tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-336587812024-03-13T23:12:19.023-07:00Fancy SchmancyErikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.comBlogger1051125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-25388567436488367152011-03-29T18:19:00.000-07:002011-03-29T18:54:27.886-07:00Moss Terrarium<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AnFiql3d4S0/TZKHTxncjNI/AAAAAAAAI1M/JHF2DksUbRY/s1600/bambi.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AnFiql3d4S0/TZKHTxncjNI/AAAAAAAAI1M/JHF2DksUbRY/s400/bambi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589678861326257362" border="0" /></a>Unemployment has been very soothing (despite the ulcer the lack of money is causing). On Sunday Sophie and I went for a hike in the woods that is our backyard, for the first time since we have been here, just to explore. We found a quick path to the beach, tons of moss, lots of fallen balloons, (think about that the next time you launch one) and some lovely yellow flowers.<br /> When we got back to the studio we promptly created a terrarium. Something I have been wanting to do for years now! And guess what? It wasn't that hard! Grab a jar, toss in dirt, lay moss on top, water and then add woodland creatures. Easy peasy.<br /> I have been vacillating with what I want to do now.<br />-open master boutique-style pet grooming shop <span style="font-size:78%;">(i have it dwindled down to a starting cost of just one grand now but dang it is hard to pull that out of your donkey these days)</span><br />-or just incorporated it in my studio?<span style="font-size:78%;"> (leaning towards that as a start)</span><br />-make my own pet shampoos and what not <span style="font-size:78%;">(i have always been fascinated with apothecary)</span><br />-resell those products <span style="font-size:78%;">(using my Master pet groomer title)</span><br />-spend more time crafting with Sophie, summer is a coming!Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-31367963329907300812011-03-23T10:00:00.000-07:002011-03-23T10:05:54.021-07:00A Few things I am Loving Today<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oio25GuJm7k/TYonq4pamRI/AAAAAAAAI0o/Zxtzy4CSIkE/s1600/cattoy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oio25GuJm7k/TYonq4pamRI/AAAAAAAAI0o/Zxtzy4CSIkE/s400/cattoy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587321905420605714" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/menswear-mouse-toy?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/cat-toys#slide_0">A little craft project</a> that I will be doing all the time now that we have a newly adopted studio kitty named Cosmo.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-80YH_ItZ0gk/TYlOFVf7Q8I/AAAAAAAAI0g/TeXgYvX0kfk/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-80YH_ItZ0gk/TYlOFVf7Q8I/AAAAAAAAI0g/TeXgYvX0kfk/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587082666307175362" border="0" /></a>Our kitchen is near complete and man how I miss baking with my daughter. these <a href="http://shopsweetlulu.bigcartel.com/product/pink-hearts-baking-cups">paper baking cups</a> are top of the list!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BYbbSXjHLy4/TYlOFBI1NFI/AAAAAAAAI0Y/tLeAJAGvELY/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BYbbSXjHLy4/TYlOFBI1NFI/AAAAAAAAI0Y/tLeAJAGvELY/s400/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587082660841600082" border="0" /></a><br />Love this <a href="http://iberianblackarts.com/fatalebeauty/modern-femme-noir-nail-tutorial/">matte and gloss retake</a> on french tip nails. (plus i smashed my thumb last week. this would totally hide the black nail!)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--c1mIl-6WFA/TYlOE10A2DI/AAAAAAAAI0Q/JAO6A7KgkfY/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--c1mIl-6WFA/TYlOE10A2DI/AAAAAAAAI0Q/JAO6A7KgkfY/s400/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587082657801492530" border="0" /></a><br />Love <a href="http://needsupply.com/womens/utility-short-28431.html">these shorts</a>. Total throwback to the 90s!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AHBXFND-ZKI/TYlOEwyVpvI/AAAAAAAAI0I/83ctyCke03c/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AHBXFND-ZKI/TYlOEwyVpvI/AAAAAAAAI0I/83ctyCke03c/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587082656452290290" border="0" /></a><a href="http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/animal-magnets/">a cute way to display art and pictures.<br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tfn4zCxdtlQ/TYlOErYEHSI/AAAAAAAAI0A/DZpTbc2yCSQ/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 344px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tfn4zCxdtlQ/TYlOErYEHSI/AAAAAAAAI0A/DZpTbc2yCSQ/s400/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587082654999911714" border="0" /></a><br />Don't tell Sophie that I bought her this for Easter. It is totally cute and I cannot stop looking at it and giggling. Check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/motleymutton?ref=seller_info">motleymutton's </a>Etsy shop.