What's bloomin!

My blog pictures go from a blanket of snowfall to lavender blooms & sunshine... looks like Spring is right around the corner well in this neck of the woods it feels like summer already. I thought this picture ( taken from Elle magazine) would inspire us to get our outside patios & porches dressed up & in bloom for a beautiful season ahead. I know we are all ready for it. Keeping busy here still in a funk but trying to plant some new seeds & see what grows.

Bless you all xoxo Laura

Come take a trip with me

Hi blogging buddies & dear friends from afar. I have not been into blogging like I use to & lately I am still in a funk. Don't know what is going on. I have had this sinus/head thing that will not go away. Must be my body telling me something. Some times for some of us I guess our hearts & bones just need a break from the computer world . Lately all I have been doing is lots of cooking & just taking care of the home front.
For my friends who have asked for me to share some pictures from my trip here they are.
This is a picture taken in Longmont Colorado 20 mins away from my dads home.. Having some time to myself on Sunday I decided to call K.C. Willis to say hi & see if she had any workshops going on.....a book making class....and it turned out to be the most perfect day. There is something very special about driving on a quiet Sunday morning ( when no one is on the road) in the snowfall knowing you are going to a magical place where you can create all day.
K.C. Willis is not only a true & original artist but has that special kindness & giving heart you can feel when you are around her. Anyone who has taken her workshop knows just what I mean. You must try to make a visit out West one day & treat your self to take a workshop. There is a possibility she will be coming here to Ocala in the future.... something we are working on but for now I am sharing some pictures of my trip with you.....

so excited to be here!

This is the cover of my book I am very inspired by the old Victorian Western days & the strong wild woman at the time. I worked with golds, browns & greens. Lots of antique lace my favorite.

Victorian boudoir lady

this is Pretty Nose a Cheyenne Indian girl. I love her.
K.C. taught me many great techniques.

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I apologize for not having the links & names to the ladies who made these beautiful books feathured below.

a book of angels....

do a little dance.... make a little art.... get down today!

I love this piece K.C. husband created out of salvaged wood from the Colorado fires. All their art can be purchased through the gallery. go visit.http://studioretreats.ning.com/profile/KCWillis

Picket fence never looked better

K.C.talking with the lovely ladies who came to visit & take her weekend workshop. I wish I could fit this cross in my suitcase.

Artwork by K.C. all made with elements from the Colorado fires & her signature fabric scraps.

beautiful mixed fabrics on salvaged wood.

amazing lace K.C. purchased at Santa Fe New Mexico. I love this piece.

yea snow day!!!

It doesn't get any better then this. Astral Circus one of my favorite works of art by my father.

a special spot in my dads studio.

my beautiful & very sweet half sister Celene traveled all the way from Vienna.. it was great spending time together.

a s I look at the window above...I think & dream of what a bittersweet trip I had. I count my blessings, look up & trust knowing everything will be O.K. xoox Laura