Happy Halloween!

At work, we tackled Rainbow Brite as our group costume this year. We only got an honorable mention, but it was still loads of fun. This is the poster I made for everyone who dressed up. Click on the image to see it bigger. Trick or Treat!

Bed Swing

If I ever get around to saving enough money to fix my side deck, I'm going to make sure part of it is enclosed so I can hang a bed outside. Kansas City is unbearable in the height of summer and winter, but there are stretches of beautiful weather....like today....when sleeping outdoors would be just perfect. Instead of heading into the house and watching television, I can climb straight into this bed, drink some wine and watch the squirrels lob walnuts down into the backyard. And the cool tile floor? The dogs would be in heaven. by way of...

Black & Moody

I love this dark, rustic color palette. Maybe a closet instead? by way of...

Korean Dramas

I accidentally stumbled upon a subtitled Korean drama on Hulu a few weeks ago. And you know what I've been doing ever since? Watching Korean dramas. Sick obsession? Slightly. But I'm back. Kinda sorta. We'll see if I'm in need of some intervention and rehab soon.

Ella Peru

Loving the styling and sweet bows of Ella Peru's fall collection. click on image for a larger view. by way of... 

Don & Joan

Stanley Chow is pretty effing amazing. by way of... 

Diorama

The annual art show at work has come 'round again and this year's theme is CRAFT. I love how open that idea is because oftentimes I hear people say they're not really artists. Or that they aren't creative. But that's what I love about art. It can be anything and the important thing is to make something!

For our marketing materials, we are designing by committee. Using the same font and size for consistency, each person is responsible for a 3-dimensional letter making up the word craft. I kept thinking about dioramas during our meetings, and volunteered to make "The Art Show".....as a diorama, of course.

Thanks to my handy friend Tim and all the fun stuff he and Lynn had at their house, I didn't have to spend a penny. Materials included a wine box, wine corks, old clothespins and bottle caps, matchbooks, a potpourri bouquet, random tschotskes and loads of Gorilla Glue. I wanted a very organic, natural feel to the the piece so I didn't paint anything or hide rough craftsmanship like glue spots or nails.

Tim, Lynn and I spent ALL day working on this project. It was a great collaboration and I could not have done it alone. Thank you guys, you are the bestest!