think they are my favorite things you make.
I know what you mean about dying hair and being unnaturally good at it. For years, I was afraid to do it myself and then one day I did and I too, was unnaturally talented. I even got a job offer once from a salon owner when I worked in Chicago. All because I can dye and highlight my own hair!
Vanessa, you just made my day. I love the glitter on the cards, who knew they could be any cuter, but then glitter is always the answer! I love it!
I am amazed at your talents. I love your face sculptures and you must, must post pictures when they are painted and fired. I can’t wait to see!
I love the sculpture piece! Really great!
I also know exactly what you mean about spending way too much time at the computer. It seems that my life is contained in this evil little contraption. Perhaps a childhood sheet tent is a good idea.
Hmmmmm…. 🙂
Vanessa, Vanessa, Vanessa. You are so busy and so happy and so talented and WHAT?! No biological clock???? Anyone with genes like yours needs to procreate!!!
That pottery head singing is hilarious…tho’ I’d want Dove in mine…not jelly beans.
3 year olds most definitely CAN melt your heart,especially if the baby happens to be your own baby,its a mighty tender trap(emphasis on BOTH tender and trap)!I am crazy for the imagined image of a crazy queenie,who when she sings jellybeans fall from her mouth! What must that sound like?There you go with the fairytale imagery again! Those cards will be spectacular,they already are. Lovee,and Dovee,so sweet,the hub and I basically just call eachother baby and he sometimes calls me LGG.
We all miss you!!!!! Hope you get some peace and quiet for the weekend,probably not eh? can’t wait till it is open your very own shop.xoxo
We’ve missed you, too, but I’ll accept your excuse. Time this week kind of slipped away for me, too. At least you have gorgeous shimmery cards and a queen to show for it! I’m seething with jealousy of your backdrop there. And 90 degress? What’s wrong with us northerners?!?
OOH… glitter, I love glitter, and that looks like fun, I love the cactus on your property nice don’t see that much over here. Keep up the good work, I know what your going through, I have been working hard to get more things done for up coming craft shows, but I am having fun doing it, and it seems your having fun too.
Venessa, I am sorry i posted a comment under my friends Jackie’s email address, i have no idea what I did.
Days always pass too fast when we are enjoying ourselves, and from your colourful post it is easy to see that you are making the most of it 🙂
Queenie is simply lovely…no glaze whatsoever. And the weather lately? Just wonderful…I’m off to sale this morning and all I have on is a pink velour track suit (as the superhero said…you have a pink velvet outfit? NO…velour, and don’t make fun of my clothes)
My biological clock is now ringing with alarm…oh dear, as I so sadly said to Dina the other night “I’m running out of time” I mean, I know I leave things till’ the last minute, but this is rediculous. Then again, after being married to someone who didn’t want kids, it took me a little while to hear the ticking again…sigh.
Oh Vanessa what an aweinspiring view from your outside workspace!! Wow you have that to look at every day! I simply adore Queenie – she is just too glorious!! My sweetheart calls me Girly Whirly or just Girly- which sounds really overly sweet but is such a funny thing coming from him. And your cards are just so much fun!! I had to heart your shop already so that I can see it again the MINUTE it opens!!! (If I am not in the land of nod over the oceon when it happens) xxx
i love little girls, i can just picture her singing, and simultaneosly shaking…lol!
Steve and i have been ‘trying’ for a year now, for our own little bambino. But, alas, my eggs may all be gone…sigh. I’m still hoping for a ‘miracle’ though…
that’s cool, that you played stylist for MomBee! and that Dove chocolate practically made me drool a bit on my keyboard!!
the cards are very beautiful..and love the clay head!
Hi Honey Glitter Sweetness Sugar Puff!
Gaw, will ya look at those big jaws!!! That’s fabulous – omgosh, the things we could put inside those mouths!!!
You have been a bizzy little bee fer sure. Missing you tooooo!
*openopenopen* heh heh
blinking furiously with you…..
[love the coral in your bathroom!]
Wow, you are a busy bee….I admire you
L O V E is a beautiful thing miss fanciful…how sweet of mr loveee.
my partner calls me kazzy-wazzy-woooooo!!
i call him lover boy in a sexy husky voice thats the only way he will listen to me!.
the faces are just fabulous, so fabulous!!.
candy holders or bird feeders- what a graet idea….those little tweetie birds sitting on the teeth…what fun, what fun!!.
wishing i was a little tweetie just to have the pleasure to be near your fabulous art.
children at play are just the sweetest.
my brothers children used to play around in my old studio space and they always were a joy to have around…but what a mess afterwards!!…
loving your blogging,
x x x kazzy x x x
We miss you too! So excited for the shop to open!
Oh it is so fun cathcing up on your blog! SUch eye candy and prettiness! Thank you for being generous YOU!
I know you are crazy-busy so I thought Iwould tell you in case you missed it, Tiff at loveboxes.blogspot.com is having a contest again, you could win an elephant companion for your fairy!
Just a short stop to say Hello!!! I am busy, busy, busy myself…..soon I will blog about it.
Love this post…..I just knew you would be a good Daughter.
Looking forward to visiting your Esty shop…to buy, buy, buy.
Goodness check out that view! I’m super jealous. This is a great post!
what a lovely thing to be able to work outside! i love your card and you did such a great job on your mom’s hair!
can’t wait to see the finished queen!
hey sybil. sweet candy holder. is it a dude or a lady? or a dude that looks like a lady, like that one song? or is it one of those transgenders…