Penny and Spree

new blog!

2010-08-22T22:54:00.006-05:00

Hello, everyone! Wow, can you believe we are already more than halfway through 2010?! I sure can't...it seems like just yesterday I was beginning the journey that was Penny & Spree; one photo a day for 2009.

I have decided to start a new blog for 2010 and beyond, and would like to invite you to join me on this new adventure! This year has been quite the challenging/joyous/unique one, and it only seemed right to start anew.

Thank you so much for your encouragement and support over here on Penny & Spree. I can honestly say that it was a life-changing experience, and one that would not have been possible without you. Knowing that you found happiness and inspiration in my photographs was the driving force behind each post, and brought so much joy to my world. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart...thank you.

If you'd like to accompany me on my new adventure(s), please do stop by The Little Things. I look forward to catching up! ;)

xoxo,
Kitty

fire and ice

2010-02-09T00:13:00.002-06:00

oh little blog, how i've missed you...

the first day

2010-01-01T19:36:00.002-06:00

Another fresh new year is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!

This bright new year is given me
To live each day with zest . . .
To daily grow and try to be
My highest and my best!

I have the opportunity
Once more to right some wrongs,
To pray for peace, to plant a tree,
And sing more joyful songs!

-William Arthur Ward

snow bird

2009-12-30T23:26:00.004-06:00

tied up with string

2009-12-29T22:15:00.005-06:00

tiny tracks

2009-12-26T22:07:00.003-06:00

merry christmas!

2009-12-25T12:20:00.002-06:00

I hope it is filled with wonder and light...

love letters, part II

2009-12-18T22:52:00.002-06:00

happy birthday

2009-12-17T23:44:00.006-06:00

"When she held out her arms, the world itself wrapped around me & held me tight..." -StoryPeople

To the strongest, bravest, most beautiful, inspirational, and nurturing woman I know...I love you, momya! ;o)

tiny treasures

2009-12-16T23:59:00.003-06:00

the ice dancers

2009-12-15T23:14:00.008-06:00

Have you ever heard the tale of the tiny ice dancers that come out at night and make patterns on your windowpane? Well, this morning I saw them! A tiny troupe of birds and butterflies, ballerinas, acrobats, jumping jesters, unicorns, bunny rabbits, and more!

They were quite shocked at first that I had caught them, but then they continued along on their merry journey; dancing the dawn away...

;o)

joy

2009-12-13T23:35:00.006-06:00

part of my new "love letters" series...details soon!

mr. christmas squirrel

2009-12-12T22:33:00.001-06:00

;o)

andrew bird

2009-12-11T00:33:00.005-06:00

this guy is amazing. seriously.

down the sky

2009-12-09T23:10:00.006-06:00

"The night walked down the sky with the moon in her hand." -Frederic Lawrence Knowles

♥

2009-12-08T23:45:00.000-06:00

I'm back! ;o)

Renegade Craft Fair - this weekend!

2009-12-03T01:01:00.009-06:00

Hi everyone! I apologize for being MIA over these past few weeks, but I promise it's been for good reason. This weekend I am participating in my first ever craft fair: Renegade!

The Renegade Craft Fair is a unique, juried event showcasing 150 local, national, and international artists + crafters. The fair takes place annually in cities across the US, including Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles & San Francisco. At RCF you’ll find all sorts of cool handmade stuff – including jewelry, posters + prints, ceramics, stationery & more.

I have been burning the midnight oil every night this week trying to get everything organized and prepared...sanding/staining wood blocks, mounting photos onto said blocks, building card racks, signing and packaging prints, stamping bags, etc. etc. etc....PHEW!

If you live in or around Chicago, stop by and say hello! The show runs Saturday + Sunday, from 11am - 7pm, at the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse in Wicker Park. Free trolleys will be running to and from the show, including a stop at Small Bar where you'll find a weekend-long $3 draft drink special on PBR! Yum! ;o)

I have two weeks' worth of pictures to share, along with photos from this upcoming weekend, so be sure to check back on the blog next week!

xoxo - Kitty.

pixie dust

2009-11-18T22:48:00.006-06:00

aka: the morning sun reflecting through the ice crystals on my window.

;o)

magical forest

2009-11-17T23:16:00.001-06:00

nature's artist

2009-11-15T22:40:00.000-06:00

“Frost is the greatest artist in our clime - He paints in nature and describes in rime...” -Thomas Hood

tree talk

2009-11-14T18:06:00.001-06:00

I keep hearing
tree talk
water words
and I keep knowing what they mean.

-Lucille Clifton

meditation

2009-11-13T23:23:00.002-06:00

"Neither can the wave that has passed by be recalled, nor the hour which has passed return again." -Ovid

studio opening: pix!

2009-11-12T23:16:00.010-06:00

{Welcome! These first few photos were taken by Emma during our afternoon tea}

{delicious tea made especially for us by Jody Bee}

{sweet little tea cups that Sarah's friend makes}

{Elizabeth's work}

{Emma's work}

{Zoey's work}

{My work}

{Sarah's work}

{studio shop}

And there you have it! I wish I had taken a few pix during the actual party...it was crazy in there!! Packed to the brim with family and friends...laughter everywhere. The energy was invigorating, and the event could not have been any more perfect.

Thank you to everyone for your enthusiasm and support...we couldn't have done it without you!

welcome.

2009-11-11T23:17:00.002-06:00

many more photos coming tomorrow!

friends

2009-11-10T23:34:00.006-06:00

"They cherish one another’s hopes. They are kind to one another’s dreams." H.D. Thoreau

These beautiful tulips were a surprise from my dear friend Jenni, in celebration of the studio opening. Even though she couldn't be there in person, she was there in spirit...as she always is.