Ah, it is fall, it is fall (the leaves are fAlling everywhere)..

OK..

So I didn't get to the Boston Veggie Fest, or to hear the reading in JP of EE Cummings (one of my favorite poets)...but I DID indeed take some pictures of the lovely scenery that has been entering my mind....

Also, I saw "Things we lost in the fire"....I'm sorry but how amazing (and beautiful) is Benicio? Is it just me and my love of men a little rough around the edges??? Amazing movie.

In the future- Damien Rice, Sinead O'connor, and CAKE will be headed to the Orpheum.

Enjoy the sun tomorrow as we may not see it for a while for all of us with SAD.

Later...

OH, What a LOng Strange Trip it's been...

Hello everyone!

(this picture is the best thing I got out of last weekend's Topsfield Fair)

Back in business....





So, I wanted to say hi to all, and to let you know some upcoming events for the weekend...





Film Festival in Portsmouth, NH- thurs-sun.


Walk for Autism Speaks- Sunday Oct. 14th (to sign up http://www.autismspeaks.org/) click on donate!


The Film "my kid could paint that" comes out...a MUST see





If I hear of anything else, I'll log in.





By the way...I went to see Brandi Carlile and A Fine Frenzy last friday at the Orpheum in Boston...no a/c, but that's ok. If you have yet to check these ladies out, please do. They are amazing.

Also, Miranda July (google her website..!!) has some inspirational ideas...

Best to all!

Another day...another fair..

So, yesterday (that would be 9-16-07) I ventured to the Start on the street fair with my mother in lovely Worcester, MA. Basically the event was sponsored by Craft magazine- need I say more??

Arriving as one of the first 400 visitors, my mother and I were greeting with a Newbury Comics bag stuffed with goodies from the fair...glass bead magnets, a FREE craft magazine, coupons from vendors at the show and more...

There were about 240 vendors selling anything from hand-made fashion (clothes, scarves, purses, recycled vintage clothes), photography, silkscreen, cards, soap, paintings...and more.

I purchased a lovely pin cushion for my mother and I..(see I do plan to sew..:)) from Elizabeth Brennick. She was a valuable source of information and made everything from pin cushions, wallets, baby items and clothing..so check her out...www.elizabethbrennickdesigns.com or at www.elizabethbrennick.etsy.com She donates part of her profits to children with cancer and she is really super nice.

I also purchased a lovely painting from a new artist named Rachel Lochner- It was her first show...and I purchased a pair of earrings made out of old computer parts from a fellow who does blacksmithing named Joshua Swalec (of Ferromorphics)...very cool.

So this brings me to the special section for you all....

LINKS FOR THE DAY...

Fabric junkies- Check out http://www.lorrainefabricsonline.com/ It is fabric store in RI...with a bargain loft where fabric is $1.99/
yd. If anyone would like to go, I may try to make a trip there sometime this weekend...CONTACT ME if Intrigued... also check out amy butler patterns and fabric...

www.artsworcester.org Links to local shows and upcoming events....ENTER your own work!!

Also, check out the Massachusetts Art Guild 2007 Art show and sale- Sat oct 13th and sun oct 14th 10-4 Spencer Memorial Town Hall. Main St., Rt 9, Spencer, MA

Other random art shows..

Sept 29th Hopkinton Polyarts. Main st. Hopkinton, MA 10-4
Oct 14th and 15th Roseland Cottage. RT 169 Woodstock Conn. 10-4
Oct 27th NHS Craft Fair Needham High School 10-3
Nov. 17th Wellesley Marketplace, Wellesley High 9-4

I know there is also another show in Southie- It's on Elizabeth's Etsy page...

POST MORE IF YOU KNOW OF ANY!!!!!!!!!

Take care..get inspired..

Cheese Grits and more to come!!

Ok, so I am working somewhere and apologize that I have not been able to post, I have lots of ideas and can't wait to share them. My next post will explore thrift stores in the area...be prepared and excited...it WILL be worth it..

BUT, I did want to share a little something special for all of you soul food lovers out there...

Last night, I made something decident...

CHEESE GRITS with Cauliflower

OK the recipe is
2 cups of milk (the wholer the better, I'm sure)
2 cups of water
4 ounces of Cheddar (or basically any cheese you fancy really..)
1 cup of corn meal
1/2 tsp of pepper
1 and 1/2 tsp salt
4 tablespoons of butter
and add a veggie ( I added a head of cauliflower)

bring the milk and water and salt to a boil (add veggie if you have one)
slowly add the corn meal
once all the corn meal has been added, lower the heat and whisk mixture every 3-4 minutes for 20-25 minutes (REMOVE FROM THE HEAT)
at the end of this time, add the butter until melted.
add the pepper
slowly add the cheese

Serve pretty much immediately...

More to come my friends

Vintage and Textile Show

So, today I ventured to the lovely town of Sturbridge, MA with a new partner in crime...

Here is what I learned:
1.) Always think before making purchases over $5. If the item is not there when you return..it was not meant to be yours to begin with...(although I really could have used that beautiful coat..I will sleep better knowing it simply would not have kept me warm).
2.) When you see something that promotes a project, write it down, or if it is reasonably priced, JUST buy it!!!
3.) Always keep a pen and scratchpad handly to write down all of the things you are thinking...
4.) When attending a show of this nature, bring a companion who has the same interest in the general idea. It makes such a wonderful difference to be able to marvel in the little joys!! Thank you Dawn!!!