I was fortunate to spend almost a week with two of my best girlfriends last week.

That's us in the middle . . . okay, not really, but hum along.
Yes, this happened to be when my grand daughter arrived, but still we managed to fit in a ton of art.
The first thing we did was to shop a local flea market. Sorry, no photos; we were too busy shopping.

The next day we went to NYC. To Metaliforous, M & J Trims, to Tinsel Trading . . .

We visited many NYC stores, but the most notable was this one - the secret stash.

An amazing store and incredible mess.

I bought this (plus, plus, plus!).

and made this -- a total copy of my good friend
Karen Cole's work.
More to come . . .
And GO PHILS!
great post! LOL over the first pix!
ReplyDeletewow crazy good store, and your piece does look a bit like her work, but gorgeous!
It may be a total copy but it's GORGEOUS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYay!!!! the Phills came through.
ReplyDeleteYour copy of Karen's work fooled me...when one copies one must do it well and you did ;)
I love our group photo Leslie!!! We are smokin' hot, and I hadn't even noticed! We did have fun, didn't we? Thanks for every little thing, and for being the best hostess! When's the next trip, you know you're welcome here anytime! ?
ReplyDeleteLeslie:
ReplyDeleteI agree, that group photo is HOT and very soothing to the eyes.
bob
bobskoot: wet coast scootin
Your work is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'm scratching my head, wondering how I missed checking your blog for over a week! OMG!!! Beautiful grandbaby, wonderful trip to The City,...sigh. And wonderful art, everywhere! Congrats, Gramma!!
ReplyDeletewhoooooooooooweeeeeee
ReplyDeletewill you look at that!?!
that's me on the far left
boy girl...
you sure live the life
xox - eb.
Having been to that shop, I can second how amazing it is. And I love your KC copy!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an AMAZING shop...I've never seen anything like it.
ReplyDeleteLove the piece you made, that cross is gorgeous!
This is sooooo on my list, I may just need to plan a trip to NYC just to go here...
ReplyDeleteCan I talk to you?
ReplyDeleteTHIS COPY IS COMPLETELY UNIQUE!
love this. love love.
when i get my allowance, i may have to commission something.
Beautiful, Leslie! I think you are on a roll with creating gorgeous artwork and books.
ReplyDeleteI am flattered beyond words Leslie. You are a master of all things. I envy the way you can learn and do. Not only is it artistic, it's scientific and therefore, brilliant.
ReplyDelete....and by the way, it's not a copy. It's TOTALLY your colors.
Very cool creation! Congrats on Sophie!
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