<br /></div>But if you see something you like, grab it! They go fast!Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-17600996846160371342011-03-21T18:07:00.000-07:002011-03-22T18:26:09.190-07:00I Missed You<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WvyPkNZM-pk/TYlLayKkhjI/AAAAAAAAIz4/7WeDbQnnX7w/s1600/monkey.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WvyPkNZM-pk/TYlLayKkhjI/AAAAAAAAIz4/7WeDbQnnX7w/s400/monkey.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587079736244602418" border="0" /></a>I quit my dog grooming job last week! I have been looking for a reason to quit and boy oh boy she gave me one! Now I am about this close to opening my own shop so I am scrimping and saving to do it.<br />Wanna help? Go to my Etsy shop, make a purchase and use coupon code MISSEDYOU to save 20% off all purchases! (convo me for joint shipping charges).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mgNBC_tKdVs/TYlLaslRp8I/AAAAAAAAIzw/HEls5oCrTlU/s1600/cutter.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mgNBC_tKdVs/TYlLaslRp8I/AAAAAAAAIzw/HEls5oCrTlU/s400/cutter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587079734745999298" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mWGxl00GiLQ/TYlLafsBX0I/AAAAAAAAIzo/ZtYYeSimB_g/s1600/laurids_cat.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mWGxl00GiLQ/TYlLafsBX0I/AAAAAAAAIzo/ZtYYeSimB_g/s400/laurids_cat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587079731284631362" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DKH59z9WzpQ/TYlLaORdlRI/AAAAAAAAIzg/d2h4xwqt5fA/s1600/mugs.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DKH59z9WzpQ/TYlLaORdlRI/AAAAAAAAIzg/d2h4xwqt5fA/s400/mugs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587079726609831186" border="0" /></a>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-36776623288228660992011-02-25T17:39:00.001-08:002011-02-25T17:39:54.854-08:00Hide Your Towel, Hide Your Sponge!<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xhRW4WmfrDA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-74428003655262208772011-01-25T20:21:00.000-08:002011-01-25T20:51:43.797-08:00Lookit Lookit!I am totally geeking out over what I just found on Ebay and had to tell someone!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TT-hyx6IkqI/AAAAAAAAIzE/tzcxq8hB9r0/s1600/Morena%2BBaccarin.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 353px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TT-hyx6IkqI/AAAAAAAAIzE/tzcxq8hB9r0/s400/Morena%2BBaccarin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566345558215922338" border="0" /></a><br />Do you see what this is? An uncut Todd Oldham sewing pattern (love him. love his BFF Amy Sedaris. love Charlie Harper. I have for over 20 years now). But when I saw this I said "holy shit- that ugly shirt has every single one of his <a href="http://www.iwantbuttons.com/education/ncto/image3.htm">collectible buttons</a> on it!"<br />Then I squinted a bit and said "I know that brod. Is that Morena Baccarin? aka Anna from V!"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TT-jy8SAyBI/AAAAAAAAIzM/sOjznd_WK1Q/s1600/V-Cast-MorenaBaccarin-2009-01.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TT-jy8SAyBI/AAAAAAAAIzM/sOjznd_WK1Q/s400/V-Cast-MorenaBaccarin-2009-01.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566347760023685138" border="0" /></a><br />Totally worth the 7 bucks to find out! There are 2 left if anyone is interested....<br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/VOGUE-SEWING-PATTERN-2873-TODD-OLDHAM-BLOUSE-14-18-/150475691916?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23090cd78c">size 14-18</a> and <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/VOGUE-SEWING-PATTERN-2873-TODD-OLDHAM-BLOUSE-20-24-/150475692024?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23090cd7f8">size 20-24</a>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-59013572028000623772010-09-04T18:54:00.000-07:002010-09-04T19:29:35.355-07:00Varsity Prep For Fall<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL5sNp467I/AAAAAAAAIxQ/5ukBXCQ9KEA/s1600/prep.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 370px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL5sNp467I/AAAAAAAAIxQ/5ukBXCQ9KEA/s400/prep.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513243431829826482" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.asos.com/countryid/2/Asos/Asos-Varsity-Sweat-Blazer/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=555352&cid=2641&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=-1&sort=-1&clr=Navy&MID=35719&affid=2135&siteID=je6NUbpObpQ-vCZZ2gNqOAuClhVHQoXeVw">ASOS Varsity Sweat Blazer</a><br /></div><br />I’m loving this Fall’s preppy varsity look – it seems to be all about faux uniforms, crests emblazoned on blazers, and the revival of the ‘campus’ look. Some of my favorite additions to the style roster would be coat-of-arms necklaces, ‘ivy league’ jackets, and faux horn-rimmed thick framed glasses (although really, they’re just the wayfarer style with clear lenses).