traveling journal #4860

I'm currently contributing to a traveling journal via the 1001 Journals project.  The website was started by the artist, Someguy, after his 1000 Journals project took off.  My friend, Sky, told me about the 1000 Journals documentary last year.  She knew it would be right up my alley.

After watching the documentary, I joined the 1001 Journals website.  Months past and I forgot all about it.  Two weeks ago I received an email from Marta.  She let me know that I was next in line to receive Journal #4860!  The journal arrived last week.  Over the weekend, I read what others had written and scanned all of the completed pages.  Then I dug out my watercolors, india ink, glue stick and scraps of paper.  I spent the weekend watching crappy suspense thrillers and creating.  It felt really good to get my hands dirty.

I'll share more pages soon...

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PS: Soon I'll be starting my own traveling journal.  Leave a comment if you're interested in contributing. Thanks!

mother's day

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

I love you lots and lots!

desert sabbatical: glitz and glamour

Last Saturday, I returned to overcast skies and hills of evergreens.  The extreme change in climate was quite a shock.  I'm still adjusting.  I thought I'd share one last batch of photos from Vegas.  Enjoy!

desert sabbatical: charleston antique mall

Charleston Antique Mall is 16,000 square feet of pure heaven.  I spent about three hours wandering through the booths.  I love the hunt.  I laughed out loud several times due to the strange mix of run-of-the-mill antiques and bizarre/gaudy items.  It was great fun! 

Charleston Antique Mall

307 W Charleston Blvd

Las Vegas

702.228.4783

Tip: Check out the directions to the entrance of the shop.  It's a bit tricky.  

desert sabbatical: textures of the vegas strip

1. Anthropologie in the Forum Shops of Caesar's Palace.

2. I believe this light fixture is outside Tommy Bahama's at Caesar's Palace.

3. MAC in the Forum Shops of Caesar's Palace.

4. Sculpture in Caesar's Palace.

5. I wish I could remember where I shot this dress.

6. The conservatory at the Bellagio. 

7. The beautiful Chihuly piece hanging in the lobby of the Bellagio.