Friday Frenzy

So, I know that I will probably regret saying this out loud......I miss snow. The weather has been colder this past week and honestly if it is going to be cold then there should be snow. I blame this attitude on growing up in Wisconsin.

This a photo that I took almost one year ago. The Alice In Wonderland statue in Central Park is one of my favorite.

I can honestly say that I haven't really thought about what I wanted to accomplish this weekend. Normally, before I sit down to right this post, I have an outline or a written list that I have created while sitting at my day job, but not this time. It has been a little difficult to get back into the swing of the day job after being off for 13 days and it has been busy so daydreaming hasn't happened as much. Sigh...

My frenzy:

• Take some pictures - it has a few days and I miss seeing the world via the lens. (I believe a visit back to the corner of Madison and 79th is in order (I shot the color red a couple months ago - this time maybe green, hmmmm.)
• Stitch the binding on the 2 journals that a finished and ship or give them to their intended owner. I love to give handmade gifts.
• Decide if I am participating in the ATC swap with the Fly Tribe. If so, make them!
• Relax, maybe a bubble bath with candles.
• Finish  a couple of twisted flower pendants.
• Place an order for more glaze to make more glass tile pendants and don't forget to order chains too.
• Escape into the newspaper and a couple of magazine that have piled up.

Ok, that's it, I am sure there will be a subway trip with the BF to explore a different neighborhood, shop or just escape for tea and dessert.

What does your weekend frenzy include?

My one little word reveal has been rescheduled...sorry!

On Monday, I mentioned that today I would be participating in a blog hop and sharing the word that chose me for 2012. Well, the blog hop has been rescheduled until Monday, 1/9 for numerous reasons and it is ok because it honestly gives me more time to write the post.

But, I feel a little bad that I led you on...and now I want to wait to share the word that I am going to embrace for 2012. I hope you'll forgive me?  

I hope the following few shots will make up for it or at least distract you. 

While in Wisconsin! I fell in love with a few textures (old bricks, an old door and the texture on the left is an old rusty car door). My Dad has some of the best junk!

Oh, the things I could make with these license plates and a torch....hmmmm.

I ate my last holiday cookie that I made with my family. Cutting out and decorating cookies is something that we have done as a family for as long as I remember. It is always so much fun.

I hope that you will visit on Monday to check out my Shared Message from the Universe where I will share my one little word, the inspiration behind it, how it speaks to me, etc.

What's on my desk...this week

Today is Wednesday and I recently started to play with other lovely artists and Julia Dunnit over at Stamping Ground by participating in WOYWW - what's on your workdesk Wednesday. 

The makings of journals...

As you may remember, I recently visited my family in Wisconsin. I gave my parents an assignment prior to my arrival and list of stops that we had to make upon my arrival. Well, my Dad accepted and completed the mission. I grew up in a town of 5,000 +/- people and my parents, brother, and niece still live there. Yes, I know, you're asking how did I end up in NYC? That is a topic for another post...some day.

Back to my Dad...he visited the local paint and decorating store and scored a few vinyl wallpaper sample books. Two weeks ago he picked me up at the airport and took me to Michael's to buy mod podge, gesso, and (little did he know) a frame for his gift. 

There was so much paper to pick from. Now, I know vinyl wallpaper isn't as wonderful as the old real paper wallpaper BUT...it reminds me of cloth, can be written on, makes a great cover (when reinforced with cereal box board and mod podge), adds color and texture to the journals I made.

My Mom had to work and during the first couple of days my niece had school so I was left to create alone (well, my Dad was home but he didn't play with me - giggle)...and selfishly I loved every minute.

I raided my Mom's plethora of artsy supplies and discovered some great lace which accents a few pages beautifully. I incorporated the magazine snippets, used different types of paper and created a few journals. 

I still need to stitch them, create a few more, and then give a few to friends.

Sigh...this was so much fun and honestly the best part was the space and the ability to spread out on a kitchen table (oh, how I miss having a kitchen table)...sigh, again.

Well, I have back in NYC for a week and I am back to the "day job" so finishing my new creations will need to wait until I can take a breath. 

What's on your work desk? 

Don't forget to stalk other artist's over at Stamping Ground and visit their blogs today.

Shared Messages from the Universe - Recap 2011

It is my belief that messages from the universe speak to me and remind me of something that is inside of me. When I first see them, I often don't even know what is really being advertised. Instead, the message conjures emotions or thoughts relating to something that is going on within me; in my heart, in my mind, in my soul.  

The messages are all around us. 

It is no secret that I love mosaic photos - they are all over my blog. On this first Monday of 2012 I thought I would create a mosaic of all the messages from the universe that I have posted during 2011.

I have to admit seeing them all together is quite inspiring.

2011 Shared Messages from the Universe                                   (c) Lori L. Moon

Since words speak to me all the time, this year, I am participating in Ali Edwards' One Little Word workshop. I've chosen my word for 2012 (well honestly, it chose me) and on Thursday, 1/5 I will be participating in a bloghop with my fellow flyers. So, stop back on Thursday for a special post where I reveal my word for 2012. I will also provide links to other artists so that you can share in the word that they have each embraced for 2012.

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Have you noticed any Shared Messages from the Universe?

Share your message by joining my flickr group by the same name: Shared Messages from the Universe and post or link your photos.  Share those written messages that you walk by most of the time.  Those messages that all of a sudden you notice, you read, you react and they move you forward.

I'd love to see the messages that have inspired you!

Happy New Year & Sunday Color Snippets

Happy 2012!

No, Superman and I did not venture to Times Square on New Year's Eve. I have lived in NYC for 10 years and I have never been nor will I ever stand outside, with no access to food, water or facilities for more than 12 hours just to see the ball drop. Sigh...

Instead, we stayed in, made dinner, watched movies, clicked over to watch a little of the Times Square chaos, and later enjoyed prosecco and delicious cheeses, meats, olives, fruits, etc.

Then we walked to Central Park to enjoy the fireworks.

Happy New Year, my friends. 

Thank you for all of your support, sweet comments, and visits during 2011. 

Cheers to a beautiful 2012. May all your wishes come true.