Literally, well, yes, and also no; and metaphorically, hmmm well, no. . . the mess, the clutter, the usual state of my studio, and then some. And, my schedule, well, that's all gone to hell in a handbasket... (I always imagine one of my grandmother's summer straw purses, on it's way to the fires of hell, when I hear that phrase, and it's always the same purse I imagine).
All week I have had this song running in my head from the Wizard of Oz, you know the one that a bunch of angelic (maybe a little creepy) voices sing in the background, I think just before the gang arrives at the gates of Emerald City. I don't think it has a name, which works for my state of mind too . . . but, now, close your eyes and hear the high voices singing:
ahhhh that piece is called "optimistic voices"... and it appears on that bette midler album right before she sings lullaby of broadway. i don't remember the album name, but i always got a chuckle from that litle tune!
Posted by: s | October 01, 2008 at 07:19 PM
Yes, nothing like some elves to help out with the cleaning up as well! Now I have that funny song rolling around in my head too... thanks a bunch!! :)
Posted by: jin | October 02, 2008 at 11:34 AM
That's too funny about the handbasket to hell being a specific straw purse of your grandmother's, I always picture the same basket festooned in flowers bursting into flames. Literal & figurative minds, I guess!
Those pictures look like organized chaos. Schedule? What's that? And thank you for the ear worm. I had no idea I actually knew that tune. Next time, whistle while you work please? lol.
Posted by: Carrie K | October 02, 2008 at 03:03 PM
My first visit to your blog and oooo ahhh I am so relieved to see I am not alone. Your studio looks like mine used to, and the day is coming again when my work zone will again appear that productive. And the timing! The timing of your post just knocks me out with how I've found it too. We do have much in common and it's extraordinarily comforting to me! Wow. I even have the Pantone & Itten books you post on the side. Thank you, Liz. Your work is evocative and beautiful.
Posted by: Beth Z | October 04, 2008 at 01:03 PM