What Happened to 2012?

I have been very bad at adding posts here. I have lots of ideas of what to post and have been collecting photos too.  But when it comes to just sitting down and doing it, I procrastinate. Anyone else like this? 

So, before I procrastinate again ..... here are the photos I planned on posting.  

Took a short trip to LA to see some art exhibits.  This one was on Pompeii at the J. Paul Getty Villa in Malibu, CA. 

View of ocean from J. Paul Getty Villa

J. Paul Getty Villa

For my birthday, I treated myself to a two day art retreat in Claremont, CA. The class was taught by Riki Schumacher and the project was a photo frame. Of course, I haven't finished mine yet.....  But it was such a fun class. We also went to a flea market at the Pasadena Community College that was so overwhelming but with great finds! If you have a chance to take a class with Riki, don't pass it up.  Here is a link to her. 

Riki Schumacher

Class Project - Frame

In December I had a girls day at the Vintage Marketplace in Rainbow, CA. About 1 hour north of me in San Diego.  This adorable truck is at the entrance. I should have taken photos of the booth displays but they are all so beautiful it is a bit overwhelming.  Great buys, I definitely recommend going to this show if you like vintage pieces and are in the area. They have it about every 3 months. Here is a link to their facebook page. 

Yellow Truck at Vintage Marketplace

 

December also brings December Nights in Balboa Park.  It is a busy two days for my partners and I in our studio at Spanish Village. Long days and lots of people. The lights are fabulous, food is great and a good time is had by all. Here are a few photos before it got too crowded to move.
 

Entrance to Spanish Village

The "Big Tree"

Well, that is about it for now.  As for beads and stuff, I am getting ready for the Pasadena Bead & Design Show in Pasadena, CA this coming week.  Thursday through Sunday, 17th to 20th. Hilton Pasadena, 168 S Los Robles Ave, Pasadena CA. I will be in the International Ballroom. I have been making "torch fired enamel" beads and glass beads for weeks in preparation. It is a beautiful show with so much more than beads. I hope you check it out.  For more info go to www.pasadenabeadanddesignshow.com  

I have to close with a photo of my pups!  

Lily & Aggie

 Thanks for stopping by! 

Till next time!  Jan