Yes, it is an old Cary Grant line and I hear his voice ever time I hear myself say my dear friend's name. Judi, Judi, Judi!!! Well, Lucky me I got to spend the entire day with her - just hanging out while she painted primer on her newly renovated walls - she has a house that was built in 1909 that she is redoing and it is going to be lovely - just lovely with her warmth and touch. I decided to take a few shots of some of her collections - displays that she has in the non-construction portion of the house - even when she says it is in disarray it still looks like art - like home - like a comfy nest!! Maybe that's one of the reasons I love her sooooo!!!
Her Halloween display - Martha eat your heart out!!
Nooks and nests in her temporary studio - even that is fabulous!
I mean really - just one of the many reasons she is my friend and not to mention that she has a lovely family and a husband who is a wonderful blues musician and the lead singer of the Delgado Brothers AND an incredible cook - who btw taught me to make homemade salsa today and sent me home with a quart!!! You gotta love em!
You are such a riot! Thanks for taking the close-ups so that the rest of the disaster doesn't show! And, for not posting the photo of me in my Home Depot painters hat - don't you dare.
You didn't mention the goody bag you brought me with the personal favorite metal tin and the fabulous hand from Ginny and the terrific mica, etc, etc. It seems worth the exchange of a quart of salsa :-)
Hugs,
Judi
Posted by: Judi | October 14, 2007 at 08:58 PM
Hi Gina,
I just had to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog. You are a very talented artist. As well, the photos you posted above of your friend's house are so interesting, thanks for sharing! If you don't mind, I would like to add your link to my blog...
~Gina
Posted by: Gina | October 15, 2007 at 06:21 AM
As always, I love your blog. Tell Judi that she needs a blog full of photos of her studio, home and wonderful artwork. You two are the greatest together and each on your own. I am so glad I met you both in CA.
Posted by: ginnycartersmallenburg | October 15, 2007 at 07:51 AM
Ah, girls - all this fun without ME??? Can't wait for our Artfest reunion!!! Hugs from the east coast! G.
Posted by: Ginny | October 21, 2007 at 04:15 PM
It is a delightful home. I can honestly say that my big sister is one in a million!
Posted by: Chris Kalina | October 29, 2007 at 07:13 PM