i have 25 books out on loan. this is just a little of what’s at home.
I adore my apartment. Without qualification. But, with the new year, I’ve made a few changes. Trashed the herbs and plants on the windowsill. The, uh, natural elements are a bit much when it’s too cold to keep the window open. (♥: Bugs, eek!) Replaced them with jars of beads and other “girl, make something!” things.
Looking for a bit of inspiration and reference, I picked up a few books from the library. Normally, Haven: Cozy Hideaways and Dream Retreats wouldn’t have made it home, but I was running behind and just grabbed the book from the hold shelf. I know what I’m looking for and this book really wasn’t it. The Beach Retreat had an image or two that I kinda found interesting. This would have so been a quick flip through at the library if I had time. If you have the opportunity, check it out. Maybe it’s your speed. Amazon has it used for freakishly cheap.
While I’m not sure I’d buy Penny Saving Household Helper, I am most definitely committing things to memory. It might actually be cute in a hostess gift basket or new grad housewarming gift-bundle. Because, really, it’s not an only gift thing, more like one of many. I’m actually having problems finishing this because I can’t put it down. No, really. I stop typing and my left hand goes in.
I’m so glad I’m getting over myself. While I noticed how “not my aesthetic” the artwork in Creative Time and Space: Making Room for Making Art is, I’m allowing the information to be my guide. Um, and Ricë Freeman-Zachery’s author photo is kinda badass. Trying to judge less, so I can learn more.
The last year has been all about process and my obsession with it. I didn’t know how to take pleasure in the doing part. Loved starting. Always knew how things would end. Never really contemplated the work. I think it was seeing Gorky at MOCA when I realized how intrigued I’d become with process, even more than outcome. It was in the MOCA store that I first saw Inside The Painter’s Studio. And this is my second time taking it out. Joe Fig, you had me at the paint splattered on the cover and artist questionnaire.
I love that this takes longer to write because I keep stealing moments to read. I really do want to just dive in.
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