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL5sR6s7dI/AAAAAAAAIxY/3PadPNj-Gec/s1600/prep2.htm"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 393px; height: 393px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL5sR6s7dI/AAAAAAAAIxY/3PadPNj-Gec/s400/prep2.htm" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513243432974085586" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/blazers/woolblazers/PRDOVR%7E29073/29073.jsp">Donegal tweed schoolboy blazer</a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL5ss-yOEI/AAAAAAAAIxg/KmYu6j0ndOM/s1600/prep3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL5ss-yOEI/AAAAAAAAIxg/KmYu6j0ndOM/s400/prep3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513243440238966850" border="0" /></a><a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&categoryId=209870&parent_category_rn=208640&productId=1855941&langId=-1">Puppy Tooth Jersey Jacket</a> My fav so far, prolly for the name. It also sounds soft.<br /><h1><br /></h1></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL5r_TEDsI/AAAAAAAAIxI/mXy8jadLmT0/s1600/prep4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL5r_TEDsI/AAAAAAAAIxI/mXy8jadLmT0/s400/prep4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513243427975990978" border="0" /></a><br />I think <a href="http://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/trends/articles/costume-jewelry-diamonds-pearls">this collection of badges and brooches</a> is what got me started on this concept. I have already dug out a few blazers and brooches from my wardrobe <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">and </span>this weekend I hit the mother load when I found a huge collection of vintage badges from various Scottish games at an estate sale.<br />Here is a sneak peak of what I will be posting over the next few day to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/avantgarage">Etsy shop</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL87hmnAPI/AAAAAAAAIxo/2OcCwQpw_MQ/s1600/badge.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL87hmnAPI/AAAAAAAAIxo/2OcCwQpw_MQ/s400/badge.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513246993417699570" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL879SK2iI/AAAAAAAAIxw/foMRnoOAHp4/s1600/badge2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL879SK2iI/AAAAAAAAIxw/foMRnoOAHp4/s400/badge2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513247000848161314" border="0" /></a>A couple of accessories that I am diggin on right now is this <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/jumbo-hair-clips-adia-kibur/vp/v=1/845524441861977.htm?folderID=2534374302168745&extid=affprg-3493457-ADIAK2001212867">big ass hair clip</a> and <a href="http://wallets2wear.com/">wallet2wear</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL-QwGyEUI/AAAAAAAAIyA/GQNhGgmiYBs/s1600/wallet.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL-QwGyEUI/AAAAAAAAIyA/GQNhGgmiYBs/s400/wallet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513248457599619394" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL-QpMmKlI/AAAAAAAAIx4/2tIAJHaC5F0/s1600/clip.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL-QpMmKlI/AAAAAAAAIx4/2tIAJHaC5F0/s400/clip.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513248455744957010" border="0" /></a>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-53800246461756734972010-09-04T18:37:00.000-07:002010-09-04T18:41:58.721-07:00Sushi For Breakfast<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL0sHvVsEI/AAAAAAAAIww/QLNGCoMbDYw/s1600/sushi2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL0sHvVsEI/AAAAAAAAIww/QLNGCoMbDYw/s400/sushi2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513237932683931714" border="0" /></a><br />We were planning on having it for dinner last night but it got to be too late by the time we made it onto the boat last night.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL0sSRfZ4I/AAAAAAAAIw4/PHsd_aF39gQ/s1600/sushi.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL0sSRfZ4I/AAAAAAAAIw4/PHsd_aF39gQ/s400/sushi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513237935511529346" border="0" /></a><br />Sophie gave it a good try but the seaweed grossed her out a bit.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL0skEAHVI/AAAAAAAAIxA/fs5ysWV_2Xw/s1600/sushi3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TIL0skEAHVI/AAAAAAAAIxA/fs5ysWV_2Xw/s400/sushi3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513237940286790994" border="0" /></a><br />Next time we will make a more kid friendly version just for her. Like this Sara Lee Deli Kid Sushi.