Halloween Peaks Island style
I’ve been getting into an eery mood watching my middle school crush. Sketched this from an episode of The Best of Dark Shadows. Despite the vintage production values, the show remains creepy as ever. Only two pumpkins survived the warm, wet weather in order to be carved. Our trick or treater scopes out the moonrise before setting out. We stopped in at the Gem Gallery early on. It’s a tradition to see what Witch Kristen has to offer. After avoiding the haunted house at the Lions Club, but scoring an apple, we were drawn to our final destination, best saved for last: the Nash...
Read Morefun with numbers
Happy New Year! I, for one, like the new numbers. There’s a lovely symmetry, and I was born on a twelfth day of the month. This year will mark 20 years living on this rock. We had fun on New Year’s Day climbing to “Billy Goat Rocks” on the back shore. On the look out for ice, since skating had been the plan for New Year’s Eve, but it was too warm. But we found a frozen tide pool or two. We stopped by the ice pond, where an island company once harvested ice back in the day. It looks frozen, but not safe at over 40 degrees. Marty did this for his holiday card,...
Read Morefiber & fashion
I think I started drawing girls in clothes in junior high. I thought I’d be a fashion designer right up until touring the apparel design department at RISD and noticing the sewing machines. Sewing? Me? I don’t think so. I didn’t have fond times in home ec. And yet, the fervor of Project Runway caused me to buy fabric, thinking I would retrofit an old coat, um, about two years ago. Finally opted to show this battered sketch to Susan Hanley, proprietress of the renowned Peaks Island Fiber Arts Camp. Repurposing is all the rage, so why not update a dolman-sleeved coat bought...
Read Moreswingin saturday book launch
Saturday finally came. There was no Nana in sight, but her spirit was very present for the beach party book launch of Seven Days of Daisy. My event planning heroine very thoughtfully brought proper signage, and this one hit a chord. My mum, aka Nana, passed away in April. She was my biggest fan and supporter, and loved visiting the island. This sign got firmly planted next to my seat. The lovely captain of Curious City, Kirsten Cappy, brought along dotty decorations. We rigged up tents, some tables, and Eddie Walsh carried down a little boat for pretending, just like in the story. Even big...
Read Morefriday is ferry day
I’m marking the days to tomorrow’s book launch with feverish anticipation. I helped Rose Ann dress the window at Take a Peak this morning. Cute. Most people don’t know that I worked on the interior design of this little shop next to Down Front, the island’s ice cream store and summer magnet spot. I illustrated a Queen Anne’s lace for the logo, and staffed the store sometimes during the first summer it was open. I hand painted a children’s table and chairs for display. Look, now it has Seven Days of Daisy in the mix! I’ve sent Marty to town for...
Read MoreThursday is for thinking
It’s been a big day, this particular Thursday. It was eighth grade graduation day. Whew. How did this happen so fast? Makes those long ago days of plush piggies and swinging in the hammock feel like another eon. These days DO add up, very sweetly. Congratulations, Daisy, and all the bright students at King Middle...
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