Thursday, December 21, 2006

the final inspection




looking at all the angles





Tony & Carleton



the buffers





Grout! I need somebody.....





tape's great for grouting




finishing up the border



Saturday, December 16, 2006

Mike takes another one for the team.



The Broken Angel



One of the greatest things about living in Brooklyn is that there are so many amazing people here, including the wonderful couple who created this architctural masterpiece.

Grout the map!





Clean the map!



bedstuy beauties


map peelers





we don't need a six foot hero...




The border goes up!




The last few pieces...





Grout, grout...let it all out






These are the tools we can't do without. Come on! I'm talking to you...drill, bucket, mortar, ladder duo, poles, drop cloth. I mean it.

Amy...I miss you!



Sunday, December 03, 2006

A big lunch in a small restaurant



All smalti is on the ceiling! The last critter is up!




Walking across the brooklyn bridge



Welcome to Solutions Central





Marching Onward





The screwholes in the map are all covered up, the mosaic is closing in around the columns and we are approaching the edges of the piece. Soon it will be time to frame this masterpiece with a border, grout it up and call it a day.

Sawing up the seams





The blue bird is in the air




Friday, December 01, 2006

hard at work





Earrings I have bought so far





These beautiful animal print hoops, bamboo hoops and zodaic dangly earrings will complement any outfit.

Moving the panels inside





Thanksgiving Dinner Extravaganza














MIke suits up for some serious cutting




dinner at junior's


Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Shoes I have bought so far on the trip





Sturdy Work boot for day wear on the job site as well as a pair of strappy black sandals and gorgeous pointy-toed patent flats!!!

A beautiful sunset

The Ring-Necked Turtle Dove




Donde esta Ricardo?





Group Work






The folks at the MTA helped us find some studs with their special screws.

Butterflies are free...Why aren't we?




Monday night is Party night






The girls let loose on Monday night at the Spin Magazine party followed by a Sono Oto concert at Pianos. Cheers!

Sunny Day



The first sky I see tonight






The sky starts here...with the moth!

Saturday, November 18, 2006

border test


friday night train




The map is up!




The Team!





Thursday, November 16, 2006

map quest





the lunch counter/ nap time


the neighbourhood where we work