happy anniversary to us <3
Jun 18, 2010
May 31, 2010
long weekend
ah, yes. the long weekend. what to do?
how's about some time with mom, shopping, coffee, wine, pizza, movies, shopping, makin' stuff, magazines... a fine weekend indeed!
the highlight: martha stewart!
yes, yes y'all. the issue i've been waiting for came out on friday! it's been exciting to see the results and get a nice handful of inquiries about custom work. good times ahead, methinks. :0)
and today... very low-key. took a little trip to ikea this morning for a new office chair and couldn't pass up the free breakfast. what's that? free?! you heard me.
got my purchase home and opened up the box to get to start assembly. the instructions did not indicate what i was suppose to do with this fuzzy part:
and thomas helped, too...
now, now i'm ready to do some real work!
hope y'all had a great weekend! here comes tuesday.
May 26, 2010
undiscovered
good morning! it's going to be another hot and sunny day here in the queen city. i've got my windows open and the fans blowing. it's been a lovely morning to sit here in front of my machine and endlessly click on the pounce button... but my time has not been spent without yielding some rewarding new discoveries! i'd like to share a few that i've found... here are some etsy sellers who are awaiting their first sale (and judging by their unique items and lovely photographs, it shouldn't be long!)
summer is the perfect time to pack up a picnic and head to the park. snag a colorful gingham tote bag from littleteawagon's shop and invite some friends!
um... yeah. i wanna grab every one of these little softies and snuggle 'em! how can you resist the silly, googly eyes of this new zealander's creations?
sammi of zaptastic creates these pop art-inspired, hand-drawn pieces for your comic viewing pleasure. pow!
you australian etsy buyers are lucky to have annabelle on your continent! interior design obviously inspires her subtle and fantastic fabric pieces, concentrating on both aesthetics and a gentle care of the environment.
this re-purposing etsian has fabricated some fantastic modern light fixtures from the salvages of old mills and factories. each piece carries its own stories of the past while giving new life (and light) to their upcycled futures.
May 18, 2010
date night
it's thursday and that means date night at the wolf house. the mr. and i are kinda homebodies, so date night usually looks something like this...
May 08, 2010
undiscovered
ok, etsy lovers. time to 'fess up. how much time have you spent on the pounce feature in one sitting? i must admit that i have withered away hours of my life clicking and re-clicking the "pounce again!" button. the time spent may be precious, but oh! the hidden treasures i've found while clicking around in the "undiscovered" category! take a gander at these wonderful pieces, all by newish etsians. and show some love; give some hearts, send a nice, complimenting convo (no spam), and even make a purchase or two! (when these fab artists get all big and famous, you can say you were among the first who realized their talent.)
Jamielyns hand cuts (yes, by hand!) these brightly colored greeting cards. i was struck by the bold, simple design in this hi! card.
Manuinchina offers very festive ear-dangles. i especially love these japanese moon earrings!
BellyCeramics' pieces are some of the most beautifully glazed i have seen anywhere. fantastically original forms, and amazingly affordable!
one-of-a-kind bags and jewelry can be found in LittlePort's shop. each piece is distinctly handmade and unique; and that's what etsy's all about! (maybe you'll beat me to these copper button earrings.)
louisiana-based crafter, Endoftheworldstudio, boasts a fine collection of "pillows that are single stitch 'relief' crochet designed to reflect my passion for color, texture, and imagination". check out the shop to find that one piece which will brighten up your living space!
who doesn't love a koala? find this super cute ipod case and other fantastic felt creations in Emerlina's shop. your phone will never be happier.
i just saw Chickslab on the front page yesterday, but i'm pretty sure that i discovered them first. ;0) here's a shop full of totally original pieces in bold colors that are sure to sell out quick!
want to show some more love'n'support to a newcomer to esty? leave a comment with a link to their shop and tell us why you love 'em!
happy shopping. :0)
May 06, 2010
giraffe
just because giraffes are a little bit cute and a little bit weird... this collection of etsy goods featuring long-necked creatures don't necessarily belong in the nursery decor.
1. come with me by mitsingenChicago
2. giraffe print by berkleyillustration
3. giraffe pillow by katedurkin
4. giraffidae the famous sax player by beatupcreations
5. air show by graphitegirl
6. organic cotton block printed giraffe towel by ohlittlerabbit
7. news giraffe necklace by esmedodsworthdesigns
8. giraffe in a box by saratpeintre
9. wall perching by appledale
10. giraffes 2 by wildthingsart
Apr 27, 2010
fly, pig, fly
if you're a marathon runner, or just a cincinnati resident, then you probably know about the annual flying pig marathon. hundreds of crazy people get up early on a sunday morning and pump their legs for an agonizing 26.2 miles around the great queen city. i'm not a runner myself, nor do i have any ounce of desire to become one, but i've met a few. i've seen them around. runners. marathoners. crazies.
a few years ago, i did the flying pig. well, i did half of the pig... ah-hem. i... uh... walked half of the flying pig. but i did cross the finish line! i wasn't out to break any records that day, save for my own personal record of number of (half) marathons completed: one.
and it's happening again this coming sunday. streets all over the city will be closed off to make way for masses of dedicated athletes. some will sprint, some jog, some fly, some walk, a few stumble, but all will be taking the best tour the east side of our city has to offer. they'll cross the ohio river (twice), run along it, climb hills, chase down inclines, and pass some of the most scenic spots of cincinnati.
my own 13.1 mile experience was an encouraging and prayerful one. with this post i wish the same for all participating in this year's flying pig marathon. train well. rest well. and feel the love of cincinnati!
Liam
hello friends in my little bloggy world! i know there are plenty of big-hearted folks out there who would joyfully pay forward their own blessings. might i impose upon you a suggestion?
have a look at this blog, where designer/mother lynn russell of satsuma press is raising funds to remodel an accessible bathroom for her son, liam. get all the details and see liam's sweet face here.
Apr 20, 2010
post
when was the last time you wrote a letter? i mean an actual pen(cil) on paper, sent in an envelope with a stamp and the whole thing? to whom would you write a letter today?
take a moment. send some love. <3
Apr 10, 2010
Bloomington
it's been a week since my last craft show, and i've been so busy preparing for the next one that i haven't taken the time to write about bloomington! we made a weekend trip of it; me, the mr. and my folks. drove into town by way of nashville, indiana on friday night and had some delicious greek dinner at the trojan horse. crashed our hotel rooms with full bellies, and the mr. and i watch some lord of the rings on the free cable while i put together a few last-minute items.
ready to rock the next morning, we took a short drive to the banquet hall and unloaded the car before the rain started. the show itself was great! so many friendly folks, so well organized and just a fun success all around.
mustaches on a stick were a popular item, and folks seemed to enjoy trying on different looks:
hee hee! :0)
after the show we packed up the remaining inventory in old suitcases and slugged back to the hotel for some serious naptime.
went for a walk around IU's campus before dinner and took a moment to play on the swings:
later that evening, we found ourselves bowling under blacklights. dad was a blur of action...
we woke on easter morning and enjoyed a most fabulous brunch at the infamous runcible spoon before hitting the road back home.
a full weekend, indeed.
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