<br /><br /><br />Ingredients<br />2 slices Sara Lee® Fresh Ideas™ pre-sliced Honey Ham<br />2 strips Sara Lee® Swiss Cheese, thinly sliced, cut 2” x ¼"<br />2 slices Sara Lee® Soft and Smooth™ Made with Whole Grain White Bread<br />1 teaspoon ranch dressing<br />1 tablespoon thinly shredded carrots<br />2 sweet baby pickles<br /><br />Method<br />Place two slices of white bread with the crusts cut off on a flat surface side-by-side. Using a rolling pin, or glass, gently flatten and fuse the bread slices together. Spread the ranch dressing over the inside middle of the flat bread slices. Place two slices of the ham on top of the ranch dressing. Place the shredded carrots and Swiss cheese on top of the ham. Place the two pickles horizontally and end-to-end at the bread edge closest to you. Starting at the bottom, roll the bread upwards to make a tight cigar-shaped roll. Using a bread knife, cut the roll into sushi-sized pieces approx one inch in length.<br /><br />Option: Serve on a bed of mixed field greens with chop sticks and extra ranch dressing for dipping.Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-54554011899352029322010-08-14T19:56:00.000-07:002010-08-14T20:21:26.461-07:00Recycled Glass Pendant Necklaces<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TGdX_d7C4GI/AAAAAAAAIwY/Y7eF9nLz_3o/s1600/livelight1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TGdX_d7C4GI/AAAAAAAAIwY/Y7eF9nLz_3o/s400/livelight1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505465817359376482" border="0" /></a>I am so very please to share with you the fantastic work of my friend <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/avantgarage?section_id=7276605">Wendelyne's line of recycled glass pendant necklaces</a>! Each is a beautiful work of art that I cannot take my eyes off of.<br />Each is a one of a kind (OOAK) piece of art work that hangs beautifully and reflect the light in an ever so subtle way. Plus they are made from recycled glass! Each piece has a secret message of encouragement stamped on the back.<br />More to come...I have 23 to list so get em while you can!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/avantgarage?section_id=7276605"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TGdYAEiF45I/AAAAAAAAIwo/gz_cJBY6318/s400/think+big.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505465827723699090" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/avantgarage?section_id=7276605"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TGdX_g92WsI/AAAAAAAAIwg/_P1nmsSkHuY/s400/livenow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505465818176445122" border="0" /></a>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-82386353047809585272010-08-08T17:34:00.001-07:002010-08-08T17:36:07.579-07:00Great New Shop Items<script type='text/javascript' src='http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js'></script><script type='text/javascript'>new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5265329, 'shop','thumbnail',5,4).renderIframe();</script>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-80667773727912776032010-08-06T15:09:00.000-07:002010-08-06T15:13:57.102-07:00Go-with-the-Grain Wood ArtworkFor an eye-catching, one-of-a-kind display, create this naturally chic, go-with-the-grain wood art. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TFyId2I4tgI/AAAAAAAAIwA/C5zVtCNPJ3g/s1600/1109_go_with_the_grain_artwork_hero.sflb.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 184px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TFyId2I4tgI/AAAAAAAAIwA/C5zVtCNPJ3g/s400/1109_go_with_the_grain_artwork_hero.sflb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502422891070273026" border="0" /></a><br />With a little paint and a couple of shelves, unassuming plywood becomes an unexpected work of art. <p><strong>Step 1</strong>: Select a piece of 2’ x 2’ plywood (#7705) that has an interesting and pattern with contrasting light and dark wood. Sand the most interesting side using fine-grade sandpaper.</p> <p><strong>Step 2:</strong> Add water to any water-based, white paint (one part water to one part paint) and paint the lighter grain in the wood using the water/paint solution. Apply multiple coats to add more contrast. Let dry.</p> <p><strong>Step 3</strong>: Apply two coats of Minwax Polycrylic (#290327). Let dry.</p> <p><strong>Step 4:</strong> Cut a 1” x 3” x 6’ pine (#931) into two pieces to use as shelves (14-inches and 10-inches) or ask a Lowe’s employee to cut the wood for you.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TFyIpfLLspI/AAAAAAAAIwI/AKb6PVmRmxE/s1600/1109_go_with_the_grain_01.sflb.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TFyIpfLLspI/AAAAAAAAIwI/AKb6PVmRmxE/s320/1109_go_with_the_grain_01.sflb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502423091064320658" border="0" /></a> </p> <p><strong>Step 5: </strong>From behind the plywood, use 2- 1 1/2-inch screws to attach the 14-inch shelf 4 inches from the bottom and 3 inches from the right edge. Attach the 10-inch shelf 7 1/2 inches from the bottom and extending 2 1/2 inches from the right edge. </p> <p><strong>Step 6</strong>: Attach 2 D-Rings (#264577) to the back of artwork. Locate them 2 inches down from the top and 2 inches from the side. Hang in desired spot.</p>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-43249772102160154992010-08-06T14:52:00.001-07:002010-08-06T15:00:43.463-07:00Rolling Cart<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TFyELpCCbMI/AAAAAAAAIvo/NA3eAGc1NYc/s1600/RollingCart0710_1.sflb.