Promised I would share a few pictures I took when I had a very short visit with arounna at bookhou on friday. I love how she lives with her family above the shop and studio. I got a very lovely peak at the third floor loft they are creating with so much wonderful natural light.
There are two shows on at bookhou now. One in the front of the shop and one in the back closer to where all the sewing magic happens. You can read about the artists on the bookhou website. I can't believe the next show up in this, one of my favorite places will be my very first show to curate. Which was really the reason I happened to be in Toronto that day. I was buying frames for the drop dead gorgeous original paintings by Geninne. I carefully carried them home with me aboard the plane when I returned from mexico.
The weather here has been just fantastic after the long day of rain on saturday. It is perfect for hanging out in the garden and then rehydrating and relaxing on the porch.
Incredible works of art. I especially love the birds flying off the blue dress.
Posted by: nicole | June 07, 2011 at 12:45 AM
beautiful bird artwork! it's all so lovely. one day i'd love to visit bookhou- i will do it! x
Posted by: melissa | June 07, 2011 at 04:59 AM
Hello Margaret,
I would like to thank you for all the wonderful art that you create!! It just makes me so happy and totally inspired.
I was browsing through your tutorials yesterday and chanced upon your lovely felt basket...incredible idea. As an avid crocheter , I wondered if I could recreate the same in crochet with your permission, please? I would of course link to your lovely blog and cite you as my inspiration!!
please do let me know when you can, i would be grateful if you would permit me.
Thank you .
Warm hugs
Ramya
Posted by: ramya | June 07, 2011 at 08:18 AM
such a cozy front porch; i knew it had potential when i saw it in January!
Posted by: barbara | June 07, 2011 at 04:35 PM
can you tell me more about the artist for the wee dresses and the folded/tucked shapes in the frames? Do you know what materials the artist for the dresses used?
Thanks so much,
Sandy in the UK
Posted by: sandy | June 08, 2011 at 07:13 AM
thanks for posting the pictures margie
the artist is Emma Nishimura and the material is washi (paper)
the images on the paper is printed using the etching printmaking
technique.
Posted by: arounna | June 08, 2011 at 03:19 PM
I enjoy hanging out in the garden and relaxing also. Beautiful flower arrangements and cozy porch.
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