nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect

WABI-SABI
"...asymmetry, asperity (roughness or irregularity), simplicity, economy, austerity, modesty, intimacy and appreciation of the ingenuous integrity of natural objects and processes."

Last weekend was full of cottage goodness.
Friday night fish fry at JR's.
A typical auction full of vintage wonderment and magnificent crap.
And an afternoon exploring the woods by myself.

Yes, I'm fully charged now and ready for my process to continue.

new work for milwaukee gallery night

A LITTLE PREVIEW of new work in process for the upcoming June 3 Gallery Night with Made in Milwaukee. I'll be showing at Sweet Water Organics located in BayView.

Click here for directions and more cool places to see art while you're in Bay View.

artropolis 2011 | part 2

TAKE A LOOK at a few more shots from the International Antiques Fair at Artropolis.

This booth was one of my favorites. Perfect styling.

Another view of the booth (above).

This booth had some of my favorite items from the entire show.
(And not just because of the antlers.)

Sweet little curiosities.

I stared at her for a long, long time. It was the fire and
nothingness in her eyes that kept me.

Matching yellow lamps paired with black shades. Sigh.

Beautiful graphic work by Alexandre Hogue.

This booth was full of gorgeous icons but to me, these two were most unique.

My mother in law's booth. My favorite. Of course.

Candy and lace.

mother's day

TODAY WAS PERFECT.
And I finally made a succulent garden.

sky high

FRIDAY NIGHT was the opening of Monica Canilao's show "What's Lost Is Safe" at Sky High in Bay View. Monica has the confidence and vision to do things I've only dreamed of. She is magic. And thank you Faythe Levine for bringing her to our city.

artropolis 2011 | part 1

LAST WEEKEND my husband and I enjoyed our yearly trip to the Merchandise Mart in Chicago for Artropolis. Artropolis consists of the International Antiques Fair, Art Chicago and NEXT.

Here are a few pieces from Art Chicago and NEXT. Enjoy.

dog on roof

SNAPPED THIS PUPPY on my way to lunch today. I ♥ you, Milwaukee.

a place for our linens

MASTER BEDROOM LINEN HUTCH

And yes, those are vintage boxing gloves hanging above.
A suiting personal metaphor.

I bought the grey farm hutch for $60 on the side of the road several years ago.
It is known around our house as "the grey thing".