HappyGlass

magical

BJ — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:54:47 +0000

Last evening, at Canoe Cove, was magical.

The sunset was deeply rich with colour. The stars were twinkling in a clear sky and we launched 50 Sky Lanterns out over the Northumberland Strait.

We had whites ones and coloured ones. The consensus is that the red ones sailed the best.

I don’t have any photos at the moment, but I think Lionel does. If he does, I’ll add them soon.

birthday flowers

BJ — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:36:47 +0000

Gorgeous flowers from my dear friend, Brenda!

I LOVE roses! Can you smell them?

I carry them around the studio with me. If I’m working at the table, they’re on the table. If I’m at the counter, they’re on the counter. I’ll be at home tomorrow, working on Ruby’s dress for the wedding, so they’ll be moving around the sewing room with me.

THANK YOU Brenda!

beach monster

BJ — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:09:18 +0000

Mark and I stumbled upon this creation while walking on Stanhope Beach in the National Park. We found the lonely mate to the rubber glove further down the beach.

BEST Landlord, EVER!

BJ — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:58:48 +0000

I am blessed with the BEST Landlord, on the face of the planet.

In the summer, Victoria Row is a pedestrian street. There is a stage with live music performances. Each restaurant has outdoor seating. Horse drawn carriages and wagons clomp down the cobblestone street. I look over this idyllic scene from the second floor an historic building.

I’ve been thinking that the next step for Happy Glass would be to have better street level exposure. With the magic of photoshop I was able to propose the idea of building a display window beside the entrance to the second floor to my landlord and the Heritage office for the City.

They thought it was a great idea, so work began the week before William and Kate’s arrival.

Darrel, a man of few words, and excellent craftsmanship.

TaDa!!!!

A bottle of Champange, for the best landlord. Thank you Chris!

Steph waiting for The Royals

BJ — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:45:47 +0000

This is our dear neighbour, Stephanie, waiting for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to pass our corner.

I learned a valuable lesson that evening. When you put a camer between you and what you want to see, it acts as a barricade. Catherine, smiled and waved to us, but all I got was a blur, and all she got was another camera pointed at her. VERY IMPERSONAL moment. Lesson learned!

favourite tool

BJ — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:17:45 +0000

I LOVE my tumbler. A motor drives a band which turns 2 rollers, which rotates the drum filled with 4 different shapes of stainless steel shot, in a solution of burnishing compound and water.

Everything comes out sparkling.

beach bracelet

BJ — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:52:54 +0000

This is the best photo I’ve ever taken!

Lionel Stevenson made a print of it, which I’ve hung in the display window.

While I was taking photos my beach buddy was flying a stunt kite. A joyful experience!

les jamelles bubbly

BJ — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:44:50 +0000

I left some water and dish detergent in this wine bottle, overnight. To my delight, it was full a delicate bubbles, in the morning.

I now call it “Les Jamelles bubbly”.

lantern launching practise

BJ — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:39:15 +0000

Stacey isn’t here for my birthday today, so we while she was here, we did a trail run, just to make sure they worked.

Worked like a dream!

a zooooom lens

BJ — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:22:53 +0000

I bought myself a treat. I LOVE zoom lenses. This one I call “the freckle counter”.

Wobbly, but artistic. A returning fishing boat to North Rustico harbour, under a full moon.