Art Show & Reception

October 1-30, 2009
FREELANCE ARTISTS NETWORK EXHIBIT
Wellesley Free Library
530 Washington St | Wellesley, MA 02482 | phone 781-235-1610
Exhibit will be open during Library Hours.
Mon-Thu: 9 am-9 pm, Fri: 9am-6pm, Sat:9am-5pm, Sun: 1-5pm
Group show with 6 members of the Freelance Artists Network and 2 guests.
Art Opening and Reception October 24th 1-4PM
Refreshments, scavenger hunt for the kids, and artwork for sale.
A percentage of sales goes to the Library. Bring the family, meet the artists and enjoy an afternoon of inspiration

Artists on Display: Suzanne Hoban Bucceri, Rob Dunlavey, Ruth Flanigan, Susan Novich, Ruth Linstromberg Smith, Ramune, Judith Moffatt, Cheryl Kirk Noll, Sandy Valpey Cordts, and Carol Way Wood.

The Quilt of Many Colors

This is the quilt my mom and I completed this summer. I'm now working on a matching quilt to go on the trundle bed across the room. It has every color you can think of, I am mesmerised by it every morning when the sun comes up.
As for the division of labor on it, I choose the colors and my mom does all the sewing. What a deal heh?

Highlights for Children Magazine hosts an illustrators Party

Mary Poppins Moffatt visited the Highlights for Children costume party in PA. She blew in complete with her handy carpet bag and sturdy umbrella.
The Nanny did find an interesting baseball player who she invited back to her homey cabin in the mountains. Turns out pitcher Hoffman is also an illustrator! When their busy jobs afford them the time, they happily make art in their studios in MA.

Photo by Jenn Morris see her great art work!

Scottish Highland Games

Two Bonnie lasses (my sister and myself) travel to Loon Mountain New Hampshire for the Scottish Highland games. Sister Sue and I are 50% Scottish. We have our own Clan complete with tartan and crest. Here we are sitting on the slopes where the herding dogs had their sheep gathering competition earlier in the day.
On the way up North we stopped at the Tilt'n Diner. The food was tasty, the decor was fun. Tilt'n is painted pink inside and out! Here we are 1/2 dressed for our clan gathering, sporting the cute paper hats from the diner.

A wedding that didn't forget the dogs!

A wedding that didn't forget the dogs! Jason & Heather (a couple that is part of our morning dog park gang) were married last weekend. Our favors at the reception where cookie cutters in the shape of various pooches. And a donation to the MSPCA was made by the couple on behalf of their wedding guests. HOW DOG FRIENDLY IS THAT! For more pictures click HERE.

Edward Gorey Museum

This was my third attempt to see INSIDE the Edward Gorey house. In the past I found myself on Cape Cod on the only days it was closed. This time I planned ahead! Just the down stairs is open to the public, but it's jam packed with moe than enough to see! My husband & I had a delightful informative 2 hour visit. Pictured is the Gorey House Cat. She is a 23 pounder! Edward Gorey was a lover of animals. He left his money to various animal rescue organizations. I'm told there is always a Gorey cat living in the house. Mr. Gorey claimed, life was not worth living without a cat!
The house from the side entrance. Notice the huge tree to the right (it's a magnolia tree).
The magnolia tree was planted in the late 1800's by the owners before Edward. The tree is not supposed to grow in the New England climate. But here it is, and flourishing. Edward's wishes were to be cremated and his ashes set out to sea in a wreath made from the leaves of this magnificent tree. For more info, and most important, HOURS, see Edward Gorey Museum, it's so worth the trip!

KING FIDO'S FAIRE

Hear ye, Hear ye! Friends of Medway Dog Park held a fundraiser, King Fido's Faire, on August 15th. Dogs enjoyed games, demos, prizes, treats, and photo opportunities, at the Fido-Friendly marketplace. My Lula-belle pictured above with her flower head dress. For the newspaper scrap book page click HERE.

Costume winners. First place above. Second and third place below.

There were many phot ops including a picture of your dog as King Fido (Mac)or Queen Fifi (Lula-belle)!

Our raffles basket table 26 baskets in all!
Members & volunteers: Frank, Anne, Kim & Heather
Hats from Medway Dog Wash...how cute is that?
Contests, including Smallest/Largest/Drooliest dog, owner/Dog Look-Alike, Celebrity-Dog Look-Alike, Loudest Bark, Best Kisser, Best Trick and Best Costume. A fun filled day was had for both two and four legged folks!
Look alike contest. Linda & Molly on the left won that one.
A beautiful day in a shady spot.