Yesterday blogged at last these most artful matchbooks made and sent to me by David many months ago. They're wondrous in person. It's a shame the camera is not a talent of mine:
It's a big deal in these here parts...Georgia's Birthday, I mean...Giant papier mache cow skulls, lilies you can walk right into and get lost in. Undulating petals that beckon strangers like pistil packin' flowers beckon bees...quite the scene....
You're welcome, Angie....and a belated Merry Christmas to Snooky. Angie, I don't think I told you that Simon, my ex-wife's Corgi developed lymphoma and has been let loose in the Corgi Fields of Elysium where I'm sure he takes more pleasure in being "on duty" than he does chasing balls. He had a strong sense of vigilance.
I took my time to share this here but I needed this time to sample, enjoy and think, about this fabulous and a bit mysterious mail from David (I presume from David) . Many thoughts and self interrogation in reading it( yes I am a bit illiterate and very French too ;) such as Why this title in spanish ? So many references behind the golden hair, how can I choose between perhaps Joachim du Bellay or Syd Barett ? Is it a Frame story disguised in MA ? who could be the mysterious M Cyrus who spoke so well of David... not Cyrus the great, I'm afraid . But at least now, thanks to David, I know why I never quit smoking! And I can proclaim “I’m really enchanted with David, never ever annoyed, pas de vent mauvais” !
Have been falling off the edge in anticipation, waiting for David to show up with the hair thing, his own special version.... Such a multi-faceted guy! It's a Saturday-brightener.
Nancy, this is very old-school Dave, pre-IUOMA days. The all-new improved Hair entry is wigging its way to DVS even as we send our pixels thither and yon. (Possible Siamese Cat Names).
Well, heck! Anyone who has a group with enchanted followers has to be, well, lets say, enchanting. Now let's see, how will I express my enchantment????????
Looking for enchantment? Had it recently + fortunately, end of Oct, when David Stafford + Patti BOTT glided through Portland on their way to Rural HardWorking Maine (see Dave's facebook page for the nitty-gritty of that experience). Yes, it was an enchanting morning, as you can see from the myriad expressions on faces in these photos, taken by Patti with bad cellphone camera and another with a real camera.
Patti, Dave, me, and Phil at Hot Suppa! in Portland for breakfast:Fab company and breakfast, paid for by Dave, so I chose the expensive and real maple syrup. Here again are Dave and me and Phil's arm (he ordered me to leave out his getting-over-migraine face in this one):
After some roaming around the city, we inhaled fresh air on the Eastern Prom of Portland overlooking Casco Bay, in its glorious grayness. David and I were having daydreams of orcas, which gave us an eye-closing fright:
And so I especially enjoyed the riot of butterflies on the next envelope from Santa Fe:
In the 14 years since Phil came home with a web-TV, put us online, and sent me under the covers in despair, countless web connections have been made, but actually meeting one in person was a first here in Oct 2014, and it was the best. Dave IS enchanting, and so is Patti. We wish they'd move here but don't think they were won over. I mean, we have no adobe and lots of snow. And we're precariously perched on the edge of the continent. Still . . . come back anytime . . .
Thanks, Nancy. Yes, it was a lovely encounter. That makes two real life encounters for me including Dean in Paris. (Also lovely). Lisa Iversen and Michael Harford have threatened to visit but the damn meteorite showers keep intervening. Nancy, got your letter...preparing a response but the damn meteorite showers....you know how it is....dreaming of orcas in New Mexico....dave
I am the newest member of the 'I'm Enchanted with David' association - I am buzzing with inspiration by the gems I received in my ephemera package I received the other day!
David Stafford
thanks, Angie...it's not often I get to do "uplift"....
Sep 8, 2013
Nancy Bell Scott
You're right about that, Angie.
Sep 11, 2013
Nancy Bell Scott
Yesterday blogged at last these most artful matchbooks made and sent to me by David many months ago. They're wondrous in person. It's a shame the camera is not a talent of mine:
Oct 29, 2013
David Stafford
Oct 29, 2013
Ptrzia (TICTAC)
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i have a fabulous addition for your collection.. :-)
Many thanks David!
