Wife and "Mushroom Stylist" Extraordinaire!

 Because my wife, Rachel, often helps put the finishing touches on my elf houses, she refers to herself as a "mushroom sylist."  Its a funny little title, but why not?  She's got a good eye for where to place the details that make a project come together.  Here is some of her recent styling work for my houses:

Recently though, she's taken her styling skills beyond the elf house work.  She named this guy Serge and he now lives on my piano.

She found this old boot vase at a thrift store and decorated it with both air plants and mushrooms.  I think it looks neat, but I'm starting to worry what else Rachel might add mushrooms too.  I don't want to wake up to find them in my moustache for example...

Pottery Throw Down

 I love the show the Great British Pottery Throw Down.  So when I heard the Rum River Art Center was planning a similar competition, I jumped at the chance.  This was a super fun day!  I think my sculpture looked just like Judy, our model AND my one minute tea pot held and poured water!

Sculpture Project Revealed and Installed

 My wife and I finished our sculpture project.  The theme "Fun in Good" really got our creative juices flowing.  To me, bright colors are really fun.  I haven't been down to see the Faux Blooms yet (snow! boo!) but I can't wait to see everything at the St Paul Saints Stadium.  And, of course, we'll catch a game.