Thanks (November)

Art show in Hometown, USA


Hi. It's been a while. Below, find some stories and photos of the time in between the last set of stories and photos.
I was fortunate enough to spend thanksgiving holiday with a whole lot of my family, friends and new babies I hadn't met yet. There were many wonderful parts of the trip but the highlights included my parents hosting an art show for my brother and I, and a really amazing dinner. I know, of course it breaks down to art and food. My brother makes really beautiful silver jewelery, so the house was taken over with silver, stones, puppets, bibs, wood and leather earrings, and many many people from different times in my life. It was the most fun I have had selling my work.
Show in Burlington, VT with the woodworking wares of LB

The dinner. My folks have great gardens and planted a fall garden this year. In late November they still had red tomatoes on the window sill, broccoli still sprouting, Swiss chard, herbs, spinach, and some veggies I can't even recall. One night on a whim mom and I decided to make homemade pumpkin and ricotta ravioli with a side of a fresh mozzarella and tomato salad featuring tomatoes and basil from the garden... in November. It was so tasty, we even made a sweet ricotta ravioli as dessert.

new items!!

leather earrings! made from recycled upholstery samples



Jungle puppets! with 'habitat' and hand painted background

detail, half apron
half apron, made for the St. Joseph worker program
An amazing year of service, check out the website


New bibs and burp cloth

happy fall
-L

Jungle friends!

butts....

fronts!

Hello! I've been busy filling orders and my latest bunch of puppets has arrived: Jungle!

The puppets include tiger, zebra, lion, giraffe, and elephant.

enjoy! more soon.

the difference between the sprout and the bean

It's a hot one here in Vermont. I am dealing with it by sitting in front of the fan, drinking iced coffee (and lots of water) and sewing. New bib and matching burp cloth/ baby rag that has a little loop on the back to hang it up with. I like them and I hope you do too.

stay cool (and hydrated) out there friends.

summer in the city...

photos!

Top: ginger walnut coconut carrot cake with sunflower coconut cream cheese frosting. A surprise (shh!) for a friend's birthday tomorrow- complete with carrots from her farm.

Bottom: a few of the bibs I've been working on. This is the first round using terrycloth for the fabric on the back, just to make them more absorbent. I'm pretty happy with how they are turning out.

That title is a slight lie. It's summer in a small town actually, but still the people, muggy air, veggies.. and rivers and mountains. I've been trying to get out to new bodies of water around where I live. Last summer I was 30 min. south and it's a totally different set of river spots and lakes. Recently a friend showed me a spot that getting to involved going past huge sand piles and through a bamboo forest...really, a bamboo forest! in Vermont! I had no idea. Other than that just enjoying the rooftop garden I've made (already 2 little tomatoes, not bad for starting late!) and cranking out art.

I am gearing up to table at Rhino Fest in early August, then eventually get things up on the etsy site; baby steps for now.

<3

Some Visual Candy

an image update of the recent past.

(veg) Sushi party!

carrying case for puppets I made for a friend's little one

inside and hand painted background

flowers for mom (real ones wouldn't ship well)

craft show craft show

hi friends! I have been running non stop for about a month; helping to close the amazing cafe I worked at, preparing for 2 art shows, and trying to settle in to spring. After neglecting this blog for some time I am back in action with exciting news.
Both craft shows went well. It was wonderful to meet so many other artists in Vermont and make some good connections with people.
Check out the photos from the Queen City Craft bazaar
As my favorite cafe was also my source of Internet, I will soon be one of the privileged to have Internet at home, making the soon to open LyleeHeart etsy shop a reality.
stay tuned for more photos and the official opening of the shop.
<3 L

Photo by Rebecca Kuhn

long time, no posts....

My life has been a bit crazy this past month- full of transitions (the closing of the amazing cafe I work at) and lots of work. As I gear up for the June craft show I spend more and more time looking at other art for inspiration. Today's favorite Felt Play Food on Etsy. so fun!
Photos of felt flowers, scottie dogs, and a butterfly (puppets!) to come soon.

habitat

In these early April days of snow and rain, I've opted to stay cozy with the sewing machine and a cup of tea. After making a few dozen finger puppets, it seemed that something was missing. Upon closer inspection I realized they needed some context and habitat. The answer became cases and pouches for storage that also acted as a back drop for puppet play. Below are photos of the first prototype.


Carrying case all folded up, front view

opened with puppet pocket and background



folded, it stands on its own


the stage is set and imagination does the rest!

acorns and puppies

More Finger puppets from the Lylee heart shop! ( formally known as our dinning room table)






I got to start some seedlings in a friend's greenhouse today, it felt so nice to have my hands in soil, and to see a greenhouse full of little seedlings. Summer is just out of reach, but I can't wait.