I have a little ship on my shoulder...

My friend Gracie - 

jewelry designer,

crafter,

 lover of all things vintage,

mother, 

good human, 

 and Los Angeles native,

 has added my dolls to her online shop, 

 Ava Mae & Ruby Lu Vintage!

Have a great day, everyone!

five years ago today...

My Henry was born at 6:19pm , May 7, 2008.  

At five years old Henry has lost his baby fat, is very tall, and he climbs almost as well as his older sister.

He is helpful, sensitive, and very funny.

He loves to cuddle and insists on receiving not one kiss on the cheek, but one thousand!

His current favorite saying is, "I have everything under control."

This boy has my heart.

Drawing Challenge #100 - DANCE

This 100th drawing challenge has me back in the game!  Thank you, Patrice, for hosting and for knocking on my door and calling me back to my lonely blog.

Henry and I sat down last night in the middle of the living room floor and we made art, in the spot where we sometimes dance.

Watercolor by Henry.

100 is surely an occasion for dance!  Inspiring Patrice hosts dancers from around the world.

DANCE!

the goodwin project

The Goodwin Project from Avocados and Coconuts on Vimeo.

More on the Goodwin Project.

drawing challenge / moon

So many seas and bays, craters and clouds!  Our moon is a marvel, a perfect nightly luminary.

I am a tad late with last week's drawing challenge, hosted by dearest Patrice.

LO VE

Available now in my shop.

time flies...

cars and yarn

This city is full of them.

I appreciate the vintage rather than the new.

I installed this little cutie at a metro stop.