Sparks Are Flying

FRESH FROM THE STUDIO!

The sparks are flying in the Andi-Le studio this week.  Iron accents are fabricated  for a few of the commissions. The scent of burning steel gets my creative juices flowing.

Stay tuned for the finished products.

till next week xx

Andrea

Ride Like the Wind

There is nothing like a morning horseback ride, Just me and my trusty mount, Chiquita. We have years and miles behind us and a solitary (most times) trail in front of us. I use this time to feel the gratitude, calm down and be "in the Moment". My work is inspired by the natural beauty surrounding me. The flowers, the trees the smells, all change daily. Chirping birds, ground squirrels, butterflies and crickets run across the trail. We also see  elk, deer, grazing cattle and on one occasion, a bear. It is idyllic and I often feel that I am in a fabulous movie.

I feel so alive and connected, being a partner with this big beating heart and we do ride like the wind.

Ahhhhhh the open spaces

Breath it all in.

til next week, xx

Andrea

Lunch, Wine and a View

Summer in the Rockies is the best backdrop for a  picnic lunch. We all know that it tastes better. I love physical activity, but it must lead to a meal. An early hike with lunch on a rock with a view, or by the stream. Biking to a cafe is very civil. And of course my fav... pack it all on a horse and find a magical spot. Whatever your pleasure, make it special.

I always bring Andi-Le's large cloth napkins. Besides the obvious job of a napkin, we have used them as seats, turnicuts, headbands, and bandannas. They wrap wonderfully around a bottle of wine for cushion as we ride. Making the picnic special without a lot of effort. Give it a try. Memories are made around meals and the people you love.

Til next week, xx

Andrea