Tuesday Finds: ART!
I am right in the middle of moving to my new place, and I’ve got all the big stuff left to go. The hardest part is packing up the studio, because I don’t want to stop working on cards! Below you will see some lovely art finds that I will be saving up for to hang in the new place
Romantic Space by dropes de mentol
Hello Archival Print by Lisa Congdon
Be Brilliant Letterpress Print by Roll and Tumble Press
Green Planet by Missions to the Moon
Studio Inspiration!
I’m still looking forward to moving this weekend, even though I’ve barely started packing. I guess what I’m really looking forward to is decorating the new place. I get to have a fresh start with my studio. Here is some inspiration:
From Apartment Therapy:
So Organized!
Awesome Tape Floor Design at MOMA
Thanks Amanda!
Crazy Nails!
Have any of my blog readers ever had fake acrylic nails? Do they ruin your real nails? I’ve never done it before, but I just saw these ridiculous nails on the internet, and…well, just look at them.
Smiley and Stars
Gems and Bows
Dripping Chocolate
They are from Kawaii Nails.
Peanut Butter and Apple Sandwich Grilled with Sage Butter
Yum!
I made this sandwich for Mark for breakfast this morning, but I’m sure you could make it for any meal you please.
Sage Butter is something I already had in the fridge. I decided to start cooking with a butter/olive oil blend that i will share with you. It’s super simple and you can use it for almost everything.
Sage Butter
1 stick room temperature butter (let it soften out of the fridge so it’s easy to mix)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tsp. dried sage
Directions:
Just mix them all together in a container, and don’t put it in the fridge yet, because it’s time to make the sammie!
Now for the sandwich:
2 slices 100% whole wheat bread
peanut butter
1 apple peeled and sliced
sage butter
Directions:
1. Spread the peanut butter thinly on both slices of bread.
2. Put a layer of apple slices on one piece of bread, and then put the other piece of bread on top.
3. Spread a thin layer of the sage butter on both sides of the sandwich.
4. Throw the sandwich on the skillet until it’s slightly brown on one side, and then flip it and brown the other side.
Crochet Stool
These make me want to learn how to crochet! Watch out, they are pricy, but I’ve always been a fan of DIY!
Crochet Stool
Finds: Black and White Goodies
Hi People! I found some really great black and white handmade stuff today for you!
Trees Ring from Dillon Designs
Robot Pixel Mash-up Fair Isle Sweater by Good Egg
lol Necklace by Tilly Bloom
Purse from Mojo Spa Style
Finds: Great Handmade Stuff!
Oooh! Look at what I found today:
Cute Clutches from Mia Accessories
Crystal Earrings from Savage Salvage
Hollow Books from Teal Stripes
Cat and Dog Pillow from Julia Pott
John Waters Mustache Necklace from Rusty Chain Jewelry
Getting Ready to Move
Hello everyone! I have been getting some stuff together getting ready to move, and I wanted to share with you. We just got rid of our couch, in order to get a better to sleep on couch for guests (including my dad). While I was searching for a couch, at this great second hand shop, Next to New, I found a few other things too.
Here is my new vintage sea-foam green corduroy couch:
It's in perfect condition!
Here are my other finds:
President Vases and Plaid Tablecloth
And since you won’t get to see my current house anymore, here are some photos of my bedroom:
I'll miss it!
Mural
GladeMade Sale through Friday!
Take advantage of the sale I’ve got going on right now on my etsy shop, all cards are $1 off for the rest of the week. Also, since you are reading my blog right now, you can get an extra 10% off through Friday by entering “BLOGSALE” when you check out. I will take the 10% and bill you, so don’t paypal right away.
Sale!
September Goal Meet-up
Happy September Everyone! It’s that time again. I can’t believe how fast August flew by. It’s been hot here in Texas, but the relief of temperatures in the 90’s (instead of the 100’s) is feeling good! I’m feeling optimistic for the rest of 2009. I’ve been working in the studio a lot this month, and my creative juices are flowing. I am moving in September, so most of my goals are going to revolve around moving, but before we take a look at the new goals, let’s look back at August.
August Goals
1. APPLY! Fill out applications to participate in E.A.S.T., Cherrywood Art Fair, and Blue Genie. Well, I got 2 outta 3 done!
2. Work on brand new stuff. Of course I will still need to work on greeting cards, but would also like to start on some journals, small art, and tote bags. I definitely started on some new stuff this month, but no journals or tote bags. I got some stationary, fabric flags, and small art done. Check out the newest piece added to my shop (and there is more to come):
Octopus Party
3. Design holiday cards and have them ready to be printed.
I made one holiday card design so far, but I’m still interested in making more.
September Goals
1. Work more with gouache; more holiday card designs and more small paintings.
2. Go through all my stuff to see what I can get rid of.
3. Pack EVERYTHING.
4. Move everything in to the new place, and get everything put away…by the end of the month (Move in is Sept. 19th by the way).