Three for One
This will be like 3 posts in one. I've been running around like a crazy lady, doing too many fun things at once. Tomorrow Lily, Luke and I head for sunny Arizona.
Real quick, just to fill you in on Lily's reaction to my last post. She was thrilled. She dragged Teddy around that day with even fiercer affection, breaking into little bursts of unexplained giggles . He, of course, will be coming to AZ with us. Who knows what sort of trouble will come of it.
Post one: I love Flickr
Have you ever seen anything prettier? I'm in charge of the invitations for this big church dance for the youth. The theme is Neverland. I needed something "undisney" and found this enchanting photograph by Jay Patel on flickr. Doesn't it scream Neverland? All of his photography is amazing. He was a pleasure to work with. And the invitations are done! Hallelujah!
Post 2: Good things come to those who wait.
I just finished this dogwood painting for Collette. I brought it over, made her put the nails in the wall, and then promptly told her my publisher wants it for prints. So this morning I will steal it back from her for a few weeks. Meanwhile, she'll have a blank wall (except for the nails.)
Post 3: $29
My friends, Kim and Patti, did a smashing job putting together this "birthday party" for our women's organization at church. For any of you who have tried to decorate a gymnasium, you know how hard it is to make a space like that warm and inviting. But they did it. And they did it for $29!!! I thought these ideas would also be great for a birthday party at home.
- Plastic table cloths in various bright colors
- Giant "confetti" cut from construction paper
- Cakes ready for the guests to decorate
- Streamers and homemade paper lanterns
Well, I'm off. Time to drag out the summer clothes. The next time you here from me I will have defrosted a bit.
I really love your paintings, so beautiful, and the Neverland photo is really great.
Posted by: tricia | March 17, 2008 at 05:48 PM
These photos are beautiful!! I love the first two especially! And, I love the idea your friends did for the birthday party. I will have to share that idea with my friends in my women's organization. ;-)
Posted by: Preds Girl | March 18, 2008 at 03:19 PM
These photos are beautiful!! I love the first two especially! And, I love the idea your friends did for the birthday party. I will have to share that idea with my friends in my women's organization. ;-)
Posted by: Preds Girl | March 18, 2008 at 03:19 PM
Laura,
Just love how your creativity is so inspiring. LOVE, LOVE the dogwood paintings!
Posted by: Faith | March 19, 2008 at 09:50 AM
The teddy photo shoot is wonderful!!! I bet she is just smitten and filled with thoughts of magic!
Love your blog!
Posted by: Jackie | March 22, 2008 at 05:36 PM
Oh darling. I know Patti, she is great. I would love to feature this idea on my blog...right on target for affordable and fun!
Posted by: Dana King | March 27, 2008 at 07:58 AM
That painting is beautiful -- I can see why your publisher wants it! As for Teddy's schedule -- ok, that is much too precious! What a great book that could make for Lily :0). Have a great trip to Arizona!
Posted by: Angela | March 27, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Hi Laura,
I hope the invitation turned out as good as you expected. Thanks for a wonderful comment about my photography on your blog. Good luck with the dance project.
Posted by: Jay Patel | April 03, 2008 at 04:57 AM