We've both moved on to new and different projects. 
Look for our friend Christiane Robinson in the Friday's Boulder Daily Camera. Her beautiful pendants, Aspengold Artisan Jewelry, will be featured in the fashion column.
Congratulations Christiane!
Kerry discovered Christiane Robinson's beautiful pendants and we couldn't resist inviting her to participate in our fall art sale. Her work is amazing!
So, a week or two ago we were tagged by the creative and talented Brandy. The rules of the game are: 1. Link back to the person that tagged you. 2. Post these rules on your blog. 3. Share six unimportant things about yourself. 4. Tag six people at the end of your entry.
Here are the six unimportant things about me...(in no particular order)
It's fun to play the game, but since we tagged people a month ago, we will pass on tagging this time. Play along if you'd like. What's your favorite color? How do you encorporate it into your life?
That's a bit about me (Rachel). What about you?
Next, you're it, you fabulous ladies in blogland. I choose you for your witty, informational, creative blogs:
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The above image is from an old, undated, unmarked greeting card. Surely we all do the cleaning and cooking in such a lovely frock as this one. Be sure to thank your mom for all she does!
And for some Mother's Day fun, what do you think these ladies are saying as they toil over the stove? (This is a fun game to play, like "Fantasy Family" over at Amy's blog.)
Here's mine:
Ethel- Oh, Myrtle, I don't know...just how long have these turnips been in the Frigidaire?
Myrtle- Throw them in anyway, no one will notice. Cook anything for five hours and it doesn't taste like much.
E-Mail Note from Rachel to Kerry:
So here I sit in front of the computer with laundry to do, ruffles to sew, dishes to load.
All I need is someone to say:
“Step Away From the Computer.”
E-Mail Note from Kerry to Rachel:
"Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”Step Away From the Computer.”
Sad, but true.
Just in case you didn't know, the imperial "WE" is never acceptable. (And the use of "WE" can often be misconstrued as such.) For example,
Way back in January, our blog-friend Kat told us that we made her day! It was such a nice sentiment. We are thrilled that anyone looks at our blog, much less thinks that what what we have to say contributes to their day. How nice!
We are just now passing along the same good wishes to our blog friends. Kerry and I read some of the same blogs and some different blogs, so we came up with this list together. (If you aren't on the list this time, it doesn't mean we love you any less...) So, these blogs make our day--
Happy Birthday to all the February birthdays I know. There are so many--- you know who you are.
Inspired by other blogs we read, we have decided to make a joint list of our resolutions for 2008. We are aiming high with 30 resolutions . We feel confident we can achieve them all if we work together.
We, Kerry and Rachel, do solemnly swear we resolve.....
1. To wear our cute clothes on a daily basis instead of saving them for special occasions.
2. To light candles nightly in our homes.
3. To greet our husbands in 1950's style, with a smile on our faces and a clean welcoming home.
4. To drink more wine
5. To not complain about doing laundry and how it never ends.
6. To not complain about our children putting clean clothes into the hamper because they don't want to fold them.
7. To wash our cars more than once a year.
8. To find out and share better gossip on our friends and enemies.
9. To drink less wine.
10. To stop wasting hours looking at the internet and forwarding links to each other.
11. To eat more meals consisting solely of appetizers.
12. To find more amusing cards to send to each other.
13. To actually sew instead of just staring in awe over our fabrics.
14. To water our plants regularly not just when they turn brown.
15. To shop sales more diligently.
16. To take more pictures of our children, and less of our craft supplies.
17. To use the fabulous craft supplies we have and not save them for a "special project"
18. To make every project special.
19. To not learn another craft until we finish all the projects we have bought supplies for and never started.
20. To throw more parties.
21. To drink more fine wine.
22. To be brave enough to cut the pretty fabric and papers and not just look at them.
23. To make fabulous tote bags for every occasion.
24. To use the fabulous tote bags on a regular basis.
25. To make fantastic bags and accessories for our children so they too can have an artful life.
26. To walk more.
27. To read more blogs and to comment with witty feedback.
28. To write more witty, crafty blog entries.
29. To have more art give-aways.
30. To host an art swap with all our artsy friends and throw a party to celebrate!
Fall is that funny time of year, I look forward to all that it is, cool, colorful, changing, crisp, cozy, but it has its bittersweet bits as well. It is a nostalgic time of year for me. Looking back, I have been thinking about all the things my mom taught me. I never got to thank her for these lessons. With my gratitude for her, I will share them with you:
1. Save everything, you never know when you will need it. I think our studio was meant to be. Kerry and I certainly had a head start getting it set up, with all the wonderful art supplies that my mom had collected over the years.
