Gigi's Wonders

06/14/2026

Some pictures of the 1911 Loof Carousel in Santa Cruz, CA. I counted six closed mouth horses! That's an amazing sight! I'm always in awe of this machine.

06/14/2026

Finally got to go to Santa Cruz and ride the 111 year old Loof Carousel. The reverence I felt not only at the sight of the machine, but actually riding it twice. I took pictures of a rarity, well six of them actually. Closed mouth carousel horses! Loof and Carmel were among the few to portray the horses like this. One, maybe two were ever placed on a machine. The Santa Cruz Loof Carousel, made in 1911, has SIX! It always takes my breath away and makes me feel like there's a reason to go on living. There's been too much sadness and stress lately. I feel a bit renewed now. My heart much lighter than it has been since I lost my youngest son 3 years ago, and my oldest son in February. It's been hard to deal with, but I'm still here. Today was a heart and mind reset.

06/05/2026

My apologies for not posting much lately. I'm trying to get back into my 'studio', tonight and tomorrow... maybe. There's been a lot happening with me lately. But I'm trying to get back to it. Just bear with me please. Thank you all!

05/10/2026

More details on Cocoa Puffs... my back is killing me now.. 😆 But SO worth it!

05/09/2026

Working on Cocoa Puffs today!

04/29/2026

04/28/2026

How cool is this?

04/28/2026

Cocoa Puffs unmasked! Still a lot to do, but I'm tired tonight... If I don't stop now, I'll do this all night! 😆