I started this little blog adventure exactly one year and 387 posts ago! I had no idea what fun it would be to enter the blogosphere, no idea how much I would learn, and absolutely NO idea how many new (and renewed) friendships would come my way as a result. Now Marvelous Kiddo has become a really important aspect of my life and I look forward to continuing it for years to come.
Thank you to all of you who read this blog. It means the world to me to read your comments and emails, and to know that you find something of value or enjoyment here. I am honored to have found a tiny little place in a beautiful, supportive community of bloggers from around the world who post about having and raising their babies, making and enjoying art, and finding the poetry in life.
As a token of my appreciation, I would like to offer one of my own pieces of artwork as this week's giveaway. Since becoming a mom I have largely put aside my work as a sculptor, and (as you might have noticed) am currently finding a creative outlet in writing, photography, and blogging. A little over a month ago I actually moved out of my tiny Garment District studio, and in the process I rediscovered a few pieces that I saved after creating them in 2004 for a window display at Barneys New York.
The wire faces belong to a collection I call Miss Thangs. Here is my official artist statement about the collection from my website:
Leigh is descended from a grandmother who ran a beauty parlor and a father who worked for years as a professional caricature artist. In light of that lineage, the Miss Thang Collection was inevitable. Each wire face celebrates the ever-important tools of attitude and hairdo in its own idiosyncratic way. Through the Miss Thangs collection the artist pays loving homage to the idea of the wacky-beautiful, trashy-devout, intellectual-fireball Southern Lady.
To enter, leave a comment on this post (along with your email address) by Friday, November 14, at midnight, PST. One comment per person, please. The winner will be randomly picked and announced on Monday, November 17. The winner will receive a wire face sculpture of my choosing from the Miss Thang Collection.
Feel free to email this post to your family and friends to spread the word. Good luck, and happy commenting!
Feel free to email this post to your family and friends to spread the word. Good luck, and happy commenting!
Congratulations on one year of blogging!!! I must say, that although i am not a mom yet you are an inspiration to me. I have witness quite a few of my friends struggle to find the balance between motherhood and their own self, but for you it seems effortless. Thanks for blogging and thank you for making beautiful art.
ReplyDeleteThose are so wonderful and I would love to own one!! yippie, Congrats on your year!!
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Enjoy the weekend!
I love them!
ReplyDeleteToday we had a party for Clark's first b'day which is tuesday, so we kind of celebrated with you!
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I can't wait for my daily dose of Marvelous Kiddo and his Marvelous mother. Congratulations dear daughter!
ReplyDelete"...wacky-beautiful, trashy-devout, intellectual-fireball Southern Lady". Love that description. I just moved to the South, so hopefully, one day, maybe...just maybe...I too can be that woman :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Leigh! Your blog is such a wonderful read.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your blog- would love to win!
ReplyDeleteSteph
My how time flies! Congrats on the one year mark!
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE the Miss Thangs, but never bought one! Congrats on your year anniversary of blogging, and happy birthday to the Kiddo! i love keeping up with you and your amazing life. Thank you for sharing it with us! I can always count on you to bring some beauty to my day, as well as a reminder to appreciate the little things, the creative things, and the joy that can be found in the seemingly everyday.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an amazing and wonderful year! I admit to being more than a bit of a Marvelous Kiddo addict, checking for new posts multa-times a day! Thank you for keeping us up to date on the marvelous life and times of the Kiddo. Don't know what I'd do without it! I look forward to many more years of your artistic, informative & entertaining posts. I know I will delight in reading it for as long as you take pleasure in the creation. THANKS & CONGRATS!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your thoughtful and inspiring posts. I always love checking in with Marvelous Kiddo. And Congratulations on your one year mark!!
ReplyDeletewell where does the time go? happy one year! it's exciting and wonderful to see you here when i get a moment to stop by.
ReplyDeleteyour work continues to inspire and can't wait to see it up close again...
whenever you are ready!
xoxo
happy happy!
susan
p.s. susan@susanschwake.com
Oooh! I want one! Also, time for another phone call. I need to hear about recent life for you outside the blogosphere. Consider it penciled in.
ReplyDeleteHi, Mom and Artist and congrats; some of your posts were very inspiring so I hope this is only the first year of many.
ReplyDeleteBest of wishes from Romania
radoslav.cristiana@gmail.com
Lady you are fabulous! Happy "Blobby" Birthday! I love reading about your life and you always post the best links...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on completing your first year! I must say that I'm more than impressed with the number of posts you have managed to write in such a short time!
ReplyDeleteAnd from Italy: complimentoni!!!
ReplyDeleteA lot of wonderful blogging-years!!
Your sculptures are amazing. They are truly an inspiration.
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Whymess@aol.com
Leigh, your work gets more and more inspirational. I've been watching you ever since college - this is Fran Stallings - I married Mike Peacock, and started my own fledgling blog. Congratulations on your year of beautiful blogging and sharing!
ReplyDeletehey leigh! congratulations on hitting the one year mark! checking your blog is one of the highlights of my day (i have to confess, i do check somewhat obsessively for new photos of your cutie...). let's hear it for many more years of your creative, smart, passionate, totally entertaining posts!
ReplyDeletealso, your miss thangs are rockin'. 100%.
much love!!
Dear Leigh,
ReplyDeleteThat is so incredibly generous of you! I would absolutely treasure any piece that you have made.
Much love,
jeanne
PS: Oona and I miss you guys. And Happy Birthday to the kiddo!
jomlette@yahoo.com
I would be honored to win.
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! Happy one year anniversary, Leigh! If my blog is as fresh and full of passion as yours is after one year, I will be a happy girl indeed.
ReplyDeleteI'm raising my mug of oolong to you!
Congrats on one year of blogging!
ReplyDeleteYour blog has been so much fun to read -- though my husband wishes you had never introduced me to the Diana :)
Candace
cxcarlisle@gmail.com
WOW big congrats - what an honor!
ReplyDeleteah, you are so talented. I'm really happy I found your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the providing me with such a great blog! Happy Blog Anniversary! It's been so nice to catch up with you and learn about your beautiful family. Keep in touch! Julie W from Jackson, MS (jules110@aol.com)
ReplyDeleteOOPS! I forgot to include my email. franpeacockcpa@aol.com
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