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Oct 31, 2013
David Stafford
you're welcome....
Nov 2, 2013
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
Liking this print very much, David!
Thanks!
Nov 13, 2013
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
David is busy as a seamstress :-)
see the blog:
She so sweet, and fashionable...from David
Nov 13, 2013
David Stafford
I'm thinkin'....let's junk this whole mail art thing and concentrate on textile design....it's fun!
Nov 13, 2013
Suus in Mokum
Nov 13, 2013
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
Saluting New Mexico today, David...
sorry I swallowed the "F" in O'Keeffe!
(where is that spell chick when ya need her?)
Nov 15, 2013
David Stafford
It's a big deal in these here parts...Georgia's Birthday, I mean...Giant papier mache cow skulls, lilies you can walk right into and get lost in. Undulating petals that beckon strangers like pistil packin' flowers beckon bees...quite the scene....
Nov 15, 2013
Nancy Bell Scott
You really are a poet. Nice!...
Nov 15, 2013
David Stafford
Thanks, Angie...
Dec 7, 2013
David Stafford
You're welcome, Angie....and a belated Merry Christmas to Snooky. Angie, I don't think I told you that Simon, my ex-wife's Corgi developed lymphoma and has been let loose in the Corgi Fields of Elysium where I'm sure he takes more pleasure in being "on duty" than he does chasing balls. He had a strong sense of vigilance.
Dec 28, 2013
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
Aw, very touching corgi story, David.
And what a wonderful corgi-and-star card! 'Love it !
'Bet Snooky loves it, too .
Kunsthund Sushi knows why it is regarded as a pleasant experience :-)
Dec 28, 2013
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
like!
blogged:
From David Stafford...too jaded? Never.
Jan 2, 2014
Raphael'L
I took my time to share this here but I needed this time to sample, enjoy and think, about this fabulous and a bit mysterious mail from David (I presume from David) .
Many thoughts and self interrogation in reading it( yes I am a bit illiterate and very French too ;)
such as Why this title in spanish ? So many references behind the golden hair, how can I choose between perhaps Joachim du Bellay or Syd Barett ? Is it a Frame story disguised in MA ? who could be the mysterious M Cyrus who spoke so well of David... not Cyrus the great, I'm afraid .
But at least now, thanks to David, I know why I never quit smoking! And I can proclaim “I’m really enchanted with David, never ever annoyed, pas de vent mauvais” !
Feb 14, 2014
David Stafford
It could only be Miley Cyrus the Great....
Feb 14, 2014
Raphael'L
Definitly not Cyrus Mistry, chairman of Tata Group ?
Feb 14, 2014
David Stafford
I don't believe so...is that a nom d' postale?
Feb 14, 2014
Raphael'L
No, but I like that name ! Better suited to a group of postal art that to a multinational conglomerate company ;-)
Feb 14, 2014
David Stafford
Oooh, no....not that....
Feb 14, 2014
De Villo Sloan
Another entry in the David Chronicles: David Enters The Who Has The Best Hair Contest:
http://iuoma-network.ning.com/profiles/blogs/stop-the-presses-david...
Mar 8, 2014
Nancy Bell Scott
Have been falling off the edge in anticipation, waiting for David to show up with the hair thing, his own special version.... Such a multi-faceted guy! It's a Saturday-brightener.
Mar 9, 2014
David Stafford
Nancy, this is very old-school Dave, pre-IUOMA days. The all-new improved Hair entry is wigging its way to DVS even as we send our pixels thither and yon. (Possible Siamese Cat Names).
Mar 9, 2014
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
I'm enchanted with David's fashion collection :-)
see here:
Mail Art Fashion statements by David/Katerina...collab art :-)
Aug 4, 2014
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
Who cannot be enchanted with David...and his mail ART:
encaustic!
see blog: David Stafford sends a HOT encaustic
Aug 17, 2014
Jan Hodgman
Well, heck! Anyone who has a group with enchanted followers has to be, well, lets say, enchanting. Now let's see, how will I express my enchantment????????
