Creative Bursts
Yesterday I had a creative burst of energy. Where did it come from? Who knows but I love when it happens and I gleefully go along with it. As I've mentioned before I've had ennui when it comes to watercoloring or sketching. I do a lot of thinking about it but not actually picking up my art supplies and doing it. At the end of January I contemplated about how I enjoy writing haikus and then painting something that pairs with the words. So February first I started that art challenge. Will I do it every single day? I cannot say but I was excited to get started. The notebook I'm using is one that my sister handmade for me as a Christmas present. Isn't it beautiful? The regular evening journal (there are many journals in my life) I've been decorating with the millions of stickers I've accumulated in the past few years. I vow to not buy anymore stickers then I buy more stickers. I could say the same for yarn as well. Speaking of yarn, tomorrow I'll be at a local
Looks like my house! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteBooks, music and coffee...that's what special moments are about!
ReplyDeleteMy moment: This Moment
My Dog's Moment: Pablo's Moment
Coffee and books and twinkling lights. Ah! Have a quiet New Year. How is your son faring? My oldest had his wisdom teeth removed a few years ago. Once over the pain and swelling, it was smooth sailing...except he got sick of eating mashed potatoes, apple sauce, yogurts and smoothies. I did offer to make him some baby food, but it was a no-go!
ReplyDeleteLooks like my home too!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Karen.
Looks like good times :)
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend and a Happy New Year!
This looks like the perfect way to spend an evening...hot drink, new books and good music. Enjoy! And happy new year! I'm thankful to have "met" you this year, wishing you great joy in 2012!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you & I have matching table tops this week! I don't have the heart to put away all the new goodies. Wishing you a lovely new years!
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas things are so nice and contained. Maybe some day! LOL Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI have a big old coffee table in the living room, too! Wish mine looked like yours--there's a lot of living and loving displayed there!!!! (We pretty much didn't have much family around this holiday--what family was here, took all their stuff with them. I miss it!!!!)
ReplyDeleteWonderful! This is what our coffee table looks like most of the time, only usually it's a combo of toys, crayons, knitting and books!
ReplyDeletehappy new year karen, i think i've caught up with what you've been up to, love your projects. it feels like i haven't knit in ages!
ReplyDeleteall the best in 2012.
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