Birdsong

Karla's art event was absolutely amazing!

It's been days & I'm still coming down off my Kansas high!

 I was in awe of her ability to not only entertain & host 30 women, but to enjoy herself at the same time.

Her laid back attitude set the tone for the weekend.

(yes, her attitude & these slippers)

Everything was over the top awesome.

the food,

the atmosphere,

but especially the community of beautiful, generous women.

It was a little spooky staying in Karla's Cottage after reading about it for so many years.

I got to walk the fairy trail & see the disco ball in the garden.

Karla's home has just right balance of frill & whimsy.

There is a man cave upstairs, complete with pool table & humongous TV.

Here is the future home of the Nathan B&B!

OMG, her studio...........

Jammed packed with so much great stuff!

Just in case you wondered, there are 84 hats in here.

I forgot to ask how many rolls of wallpaper.

No detail was left undone.

  From the hand sketched table cloths,

to the bird themed desserts.

It was very cool meeting & teaching alongside Carol,& Debbie.

I think the girls loved the varitey of classes.

Everyone's project was truly unique.

 So many talented ladies!

I took part in Beth's Nature Journal swap.

Each page is a gorgeous reflection of the artist who created it.

I brought back so many wonderful gifts & 

souvenirs.

But the greatest gift of all was the friendship & memories.

It was so fun seeing old friends again, & meeting some new ones!

I can't wait till next month when Beth, Karla, Sherry, Kana, Marie, Cami & a few others will reunite at Paper Cowgirls!

So Karla, when's Birdsong 2?

PS

Happy Birthday !