Here was a great idea. Kay has too much stuff and wanted to see her friends, so she put out tables of stuff, got together some goodies, and made some tea. A bunch of us converged and everybody went away with something (meanwhile, when Kay saw other people grab she began thinking hmmmm…..I want that […]
Author: bonniehull
Bonnie Hull is a painter. Transplanted from the urban mid-west, she works in Oregon's capital city living in a mid-19th century house. Studio, garden, quilting, coffee, preservation, the Oregon art world are among her topics.
Think Local…Shop Local
Okay friends–the last two years I’ve posted about shopping local, following a local elf in Salem stores. This year, more than other years, our wonderful local merchants need your “custom.” I’m doing creative re-gifting this year so I’m not even shopping, but just want to remind you of The Arbor, Ma Valise, Ranch Records, Mary […]
Quonset Supreme
I probably should get a bumper sticker that says “I brake for quonset huts” because I always have to pull over. This triple beauty is right in Salem…I was taking a detour to see my Mom and I saw it for the first time ever. Think it’s one of my favorites too, I’ve seen doubles […]
Art Quest: Eileen Cotter Howell at Waterstone
Yesterday 7 of us, a merry band of artists, met at Corrie’s studio to begin a little “aventura,” then jumped into Kristin’s van and took off for Portland: We were heading up to see Eileen’s show at Waterstone Gallery, and to hear her talk about her new work left to right Kathy, Paula, Eileen The […]
Elves on the move…
Okay now we’re REALLY getting into the spirit of Christmas. Today we went back to Bush House to check on the decorating handiwork of last week and it was looking lovely. Today’s open house was crowded and fun with music and even Santa Claus (though I wonder what Mr. Bush and daughter Sally would have […]
Corvallis Art Center
Tonight’s the last night for bids on the very fun shrine show at the Corvallis Art Center. 100 artists were given a box and then made “shrines” of various types. This week I ran down to see the show and took shots of a few Salem artists represented. There’s still time to get down there […]
Trying for the Magic…
When I was a child Christmas time was magical to me. Stuff happened, cookies were made, trees were brought in, presents were awaiting. Everything about Christmas and the days leading up to it seemed magical and fun and…sort of unfathomable from my child’s eye view. I don’t feel that way anymore, though I remember as […]
Christmas Spirit…
Today I really got in the seasonal mood by going as a volunteer to Bush House Museum, Salem’s lovely Victorian house museum. The Christmas open house there is the 13th so the elves arrived today to decorate. It always lifts my spirit to muck about in an historic house (other than our own) this time […]
Living the Creative Life: Elizabeth Baumann
Had coffee with Elizabeth and the adorable Alex the other morning. It caused me to remember trying to make art on top of the washing machine, and other adventures of young motherhood. I’ve known Elizabeth since before she was born so we go way back. She is making nice paintings of a small scale and […]
Hi Lynn….
La Capitale looked festive last night:
On The Way 