Back on Earth

It's been over four months since I last even looked at this blog, and it's been pretty intense. We sold our house in Miller, at long last, and I've thrown myself into projects at this house which I've been wanting to do since we moved here, plus working on refining just what sort of business I want Cinnamon Bunny to be.

But this is an art blog, so on the art front, I've moved everything and anything I've got related to art to our expansive basement. It's clean, dry, roomy, & well-lit. This is the first time I have ever had all my art supplies for painting, drawing, assemblages, and collages all on one level and in one room. It really helps. There is enough space for working on a large painting, and several assemblages, collages, or smaller paintings--all at the same time! There's a big double-basin laundry tub for washing brushes, etc. There are two worktables and two drafting tables, plenty of chairs, and if I want I can move our little bar fridge down there from the garage. All my power tools, including the table saw, are down there, and all the paints and miscellaneous hardware I've collected over the years. I can make messes to my heart's desire, and I don't have to hide it or move it out of the way when company comes. Plus I can multitask and take care of the laundry at the same time. There is also a bathroom of sorts under the stairs, complete with a shower. It needs a bit of fixing up to be useful, but I bet we'll get to that within the next few months.

It's such a terrific feeling to have just this one house to worry about. We have a separate kitchen for the bakery, the garage is now spotless and the floor is enameled with an epoxy paint. We'll insulate the ceiling this fall when it gets cooler outside. The best part may be the new garden off the new kitchen. Steve did a wonderful job with it, utilizing our collection of old street brick and mixing in square pavers and pea gravel. I moved nearly all the perennials from the north side of the house to this new sunny area, and they are flourishing. There is enough room for an umbrella and a couple of chairs, and thus I finally have a real flower garden to sit in.

When I moved my studio things to the basement, I encouraged Steve to take over my old studio space for his photography. It is right across the hall from his office, and since he does digital photography, it makes it simpler for him to have his computers nearby. This arrangement is working out superbly. He doesn't need as much space as I do, nor does his work make as much of a mess. I'm glad that we both have dedicated space for art and business now, even in this little house.