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 325px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TFyELpCCbMI/AAAAAAAAIvo/NA3eAGc1NYc/s400/RollingCart0710_1.sflb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502418180267732162" border="0" /></a><br /><h2 style="font-weight: normal;font-family:georgia;" align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Turn a utility sink into a cart for serving and storage.</span></h2><br /><br /><p align="left">1. Lightly sand a 2- x 2-foot sheet of plywood. Prime and paint the sink, sink legs, and plywood; let each coat dry. Apply a coat of polyurethane; allow to dry. </p> <p>2. From two 1 x 2 x 4 boards, cut two 14 1/2-inch-long pieces and two 19-inch-long pieces. On the underside of the plywood, mark a 17 1/2- x 19-inch rectangle positioned 2 1/2 inches from the edges on three sides and 4 inches from the back. Lay the cut 1 x 2 pieces to fit the marked rectangle. Screw the boards into the plywood so that the assembly will fit securely in the sink. </p> <p>3. Using a 1/2-inch drill bit, drill holes in the leg bottoms. Insert casters and secure with flat 3/8-inch washers and hex nuts. Snap the legs into the sink. </p> <p>4. Measure and mark spots for the drawer pulls. They should be centered and 3 to 4 inches from the top edge on the front and back sides of the sink. Predrill holes and attach drawer pulls with screws. Insert the drain plug in the sink.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TFyFoYXkWCI/AAAAAAAAIvw/Xln6e9r4PMU/s1600/Carport0710_6.sflb.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 218px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TFyFoYXkWCI/AAAAAAAAIvw/Xln6e9r4PMU/s400/Carport0710_6.sflb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502419773522466850" border="0" />via </a><a href="http://www.lowescreativeideas.com/idea-library/Rolling_Cart_0710.aspx">Lowescreativeideas</a></p>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-22908305558923681372010-07-11T14:28:00.000-07:002010-07-11T14:35:02.655-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TDo3mkheGoI/AAAAAAAAIvg/fynL5WQXexU/s1600/cafeteria+6.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 239px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TDo3mkheGoI/AAAAAAAAIvg/fynL5WQXexU/s400/cafeteria+6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492763831310359170" border="0" /></a><br />I love this vintage looking <a href="http://stores.homestead.com/hudsongoods/-strse-1657/industrial-iron-reclaimed-wood/Detail.bok">cafeteria table</a>. I think it would be the perfect studio table and perfect for an impromptu pot luck dinner with all the other people in our studio complex.<br /> When I showed it to my husband he said "we could make that." Cool!Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-699193581340563572010-07-11T12:15:00.000-07:002010-07-11T12:45:09.622-07:00Me, Myself, Good<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TDoYe5Vmt7I/AAAAAAAAIvY/J3byv6NfwTg/s1600/gorrilla+art.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 250px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/TDoYe5Vmt7I/AAAAAAAAIvY/J3byv6NfwTg/s400/gorrilla+art.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492729614598322098" border="0" /></a>We bought this piece of art made by <a href="http://www.koko.org/world/art_abstracts.html#UNTITLED2">Michael the gorilla</a> titled "Me, Myself, Good" at an estate sale last weekend. They actually told me that it was a Koko piece so I was a little disappointed to find out that it was a Michael piece. I am familiar with Koko but who is Michael?<br /><br />From Koko.org- "Michael was the male gorilla who was raised with Koko and communicated using over 500 modified American Sign Language gestures."<br />Michael died unexpectedly of heart disease in April of 2000.<br />"Michael's powerful self-portrait which he signed with his own handprint. If you look closely at the colorful shape to the left of the handprint, you may see a profile of Michael sitting, as one autistic student observed."Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-78539480689858555822010-04-18T15:17:00.000-07:002010-04-18T15:27:38.200-07:00<a href="http://www.lifeguardpress.com/">Lifeguard Press</a> asked me to review a few of their Lilly Pulitzer products and I have to say they are perfect for this time of year! Beautiful Spring/summery flowers and colors. Sophie and I are sorta fighting over some of the stuff because she thinks that anything pink in this house belongs to her!<br />I love the <a href="http://www.lifeguardpress.com/2010-lilly-pulitzer-large-agendatrouble-hibiscus-p-1269.html">agenda calenders</a>. A must have for my right now as we are so busy with the remodel of the boat and the building of the studio. All projects should be completed by the end of the month but I have my doubts...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S8uGhLc5h-I/AAAAAAAAIuQ/fBmv-LCiMpc/s1600/TroubleAgenda.