Anyhow, the highlight of last week was THE BIG meeting. I finally got to meet some artist friends that I have admired from afar for a long time! Sneaky and brilliant Dani Nelson, founder of Spooky Time Jingles, orchestrated a meeting between her, Marie Patterson of Marie Patterson Studio (and her lovely daughter), and Brandi McKenna of She's Off Her Rocker!
We met uptown at Takashimaya, one of Dani's favorite restaurants in the city. The ladies were absolutely wonderful! AND, they only live a little over an hour and a half away from me (well, Brandi may live a bit further South, but I think she said it wasn't too bad to come in by plane)--which means: When do we get together NEXT?!? Right, ladies?
Here are some pics of that wonderful day!
From Left to Right: Dani Nelson, me, Marie Patterson, Brandi McKenna
The fancy eats inside the Takashimaya restaurant!
Marie and her darling look-alike daughter. They were all sweethearts!
When we were done, we headed to the bathroom upstairs, which Dani had mentioned was really fancy and enchanted. She was right! I'd never seen anything like it! It was woodland inspired! Just look at the deer and trees on the top of the mirrors and the griffons holding the lighting fixtures!
(P.S. Yes, that is me taking a picture in the mirror!)
(P.S. Yes, that is me taking a picture in the mirror!)
This little birdie is a towel rack holder!
I have to say, I'm deeply inspired to create some sort of painting just based off this deer! Can you imagine the bio to the piece? "Inspired by a bathroom in a Japanese restaurant!"
Taking pictures of the ladies, taking pictures!
Finally, this: We noticed the doors of the toilets themselves were made of frosted glass, so I suggested that would work as some sort of "Psycho" look where a person's face would press against it, like the horror movies tend to use for effect. Marie was game, so here she is!
I think it works! :) Thanks ladies, you are a barrel of fun! Man, I got to start making Halloween dollies so I can hang out more often with the Spooky Time Jingles people!!
When do we do this again?
'Til next time, Friends!
what a good time, and who knew a bathroom could be so fun LOL
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Karey
It's good to see pEEps out and about, having fun.
ReplyDeleteSometimes, Modcloth will have accessories and house decor that is along those Enchanted Animal designs.
http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/OLD+Apartment/Decor/Bird+Bath+Soap+Dish
What fun!!! I would love to meet some blogger friends (in the flesh) and it is wonderful that you shared these pics with us Zan!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
♥
Sue
Hey Guys! Thanks! Yes, it was fun!
ReplyDeleteKaerie--yes, I never saw a bathroom so fun!
Kelly Anne-awesome stuff--love the little soap dish!
Sue--come on over! I want to meet you :)
AHHHHHHHHH!!!! Why do I live in Texas......?
ReplyDeleteBlessings,From a very JEALOUS
FLORA!!!!!
Haha FLORA!! Come on down THIS way! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Zan,
ReplyDeleteLooks like you all had so much fun! Only women can have that much fun in a bathroom :) The bathroom is gorgeous by the way.
Hugs,
~Diane
Hey Zan,
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures! It looks like you all had so much fun.
The fancy eats don't look bad either.
Have a great day.
Pam
LOL - these are great! An enchanted bathroom??? Wow - time for me to redecorate. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour folkart is MARvelous!!!! They have such soulful expressions. I really enjoyed your blog! Shery
ReplyDeleteHey Guys, thanks so much! :) It was soooooo fun! When do I get together with all of YOU? :)
ReplyDeleteHi Zan!
ReplyDeleteJust stopping in to check on you ;-}
Reading thru your blog and found this post just brought back wonderful memories of this day! I'm sitting here giggling as I remember that bathroom scene ;-}
Just say the word and I'll hop on the train to NYC!!!
BTW...I've joined a new creative social network called the Hive (buzz,buzz) and I wanted to send you an invite, but I don't seem to have your email....so when you get a chance can you zip me an email?