I know some people find them to be ugly creatures, but I have always been particularly fond of pigeons.
Look at their chubby legs and tiny faces.
I want one!
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Friday, February 24, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Valentines Nonsenseneccessities
These are the sweetest, chubbiest, rolly-polliest most delightfully pinguid bunnies I have ever longed to squish!
The above card and the below plushrooms are so Cam.
If I can't have a pug now, can I at least keep a baby one in my pocket?
Friday, December 16, 2011
The World's Smallest Post Service Kit
Artist Lea Redmond is the creator of The World's Smallest Post Service Kit. Each kit comes with all the miniature goodies you would need to send tiny packages and letters to your friends and family.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Rough Diamond
I've never much liked the look of diamonds...but these rough cut beauties are really special.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Bubbles and Glass
I love these bubble-like glass orb necklaces.
They are so unusual and lovely--like a piece of fantasy injected into your every day.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Cupcake Key Covers
Cam and I hit up Urban Outfitters for the first time!
Lots of fun, but pretty pricey.
We looted their lower price and sale items and snagged these deliciously silly Cupcake Key Covers.
Now we have cupcake keys.
Ahh...what would he do without me?
Cam's stylish keychain update.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Terrain: Twinkle Lights
I love the repetitive detail on these light fixtures.
Hundreds of pin holes make these hand-crafted lamps from Terrain look uniquely gorgeous both when lit and unlit.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Should I Work For Free?
This table affirms me so much as an artist--it makes me feel less bad when I ask to get paid.
Snarf Snarf.
F is for my favorite!
Ok...so I have a lot of favorites. Artist Paola of Holli studied art in Buenos Aires, where she was raised and is now currently living in Villa Giardino, Cordoba.
I love the sweet delicate creatures and muted colors.
I love the sweet delicate creatures and muted colors.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Felted Acorns
As a devoted Alpha Gamm (woot woot Recruitment begins tonight, go squirrels!), I couldn't resist these colorful felted acorns.
I'm not a big collector of ornamental squirrels, or AGD t-shirts,
instead I like to have a few special pieces--my acorn necklace, for one.
In the coming years I'd love to get crafty with badges, jewelry and subtle decor.
These felted acorn garlands by Delica would be a nice addition to my room.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Double-Edged Sword, Automatic Door
Bright, cloudy mornings are so quiet and beautiful. I was walking through the stillness of Simmons and was enchanted by the light sprinkling through the dim hallway, highlighting the decrepit handicap door sign.
Fun fact about Brenau doors: No matter how you attempt to use them, you still feel stupid. You either use the handicap button and feel lazy, or try to push open the heavy automatic door and end up looking weak.
Double-edged sword, automatic door.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Seeing Pink and Green
Great news, I can see!
Today I visited a new eye doctor and left with new vision!
I've always felt that my contact prescriptions were a little off, and my mom has always complained that I still squint.
Well, it's a bright and beautiful world that I've been missing all these years.
Not missing, I suppose, but it was a considerably fuzzier one that I've known.
Dr. Shannon's office is in one of the many white houses that dot downtown Gainesville and has been here his whole life.
His is special because it has kookie green and pink trim.
No one wants to hear their eye doctor say they were once a little tipsy with paint...but that's how it got there!
Needless to say, I am very happy with my new doctor. Very gruff but very sweet, he was fair, spoke plainly, and explained everything to me.
At my old place I just nervously answered "Yes" and "No" without any real conviction and then a magic wand was waved:
"Here's your magic prescription!"
False.
During my eye exam Dr. Shannon scooted back from me and said, "Look...your answers are all over the place and make no sense. Stop trying to help me. Just relax and be honest. I can tell I'm going to have to trick you into your prescription."
And he did!
I've always felt that my contact prescriptions were a little off, and my mom has always complained that I still squint.
Well, it's a bright and beautiful world that I've been missing all these years.
Not missing, I suppose, but it was a considerably fuzzier one that I've known.
Dr. Shannon's office is in one of the many white houses that dot downtown Gainesville and has been here his whole life.
His is special because it has kookie green and pink trim.
No one wants to hear their eye doctor say they were once a little tipsy with paint...but that's how it got there!
At my old place I just nervously answered "Yes" and "No" without any real conviction and then a magic wand was waved:
"Here's your magic prescription!"
False.
During my eye exam Dr. Shannon scooted back from me and said, "Look...your answers are all over the place and make no sense. Stop trying to help me. Just relax and be honest. I can tell I'm going to have to trick you into your prescription."
And he did!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Restoration Values
I loved this article I found in American Craft Magazine today.
John Hindman of Red River Restorations handcrafts custom doors, windows and even detailing after the style and quality of older homes.
I really admire the ideas and values behind the business.
Writer Julie K. Hanus states "A culture of cheap and fast has crowded out values like quality, durability, and craftsmanship. And its those values that Hindman is out to restore, one building at a time."
He explained how people set out to restore homes, and find that the materials they need that no longer exist or are difficult to locate: sash weighted window panes, antique mortise locks hand-mixed paint. His team works for quality, "Slow, mindful production" and making every inch "special and useful."
Lately, they have been constructing fondly named "bungalitos" as "period perfect mates" to the homes that they restore. They work as great studio spaces or guest houses.
I love this paragraph:
John Hindman of Red River Restorations handcrafts custom doors, windows and even detailing after the style and quality of older homes.
I really admire the ideas and values behind the business.
Writer Julie K. Hanus states "A culture of cheap and fast has crowded out values like quality, durability, and craftsmanship. And its those values that Hindman is out to restore, one building at a time."
He explained how people set out to restore homes, and find that the materials they need that no longer exist or are difficult to locate: sash weighted window panes, antique mortise locks hand-mixed paint. His team works for quality, "Slow, mindful production" and making every inch "special and useful."
Lately, they have been constructing fondly named "bungalitos" as "period perfect mates" to the homes that they restore. They work as great studio spaces or guest houses.
I love this paragraph:
"Yet more and more people are choosing Hindman's way of doing things, from his company's clients to people across the country who have joined in this shift toward what the inventor Saul Griffith calls "heirloom design," a spirited repudiation of the throw-away principles of consumer culture. Judging from the rebounding DIY ethic and the popularity of books such as Sarah Susanka's Not So Big House, a lot of Americans are recognizing that something's missing in contemporary society. That intangible value goes by a lot of names - quality, authenticity - but readers of this magazine will recognize it by this one: craftsmanship."
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