Friday, September 3, 2010

there's a world where I can go and tell my secrets to.

This is one of my favorite places in my new room. There is a fireplace mantel. Beneath it is my writing desk. The mantel itself is the perfect place for many of my animal statues.
Most of my animal statues are black and/or white/cream colored, so I love how they all look together. And I finally got to hang my giant cat lady painting! I think it's the most wonderful place for her.
Someone amazing made me this fox.
I like having my Mary in the middle of all of them. I think she looks like a patron saint of animals.
Tonight is the tiny show opening, and I think I am going, even though I can hear the thunder starting already. Maybe I will see you in Portsmouth!
Love,
Amanda
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6 comments:

  1. KittySeptember 3, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Oh, my goodness...I am in love with your new mantel. Everything looks so precious and sweet. Have fun at the show. You are amazing my dear.

    hugs,
    Kitty

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  2. cArLaSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    your mantel is gorgeous! i love how you have mary in the middle of it all! i collect a few pieces of her too!!! i also love the painting, who's the artist? is it one of yours? xoxo, carla

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  3. A Painted JourneySeptember 5, 2010 at 4:08 AM

    I love the photos of your new mantel, honey! It looks so lovely with your statues and the painting above it all!

    And I hadn't seen your post about the DIG until today - it looks fantastic!!!

    I love you! So many wonderful things happening for you! ... Love, Mummy

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  4. Republic Monetary ExchangeSeptember 6, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    What an amazing place to have your writing desk! That's an amazing mantle and collection - congrats on the beautiful space.

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  5. madeleineSeptember 7, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    The first thing I thought of was "It's like a more lively version of the Glass Menagerie!" Clearly I've decided to associate Tennessee Williams with you. Which is an awesome thing. And I'm sorry I haven't checked in on your blog for a while, it looks like lots of exciting things are happening for you - hope it stays that way! xoMadeleine

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  6. Amanda Laurel AtkinsSeptember 7, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    thanks mumsy and rpe :)

    madeleine, I blog-miss you! haha. I am happy you associate me with tennessee williams; I love him so. And I looove the glass menagerie, and I was thinking the same thing. :)
    How are you? I've been really bad at reading others' blogs all summer, too. I have to get back on track.
    xoxoo

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