I am a HOUSE OF FIRE finishing up prep for this upcoming weekend's Art in Ashland event! Whoa baby!! I am SO thrilled to be going to this! I'm roomin' with some ridiculously fabulous gals, Kari and Cassondra. I'm so crazy happy to also get to hang out with some super friends, Hope, Natalie, and Kim...this is all on top of taking classes with Anahata, Pam, and Amy. SO FRIGGIN' THRILLED!!!
All my prep has been happily waylaid these last few days because my dear brother, who lives in Minnesota, was in town for a very brief two days for a work gig. Last night, Miranda, Neil, and I went to Kell's for dinner and a pint, Irish Car Bombs, and diet coke. Guess who had which! :-)
In the next day or so, I'll post about about the trades I made for Art in Ashland. But first...I wanted to make sure I shared with you some pictures of the fabulous surprises I received from some very lovely friends. Unexpected surprises...and, I'm sure you'll agree, those are the best kind!
First up, I received a VERY gorgeous necklace from my very dear BFF Lilli. She said she saw this and thought of me...what a sweetie pie!!!
I really do love red and, prior to receiving this beautiful piece, I didn't have ANY red jewerly! Thanks, honey!!! I LOVE it SO much!!!!
Another unexpected surprise was from a very sweet friend -- Sherri (no blog or flickr)... :-(
Sherri sent me an email after I made this blog post admiring a big ol' jar full of vintage fruit sprays. Well, I got SUCH a lovely, friendly vibe from Sherri and so I decided to share my bounty with her. Well, dear reader, this proved to be one of those instances where my intuition was correct. I was spectacularly rewarded for this small bit of good karma...rewarded beyond my wildest dreams! Sherri, in return, sent me this FANTASTIC collection of goodies. I mean...it was EVERYTHING I loved!!! How could she have known? :-)
A sweet spot of this collection...
Sherri also sent me some of her handmade items...
The detail on this little matchbox drawer is SO delightful!!!
SUPER cool ATCs. This girl most def needs a Flickr!!!! Am I right???!!!!
Thank you, dear Lilli and dear Sherri, for your generous and thoughtful gifts. I am blessed for knowing you.
First of all, I am so glad that your Irish brother got to visit you and Miranda. I am guessing he is the one who had the Irish Car Bomb.
I know you will have a wonderful time in Ashland.
Hugs, Hugs, Hugs!
Posted by: GMa Jean | July 30, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Hey Michelle,
It is wonderful to have you back in your blogdomland. You will have a great time in Ashland, I know. Have you been to Bloombury's Books on Main? They have a cool bookstore cat and the upstairs cafe serves a nice latte.
Posted by: Ilene Harris | July 31, 2008 at 08:31 AM
You're welcome, Dearest. I remember us having a conversation in your kitchen, me saying that I like cranberry red and you saying that you like tomato red :)
Have tons of fun in Ashland!
Posted by: Lilli | July 31, 2008 at 09:29 AM
you are going to have a blast.
can't wait to hear all about it. anbd see all you art.
say hey to everyone.
have fun.
oxoxox,
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | July 31, 2008 at 10:27 AM
...and i for one am so friggin' excited FOR you!!
Can't wait to hear the full report on your return trip!!
xxoo
Posted by: Stephanie T. | July 31, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Hi hun!
See you SOON! I cannot wait:)
YAY!
Kari
Posted by: ArtsyMama | July 31, 2008 at 05:48 PM
You are the luckiest woman ALIVE!!! Have a great time and i will covet all of those goodies you just received, especially those little grape clusters! Bunkin' with Artsy Mama?...I can only imagine.
Posted by: Gina | August 01, 2008 at 01:57 AM
Michelle! Have a great time-I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back! That necklace is really amazing-and all of those goodies? YUM! xo-Mel
Posted by: Melissa Lobdell | August 01, 2008 at 04:41 AM