I have a three day weekend!

Actually, it's a four day weekend because my girl was home sick yesterday, but that wasn't all fun and games :/

So today is when the fun starts. I have a full three days and all of my plans are based close to home. Just the way I like it!

We bought a new bed for our daughter - she has been sleeping on an awful mattress for far too long - and it is being delivered today. What better opportunity to clean her room and purge some of those childhood items that have been collecting dust for far too long! Her new bed is bigger and will take up more room, so going out is a bookcase and a small dresser. I'm excited to help her create a more grown up space, if she'll let me.

Also on the agenda for today is a visit to the AGH with my Mum to see the Ken Danby exhibit. Danby has been one of my favourite artists since college, and I am so excited to see some of his work in person! One of our most memorable assignments was recreating a piece by your favourite artist in a different medium. I chose the photo shown here, At The Crease from 1972, but did it in black ink pointillism. And an afternoon with my Mum is just icing on the cake!

James Street North's January Art Crawl is happening tonight, and as much as I'd love to go its a wee bit chilly for gallery hopping.

Tomorrow afternoon a group of Hamilton creatives will be gathering for an informal meetup right in my neighbourhood! This collective has met in the past and due to my work schedule I've never been able to join them. I'm looking forward to chatting about small business goals, upcoming events and maker resources in Hamilton.

On Sunday I'd love to spend the day in my jammies sewing, but that is usually just a pipe dream. People dropping by, errands to be run, and tripping on the stairs in my slippers too many times usually get me dressed pretty quickly. But I do plan on working on a few more blocks for the Quilter's Planner sewalong this weekend (I'm working ahead because I know my follow through isn't always the best!) and I want to get at least one thing off of my WIP list this month.

If you follow me on Instagram, I'll be sharing, and oversharing, this weekend - let me know what you're up to!

BTW, see the photo of the pretty ladies? That's me and my Mum - wine tasting at the Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival last year.

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