And the Battle Begins

So, we have ants in our kitchen. This has happened occasionally in the past, with bad bouts of wet weather and they venture in the back door (literally) and we have a couple small skirmishes, and they are once again vanquished back to the garden. This year, they brought in reinforcements - and the constant rain has not helped things. So, wish me luck as we actually have some eco-friendly professionals out to the house to help with the battle. I'm so very much a DIY girl, but I had to call in the reserve troops for this one...I mean, they got to my raisins! bastard ants! ;)

That didn't stop me from having a fabulous Beeswax Collage class last night, complete with gypsy-themed music from "Cleopatra" and hot tea. This is a little piece I made myself while my students worked on theirs. There is just no way I can watch all that creativity happening, and not add to it a bit!

I also started on a piece featuring Portland's beloved St Johns Bridge (and my favorite, and closest bridge) but that one is not quite done yet...the unveiling will be next week.

I promised myself some selfish "nesting" this time, decorating the nursery. Wish me luck in my endeavors and that I don't succumb to TOO much cuteness!