2. Surround yourself with beautiful things, in the garden, on your walls, in your home. Those things don't have to be expensive, just put care in what you do and how you do them.
3. Never save the good china, silver or crystal for a special day. What is the point of having all those special things away in a cabinet, or in a box?
4. And, if it breaks, that’s okay. After all, they are just things.
5. Always have enough good food and drink in the house to entertain at the drop of a hat.
6. Everyone is beautiful, in his own way. This one drove me nuts as a teenager. I actually think it was part of a song lyric from the 70's that my mom tormented me with--does anyone recognize it? Always the optimist, my mom could find beauty in anyone or anything. I appreciate it now.
7. Be inclusive, the more the merrier. Holidays and parties were grand affairs at our house!
8. Never turn away a friend. Whatever a friend or relative needed, my mom was sure to try and accommodate.
9. Laughter is necessary and contagious. My home was always filled with laughter and happiness.
10. Be kind, it’s that simple.
It has been almost 9 years since my mom died. It was too soon, too sudden, and we had way too many plans for her to go. But her legacy lives on in our studio. And I hope that I learned enough of her lessons so that I can continue her vision.This Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20, we have invited 4 artists to join us for our fall art and fine craft sale. Today I would like you to meet Linda Brookover.
Unfortunately I was in an accident and I am not able to fly again, but now focus on my art and bring to you some of the experiences of the world through the art that I create. I live a few miles from the Flatirons range near Boulder Colorado with my husband and two kids."Next Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20, we have invited 4 artists to join us for our fall art and fine craft sale. I would like to take the opportunity to introduce you to each of the artists who will be joining us.
Today, you will meet Sandy. Sandy has a gentle soul, and a big heart. She is new to selling and marketing her art; it is a challenging and vulnerable position for anyone to be in. We think that Sandy's art is special because she takes regular items and turns them into magical, whimsical creations. When looking at her pieces, it's hard to even imagine that they had a "life" before she got her hands on them. 
We have visitors and friends come to the studio on a pretty regular basis, so we need to display our jewelry and other art items in a pleasing way. We have tried lots of different ways to provide an appealing presentation. So far, our latest is my favorite. On the wall we mounted a jewelry display board. This is actually a re-purposed item.
This is the top of an old drafting table. We disassembled the table, wrapped the top in batting and then a burgundy fabric. With a coordinating ribbon, and upholstery tacks, we make loops from which we could hang our necklaces and earrings. It has been a useful fixture i
n the studio. Just this summer, we mounted the display on the wall, rather than using the table stand. Below we have an old cedar chest and some bookshelves to hold our candles, a lamp from our friend Linda, and our clearance items. Above, we hung our F and H collages.
Another of our display pieces is the bakers rack. We found the bakers rack at a local flea market. We spray painted the metal portions black and changed the knobs. We use the bottom portion to hold our art and craft library. The drawers hold pouches and small fabric items we've made. The upper portions hold various jewelry displays, including my favorite wood ones that Kerry's dad made for us.
Our other challenge is to be able to sort and contain all our our art materials, supplies and tools. That will be the topic of another blog....stay tuned.
Well, we have been tagged, so kindly, by Amy.
Here are the rules of the game: Players, you must list one fact that is somehow relevant to your life for each letter of your middle name. If you don’t have a middle name, use the middle name you would have liked to have had. When you are tagged you need to write your own blog post containing your own middle name game facts. At the end of your blog post, you need to choose one person for each letter of your middle name to tag. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
My middle name is Marie. So, here goes:
Okay, that's me. Now I have to tag some other people. I hope they are in the mood to play along. Forgive me if you're not. So, I will tag my blogland friends: Rick the Palm Springs Savant, Tiffany Jane from Beyond the Vintage Path, and my new friends Heidi from The Wise 5, Lia from Art Junk Girl and Amy from Abundant Curiosities. Kerry will take her turn later this week.
editors note: Amy from Abundant Curiosities was recently tagged, so I will add Brandy from Brandywine Boutique.
