it was a good friday
yesterday was a good day.
lisa c came over. my dogs L.O.V.E. her [who doesn't?]. i love that she lets garbo kiss her. it's not very often that the one eyed pitbull gets the love she deserves!!
we had lunch
we went to the goodwill, we went to target . where we each got sucked into buying a feather tree [we got green]
but i have to say... the highlight of the day was our visit to this amazing button store
we have been sworn to secrecy on the location of this button heaven.... but let me just say that they have buttons from the 20's through the 70's ... on perfect cards... in drawers and drawers.... and as the very nice woman who runs the store said: none of these buttons are plastic. plastic buttons don't last you know.... these are composite buttons.... and if you come back we'll have different kinds because our house is full of them.
gulp. if you have a button request i'd be happy to see if i can fufill it! just let me know color/size/shape/creed. most likely they'll have it. but don't ask me where it is. because i can't tell you. lisa will kill me. heh heh.
all i can say is - i feel very very lucky to spend a day with someone so genuine, so creative, so full of life. she has a contageous smile... and i loved hearing about what she has planned for some upcoming shows. very exciting indeed gracia is working on a time machine.... do you think, dear, you could also work on a teleporter? how much fun would it be to hang out w/ all our blogger friends from around the world? a big old grand tea....
in other news:
* finished history of love.... if you have too head over to ship of fools to post your reaction. and to weigh in on what to read next
* enjoying mail from talented photographers:
the lovely mav
from the amazing talented jen
who also now has a blog !! have you visited it yet??
and from maditi ! i coveted the poster... and now i have one + two lovely prints. i so want to get to my room in my house so i can put it up. [the room that is going to be all mine - the craft room... that room is going to have the most amazing art!!] she has a shop too if you haven't been to it yet.
hope you are all enjoying your holiday weekend. i will finally post pics from my richmond art center show next week... [between getting ready for the crafty sale on the 2nd!!]
Comments
xok
I just returned from the antique store where I usually pick up some of my buttons. Your secret store does not compare. I am so jealous[in a nice way]!
cheers, g
see you (again), g
Gracia has already begun work on the requested teleporter. It is only in its formative stage but already is looking very promising. She is collecting loose threads, blunt pencils and wire as I type. There is already a big red button which reads PRESS ME!
these posts
where we get
2 perspectives
on a marvelous
adventure...
it looks
like
sooooo
much fun!
and
the amazing
buttons...
*sigh*
miss you
both!
xo
the teleporter idea sounds great :)
happy you enjoy your prints, thank´s for posting too :)
I looove your poochies, so cute! & the new kitten too!
& those buttons, omg! are they the best, YES! I would so put in an order for some of those, if your up for doing so :)
can't wait to see your interview on shari's blog!
huggets!
ash
Have a great week xxx
And what is it about buttons that makes the head spin with a host of project ideas? I would have been overwhelmed (My mother and I still have buttons belonging to my grandmother and my great-grandmother! Love them!!)
And I totally agree that Gracia and Louise should combine talents and build a teleporter - it would make life so much easier...and seeing the world would be so much cheaper!
Much luck with the crafty sale on Saturday! I will be manning my own table at one here in Maine that day!
:^)
Tiffany*
lisa has the doggie's stamp of approval so she must be fantastic!!
make sure G & L's teleporter includes an option to swing by brooklyn too!
looks like you guys had a great time!
did you see your mention on the free people blog today?!
http://www.freepeople.com/blog/
karen... they are OK w/ matilda... garbo really wants to play with her. she hisses when they move too fast... but when we are all relaxed ont he couch she'll snuggle with them!
jennifer... oh so glad to hear you got those prints from maditi!!
wendy... :) xo
sally... we can always look for buttons for you... always!!
lisa.... right back at you!
gracia... thanks for getting on the teleporter too!!
louise... oh i love big red buttons that say press me! is she making you help with the building?
erin... :)
blair... it is cool that we are close enough... but it does make me want to hang out w/ those of you further away too....
risa... the button store is a dream....
gwen... miss you too.... move here!!
hello jen! blush blush!
ash... you are welcome ANYTIME!!
julie... hee hee. we'd have great conversations too!!
pat... i collect shoes too - but lisa does have good ones... and she bought a coat during our adventure! heh heh
jenny.... wish you could be here too!!
tiffany - let's send eachother good thoughts on sat!! i loved your pic of sadie w/ the antlers :)
abee :) no no starbucks!!!!! of COURSE brooklyn. duh! must get to a cony island photo walk!!
hi jen... thanks for that!!!xo
thanks for reminding me to get a couple of prints from maditi. they're gorgeous, and i really want one of those posters!
xo