Lesley Venable

Homestead Happenings.....

Wow, there is so much that I've added to my "to do" list for this weekend that if I sit and think about it too long it becomes very daunting.  With that being said I am sooooooooo eager and excited to be begin working with a few of them. 

Some are just those final twists, fluffs and embellishments so that proposal images can be completed.  Others are more for the home...painting, living room window treatments and taking down the last of the holiday ornaments. 

The studio really needs a good organizing/tossing/finding mission and that will be first on my agenda for Saturday morning.

I am also creating some jewelry and sending down South to a shop that I hope will want to carry it for me.  Keep your fingers crossed and please send out some positive energy and send up prayers.

I have 4 items packaged up and ready to ship but I want them all to go out at once so will be finishing that too.

We are going to a hockey game on Saturday night with friends.  I have never been to one but my boss is the coach so wanted to be sure I got to at least one this season.  It should be fun though and I'm looking forward to the experience.

I will be soldering and wrapping and twisting and enjoying this weekend so much and to make it even better.....it is a holiday weekend!  3 Days!!!!!

I'll take some photos and post images for those of you who may be interested.  <smile>

What is on your agenda for this weekend????

 

More News & A Bit of Inspiration...

Good Morning Everyone!

I wanted to let you know that Artiscape in Dublin, OH has been added to our list of locations where we will be traveling to in 2012.  The schedule will be coming out soon with times and classes listed and registration will begin soon.  To visit the site just click on the link below:

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I love finding inspiring sites and one that I visit over and over again is Art-e zine.  If you haven't ever visited the site you are in for an amazing treat and if you have then perhaps it is time to visit again.  Click on the image below to find inspiration, images and more.

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Also, be sure not to miss my first post as a Design Team Member on the USArtquest blog tomorrow!!! In my studio this week are items ready to be soldered, sewn and embroidered.  What's on your artistic agenda for the week?

xo,

 

Late Celebrations & Being Okay...

As I sit writing this I have to say that I can't believe that just 6 months ago the thought of not having all of my gifts sent out to arrive in time to open on Christmas morning or Christmas Eve would have devastated this "imperfect perfectionist", as one of my friends said of being a Virgo.

To be honest I will admit that the week before Christmas I felt it.  That hyperventilating, blood chilling feeling of "oh no, they won't make it"...come on, you know what I am talking about.  <smile>  But then this calm voice, unbelievably mine, said "it's okay, life happens and the only time crunch happening is the one you are creating".  I have to say I liked this voice that was able to instantly tell me all would be okay, to breathe, let go of the perfectionist need and do what you can as you are able. 

Oh my gosh!  I loved this levelheaded serenely calm woman who had somehow taken up residence in my soul without me really realizing it.  Don't get me wrong I know I've got a wonderful counselor that has worked with me over a lot of issues but I had not realized how much of what I was doing was actually taking root.  I had spent so many hours thinking I could never change behaviors that had been with me 29 years (again) that I was very shocked to hear this new tape running inside my head.  Shocked but sooooo happy!

This revelation had me seeking out other areas where change was taking place and to my amazement found more instances.  Of course I did find the occasional thing or two that still needed a LOT of work but that's okay....I can see progress and that makes me feel wonderful!

Hope this day finds you well and feeling blessed,

 

Journal Art & New Beginnings...

Happy New Year Everyone!

Have you been looking for something new to challenge yourself as we move from 2011 into 2012?  Well, if the answer is yes you may just want to check out Effy's Book of Days.  She will send out two or three e-mails a week containing her musings on the subject of journal art and memory keeping. Along with her musings, you get links to videos she produces that feature ways to create a sustainable art practice, journal art tips and tricks. links to resources she finds on line that inspire her and are bound to inspire you too!

If you click on the image above you will be taken to the sign-up site.

To read more about it click on the below image.

Hope to see you there!!

xo,

 

'Tis The Season To Get Inspired.....

I know many of us do much more creating during the holidays.....whether it is in the kitchen, around the tree or for gifts.

This morning I stumbled upon, quite literally, a site called "Stylelist Home" and found a section called "Craft of The Day" and there are some really fun looking projects for the holidays.  Like how to make a beautiful ornament wreath....

A Cabinet Door Chalkboard For  Your Studio

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Glittered Pinecones

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A Different Kind of Advent Calendar

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So head on over to Stylelist Home by clicking below, search for "Craft Of The Day" and get inspired.

 

STYLELIST HOME

xo,