one down, one to go

A couple days work, but it's done. I know it needs something else, but I'm not sure what. I figure I'll just leave it sitting around and I'll figure out what it's lacking.

Cheers!!

These are the glasses I got at the antique mall in West Point on court Friday. Best picture I could get with my lighting, but you get the idea. And just think seven for $5!! Major deal.

And here is my table set up. I love my dishes, and silverware, my little green salt and pepper shakers I got at Wall's for 50 cents, and of course my new 1960's glasses. The brown placemats were given to us from our niece, Delta Grace. She picked them out her self, and she's only two. What a smart 2-year-old. And the little blue bowls I got in Australia in a "basement" store.

easy peasy

This was my first attempt at a magazine bow. I think it looks just as good as a store bought bow, and the paper adds heaps more interest. I, without a doubt, will never use a regular bow again.

tutorial here on how about orange

Dream Studio

I love this building from the blog Liivian Talossa. She's Finnish so I can't read what she writes, but I love looking at her images. And I really love this building. I can imagine it with stained glass in the tops of those windows, having the front door be a big double door so the whole room can open up. Having a loft on the top part that could have a little bed for the younguns to play on. Ahhhh, a beautiful studio is my biggest ambition I think.

Hey Lyd, Check This Out!

I found a new cool blog, How About Orange, and she gave a tutorial on how to make your own gift bows. I fully intend on making every bow from now on, and I bet you will too. It's sooo simple, how did we never think of it? anyway, enjoy the tutorial.

Poppy Duvet Cover

I would looooooooooove to have this.

Sneak Peek

Here's the new trunk/ filing cabinet/ storage/ coffee table. I haven't done anything to it yet, but I plan on priming the inside, painting it a light blue, adding filing folders to one half of the trunk, putting handles on both ends to make it easier to carry, and polyurethening the outside so the paint won't chip anymore. I love it. Also playing with the idea of putting little feet on it, but I don't know. That would be the last thing I do if I did it at all. You can also see my green folding chair and artist stool in the background. The den is really coming together now.

This Mirror Quacks Me Up

I came across this incredibly charming mirror on Urban Outfitters. I was thinking the other day about someday having a bathroom with birds as a theme. Have a bird cage in it and feathers, I don't know... it was just a thought. But this mirror is so funny, it would definately go in my bird bath. ;-)

My dog, Buck

Protecting his bone is hard work. Once he was out of the sun, he'd crawl over in the light with his bone and go back to sleep.

Perfect Baby Shower Gift

Hey, go over to Lisa Leonard's online shop and check out these adorable spoons. I'm totally getting one for each kid I have someday.

A Gaggle of Lanterns

I think it would look amazing to have a grouping of different size/style white lanterns. They could all sit on a shelf, or be the centerpiece for a fun party. All of these lanterns are from whole sale mart and I'd like to buy...

Four of these little ones

Two of this size lantern

One unique hanging lantern

and three of these slightly smaller dome lanterns.

But these are just dreams of mine.

Calamari

This is my newest little piece of art. I call him Calamari and I currently have four listed on etsy. He looks really cool in person. Measures about 4 1/2"x 3 1/2". I'm hoping to do more ocean related artwork soon.

My Furniture Soulmate? Maybe

storage bench found on urban outfitters

Toothpicks with Style

Who knew? I love these botanical picks found at anthropologie. If they weren't $48 I'd seriously consider getting them.

Button Love

I love love love this button. I think it would be the perfect one to get for my jeans that lack a front button. Then if I ever made a pair of pants or something, I'd switch it to those. It is such an interesting and beautiful piece of wearable art.