Tonight



Tonight I went to the launch of my friend Ray's book Why not?: Fifteen Reason to live.

Ray and I met many moons ago as students at U. of T. - where we were both pursuing hopelessly impractical humanities degrees. (Philosophy, art history and comparative religion anyone?!) I have always been pleased to see that he put his to such good use!

The subject matter of the book is very close to my heart so I was inspired to dive in the minute I got home. So far the book is absorbing, insightful and also very funny. + ps. Just nominated for Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction! Way to go Ray.

Underground Organics - So gorgeous!


Shane Eby of Underground Organics


What vibrant pinks + oranges!

Great bouquet coming home in my bicycle basket
Aren't those green ones great? Very 'Dr. Seuss' .
(Shane told me they were poppies. (?) Must research this...)

At home. Just love the organic nature of the arrangement.

Today I went to the farmers market at Trinity Bellwoods park and was completely bowled over by the gorgeous flowers sold by Underground Organics. The intense colours + quirky nature of the flowers was really striking - and I love that they're organic! Just had to take some home with me. Hope to pick up some more Thursday afternoon at the Dufferin Grove farmer's market to have for my open house Friday. (Doubt I'll make it tho'!) ps. Just learned on the website that Underground Organics = Julia Hitchcock, Shane Eby + Dan Riegler.

Here's your chance to peek inside my studio....



In association with nationwide Cultural Days I'm hosting:
What: Open House at my studio.
When: This Friday September 30th 5-8pm.
Where: 38 Abell St. Studio 209
Come check out my studio, have a glass of wine and learn more about the silk screen process.
My screens + ink will be on display and prints + greeting cards will be for sale.
Please RSVP to this post or by emailing alanna(dot)cavanagh(at)gmail(dot)com
by Wed September 28th.