five

Five years ago I made my best decision so far.  Although we celebrated in no grand style, we spent time together in ways that are meaningful to us, and the life we've built together.  Chad, I'd do it again and again.  With every breath, I'd do it again.

My dear one surprised me with a most lovely gift made of the token symbol of this particular anniversary: wood.  This necklace was made by a local artist who resides in Carrol Gardens, and was acquired at Feliz, a gem of a shop in Clinton Hill (I must ask Genevieve what exactly makes her space smell so amazing!)  I think it looks especially nice paired with this ring by Brooklyn-based jeweler Blanca Monros Gomez.  It makes me feel stylish and pretty and well loved.   <3

collographs

Last week, Fionnuala sent us home with a 1-gallon Ziplock bag.  Inside: the stuff dreams are made of.

Our assignments was to create a collograph in preparation for our second makers' gathering to be held during the brunch hour at her house on Saturday, where we'd be experimenting with the art of printmaking.  After struggling with my typical desires to have everything "just so", I finally surrendered to the process and came up with something I was quite happy with.

 

After a brief tutorial on the printing press, we set to work mixing color and inking our plates.  

*Apologies for the dark photos--I'd temporarily misplaced my camera battery charger and was using an unfamiliar substitute :)

jammin'

photo: Hana Pockat

photo: Hana Pockat

A few weeks ago I hosted a lovely group of friends for tea party and instructional meeting, during which we made and canned homemade jam from the berries we'd picked and frozen (with this purpose in mind) earlier in the season.  

As the weather turns cool, our outdoor excursions together may likely be replaced by what we hope to develop into a series of gatherings that aim to share with each other our varied talents in the fine and domestic arts.  

Next up: printmaking with Fionnuala.