Somewhere over the Rainbow

Somewhere over the rainbow there are lots of little artists working away in their studios.
Way up high, The roof of the Phil Mechanic building is a great place to catch a double rainbow over the River Arts District.
There's a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby.

Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue,
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true.

The heat was almost unbearable, but all the artists were very thankful that the summer humidity did not keep the people away!

The Studio Stroll was this past weekend and it was fun and exhausting to have hundreds of people walk through our little studio.

Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far
Behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me.

Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly.

The Hairy Potter throws
Birds fly over the rainbow.

Little girls will sit and watch for hours.
Why then, oh why can't I?

If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?

xoxoC

I want a whole week packed into each 24-hour turn of the earth. I

..."with heavy doses of leisure time interwoven with thrilling bouts of hard, creative labor. I want to live in a secret garden with ten years of solitude and hang out at a street fair raging with conviviality. I want to sing with angels and romp with devils in between walking the dog, exercising at the gym, and chatting to perfectly ordinary people. I want enough money to fill a swimming pool, and I want to live like theres no such thing as money."

This was my horoscope today. I thought it was spot on! After a night in the studio glazing, the work never stops.

Today I sent out Michelle's Bouquet with two brooches, for mother and mother-in-law.

I enjoyed working with these deep rich colors. Bold choices for a fun colorful day!

Views of the Roundabout! I am really enjoying watching this process. all of a sudden a four lane road has a huge circle in the middle. Button anyone? I also really enjoyed seeing a table full of pots ready to be glazed. It is like christmas!

Stroll, Stroll, Stroll!!!!!!!!!!

The Button Florist and The Hairy Potter will be in the top floor of the Phil Mechanic Building.

Come say hi and check out our display mode studio. ( if you mention that you read my blog, I will give you a special suprise!)

xoxxo C

Summertime and the living is easy and colorful

Unexpected Buttons that are beautiful and brightly Vintage!

Before and After (removed from cards and washed)

Tis the Season of Potlucks, Cook-outs, Studio Parties (On the Verge), Weddings, and any other reason to get together and have a good time!

Heather, Dave, and I dancing it up at Phil Mechanic Studios (PMS) for On the Verge opening. The Guitar guy was all wireless! He was in the street singing and playing. Crazy.

Devin and Chris got married at the Farm and what a fun party it was!

They have really dug into the Round-about project here in the River Arts District. Traffic is tying to get the hang of it, but we love it here at the PMS. Now there is not that daunting 4 lanes of speeding traffic to cross, and we feel more connected to the rest of the District!

Getting ready for the STROLL!!!!!

went to Greensboro on Friday, lots of button love in greensboro. Thinking about going back.....

xoxoC

Trees and little boys

After Dunwoody, I got to hang out with two of my favorite boys in the whole wide world.

(my nephew is of course in this category also)

The goal was to turn Ian's room into a forest of trees! And in 3 days, I think Holly and I did an amazing job of creating a (Not Real but imaginary) as Ian had to keep telling me, forest!

Benjamin (Jamin) spilled the red paint on his head and had to have an emergency bath.

Ian is 3 and likes puzzles and strawberries and helping mom!

FIRST: there were white/primed walls that Holly had so wonderfully already prep-ed!

so, we started with a green rolling hill background that ended with yellow on top

NEXT: we worked on some truncks, a little cluster of three tall trees, a funny red bubbly button flower-ish tree, a big (almost reminded me of a baobab tree)

THEN: there were the leaves! and leaves! I have heard that Ian loves his trees and enjoys sitting and looking at them as well as showing them off to every visitor to the house.

Recently, I have been getting ready!

Ready for:

The Studio Stroll

3/maybe 4 wedding orders

a feature in the Rocky Mountain Bridal Magazine

Shows every weekend in July

5 shows in Boston (june, july, august, september, and october)

I am also really excited about new improvements in my little studio!

Chris is back and it has been interesting getting used to sharing a studio again, but I love how we can get stuff done!

New Hanging baskets- for sorting felt pieces

New light on the loft

I love this view! ( things like my recently painted display case and sorted felt make me smile)

IT IS ALL ABOUT THE LITTLE THINGS!

XOXOX C