slide show! Portland Chinese Gardens

We made the treck to Portland for Tyler's INS interview. We got up at 3am to leave by 4am, to make sure we were there by 8am, in case there was commuter traffic on the I5. We got there on time and the whole interview lated 10 or 15 minutes. So, we had the rest of the day to toodle around the city.
We went the Chinese Classical Gardens. It was so beautiful. I would go again anytime - it's so peaceful and pretty. Enjoy the slide show.

Afterward we walked a few blocks to try a wacky doughnut at Voodoo Doughnuts. Not for the timid - the neighborhood, shop, or eats, lol. Later we made our usual trip to l, then ate at yet again at the Noodles & Co, made the favorite stops at Whole Foods, Anthropology, West Elm, North Face, Sur La Table, and then realized we were walking zombies from being up so early and headed back for the 3 hour commute home, which ended up being almost 4 and a half with the end of day rush hour.... BUT it was a great day!

Cloth Paper Scissors Magazine

Before I update my website (might not be for a few days) I want you to be the first to see the new issue of Cloth Paper Scissors magazine. Every issue is pure heaven for the paper/fiber artist and this one is no exception. To buy a copy, just hit the 'buy now' button in the right column.

whole lotta sky

I'm working on my biggest peice of art, ever (besides the windows I used to paint). I'm creating my 3rd work in my 'twilight' series, and it's a whopping 24 x 36 inches, which is huge for me. Pat found a clever way for my little easel to hold my canvas, which has helped alot. Here's a few shots to see it coming along in stages... (still need to add the tree trunks & stars) Oh the quality of the shot sucks, but I didn't want to take the time to fuss with it - I'll save the work till the final pic.

While up in Newport at the craft store I found some teeny tiny glass animals. I picked up a green tucan for my Mom and I got this little blue bird for myself. It's only 3/4 of an inch from tip of the beak to the end of the tail. I have this cute little thing on my monitor where the light from the window can shine through it.