That’s what I’m in need of ~ Comfort and Joy, and thankfully, it is that time of year where that’s exactly where I’m headed. I’m off for our Thanksgiving Holiday. And it couldn’t come at a better time. I’m also so very ready for some holiday fun and maybe a little pumpkin pie and eggnog!

In the meantime, a quick note with more details about my upcoming show I mentioned. I’m showing with my "lovely" friend Cathy Nichols. And I say "lovely" first of all because she is so lovely, but also because I say (and write) "lovely" all the time because of my friendship with Cathy. She said it first! :) And it seems that I’ve inherited this lovely expression.

But I’m also so proud to be a part of this show with her. Cathy was one of the very first artists I met who encouraged me to believe in my work. I met her just 4 years ago now at our co-op in Venice. It’s always so exciting to see how far we’ve come in such a short time. Just another reminder to you to believe it’s possible.

I hope, if you are in the area, you can stop by a very special gallery, the East Village Collective, in Woodstock New York. The opening reception is Friday December 7 from 5-9 pm and the show runs through February 1.

I have so many things to tell you that I’m completely, in the words of one of my favorite Mike Meyers characters, "verklempt", so in the meantime, I’m wishing you a very, very Happy Thanksgiving, if you are here in the US. And it goes without saying, that no matter where you are, I am so very thankful to each and every one of you who have shown your support to me and Creative Thursday, especially over this past (amazing) year.

Love to you ~ Marisa