Eve Corey

in my living room - by eve corey, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.
I blogged about Eve a couple of years ago when she was having an exhibition at artstream. I really love her work, her home and all that is Eve. We did a little art swap at that time and I got this beauty. It's been in our living room ever since and I truly never tire of it.

Felt handiwork

Daughter Chloe turned 14 this past weekend and she really wanted a new digital camera. We found just the right one for her and just as soon as she opened it and snapped a few shots, she wanted to go down to the home studio and make a felt case for it. She hasn't sewn with a machine that much, but has a new found interest as she has declared she will study fashion design. She used the little Janome Mini and wanted to "draw" like Danny Mansmith on the flap. This is what she came up with and we all think it is adorable.

hornsea coffee morning, today

hornsea coffee morning, today, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.

Just enjoying the lovely mild morning we are having and a cuppa in bed with my sweetie. These cups are new to us and well, just sort of tickle my fancy.

Passports and other necessary things

boston, originally uploaded by artstreamstudios.
Yesterday was spent getting daughter Grace's passport in Boston. After 15 weeks of waiting for the reissue, we had to take a day off (well, that was a.o.k!) and go to Boston to retrieve one ourselves. All is well that ends well.

The sun was shining, we had our favorite lunches and it was sunny and there was a great street performance as well as the weather was glorious! Did I mention the sun was shining? We spent some time in line, but not too much, dodged the worst of the traffic, enjoyed being outside and being together. Can't ask for more. No sir. Sunshine and daughter time. Doesn't get any better than that. She's off in a few hours to London, with friends and teachers from her school. Wish her luck on a safe journey... and wish me luck. I hope I won't shed a tear!

Forgive me for not getting the shop updated... that will happen soon. The passport scare over took everything else. Everything will be in by the end of the weekend. Promise!

April Showers

twilight with hummingbird by Grace Larochelle
bring floods again to our region. Our gallery studios are just dandy dry. Home is without power, so I may be "away for awhile"...
Till that time enjoy your sunshine, your blooming flowers, your 80F weather and all that it brings! I know our day will come soon!
OH! and a huge thanks to all who commented on my Garden of Fortune. Poster size prints are now available as requested right here at the shop.
In the mean time... here are some nice things to check out elsewhere:
Cally's beautiful photos
Jan at Poppy's post on Elizabeth Burritt
Ulla's new Crown Book on Amazon - reserve your copy today!
Some beautiful work which is winging it's way to us this week from Ashley G.
Feltbug has some amazing Shibori going over at her blog...
For more fabric beauty - Beate's blog has postcards with vibrant colors!
Made by Milla has a sweet little moose cushion right here.
A new blog found through Andrea Pratt - another andrea in Wales. love these buttons!
More on small business at the BizBox Blog at Slate...
Wishing you all a very dry and wonderful Monday...
The word for the day is ... pump ... the water. out. of. the. basement.