♪Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes♪

Michael and I purchased the domain 'thehappyheathen.com' several years ago, but let the domain lapse. Someone snatched it up and sat on it for a couple of years and I recently discovered that it was up for grabs again. I've also decided to move operations over to WordPress. I've been holding off 'flipping the switch' while trying to finish some odds and ends, but it's becoming a bit of a pain in the arse to update both spaces. Hey, I'm paying for hosting across the street.

Please update your bookmarks with http://thehappyheathen.com!

Elizabeth McGrath

Many thanks to my friend Amy for introducing me to the uh-mazing work of LA artist Elizabeth McGrath! She's the lead singer in the band Miss Derringer and has been given the name Bloodbath McGrath in reference to the subject matter of her work. Click on the bloodbath link to read more about a documentary on her life.

Pictured above: Savoy | The Incurable Disorder | The Weasels | One Day.

This hauntingly beautiful bird reminds me of someone very close to me who's spectacularly talented. The world needs to know more about her as well. ♥

Splish, Splash

We bought some fish for the pond on Friday night. They're the 27¢ variety goldfish and we hope they are like our last group, which grew to a nice size. Too bad the raccoons got them after they survived the moved to Atlanta. We tried several times to get photos of them at the old place, but even when we gave them food they took cover when the camera came out.

We named that one Siegfried and sadly, he didn't make it. He now rests between the pagoda and pond. We even gave him a little tombstone. I know it's just a little goldfish but I've never been able to not get attached.

Bon Weekend - Thinking of Calgon colored water

{ Basin by Shannon Rankin | Ring | Necklace | Custom cut body of water by Crafterall }

I've been very lax in posting this week as Wednesday found us in the ER to treat Michael. He's ok and on the mend but for the most part, I've been out of commission since Tuesday. All the work in the garden and the simply amazing weather recently has kept my mind on Calgon colored waters and my love of topography. However, we've now been hit with a new blast of cold and grey, so I think it's even better that I share a few pieces from some of my Pinterest boards and Etsy!

Also, I couldn't think of a better time to revisit the post highlighting the incredible work of Linda Glass.

Bon weekend to all!

ETA: after I published this post the sun came out and the temperature is on the rise!

Offbeat Home DIY Feature!

As promised, here is the second feature post on OBH during launch week! Whee! I shared our sewing table to computer table transformation with all the offbeat homies. If you haven't been there yet, please stop by the site and have a look around.

Thanks Offbeat Home!

AND THE WINNER IS...

Ms. Robinson, if you would be so as to drop me an email at submissions{@}thehappyheathen{.}com, I'd be most appreciative!

I'd like to thank everyone who participated this time and I hope to have another one sometime in March.

B is for Barnacle

Or...how I may have just overcome my fear of them. I was on another Etsy adventure the other night and stumbled upon a piece of artwork featuring barnacles. I've always been pretty frightened of the alien looking forms and I've had my share of run-ins with the arthropods. I actually envision them gleefully waiting for some soft fleshy skin. If you don't keep your ladders or boat scraped, the chances of such an encounter with them rises considerably. Even in a swift tide you can get brushed up on a dock piling and get cut.

These pieces have been designed and crafted in a way that has helped me gain a new appreciation of their beauty and form.



Belt Buckle | Vase | Print | Necklace



Necklace | Hanging | Resin Mold Picture | Ring



Wall Plaque | Brooch | Pinch Pot | Cuff Links

Last, but not least, here are four more pieces that are sure to help the barnacle lovers come out in all of us! Wear this soft Barnacle the Whale felt brooch during the day and come home to a delightful print that proclaims that 'b' is indeed for barnacle. Or maybe you like things a little edgier with this wide sterling and copper barnacle ring and mixed media painting that reminds me of a cluster of volcanoes!

Bring on more art therapy!