Sep 9, 2014
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
It is enchanting to get mail art from David!
many thanks for all that you sent! xxx
here a blog:
"Legacy" cards from David Stafford
Nov 13, 2014
Nancy Bell Scott
Looking for enchantment? Had it recently + fortunately, end of Oct, when David Stafford + Patti BOTT glided through Portland on their way to Rural HardWorking Maine (see Dave's facebook page for the nitty-gritty of that experience). Yes, it was an enchanting morning, as you can see from the myriad expressions on faces in these photos, taken by Patti with bad cellphone camera and another with a real camera.
Patti, Dave, me, and Phil at Hot Suppa! in Portland for breakfast:
Fab company and breakfast, paid for by Dave, so I chose the expensive and real maple syrup. Here again are Dave and me and Phil's arm (he ordered me to leave out his getting-over-migraine face in this one):
After some roaming around the city, we inhaled fresh air on the Eastern Prom of Portland overlooking Casco Bay, in its glorious grayness. David and I were having daydreams of orcas, which gave us an eye-closing fright:
And so I especially enjoyed the riot of butterflies on the next envelope from Santa Fe:
In the 14 years since Phil came home with a web-TV, put us online, and sent me under the covers in despair, countless web connections have been made, but actually meeting one in person was a first here in Oct 2014, and it was the best. Dave IS enchanting, and so is Patti. We wish they'd move here but don't think they were won over. I mean, we have no adobe and lots of snow. And we're precariously perched on the edge of the continent. Still . . . come back anytime . . .
Dec 11, 2014
David Stafford
Thanks, Nancy. Yes, it was a lovely encounter. That makes two real life encounters for me including Dean in Paris. (Also lovely). Lisa Iversen and Michael Harford have threatened to visit but the damn meteorite showers keep intervening. Nancy, got your letter...preparing a response but the damn meteorite showers....you know how it is....dreaming of orcas in New Mexico....dave
Dec 11, 2014
Nancy Bell Scott
I do know how it is, Dave. No time worries whatsoever. If you had smaller skies out there you'd be less aware of meteorites, though.
Dec 14, 2014
David Stafford
The Small Skies of Maine does have a nice ring to it.
Dec 14, 2014
Nancy Bell Scott
Ok, I've finally stopped laughing enough to agree with you. We're all really thrilled to be that humble here in The Pine Tree State.
Dec 17, 2014
De Villo Sloan
David has.....left the building.
http://iuoma-network.ning.com/profiles/blogs/drenched-in-david-staf...
Dec 28, 2014
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
Happy Birthday to David! He is enchanting :-)
May 22, 2015
De Villo Sloan
New work for David fans!
http://iuoma-network.ning.com/profiles/blogs/the-new-issue-of-flumm...
Jul 19, 2015
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
Sep 21, 2015
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
...
Sep 21, 2015
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
Sep 21, 2015
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
I am enchanted....
some wonderful items here in this "grab bag" from David!
Many thanks xxx
Oct 21, 2015
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
BIG bits 'n pieces from David Stafford
Oct 21, 2015
David Stafford
Yes, aren't they wonderful. I was given a ton o' this old stuff. You can see a lot of it at my flickr site. https://www.flickr.com/photos/68208275@N03/albums
Oct 21, 2015
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
Enchanted, of course!!!
Jan 3, 2016
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
Jan 4, 2016
Bumblebee Cee
I am the newest member of the 'I'm Enchanted with David' association - I am buzzing with inspiration by the gems I received in my ephemera package I received the other day!
Jan 10, 2016
David Stafford
Thanks, Res and Bumble....I'm glad you liked them.
Jan 14, 2016
Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)
Enchanted :-)
From David Stafford...She's Greek to me
Feb 14, 2016
David Stafford
She looks mysterious and steadfast against the yellow. And, it must be said, a bit cross-eyed.
Feb 14, 2016