6/28/10

In my possession is a very cool book.
Sibella Court...Etcetera etc.
Available at Anthropology and Amazon.
It is so cool.  I flipped through it, slowly.
 Walked away.
Returned after lunch and bought it.




 It is so inspirational,  
"Each chapter is brimming with trade secrets."

But...
 I am also torn.  I am trying to do with less.
To make things out of what I have on hand. 
 Every day materials like cardboard, muslin,
paper, paint, wire.
  But, 
I am no different than a crow, peering into
a  waste bin.  I pick and peck at the local 
farm and feed store. 
 Ace hardware and
Office Depot are equally as inspiring as Anthropology
and Sibella Court.

I need to absorb, touch, see and
yes, collect a few things to inspire me on.
to the next project.

I am gathering for my nest.

This weekend,
 I found
plain egg cartons,
 burlap,
wood garden stakes,
and wire for fencing.
at the country feed store.

Free recycled tubes,
at a carpet outlet.
At the Goodwill a 10.00 dresser for
my daughter- in- laws office.

I have my work cut out for me.



4 comments:

Diane said...

I am always feathering my nest too Krys =)

KLT said...

Looks like a great book! Nice find...

MANDY said...

This book is so great, I am lucky enough to live near her store, she is so amazing. One time when I was visiting she showed me her living space upstairs, it was like being inside that book ...but only better.
In early July she was telling me she is having a one off Saturday Flea market with all her goodies, I think it will be so amazing ... and the book has already won so many awards ... well deserved indeed.

Marilyn Miller said...

Using odds and ends around the house is a very good thing.