Escape & Return

Hi, Helooo, Hola!!  Wow, that was one long party wasn't it?  So many of you were a part of it through your own blogs, or came to party with us on the day.  My goodness, what magic you all brought with you!  Thank you sooooo much, from the bottom of my black shriveled witchy heart (it's only black during the Halloween season of course).  I can't thank you enough.  So, just know, I thank you so much, as do the multitude of "A Fanciful Twist" characters!!

       

How has your party recovery been going?  I have had so much to do.  I cleaned up the mess and organized it.  Put some of the guys that only came out for the party in my car (they have to venture back to my in town house).  I fainted for a day or so.  And then, I escaped!

I have to say, I love all the little ghostie children that live on our property and hide in little wood sheds.  However, a girl has to escape every so often, so as not to go completely insane…

      

 

The children don't seem to understand.  And you have to be very careful or the ghostlings might make it so you can never leave.  So I promise them stories and treats upon my return.  (Okay I am spooking myself out now, heee)

Speaking of little ghost children in the wood shed…  I am reminded to share about a ghost story contest going on right here at Art and Sewl . Check it out!  Fun prizes to be won as well!!  I love ghost stories, especially those of the real variety.  Can't wait to read those!!

Now, on to the escape part – Venturing into the real world can be a necessary chore for those who work from a hidden studio in the country.  So through the tunnel between here and there I traveled (not really the tunnel from here to there, but a good idea)… I would say this song beckoned me.  Although, do you want to know a secret?  The Spanish version by the lovely Mikel Erentxun beckoned me more.  It takes me about 45 minutes to get from the country to downtown Tucson…

  

  

I visted some places that are so quietly squeal worthy!!  I can't even stand it.  Squeal worthy and part of the Day of the Dead beauty.  Which is very much a part of where I grew up, in and around Mexico…  Marigold's abound!!

       

Day of the dead is a lovely celebration of those that have passed.  Also known as All Souls' Day, which also happens around or the day after All Saints' Day (I think).  Also, I am participating in my friend Stephanie's (Rodrigvitz Style – beautiful blog!) event in about a week (Nov. 2nd).  This event is called Dia de Bloglandia.  Check it out!!  I Can't wait!!  That is when I shall share some of my photos I captured as well as where they came from… 

If you are near or in Tucson, you might not want to miss the All Souls' Procession (parade).  Here is a Calendar of events with the schedules on the Many Mouths One Stomach website (oh, their gallery of photos is wondeful as well)…  There are countless exciting events going on here right now.  A procession for children on Nov. 1st and all kinds of events that weekend…  I am pretty sure you can find out details about any Tucson event in the Tucson Weekly…

So, back to my escape…

After strolls through hidden courtyards downtown by the museum of art, where I do pottery…

 

 

I stopped in to see what my friends were up to.  I was playing hooky from actually working on clay myself…

Joyce was making an incredible sculpture.  The body actually looked like fabric.  I will take more photographs as she completes him…

       

  

I dreamed of what was behind the beautiful blue door I often pass on my way to the pottery studio…

  

  

And I even bought some Christmas gifts…

      

 

I took some drive by photos of some of my favorite downtown places.  Which I then altered 😉

Grill, funky diner (once my college hang out at late hours), and the wig shop…

  

  

I thought this photo was funny, because I took it through my car window.  Which in turn, made my hands and camera turn up in the wig shop building facade…   

Then there is the Instrument shop…

 

 

After that I called up my sis to meet me at our fave place…

       

  

Where you will find a fabulous nightclub (Club Congress), and the Cup Cafe. 

 

 

       

   

Which has the best desserts in all of Tucson.  The banana creme pie here, will change your life!  ;)  If you like bananas that is… 

      

Sadly, we were in good mode and had no dessert. 

 

I had two cups of coffee a glass of water a cappuccino and a salad.  I don't know why I always sit with my legs crossed, up off the floor (criss cross applesauce)…

  

 

YIKES!   Talk about Speedy Gonzales. 

 

 

I thought I was hallucinating, but the floor really was made out of pennies.  Why had I never noticed that before?   I have been here a billion times in the last 15 years…

 

 

Anyhow, after all that coffee…  I got home cleaned, vacuumed, changed sheets, dusted, did dishes, fixed supper, and took care of Mr. Lovee after a stitch worthy dental visit…  Then I dreamt Tori Amos and I were having a very serious conversation, and I was dressed like a rapper (what?).  Then Tori and I were crying outrageously because a butterfly died.  ? I know? And I think I even sang Suede outloud in my sleep (chorus & bridge section).  I could hear myself.  Haha, blame it on all of that Caffeine…  Anyways, I am sharing too much of my psychosis, so let's move on…

It was so lovely to sit and chat with my sis.  She is a very funny girl!  Very very funny!

      

 

  

  

I also made her a blog banner last night.  Can you believe it?  She didn't have one.  I had not made her one yet.  Please convince her to keep blogging ;) 

I have to say, I LOVE making blog banners and buttons and I love designing postcards and gift cards and all of that.  I just love it…   I bet you didn't know this, but before I was the kind of painter I am now, I worked in giant scale funky abstract bright color wild ways…  Very modern.  I feel that calling me back a little bit more and more… 

So I guess it would be awful if I said Adios for the day without announcing the 4 Pirate's loot winners from the party.  Which includes, a giant jewel from the pirate stash for each winner. 

 

The names picked by the random number generator are:  Tammy Sprinkle,  Connie Carpenter Macko , Tricia from Kooky Handbags, and Deb of A Nesting Place!!  YAY for you girls!!  E-mail me your addresses and I will ship out your loot next week!  Fun Fun!!

Now I must be on my way to work on the Red Art Project, and get it shipped out.  It is such a great project to be working on!!  So exciting!

Make sure you have a cupcake before you go…  I am going to indulge in a little blog catching up before I get to work.  I love this post on Miss Vandroo's blog so much!  I want my doll house to look like that!!  I just love all her little tiny things pictures.  Her Hitty collection is incredible!!

Okay, I have officially put more links in this blog post that any other, ever 😉

Off I go, see you soon with a thrifventure!!!  Thanks again for being so wonderful!! 

🖤 V 🖤