Friendship and the shed...

Artist Toni Kelly does gorgeous calligraphy and beautifully observed nature pieces.  I'm delighted to say that my favorite (and most needed) prayer now hangs in the shed, done by Toni's own hand in oil and ink.  The colors are serene and perfect, and of course dragonflies are very special to me. Thank you, Toni, I couldn't be happier!

It's right at home above the stained glass window, where I can see it easily--and remember.


Toni's blog is HERE--stay awhile and look at all her wonderful work; you'll enjoy the journey as much as I do.  Or visit her Etsy store to find something YOU can't do without (I have the spring robin print too.)
 

I had another happy surprise at last weekend's sketchcrawl...longtime friend and journal keeper Vicky Williamson brought me these two little cubbies for over the desk (they're stacked, here.) Haven't decided for sure where to hang them and they're already filling up!  They're perfect, and just fit.  Thank you, Vicky!  Now, when are you coming for tea?

And this is weird, two of my photos went away, since yesterday!  I've put them back and hope they stay!

More little details...

Before we took our trip West, Joseph got the pegs up...they're going to be very helpful!

I have things hanging on some of them now...they'll hold coats, sweaters, art supplies, whatever...

I like the rustic effect of the funky two by fours...painted white, it's a great look.  Reminds me of our whitewashed chickenhouse back in our hippie farmer days...

The floor's a bit crude, too, but it'll do for now.  COLD these early mornings, though...and it's still September...

But BOY does it have great acoustics...

More Tiny Houses

I've updated my Flickr set of Wee Small Houses again, for those who enjoy these things!  We just got back from Nevada, where we visited Mt. Charleston and Old Town again.  Love all the tiny houses, the variety, the styles, the colors...

So you can see the newest additions here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cathy-johnson/sets/72157614254725880/ .  A lot of these were for sale, so if your dream is to own a tiny getaway, you may want to check these out.  Mt. Charleston is lovely...

And a new tiny house builder for those of you in the California area: http://customcabins.wordpress.com/

The inside of the shed--video

Or find it here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g2vN0BU7y0

Still needing to build the shelves and get the  rest of the overhead storage done, plus lighting for artwork, but doing great!

Video--on the way to the shed

Finally got around to doing a few more videos and thought I'd share one here: 



Or watch it here on YouTube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRJSyzSPZ64