Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Heartfelt

Two weeks ago, my Mother, daughter and Aunt Ann retreated to cabin on the Suwannee River for the weekend.  We took a painting class with Janet Moses in her studio and painted heart shaped grapevine wreaths.  I made us art smocks from thrifted men's shirts which we wore backwards all day long.  I didn't think much about it until the next day, my Mother put her shirt on backwards!  Oops!  We are all back to normal life and mostly wearing shirts as is acceptable in current culture.  It is so good to spend time with women I love and admire and buck the status quo!  Wonderful memories made!  Happy Valentines Day! Jessica Pearl
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13 comments:

  1. JasmineFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    Looks like a wonderful time creating amazing memories. I love how the wreaths turned out.

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  2. GinaFebruary 10, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    How awesome that you all got to escape together for some fun girl time!!! I love your windows!!

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  3. Wonky PatchworkFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:36 AM

    How lovely that you made time to spend this time together, memories to cherish.

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  4. Wonky PatchworkFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:37 AM

    How lovely that you made time to spend this time together, memories to cherish.

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  5. Kimberly ParadisoFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    What sweet heartfelt memories! Such a great project too! Will you be hanging your window inside somewhere or will it hang outside on a porch maybe? Always love your thrifty ideas!

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  6. Kimberly ParadisoFebruary 11, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    What sweet heartfelt memories! Such a great project too! Will you be hanging your window inside somewhere or will it hang outside on a porch maybe? Always love your thrifty ideas!

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  7. Serena @ SewgivingFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    How wonderful! I had a giggle about your mum ... looking at the lovely picture of you all I can see that you are all peas from the same pod :)

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  8. MinaFebruary 12, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    That looks like so much fun!

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  9. Val's Quilting StudioFebruary 12, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    The best kind of weekend!! I had yo smile as I use to have my students wear old men's shirts backwards as paint smocks too!!

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  10. Janine @ Rainbow HareFebruary 13, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    That sounds lovely - all going to paint together. I hope you have many more opportunities to do something like that again :)

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  11. Angie in SoCalFebruary 14, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    What a smart idea for a smock! Love your wreaths.

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    Jessica, every moment of the Suwanee River weekend was a delight! I smile every time I think of it. I say we make a getaway an annual event. In the meantime, I intend to put my smock to work in other creative endeavors. Inspired by you, Aunt Ann

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    How wonderful that you can spend time with the "gals" of your family. I would have loved to be a fly on the wall, watching as the 4 of you spent this wonderful time together!!

    Gay

    Gay

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