new chair

this icon is now home thanks to my husband!!

am i pushing the season?

flea market find

russell wright cup. perfect for a half cup of coffee that looks like a full cup.

thrifting regret

passed up these $7 breuers last week.

missoni

i missed the big frenzy but got a vetsatile blanket.

porch makeover in progress- phase 2

phse 1 was pillows.

phase 2 is cleaning, sanding, painting and sealing these cedar stump tables.

small shelf for vase

Chair re-do, before and after

I write "re-do" because I cannot call it a re-upholster job. But the fabric is good, top needs some work.

memaw's chenille

new pillow

been meaning to make this since i lived in boston. finally.

closet studio #2

Gus Post-First Birthday Invites

Meant to post this here, but did on the other blog instead. Harumph.

love these

idea book: embroidered top

Found this in a magazine and then saw it in J. Crew this summer when shopping with Bets.




Had bought this shirt at a thrift store a few years back, loved the embroidery and color (poppy red/orange and sand). the cut was horrible.



But with my mom's handiwork (who is like magic on her sewing machine)i now have THIS little top for the rest of summer. complete with a new side pocket for a key and pacifier!

this is where my grandmother was from

on the outside: summer studio

target placemat $1.48 turned pillow

angela adams

have loved her work since introduced to it during my boston years.

http://www.angelaadams.com/

on the outside: tennessee jessica stockholder

porch pillows- before and after

I wanted the pull together the summer porch by using the color in the turquoise bench (old movie theater seats from amity, ar) in the pillows.

before



bench



and the after- stenciled canvas pillows

on the outside: richard tuttle at pace

studio visit-kirsten nash, queens ny

idea book: flag chair

obviously

on the outside: Louise bourgois

idea book: ruler fun

from gus's room:



from idea book-pottery barn catalog:

idea book: THE bench

from our home: entryway


from idea book:a home in austin

OPRAH GONE

This day has come.

Here is a link to a blog I began after grad school research on her/her show

peonies

idea book: birds

from gus's room



from idea book:



and another from an idea book (let's face it, birds are everywhere):

idea book: bamboo bench

from our guestroom: found with e. in chattanooga



from idea book:

idea book: phones

from felix's grandmother:



from idea book:

idea book: bellini chair

seriously, cambridge ma is perfect for amazing "trash". i found a bellini chair (in white) on the curb.

idea book: how to dress a dresser

from my house: record player turned bar




from idea book:

art update

Element-Progress, an Upstate NY Exhibition
April 9-May 21
Spool Mfg
Hours: Saturdays, 1-3p and by appointment
Closing Reception: Saturday, 21 may 2011, 7-10p

“Element - Progress,” is a group exhibit about materials, process and the experience of making and viewing art. Space acts as catalyst and participant in this exhibit and the vast galleries of spool mfg. make for an exceptional installing and viewing experience. The exhibit features the work of Annie Varnot, Joel Bacon, Kirsten Nash & Nancy Hubbard from New York City; Jodi Hays & Richard Feaster from Nashville, Tennesee; and Kariann Fuqua from Columbus, Georgia.

Thank you toSloss Fine Woodworking, based in Nashville, for creating a perfect set of ledges to display my drawings for the show.


Summer Residency
The Department of Parks in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas has awarded me a as Artist in Residence for the month of July. I am especially interested in studying the rock formations at the Ozark foothills at Gulpha Gorge and working in such a beautiful place.


Print Collaboration
Have you ever wanted to purchase some of my artwork AND give to another worthy cause? I will be working with the inventive folks at theworkingproof.com. They have invited me to create a limited edition print and to select a charity for part of the proceeds from sales. I plan to work with a Nashville-based print shop for this project. More to come...


Studio Update
Beginning in June, I will focus full time in the studio. If you are in or around Nashville, contact me for a studio visit.


Current Work
As always- take a look at galleryell.com or www.jodihays.com for updates on my work.

idea book: cuckoo clock

from gus's room:



idea book inspriation (pottery barn?):