Rest in Peace Harriet Baker

My dear friend; first Colorado client, and Colorado grandmother, Harriet died today peacefully at the age of 93.

She was a true inspiration and had a hell of a lot of class. She will be sorely missed. I made this image today in her honor.

Yampa, Colorado Mountain Living

An amazing time in Yampa near the flat tops in Colorado. A stunning wilderness area and where one of my dearest friend lives. Lucky us!

Looking Back...Sarah and Taylor

This image is from one of my favorite weddings a few years back at an organic farm in Oregon. I'm getting this printed on a quilt square for the couple who are having a baby this year. Their friends are making a giant quilt made from squares gathered from all their friends and family. Nice idea! Keep it in mind for future photos from an 11:11 Productions photo shoot.

Holiday Card Photo Shoot Boulder, Colorado

My favorites from today's holiday card shoot with the most amazing Kate LaCroix and daughter Harper.

Farm Fest

A lovely evening at the Andrews Family Farm in Boulder, Co. They had a farm fest to benefit Everybody Eats and the Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center. Delicious farm food, tours of the hops and veggie gardens and old time contra dancing with old and new friends.
Summer still goes on.... love it!

Nederland Night

Nothing like a meal at Kathmandu Restaurant in Nederland, and we got to celebrate Meghan's Birthday. She is the awesome owner of Working Hands, providing amazing handy woman services. And we visited the Nederland Community Center Art Show where I have a botanical canvas hanging. Thanks to Teresa of Off Her Rocker Antiques, http://local.botw.org/Colorado/Nederland/Off_Her_Rocker_Antiques/687708251.html.
She is now carrying some of my canvas wrapped botanical prints and notecards at the store on First Street in Nederland. If you're in the area, take a look! Off Her Rocker Antiques 303-258-7976.

Sigh

It seems it's even more urgent to share the love these days. A lot of suffering around me only makes me want to believe in the power of love, to trust the journey, the path, your own heart.

Wild Geese

You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting--
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things.

� Mary Oliver.

PURE LOVE

There's nothing quite like the unconditional love of a dog. Mario and Paula take a stop in Boulder-lucky me :)

More Winter in Yampa

The comfort of friends of 25 years-Amen!

Nederland Love

A glorious evening in the hills with Gea and Scott.
Feeling the love!

Garden's Bounty

Ate a fabulous salad all from the garden tonight. We celebrated Gea's birthday too.
Happy Birthday Week Gea! www.geawear.com Everyone loves her clothes!

A Boulder community feast inspired by Kate LaCroix and Peggy Markel.
Amazing, beautiful food at The Kitchen in Boulder, Co.