A Birdcage Will Be There
September 25, 2008
I was running errands yesterday, gathering bags and stacks of things for my show this Sunday, and since I happened to be passing by my favorite antique spot in Santa Monica, I decided to take a quick peek to see what treasures I might find for the show. I consider this show as more of an installation – inspiration – collaboration – vision than just and ordinary gallery show, which is why I left the antique shop carrying a birdcage and vintage timecard holder. I am not sure what I will end up doing with either of them, but those are my favorite kinds of creative projects – the ones where I bring something home simply because I let my compulsive urges take over, knowing there is something in store for me even if it makes no sense at that exact moment.
It is going to be a great show. I know this even though, once again, I don’t really know what it is going to ultimately look like. I am heading to the gallery this afternoon with piles of new work, a vintage suitcase, old bottles, my birdcage and an assemblage piece with a vintage mirror and old photos…all elements of one great big work of art that fills a room. If you live in the LA area, I hope to see you there!
Ordinary Sparkling Moments :: Stories * Words * Inspiration
Sunday, September 28, 2008 :: 1:00 – 5:00pm
Peach Tree Gallery :: 3795 Boise Avenue, Mar Vista, CA
What’s in store: Readings from my book Ordinary Sparkling Moments every hour starting at 1:30pm, stacks of new work, collaborative ceramic creations by the magnificent Peach Tree owner, Linda Mechanic, and yours truly and – here’s the extra special, sparkly part – a beautiful, glittering display of new work from Bella Wish. I am thrilled beyond belief, that’s all I can say…
In celebration of this fabulous event, I’d love to give away a book!! Leave a comment between now and midnight, Sunday, September 28 and you’ll be entered in a drawing for a free, signed copy of Ordinary Sparkling Moments.
Happy Thursday!
Can I really be the first in line? Feeling ordinary and sparkling this morning… would love to be lucky and win a book too!
Thank you for so much inspiration already!
-ag-
I love a compulsive purchase because your spirit said “buy that”…I don’t do it often enough because I second guess or talk my spirit out of it…I need to remind myself to be more open and just let my “muse” guide me. Your show sounds fantastic.
I wish I could be in LA for your show…Oh well! Thanks so much for inspiring us!
Hoping I can make it this week-end to support you and Stacie !!! Congrats on the book and I like the whole quirky “forward” thing!
have an utterly fantastic sparkling show with the beautiful stacy
I have been anxiously awaiting the show for weeks now and am so glad it is just around the bend. I’ve watched your journey unfold and I can’t wait to hold The Book close to my heart and feel the energy, love, and inspiration it contains. Sunday can’t come soon enough!
I love your work! I wish I was going to be in town!!!!
I wish, wish, wish I could be there. Know that lots of helmet love surrounds you! It will be fabulous!
lots of luck and best wishes for your show!
Swinging by from Sparkletopia to add my name for your giveaway. My life could use some inspiration
Wow, if only I lived in California!! I wish I could see your show, it sounds amazing. Good luck!
I’ve been gushing about your book to everyone I know. What a thrill to hand a copy over to a friend who would so benefit from your insight. So, fingers crossed..count me in!
P.S. Lookig forward to pics of your cagey installation.
How I wish I lived on your side of the country so I could come visit the show but the best I can do is send magic your way (not that you’ll need it) … much love! -Michele-
To any who have not seen, read, felt this book…I urge you to be lined up at the door when PEACH TREE opens on Sunday. I have limited edition #31 and it’s amazing!!!!
Living halfway around the world in Singapore, but posting in hope that I’d win a book too! Thanks for being an inspiration, and passing the flame on!
- fella Scorpio -
I just found you and am still becoming familiar with who you are. Congrats on the book and the upcoming reading. How exciting that must be for you! I wish I lived close enough to come to the reading — the book sounds very interesting; I’ve got it on my Amazon list since Christmas is coming up.
And I love your bird cage! What a find! What are the dates of your show? I’m in the Inland Empire and *may* be able to make it to LA, depending on when it is.
I would love to win a signed copy of your book but failing that, I’ll somehow rustle up the cash.
All the best for the weekend, it reads like some really good food for the soul.
