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I have been on a bit of a blogging break as I settle into my new digs in Central New York, silly me I thought this was as upstate as you can get! Believe me it's as far as I'm going. As I gather up some images of new work and my new studio. Here are some shots from along the way. I already mentioned that we went to Moore in America, I really enjoyed this piece which has a beautiful patina. Overall I thought that it was a really lovely way to view art, through a walk in

the gardens. My favorite part of the gardens was probably the orchid house. There are so many more species than the ones you see at the grocery store. I never buy them although I am tempted to, as I don't really have a green thumb. I think it may be turning a bit, I have been gardening in my new home, but more on that later. The best part is the orchids that smell like cinnamon:

It was so lovely to walk around sniffing these. The roots that grow from the ceiling were just as mesmerizing in a different sort of way.

Although I really need to get another lens to do it real justice. I also found some other beautiful textures and shapes scattering amongst the grounds.


I had really intended to post these images early, so this week I will re-create the highlights of the 6 day trip up the east coast as best I remember with some photos. Also look for a "Welcome to My New Studio" post.

An Interim

This Monday started a time period I have been waiting for for quite some time, my road trip on the way to moving! I decided, just now, over luke warm coffee that this is "the interim". It was supposed to just be one week on the road relaxing seeing friends, and family, etc. Then I would settle in New York look for a part-time job, start making work, and begin my new routine. But now, I am lucky enough to be going to Penland in about two weeks. For two and half weeks. This means I get even more time "off". Of course I immediately feel like I'm on the verge of freaking out, because I have nothing to do! Nothing to worry about, no job, no obligations. All I am supposed to be doing right now is....having fun. In fact I shouldn't even be checking my e-mail or anything, but then I would probably really freak out. Last week during my yard sale I was constantly re-arranging everything. I organized my boxes at least twenty times last week as my boyfriend watched in horror. I really don't know how to not be busy. So this is a real test, but I am hoping I will pass with flying colors. Yesterday we spent the day at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens for the "Moore in America" exhibit which is a fabulous way to explore the gardens, and if you can go their Orchid Garden is seriously a tiny piece of heaven. The afternoon was spent at the High Museum, a neat trio of buildings with a great collection, including a lot of folk art. Today we have a hike planned, and my first camping trip in a few years. I won't be able to update for a few days, but next week I will post a lot pictures from the trip. For the rest of the week, and the Fourth of July all I will be doing is having fun. And checking my e-mail nonstop of course!