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 292px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S8uGhLc5h-I/AAAAAAAAIuQ/fBmv-LCiMpc/s400/TroubleAgenda.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461606877684664290" border="0" /></a><br />I rented a storage unit yesterday and moved all of my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/avantgarage">Etsy Shop</a> treasures into it. It felt really good and kinda like I was expanding my business. It filled up really quickly too. I have so many awesome things to add next month!Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-91890541324584926972010-04-18T15:00:00.000-07:002010-04-18T15:07:16.572-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S8uCHoNKPqI/AAAAAAAAIuA/QryzLuDKN3Y/s1600/suit.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 270px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S8uCHoNKPqI/AAAAAAAAIuA/QryzLuDKN3Y/s400/suit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461602040680169122" border="0" /></a><br />So I bought a <a href="http://www.newport-news.com/shop/product_single.aspx?style_id=11218273&index=1&gp_coll_id=2012&gp_cat_id=7505&nav_cat_id=7957&category_id=7958">one piece swimsuit</a> and a <a href="http://www.newport-news.com/shop/product_single.aspx?style_id=39427273&index=28&gp_coll_id=9&gp_cat_id=1649&nav_cat_id=1686&category_id=6379">moo moo</a> today. I have not had a one piece suit in years but I need a good "mom suit" to wear to the town pool. My hubby just rolled his eye at me as if to say "I knew this day would come..."<br /><br /><a href="http://www.newport-news.com/default.aspx">30% off with code 519</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S8uCH6Jzl6I/AAAAAAAAIuI/NGDOIYDgwaE/s1600/moomoo.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 270px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S8uCH6Jzl6I/AAAAAAAAIuI/NGDOIYDgwaE/s400/moomoo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461602045497939874" border="0" /></a>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-5957242803504284582010-03-28T16:46:00.002-07:002010-03-29T08:12:47.287-07:00Soy Wax Candle Making for Beginners<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wfgr0CFcJYU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wfgr0CFcJYU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object><br />I found a complete <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSoy-Candle-Making-Kit-container%2Fdp%2FB001DYKESA%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dhome-garden%26qid%3D1269874775%26sr%3D8-1&tag=builditgreen-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Soy Candle Making Kit</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=builditgreen-20&l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> at Amazon to get started (eligible for free shipping!). They also carry the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPalm-Candle-Making-Pour-Pot%2Fdp%2FB0011PBJTE%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dhome-garden%26qid%3D1269875053%26sr%3D8-1-catcorr&tag=builditgreen-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">Candle Making Pouring Pot Kit</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=builditgreen-20&l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> and some great books like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FEverything-Candlemaking-Book-House-Warming-Interesting%2Fdp%2F1580626238%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dbooks%26qid%3D1269875348%26sr%3D1-4&tag=builditgreen-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">The Everything Candle Making Book</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=builditgreen-20&l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" />.Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-40612326557793060612010-03-28T16:46:00.001-07:002010-03-28T16:46:45.371-07:00<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wfgr0CFcJYU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wfgr0CFcJYU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-82905287304138519622010-03-27T15:09:00.001-07:002010-03-27T16:18:59.170-07:00New Shop Items!!<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=8536338&user_name=shoeshoestudio&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=4&columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=8536338&user_name=shoeshoestudio&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=4&columns=4" /></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; 