Decor8

I purged a lot of my design blogs a while ago because I read way too many. Well after my class with Jonathan Canlas at WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International) last week I purged all my photography blogs. He was right, it was making me compare my work and try to be them and not be ME! And really, why don't I want to be me, I'm so great! J to the K.

So I decided to ad back some of my old design blogs I used to love, like decor8. It's fresh and happy and very inspiring.

I saw this gem in a post about Warren Heath Photography and want to make one of these wall hearts for my bedroom. What do you think?

This definitely does not have to be done with Polaroids. I've got tons but I like where they are so I will probably do them with old prints that I have scattered here and there. The point is I need it in my life. Perhaps I will make it huge on the wall across from my bed in my bedroom. Sounds like a plan. Hopefully Sir Luke is on board...

Dining Room Mood Board

Another wishful thinking mood board. This time my focus was the dining room. Luckily there isn't much to that side of the room since it connects with the living room. I wanted to keep everything in there more subtle with clear views so it feels open.

I really love the idea of having a settee on one side of the table up against the wall. My turtle photo will be printed as large as I can and put up above the table. It's pretty much the largest wall in the house. I've waned to do a large piece of wall art for a long time but couldn't figure out where to put it. Then one day it hit me! The dining room. Perfection. Now to find some place to print it and mount it for me that won't be crazy expensive... oh my aching pocket book.

1. Crown Molding - Wish I Had That
2. Glass Link Chendelier - West Elm
3. Battersea Sofette - Anthropologie
4. Ocean/Seaglass Wool Rug - Angela Adams
5. Vince Clear Shell Chairs - Overstock
6. Calligaris Regency Oval Dining Table - InMod
7. Ficus Lyrata - Star Nursery
8. Turtle Print - Me!

A Very Vader Birthday

My good friend Becca has a birthday on Pi Day. I will admit I'm a little jealous. My good friend Jen wanted to celebrate with all Becca's friends from near and far so she asked us to make a video for Becca's birthday.

Sir Luke and I obliged.



I forgot how much I really love to make videos. I went through a phase where I made them all the time. It got a little out of control. But I think I should try it out again. And maybe Sir Luke will let me use his monster camera one of these days.

I better start thinking of something good....hmmm.

Dogs

I love dogs.

I've been on the hunt for a dog for a while now. I'm trying to adopt one from the Nevada SPCA so I can give one a home that lost theirs. We came super close to adopting a cute black pomeranian we were planning on naming Wicket (as in the E-wok since the appearance was so close) but were denied because we were leaving for Cancun in a week.

We almost snagged a cute fawn colored pug named Curious George but were two people too late to snag him the day after we returned from our trip.

Every time I see someone walking a dog in out neighborhood I stop focusing on the task at hand and stare, longingly and lustfully. "I want that dog," I say out loud. Whether or not I am with anyone.

"You like dogs?" Sir Luke says. He likes to mock the fact that I have a one track mind right now. Dogs, dogs, dogs. I met a black and red Yorkie the other day when we came home from the airport. I was smitten by his perky little ears and shiny coat. Too bad I'm afraid I would step on a dog that small and break his little foot bones if he was mine.

Here are some breeds we like.

Pugs (I specifically want a black one but any will do as long as they're adorable and they don't have crazy googly-eyes)

Basset Hounds (we are concerned about size because although they are short still need lots of room, also they drool A LOT)

Shiba Inus (they shed A LOT, and are very independent dogs, but are also loyal and so so pretty. Have you seen the Shiba Inu puppy cam?!)

Pomeranian (Pom poms, I fell in love after I first saw Lulu on Craftzine and then Wicket stole my heart. We're hoping we can find another just as adorable)

 

This photo of Lulu was the clincher for Sir Luke, I think

Cavalier King Charles (so pretty and darling and sweet, gimme. Also, this)

 

So are you a dog or a cat person? I'd have more chance to be a cat person if I wasn't deathly allergic. Plus Sir Luke hates cats...meow?

What dog would you want, if you could get anything and money was no object (some of those breeds are Priceville, USA!)

My First Quilt

My mom came to stay with me last week whilst Sir Luke was in Chicago on a gig. We had SO much fun and she taught me how to quilt while she was here. She started me on a harder piece but we only did the center block so I'd have time to do it from beginning to end under her supervision.

You can click on the photo to see it larger. I really love how it turned out and am pretty proud of myself. It takes a lot of concentration and cutting pieces perfectly is definitely the key to success. I think I could do it again without my mom.

She got me this great Amy Butler Disc that has a bunch of patterns on it including a floor cushion I plan on making and a simpler quilt. I think I want to stipple the entire thing (see second picture). I'll definitely be going back to Quiltique where we found a bunch of amazing fabric. It's a money pit in there. Mmm hmm.

Revisiting the 80s

I ruined a pair of grey jeans with bleach whilst washing some whites a month ago. I wore them for a while  around the house and with people I knew wouldn't judge me for being shabby and pathetic. But I grew tired of it appearing as though a bird pooped on my leg.

So instead of buying new grey pants I bleached the whole thing instead. They get dirty way faster but I really like that the thread is super dark on the white.

I think they need one more serious bleaching. You can still see the bleach spot a little.

The Purse

Here's the purse I forgot to post in the Cancun post.

What do you think?