post-op catch up

oh, hi!  thanks for all of the nice words about the decorations - because you asked, i'll tell you that the auction was a big success. we made a lot of money, i think people had a good time, and it all turned out better than i could have hoped for. i brought my camera but totally forgot to take pictures during the evening (of course) - i got swept away in the event and it was over before i knew it. here's what i will tell you: the decorations were perfect, thanks to the creative genius of ms. meg rooks. they were subtle and lovely and everyone purchased the flowers at the end of the evening to bring home. i am not sure how it came to be that i ended up buying a branch of flowers i'd mostly made myself, but there you have it. everyone had to have a few of them. the addition of beer, wine and food this year seemed quite welcome. (beer and wine especially.  funny how that works.) the bartender basically ran out of libations, so i say it was a success, right? it felt social, happy and relaxed in a nice way.  and after swearing up and down i wouldn't do it again, i found myself driving down the road with meg on monday morning, planning next year's decorations theme. d'oh. i think it's kind of like labor.

+ i have to say the flowers are pretty addictive to make - yesterday i worked on making some fabric versions in a similar style. i'm still teaching myself and i think the technique needs more tweaking, but they're fun to do + positively seem to signal spring, don't you think?

this week i am catching up and doing some overdue work - around the house (hello, laundry, legos and dust)

+ working on a commissioned drawing that's based on another one i made last fall.

and today i went along on a third grade field trip to the art museum to see bright common spikes exhibit by john bisbee,
which completely knocked my socks off. check out the video here if you're interested.  the day got even better when i followed up the museum visit with lunch with a good friend at the green elephant. holy yummy vegetarian, batgirl.  i might have a new local favorite.
 

Comments

[julia]

love the new drawing. someday, i will have one in my house (i hope i hope!). and that fabric flower looks great. i tell you, it would look a whole lot better if that fabric had your pattern designs on it...

[leah]

the drawing is gorgeous, jen! and congrats on the auction!

[RachelMM]

Simply Beautiful!

[meg]

thanks for the kudos - although i think you may have helped a bit in the decorations planning. you know, in addition to running the WHOLE AUCTION. :)

[TD wool design]

sounds like you've been a busy gal. enjoyed the picture of the auction. really looks like it was a great place to be. congrats on its success! hope you'll show the commissioned piece when it's done. always love to see your work.

[beautythatmoves]

"and after swearing up and down i wouldn't do it again, i found myself driving down the road with meg on monday morning, planning next year's decorations theme."

been there... 4 times to be exact. it's so worth it though, there is just never enough money in any school it seems. this type of "one big swoop" fund raising is sooo helpful. at our auction we've learned to roll the first round of drinks into the ticket price (shhh don't tell) and give drink coupons. people love this... beer and wine always helps.

i saw your photos the other day and didn't have time to comment. the decorations/room/displays were outstanding! of course you'll be back next year!

[hrsj]

I'm so pleased the auction went well, the photos of the set up were so impressive!