The shop is filling up, trickle by trickle.

 These little kitties came to visit my studio.

 Where the magic happens.Linen thread,vintage buttons of wood, metal, and shell,washi tape,mother of pearl, (coffee!), tech gadgetry.

In the shop now. A birds and clouds mobile strung from driftwood I rescued from a bonfire.

A beautiful vintage milk glass striped sugar jar. (Here without lid, used as a vase for some late summer fennel and nasturtium.)

 This cat is a lot of trouble. 

The girls and I left the house for an hour and a half today to get groceries. Upon our return was a message from  a neighbor that he had our kitty, whenever we wanted to come get him.

 Next message was from the local animal shelter saying that he had been dropped off there. Sheesh. Leave the house for five minutes and get charged $25 to get your cat back.

The kicker? 

Turns out Good Neighbor Samaritan lives ONE HOUSE OVER!

REnew shoes

 These red Danskos were a thrifting find. ($6!! In my size!) But I wasn't feeling the red. Not a usual color for me. I'm pretty much a neutrals girl.With some sunsety/autumnal/blue tossed in occasionally. So I ordered some leather dye and black they will be!

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 Aaaaand Ta-Da! Pretty good , no?

I've been wearing them pretty much every day. But hoo-boy that dye is pretty toxic. I dyed them on the patio, but I still felt a bit lightheaded afterwards. Ah, what are a few brain cells for beautiful, practical, high quality, cheap shoes?

Creature

New Creature. He does not approve of your shenanigans.

I imagine him pinned to your lapel, chaperoning a night on the town. From a different angle his expression changes to unease.

 He disapproves because he cares. ;)

Blueberries

Blueberry pancakes for breakfast.Frozen berries dye your batter a purple-y grey.Fresh ones don't.
 When big girl was 2 or 3, she looked just like the main character in 'Blueberries for Sal', with her little blonde bob.



Do you know that book? Beautiful black and white drawings and a sweet story.Makes me want to visit Maine.