Strolls through my hood get me out of my studio, they help me get unstuck and often I get inspired by what I see and get new ideas to create something. It is part of my philosophy about Artful Adventures in Mixed Media – which is the subject of my book. Here are some photos that I gathered in the last couple weeks.
This furniture store has been having “last sale” ever since I moved here 6 1/2 years ago-but now that they sell these paintings it looks real. LOL. I am amazed by the amount of stock of this painting and have even thought of buying one …could be a good surface and the frame is fun :)
our secret beach – clear statement- we do not need a bigger golf course for the people that can afford half a million dollars annually for their membership here.
What we need are rusty boxes that make our phantasy spin …hahah- I love this one it looks like a face sticking out it’s tongue.
It is just so beautiful out here- I really love coming to Liberty State park with my bike-
I love these red thingies (no idea what they are actually called)
I had some wallpaper made with my fan designs – which I really love. The one on top is at the entrance wall to my studio
And this one is one a wall in my studio bathroom – We didn’t renovate the bathrooms yet – that has to wait for some other time when we are recovered from our initial renovation but this was a cheapish way to oomph it up for now a little bit.
I am so happy to see this house in my neighborhood being renovated- This house was on the market many years ago and it was in the saddest state you can imagine ( I am sure i snapped a picture but couldn’t find it) and now it is back to it’s glory!!
Love the beautiful ceilings you find all over the neighborhood stores.
Fun Mural with cat :)
Hope you enjoyed this little stroll – let’s see what I discover for next month :)
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marshavalk
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I love your strolls through the hood! They seem so much more interesting than strolls through my hood. Which probably isn’t true. And, I do miss taking random photos. I should probably take this as a cue to pick it up again! <3
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nathalie-kalbach
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yes- I would love to see your strolls through the hood!!!
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Cathy
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I love your strolls through the neighborhood! Thanks for sharing all the interesting things that catch your eye.
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nathalie-kalbach
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Thank you Cathy, I am glad you enjoy the strolls!
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Caroline Mach
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The “red thingies” are the “fruit” of staghorn sumac – it is very common in southern Ontario where I live.
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nathalie-kalbach
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Oh thank you so much Caroline- Now I learned something!!!
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ARHuelsenbeck
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When I was growing up, I went to Catholic school, and almost all the families had The Last Supper in their dining rooms.
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nathalie-kalbach
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I remember my grandmother in Italy having one up too in her bedroom. But Dining Room makes perfect sense!
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Robin Seiz
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I love the gratefulness you feel for the little things.
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nathalie-kalbach
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Awe- thank you Robin – I think I have always felt that it makes life just go easier if you embrace the little good things :)
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