Wunderbar!

My birdies flew all the way to Germany!
If you live there you can purchase these two books illustrated by me.
Published by Verlag am Eschbach:
Fange nie an aufzuhören, höre nie auf anzufangen & Ins Herz buchstabiert.
Both covers were made with my hand carved stamp designs.
Two more books will come out for their autumn/winter 2011 collection.
One is an anthology of poems about the joys of sending and receiving letters that will feature 20 of my bird collages with vintage postcards and ephemera & the other one
called "Soul Medicine" about all those little things in life that make us happy
by Christa Spilling-Nöker :)

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Old Treasures

I'm back home with so many beautiful memories of my trip to visit my mom & brother! These are a few of the invaluable things I brought back from Chile.

My mom and I had so much fun going through all the old letters she has been keeping for years. I brought back some of my favorites, old family records, photos and a few really beautiful antiques my mom wanted me to have like an old ostrich egg, a few pieces of silver my mom's had for ever & the wood box to keep all the treasures.

This is a beautiful box full of ink pen nibs I found at an antiques shop in Santiago.
It was still sealed and in perfect condition. Perfect for my white acrylic ink.

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Chile!

I spent the most wonderful week in my beloved Chile. I hadn't been here in 13 years!
I'm going back home to Mexico today so full of inspiration and happy to have spent time
with my family & friends. Thank you for coming along with me :)

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Chock-full of Inspiration

My batteries are re-charged :)

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The Squadron

Today was one of those extraordinary days.
I'm in love with these amazing birds and could stare at them for ever.

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Snipets

The pearl of the Pacific, the most beautiful port city in the world.

I made a new furry friend. Her name is Sofia.
She was wearing a pearl necklace & a faux fur lined sweater :)
I think Turbo would like her ♥

Enjoying autumn, even if it's for just a few days.

Yesterday's sunset didn't disappoint.

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My Day so Far

Spectacular sunrise from the plane.

Delicious lunch with a view.

My eyes couldn't be happier :)

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Today is the Day

My bags are packed & a certain someone is not too happy about it.
My plane leaves tonight...
*Hint: I'm going on this trip for pleasure, not work. I'm visiting family :)

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'Geninne' Mani

Today I treated my beautiful cousin-in-law Angelica to her very own 'Geninne' mani.

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I'm leaving on a jet plane...

I'm going on a solo trip for the first time
since my teen boys were born and I'm so excited!
I'll only be gone for a week but I'll continue to blog
from my undisclosed location by the sea...
We can play 'Where in the World is Geninne?' ;)

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Folksy Felt

It has been so hot lately...if I could I'd be on the hammock with my iPod all day :)
I made an embroidered folksy felt pouch for my good 'ol 1st generation iPod Touch.

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Felt Bits Mobile

I'm whipping up this colorful felt bits mobile for my studio window.
Three strands done...four more to go.

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Technicolor

Wishing you a very warm and colorful weekend :)

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Chill

A quiet light filled morning at the blue house.

I wonder what Turbo is thinking...

Warmer weather makes for happier succulents :)

Hope you have a relaxed day.

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