Picture Updates

I "fixed" the stocking holder.  Much better.  A couple of changes and rubber bands did the trick.  Now I can see them on the rack.

BEFORE

AFTER

The Mary Ashley painting came yesterday.  Here's the quick backstory.  I was at RISE in Minneapolis and noticed someone's earrings.  She said they were from a locally known artist, Mary Ashley.  I followed her on Instagram and was drawn to her paintings.  The earrings are impossible to get -- they sell out in minutes every month.  I watched her paintings for months.  Her commissioned artwork is ridiculously expensive though.  Something about it is really interesting to me (even though this is way out of my usual taste).

Fast forward to October and I was looking for artwork for our living room.  There was a section of hand-painted (made-to-order) art from various semi-known artists.  Guess who was one of them??  I was able to get (and afford) one of her painted pieces (not a print).  It's signed and perfectly artsy.  It's like I went into her studio and bought something.  She does multiples of some of her works (this is one of them, of course).  Still, I love it and it feels personal.  I hung it where I get to see it everyday (by the garage and side door).  All her stuff has this look -- chunky, simple.  

I have no idea why this artist drew my attention and continues to "show up" around me.  But, I have my own and I love it and I totally don't care that people think it's strange, overly simple art.

Anyway ...

Today is a twist of a day, again.  I was supposed to go on a big hike to a waterfall with a friend and when I texted her to confirm yesterday, she cancelled.  Annoying because SHE made the plans and is now "too busy."  I'm not exactly twiddling my thumbs over here.  Also, when was she going to let me know?  I got an immediate text back so she had no plans to hike -- didn't even need to think about it.  Honest engines ... when did this kind of thing become the norm?  I don't care if plans need to change, but there's a way to do it that is respectful to the other person.  

Rant over, because true confession time ... I'm glad she canceled.  Hubby is golfing all day and then going out to dinner with some former work buddies.  I have the entire day and evening to myself.  Glorious.  

I'm doing some online shopping, some store shopping, reading and watching Prime.  The hike would've been nice too, but I don't mind Plan B either.  This weekend is full and a little quiet time feels about right.

Have a great day -- later gators.