Art

I'm
wrapping up an assortment of projects to clear my plate for August's
design marathon.  I hope time slows down a bit for the next two weeks. 
Elijah is starting junior high school and I'm – just – not – ready.  

Perhaps waiting for my new to
birthday bike
arrive will do the trick.  I haven't been this excited about a
birthday present since I-can't-remember-when.  She's vanilla with pink
rims, a rattan basket & a wooden rack — my creamcycle cruiser. 
With a drink cup and bell — vrrink-vrrink.

And guess whose birthday was just yesterday? Laura. Laura of Lantern Bloom. I am mesmerized by her new fabrics. The mill did such a fabulous job
recreating the moody depth of Laura's paintings;  it's hard to believe
these are flat, smooth fabrics. Stretch one print across a canvas and
it's instant wall art.

I'm so proud of her. Laura has developed
a unique painting style over the years. One of the last things we did
together before she moved away 4 years ago was experiment with textured
canvasses. Now she's a master of texture. Laura has a collection of art prints heading to Crate & Barrel and a rich, new collection of fabrics as well.

Wish
Laura a Happy Birthday, will you?  At a mere 2 weeks older, she paves
the birthday way for me each year.  I hear birthday sirens sound long
about July 26th, when it's time for Laura's slice of cake.  "Brace
yourself, Heather, here it comes."  I ordered my bike today, so bring
it on.

Watch for Laura's Lantern Bloom fabrics too — definitely
a collection to see in person.  You can even make out bits of canvas in
some of the prints.