MAGICAL MONDAYS

moving day!!!!!

This morning as I descended the stairs to my studio I had a flashback of what it looked like the day we moved in.  Holy Cow!!!!  Actually, move in day was about getting our stuff into the house.  The day after moving day was the real challenge.  How was all of this mess going to turn into a productive studio space.  I did not even know where most of my stuff was.  Everything was packed mostly carefully........at least it started out that way.  By the time the 11th hour approached however, I was putting stuff in wherever they would fit.  That turned out to not be such a good idea.  But, we got through it and today I am happy to say that the studio is up and running.  There are still things to be put away.  Thread to be organized and material to be folded.  I am happy to report that the longarm is up and soon will be busy quilting a large quilt.  Mostly though, studio looks something like a studio and less like the disaster it once was.  

/TV/learning center

Projects/Classroom area

 Gibbs likes it off course.  He comes down to visit me at least once during the day.  Mostly to tell me that it is time for lunch or dinner or that he wants to play.  I love my new studio and our new home.  This is my Magical Monday thought of appreciation.  Do you have anything that you appreciate today?  I am sure that if you thought about it you could find something.  Large or small, I am just as grateful.  HAPPY MAGICAL MONDAY TO US ALL!!!!!

THE PAINTED PIECE

Painted Samples

                                                                    Catskill has this wonderful shop called THE PAINTED PIECE where you can browse for antiques and refinished furniture.  They also sell wonderful Chalk Paint in beautiful colors.  Yesterday I got to take a class with Cathy Hennessy, the owner, who taught me all of the different ways to turn wood into beautiful statements with the paint she sells.  I had so much fun and when I brought the pieces home my husband thought they were great and agreed that we should paint our kitchen cabinets blue to match the rest of the the kitchen.  Yessss.  Did you hear that Cathy?  The lesson was so helpful that I decided I would share it with everyone who loves DIY projects along with refurbished furniture.  Cathy is a delight and very open and friendly and she is so willing to share what she knows about painting and special finishes.  I hope we become fast friends.  If you want to see more of her shop visit her here at www.thepaintedpiece.net.  Or better yet, come visit her shop on main street in Catskill, NY.