Enough of the “teasers”… now that our collaborations have made their “Bug Reveal” at ART IN THE GARDEN today, Cory & I felt it was fine to show you all what each piece looks like straight on. Again, I made all of the textured tiles & my pal Cory McCrory made all of the sculptural bugs.

We had a great day today… and there are still
a few collaborations for those who come tomorrow!
We’re back in Glenview from 10:00am-5:00pm.

Beautiful day for an art fair! Here’s the view from… errr, “above” my tent!!!

So it’s the night before… and one last chance for a quick “teaser” of my “buggy” collaboration with Cory McCrory! About a week ago I was wondering IF we would even have ANY bugs?! A little kiln explosion… but Cory is a Wizard!!! And she turned it all around & worked her magic. I’m so excited that we ended up with ten pieces as originally planned. Each one a singular masterpiece!

They’ll be making their “buggy debut” at ART IN THE GARDEN tomorrow morning! Hoping to spread the “infestation” to some new homes soon!!!

Never fear, Cory did an amazing job pulling together a fine “Plan B” after her kiln challenges this week. We may have lost a few bugs along the way… a few we’re resurrected… and she might have added in a couple retro TVs with bugs. I put them all together with my tiles last night… and we still ended up with ten amazing collaboration pieces for this weekend’s ART IN THE GARDEN show. … whew! There’s only ten of these collabs… and they might go fast?!!!

Now don’t get too excited… this “LOST” retro television is MINE!!!
A special custom piece just for me & my addiction to the best TV show ever!
I just love having talented friends!

The bug infestation finally made it to Chicago!!!

After a few “challenges” along the way… my pal Cory McCrory finally got her bugs together & sent them my way!!! So tonight I’m putting them together with my part of the collaboration project. Windows are open… but I still feel like I’ve been sniffing glue for awhile tonight!!!

Just trying to get them done & drying so they’re ready for this weekend at ART IN THE GARDEN in Glenview, Illinois!!! Fingers crossed… with fans blowing fumes outside!!!

Luckily I had another bowl… as one of the Farmers Market vendors gave me a free bundle of radishes. Not my favorite veggie… but they were FREE!!! Which IS my favorite!

After yesterday’s Farmers Market, I came home with a bunch of yummy cherry tomatoes… and couldn’t decide which of my bowls was better for them??? Your thoughts?

I mean… well, I bought a LOT of cherry tomatoes… so I guess I can use BOTH bowls?!

Another crazy morning along the lakefront. With a pretty thick layer of clouds bumbling along the horizon… I knew we would have to wait for awhile for the sun to make an appearance. I wasn’t sure if it would break through & add some color to the clouds or not. But I was thrilled to see we had some crashing & splashing waves to “entertain us” while waiting for the sun!

Looks like Kristy has spending a little time in her garden…
picking some little flowers to fit in her little vase!!!
So sweet… so little! Thanks for sharing Kristy!

Sometimes a bigger skyshow requires a bigger photo!