Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Dia de Bloglandia


Time to remember those who have left us.


Time to celebrate their lives and love.


Poignant happiness and melancholy joy.


Visit Dia del Bloglandia.

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22 comments:

  1. audreyNovember 1, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Erin,
    I am happy to share the celebration of the Day of the Dead with you. Your display is colorful and brings joy to mind. (I really like that painted skull).
    ♥ audrey

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  2. Dawn ElliottNovember 1, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    What a beautiful altar you've created to honor your loved ones...very colorful...and I adore the fabric! Thanks for sharing today.

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  3. Roz CawleyNovember 1, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Erin - I love the concept of being scoured clean in order to be able to be receptive to the expression of creativity. I think your painted chair is stunning - it tells me to shine forth on the world each day. I think it's wonderful to surround images of your loved ones with such glorious colour and joy. Thank you for allowing me into your home to share this day with you.
    Warm wishes from England! x

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  4. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Erin,
    I adore your altar built on this beautiful colorFULL chair. I can imagine, because I know that I do, you get such a warm feeling when placing each item and photograph and remember time spent together.

    thank you for being part of dia de bloglandia
    x..x

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  5. Marylinn KellyNovember 1, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    The exuberance that shines through each object in your shrine speaks of life celebrated. Your chair - the sun, a favorite image - casts benevolent eyes over all. I am reminded that so much of what I do treasure in myself I owe to those no longer among us. Viva Dia de Los Muertos. xo

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  6. www.lalloronastudio.blogspot.comNovember 1, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Beautiful pictures. I love that sun chair.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Adriana

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  7. Fran aka RedondowriterNovember 1, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Morro Bay, a special place indeed. The first year of my marriage many long years ago was in San Luis Obispo. My husband was a senior at Cal Poly and I worked there. I love your colorful ofrenda and wish I could see even more of the quilt that some things are placed upon. The sun is magnificent. I always loved Mission San Luis Obispo when we lived there. Do you have a studio in Morro Bay? Have you ever tripped across a writer friend Anthony Toscano?

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  8. Magical Mystical TeacherNovember 1, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    "those who have left us"

    It just occurs to me that they haven't left, really, but have rather moved a little bit to the side where they are somewhat harder to see than they once were...

    The Veil Is Thin

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  9. Erin in Morro BayNovember 1, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Audrey - Thank you, the skull was fun to make and I always use it for my Day of the Dead altar.
    Erin

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  10. Erin in Morro BayNovember 1, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Dawn - I found this fabric in a wonderful shop in Santa Cruz a couple of years ago - it's so bright and colourful and perfect for today.
    Erin

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  11. Erin in Morro BayNovember 1, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Roz - The chair is very special to me. It was purchased at a time when I was scrimping and saving just to get along. But when I saw the chair I knew I had to have it. The shop owner was a darling man who allowed me an extremely long lay-away plan. It was one of the first pieces I ever bought for myself and has always been an inspiration.
    Erin

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  12. Erin in Morro BayNovember 1, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Stephanie - It is so great that you (and now Rebecca) do this and create a community to share in the joys and wonder of this special time. Thank you so much, Erin

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  13. Erin in Morro BayNovember 1, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Marylinn - I do believe this sun looks very much like one you sent me once on a piece of mail art! It is so true that much of who we are and who we become is a gift from those who have passed on.
    Erin

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  14. Erin in Morro BayNovember 1, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Adriana - The chair does make the perfect altar, I feel like the beautiful blue arms are wrapping around my grandparents, parents and brother and holding them close and safe.
    Erin

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  15. Erin in Morro BayNovember 1, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Fran - Morro Bay is a special place indeed. My second story studio looks out on the ocean, a sea breeze wafts through the windows and gulls wheel and cry overhead. It's the dream of lifetime to be here. Years ago, I was a soloist with the Mission Choir and also often rang the Mission bells in San Luis Obsipo.
    Erin

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  16. Erin in Morro BayNovember 1, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    MMT - It is true that while wandering cemeteries it does seem that the veil is quite thin.
    Erin

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  17. rebeccaNovember 1, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    there is so much love here for others, for beauty, for life!

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  18. Erin in Morro BayNovember 2, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Rebecca - Thank you for hosting all of us, along with Stephanie, for this beautiful outpouring of love and joy.
    Erin

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  19. Queenie BelieveNovember 2, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    A beautiful ofrenda to your loved ones full of love and color. Thank you for sharing their memory with us.
    Have a great day.
    Always, Queenie

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  20. Erin in Morro BayNovember 3, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Queenie - I love this time, every year, to remember and honour our family and friends.
    Erin

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  21. Ascender Rises Above !November 3, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    What a beautiful display with the sunny chair. It is always interesting to look at these photos used within and see who these people who have passed on. Jacque

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  22. Erin in Morro BayNovember 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Jacque - It is wonderful to see the faces, young and old and know all the love and joy everyone has creating their altars.
    Erin

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