LeiGHaNNa LiGhT ThInG MaKEr

2008-06-15T10:38:00.000-06:00

MORE NECKLACES

2008-06-15T10:36:00.000-06:00

MAKING JEWELRY & GETTING READY TO HEAD UP TO FORT COLLINS

2008-06-15T10:34:00.000-06:00

Indie Arts DVD

2008-06-10T07:51:00.003-06:00

Karen Landry came out here last winter & shot a video interview of me. I was terrified, to the point where I couldn't even string a sentence together, but she did a beautiful job of editing.
Check it out here when it comes out in July!

VIEW FROM THE ROOF

2008-06-08T16:31:00.002-06:00

The reception for the cradle project went wonderful & it was an honor to be a part of it.
It was held in an old bank building in downtown Albuquerque & there was a party on the roof w/ live music. I've never been on the roof of a building here before, so it was kinda fun to be up there looking over the city.
It's been a wonderful week, but I am very happy to be able to go back to being a recluse now & finally get some work done!

On a sad note, my Mac has a doctors appointment tomorrow AM at the Apple store. She's overheating & freezing & I don't know why. I've never been without her except for when I travel & I have no idea how long they will keep her. But I have to take her.
So I will be off line for a little while, hopefully not for too long.

THE CRADLE PROJECT RECEPTION

2008-06-08T16:21:00.002-06:00

THE CRADLE PROJECT, MY CRADLE

2008-06-08T16:20:00.000-06:00

MY OTHER NEW PIECE & PICTURE OF LORI

2008-06-08T16:16:00.001-06:00

THEY'RE MINE!

2008-06-07T10:30:00.002-06:00

These are my brand new Lori Gordon pieces! I am so thrilled to own them & so honored that she wanted to trade with me!
There is one more piece that I purchased from the gallery, but it is still hanging for the show & I don't have a photo of it.
Loris work & her visit touched me on such a deep level that I can't even begin to explain it or put it into words.
It's one thing to hear about Katrina on the news. It's a whole other thing to hear about it first hand. To talk to someone who was there in it. To touch the broken pieces from people's lives.
Lori still lives in a tiny Fema cottage while she is re-building her home...herself. She pays for her building materials, her appliances, everything by selling her artwork & she works 15 hour days to make it all happen.
Hearing her story makes me so grateful for the life that I have.
And so much good has come out of this horrible tragedy for her, it gives me hope that everything really does happen for a reason.
And all of those corny sayings come to mind, making lemons out of lemonaide (or is it the other way around?????) silver linings & all of that happy crap really is true!

LORI GORDON

2008-06-06T07:51:00.005-06:00

I had the pleasure of having dinner with Lori Gordon last night, the creator of the above work.
If you are within 200 miles of Albuquerque, please come see her work. Seriously. It's so worth it.
Her story gives me hope in this crazy world & she is one of the most interesting people I've ever met.
She's the kind of person that is an instant best friend the minute that you meet her.
If you can't make it tonight, her show will be up for at least 3 weeks at at Sumner & Dene gallery.

And also my funky found object class

2008-06-05T13:01:00.000-06:00

I will be teaching the wooden deck...

2008-06-05T12:59:00.001-06:00

Workshops at The Artists' Nook

2008-06-05T12:48:00.004-06:00

And finally, if you're itching to take a workshop, head on up to the Artists' Nook in Fort Collins Colorado.
I've been told that early registration pricing has been extended due to Christine's move to a beautiful new space.
Can't wait to be up there again!
I will be teaching my Moshi doll class...and....

The Katrina Collection

2008-06-05T12:45:00.001-06:00

If you're in town, don't miss THIS show at Sumner & Dene gallery.

The Cradle Project opening this Saturday

2008-06-05T12:41:00.001-06:00

Go HERE to read all about the Cradle Project

EARRINGS

2008-06-05T12:29:00.001-06:00

Trying to get some work done before I leave for Fort Collins in a few weeks.
I've been having way too much fun & not working nearly as much as I should be, so I've gotta get crackin'!
Lotsa wonderful stuff going on here in Albuquerque this week, the Cowboy Junkies were here a few nights ago & put on an amazing show, as usual.
Whenever I see them in concert, I feel like I'm visiting an old friend, just hanging out in their living room listening to them play music.
Lori Gordon is in town w/ her Katrina assemblages for her opening at Sumner & Dene on Friday night.
And the opening of the Cradle Project is on Saturday too, I will post more about these events w/ links soon.

2008-06-05T12:27:00.000-06:00

BRAND SPANKIN' NEW JEWELRY

2008-06-05T12:23:00.002-06:00

SOON TO MAKE IT'S WAY TO MY ETSY SHOP!

Last of Taos

2008-06-03T11:40:00.000-06:00

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Boy, I have been to the most amazing places this year...

More Taos

2008-06-03T11:37:00.000-06:00

OJO CALIENTE

2008-06-03T11:34:00.000-06:00

BLUEFISH

2008-06-03T11:33:00.001-06:00

And then we went to Bluefish...wow! They have the most amazing clothes EVER!

MORE AT MABLE'S

2008-06-03T11:27:00.001-06:00

AT THE MABLE DODGE LUHAN HOUSE

2008-06-03T11:22:00.000-06:00

AND THEN WE WENT TO TAOS....

2008-06-03T11:16:00.002-06:00

Kris rented this amazing car & we stayed here at the Mable Dodge Luhan house