YART 2010: behind the scenes in pictures

Sweet, Exhausted Stella with her new toy from Aunt Robin.

What a weekend! Very magical and delightful.

I'm so glad I was a part of it, and to think I met even more bloggers in person as well as other non-blogging wonderful friends.

It was my pleasure to spend this time with you.♥

Here are just a few pics behind the scenes because yes, I always forget to take photos during the event. 

party goers!

Hi Pam :)

pets allowed, all shapes and sizes!

Oh so shiny sista-shoes!

an exhausted Emily rabbit in the pumpkin patch

~keeper of the wine~

(Thank you JB)

Beautiful Tess, much-loved member of an amazing family ♥

Hallowed-Hall



mesmerizing melodies

Cyrano??

or Pinnochio?

(doesn't matter. He stole my ♥)

Heading home on the back roads and finding painting inspiration...





...and objecting residents! He mooed as if he were a watch-cow!

(look at the evil eye I'm getting.)

And finally, back in my studio a gorgeous afternoon glow to welcome me home.

This was one helluva beautiful weekend!

Thank you KJ and JB♥



Animal Wednesday: Squirrely!

I really DO feel a bit squirrely after painting and printing this past week to get ready for KJ and JB's big YART fair this weekend at The Magic Cottage!

This little guy will be up for adoption along with a few other mini-critters I painted.

And then I thought, hmmm, he has such an attitude. Let's make magnets!

Yup. Typical squirrel attitude!

I won't be posting until after the weekend. We all have so much to do, and the coolest part is having so many bloggers come together for this!

Sometimes I just have to pinch myself, really.

I wish you could all be there. I'll feel you in spirit!

Happy Animal Wednesday! Please hug a squirrel today.

xoxo

♥ Lolo ♥

Thankful Thursday: Visiting Friends

Many of you know that my dear blogging friend Kj and I have met in person and now live two hours apart. Our friendship is easy and effortless, as if we've been friends since childhood.

This weekend I drove 100 plus miles to her house, no small feat for me with my driving fears. I bought a GPS, said a little meditation about being safe and off I went. It was a breeze! I actually enjoyed the drive and was there before I knew it.

Mim and Debra Kay were supposed to join us for the weekend too but sadly each had something pressing to deal with. Next time ladies!

There are no pictures of us in this post. What I did do was walk around the outside of KJ and JB's wonderful home and snapped pictures of things in the yard and in the park behind their house.

So please come along with me on this walk!

 

Azalea offerings at the front door...

Buzzing bees keeping busy...

The famous Magic Cottage! JB's art haven...

It seems JB has gone dancing with the mermaids!

A side view of the Magic Cottage and a sweet little bird hanger.

Look closely. Do you believe in fairys?

Iron and lace...

Three graces near the front door...

A delightful trio of rusted petals adorns a side fence...

More garden whimsy...

A little sundial at the base of an oak tree, kept company by a bleeding heart.

More whimsy with elegance...

Nestled cairns, KJ's creations.

Amber and iron spires...

And a magnolia starburst!

Now let's take a stroll in the park.

Past the frilly cherry tree...

Behind the pond capturing reflections...

Where an empty bench waits for company.

And finally a quick snapshot downtown before hitting the road to home.

It was a delightful and all too short weekend.

Thank you KJ and JB. You were gracious hostesses and great fun to be with! 

Let's do it again ;) ♥