Congrats on the book. What an accomplishment! I totally admire you. Wish I could be there for what sounds like a magnificent experience ~ alas, I live across the country in Amish-Land. I’ll just have to have my own magnificent experience here.
~Free Spirits~
Melissa
Congrats on the book. I’d be at the art show but I live on the wrong coast. Your art is fabulous, keep at it.
Wish I could be there…maybe someday
This most amazing piece of yourself……and now to give one away!! Generosity and paying it forward………nothing could be better.
Bless your heart
xo Rella
I’d love one of your books! Please put my name in the drawing and thank you for the chance
I just followed a link to your blog and would love to win a book. Looks very interesting.
I’m sure you will have a wonderful show! Thanks for doing a give-away.
sending you sparkles and all the best for your show this weekend and please put me in for the drawing
Good luck with the show this weekend and I can not wait to see what becomes of that birdcage. I’d love to be in your drawing. Thanks for being such an inspiration.
Fairy sparkles,
Sheila
what a gift it would be to be with you at this great show & see that birdcage (live)! and, yes, oh yes, to receive your book
thank you for your fabulous*ness, Christine…
warmly,
gem
Hello-
I am so excited about your book- I would like to be put in the drawing- I live way up in northern Minnesota so can’t see it in person.
Best of luck to you. Terry Garrett
Signed copy? Here I am!
I’m sure you all, visitors and artists and artistic visitors will have a wonderful time!!
I’d come if beaming was an option… ah, pity!
Sending you love and best wishes!
Beautiful book! I would love to win a copy. Thanks for offering this contest.
Oh how I wish I could go see your show! I’m hoping there will be pictures on your blog for those of us who live far away?
ps – Your post is inspiring me to play and set up a vignette of some sort in my guest room … just ’cause!
I wish I could be there on sunday to see it all! for now I will enjoy the pics and the words. have fun! ciao!
Sweden is a place far far away, but thank god(dess) for the web that connect us to eachother. Your show will sparkle, that´s for sure and I´m looking forward to see some photos of it later!
And maybe if I wish upon your star…I will be granted the sparkly book of yours. It´s hard to come by from my end of the planet.
HIgh adventure!
Sparkles I adore and would love your book to find some more! Hope your show goes wonderfully! Best.
the birdcage…. *swoon*.
i studied it for quite a bit this morning while setting up, your art is truly magical.
looking forward to an amazing day with you, watching your dream show unfold.
xoxo
Oh i think your book would love to wing its way to ”under down under” that island below Australia .. have a wonderful Sunday with the other Goddesses XXOO Carole
Oh, how I wish I could be there! I’m sure you’re going to something wonderful! I’m awaiting the completion of the mannikin, too!
Bravo, girl! You are truly a wonder! Please, please, I want to win that book!
Hugs, Love & Peace,
http://indigeneartforms.blogspot.com
sending you pumpkin pie weather and crisp red and gold leaves to jump in. it would be a lovely surprise to win your book as I have one dollar to my name and could use the inspiration!
oh darling woman. i so wish i was closer and could sit near you again and listen to your warmth and sparkle. alas. but you WILL have a great show on the morrow.
and yes, i would love to win your book.
xoXOxo
Wow!! I just stumbled across your blog and I really love what you’re doing. I feel like we must have some affinity because I named my blog “each dazzling moment”
I just tried to order your book on Amazon, but it was sold out! Well, it’s at the top of my wish list, so I’m sure they will have some in stock soon. Congratulations!!
Have a Fabulous show!!
Hello,
Good luck with your show, I’m new to your blog, but I got your book recently and loved every milimeter of it. Here’s my comment in your box, b/c I would love to give your book as a gift to someone else:)
You’re an inspiration!
Best,
Mia
Hope your show went okay. I just stopped by in hopes of seeing photos … Should have known there would be no pics so soon. Anyway, I do hope it was a success! I wished I was there!
I hope your show went wonderfully well! Can’t wait to see the pictures.
(I waited to comment – I don’t need to be in the book draw – I already HAVE ONE and I LOVE IT!!!!)
Enter me please. The book looks wonderful!