Summer is over and the fall is here

Today we are hitting 80 degrees in Western Mass so who would know the summer is gone but for the beautiful yellow, orange and gold leaves framed in my window. 

I've been very busy since my last post, hence the quiet blogger :) so, here is a quick update on all things related to Frisky Furnishings...

First the studio - FINISHED (except for the floor) and fully operational - I love having the space to be working on multiple projects and to leave it all up and just close the door for the night without having to put away everything. My beautiful daughter Maya came and helped me organize it. That was fun too! Here she is:

August found me back at MassAppeal for another fun time with the co-hosts. They make it soooo easy its unbelievable and this time, having done it once before, I was relaxed and enjoyed myself thoroughly - Youtube link is here Frisky Furnishings - what to do with yard sale goods for anyone who didn't catch it the first time around

In September, I was very pleased to have this piece both included in the Becket Arts Center's Nouveau Brut show and SOLD (yay!) to another artist in the show. Thanks Nina!!

Also in September, the Posh Design Center opened its doors and my little Frisky Furnishing's design spot had its debut. I've since spent two days working the desk there and plan to be there every other Sunday at least through the end of December :) The entire shop is wonderful and so many talented folks are included. Its a group I am proud to be part of. Photo of my corner is below:

and lastly, I just finished this commissioned piece of a Stargazer Lilly for a friend named Lilly and am planning to drop it off this week. Hope she likes it as much as I do. Its my first commission for an embroidered flower piece and I'm very pleased with the way it turned out.

 Look close to see the word LOVE embroidered within the flower:

Well that about sums up the last couple of months - I'm approaching the fall with several pieces of furniture to beautify - lots of hope for great pre-holiday sales at Posh Design Center, and my first teaching job. I will be presenting a collage workshop at The Seat Weaver in Westfield, MA on Sat Nov 2nd from 10-12:30.

Life is good and I am grateful to be doing what I am doing right here and now....