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color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com" >Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://trunque.etsy.com">trunque</a></td></tr></table>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-30121777188073449432010-03-03T04:35:00.001-08:002010-03-03T04:35:48.833-08:00<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/V9fvl88FyX4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/V9fvl88FyX4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-34847328213867616432010-03-02T04:35:00.000-08:002010-03-02T04:46:39.126-08:00<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jEjUAnPc2VA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jEjUAnPc2VA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wOUgRif7JRc&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wOUgRif7JRc&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sn2qepWagbc&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sn2qepWagbc&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2GrPwPr3q7I&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2GrPwPr3q7I&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-9465855179727135862010-02-03T23:36:00.000-08:002010-06-27T16:55:45.825-07:00Poodles On Pogo Sticks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S2p8yOtznyI/AAAAAAAAIt0/hv9RljOB6Hs/s1600-h/exfatgirl.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 223px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S2p8yOtznyI/AAAAAAAAIt0/hv9RljOB6Hs/s400/exfatgirl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434293102761451298" border="0" /></a><br />Hi there! I am so sorry that I have been away for so long. I have been spending all of my time at thrift stores and estate sale and over at Etsy trying to really make my shops work. I have expanded them! I have one for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/avantgarage">mid century modern home </a>items. One for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shoeshoestudio">SHOES</a>! (yay shoes) One for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/spudderscotch">Children</a>. And one for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/trunque">vintage fashion</a>. I will also be working on one for older, more rustic/folk items and Mr Hubby is getting in on the action and wants one (maybe 2) for dude stuff.<br />This is just our attempt at controlling the reins. Although- I think I am going to "go back to work" next week. It's been 5 years since I have worked for someone other than myself and <a href="http://www.cribcandy.com/">Cribcandy</a>.<br />I have a local pet groomer wanting me to come work for her. (I am a master pet groomer by trade). Plus I have been bugging Mr Hubby for a dog and he's all "no way" so this will nurture that for me. Little does he know that the best way to get a dog is to work in the field and wait for one to find you.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/trunque"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 53px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S2p5aGOC1KI/AAAAAAAAIts/yeA4yNdvtY0/s400/trunks_banner.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434289389629002914" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/spudderscotch"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 53px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S2p5Z1ZcYOI/AAAAAAAAItk/6Gr0FchFw3o/s400/spudderscotch_banner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434289385113411810" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shoeshoestudio"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 53px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S2p5ZeSp_RI/AAAAAAAAItc/zkONXcGD-P4/s400/shoesbanner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434289378910928146" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/avantgarage"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 53px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S2p5ZFcnYcI/AAAAAAAAItU/RO16JwDoqmQ/s400/avant_vday_banner.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434289372241813954" border="0" /></a>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-21534593717595853542010-01-24T18:53:00.000-08:002010-01-24T19:34:12.491-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S10HzgiGAqI/AAAAAAAAItM/WJczien-Fu4/s1600-h/ducks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S10HzgiGAqI/AAAAAAAAItM/WJczien-Fu4/s400/ducks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430505307166343842" border="0" /></a>I found some new friends for my monkey over at Etsy. I have been spending a lot of time there adding stuff to my shops (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shoeshoestudio">ShoeshoeStudio</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/avantgarage">Avant Garage</a>) but every now and then I snoop through the vintage section for stuff for myself. I found this awesome Kay Bojesen elephant for only $8.00! I kinda feel bad for finding such a deal on such a mid century modern collectible but hey- they shoulda done their homework right? The little ducks were vintage backstock from West Germany. I thought they were going to be larger but they are still really cute and well made.Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-8220093726776868692010-01-17T15:41:00.000-08:002010-01-17T16:36:40.802-08:00I have been into modernism/mid century modern for the past 9 years now. That is the style that I have adopted in my home decor. Living up here in this national forest out in the country but still waterside (goddamn its really pretty up here) I tend to lean towards older looks and warmer styles, but still hang onto a little bit of what I have designed for myself over the past 9 years. I feel like I might be falling into some sort of industrial, old world, country but still luxurious and metro category. Perhaps even a bit steampunk if you will. Take for example this photo of a laundry room portrayed by <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1669144&navAction=jump">Restoration Hardware</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1OhX57wG3I/AAAAAAAAIrk/8mUVMB0AJok/s1600-h/cart.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1OhX57wG3I/AAAAAAAAIrk/8mUVMB0AJok/s400/cart.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427859407972080498" border="0" /></a><br />I could make a career out of doing the one task that is the vain of my existence if I got to spend my days in a room as rich and old world as this one. I can almost picture cutie Robert Downie Jr. (Sherlock Holmes) dropping of his blood stained clothes....<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1OpS9onjxI/AAAAAAAAIsc/lgcZ012NqAc/s1600-h/WIN-10.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1OpS9onjxI/AAAAAAAAIsc/lgcZ012NqAc/s400/WIN-10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427868119159246610" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2210021&navAction=jump&navCount=4">Vise grip book ends</a>? YES!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1OpSWG7b3I/AAAAAAAAIsU/CpXrZZqNNQ8/s1600-h/boxcarcredenzagalanzdFC09V2.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1OpSWG7b3I/AAAAAAAAIsU/CpXrZZqNNQ8/s400/boxcarcredenzagalanzdFC09V2.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427868108548960114" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=598&f=5529">Galvanize wine rack </a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1OpTRnqRAI/AAAAAAAAIss/YFOgxhBgaxY/s1600-h/FlipTime1.1_monday.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1OpTRnqRAI/AAAAAAAAIss/YFOgxhBgaxY/s400/FlipTime1.1_monday.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427868124523938818" border="0" /></a><br />My new <a href="http://ifones.com/flip-time/">flip clock</a> iPhone app.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1OpTBqoiYI/AAAAAAAAIsk/k6S76kOeHRo/s1600-h/iphone_case.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1OpTBqoiYI/AAAAAAAAIsk/k6S76kOeHRo/s400/iphone_case.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427868120241441154" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FVers-Handcrafted-ShellCasefor-iPhone-Walnut%2Fdp%2FB002YWZWB4%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dwireless%26qid%3D1263773564%26sr%3D8-7&tag=schmancy-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">My new iPhone case</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=schmancy-20&l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1OsBuOn8BI/AAAAAAAAIs0/Onq9Kv6JeS0/s1600-h/cap_scr_fliqlo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1OsBuOn8BI/AAAAAAAAIs0/Onq9Kv6JeS0/s400/cap_scr_fliqlo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427871121500794898" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> My newest FREE computer <a href="http://www.9031.com/downloads/screensavers.html">screen saver</a>.<br /><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1OslRgGy-I/AAAAAAAAIs8/9qvjk7eABFY/s1600-h/bro_a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1OslRgGy-I/AAAAAAAAIs8/9qvjk7eABFY/s400/bro_a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427871732264782818" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=HOME-FURNITURE-CHAIRS&id=960017&catId=HOME-FURNITURE&pushId=HOME-FURNITURE&popId=HOME&sortProperties=&navCount=445&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selecte">Bresson Rocker</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1Os5Tq2WpI/AAAAAAAAItE/8Ovqcj54pxg/s1600-h/foxfox.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 295px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1Os5Tq2WpI/AAAAAAAAItE/8Ovqcj54pxg/s400/foxfox.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427872076444097170" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.magnhilddisington.com/work/furry-future-the-modern-amulet/">Furry object 2.0</a><br /></div>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-26449445290657612512010-01-16T11:37:00.000-08:002010-01-16T11:44:15.808-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1IVqC7UahI/AAAAAAAAIrc/o0tNBQseDJE/s1600-h/boot.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S1IVqC7UahI/AAAAAAAAIrc/o0tNBQseDJE/s400/boot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427424313019230738" border="0" /></a>I've spent the better part of the morning snooping around for riding boots for spring. Something to wear with flouncy little dresses. I am totally in love with these <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFRYE-Womens-Paige-Tall-Riding%2Fdp%2FB001VNBLDU%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dshoes%26qid%3D1263670934%26sr%3D8-1&tag=schmancy-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">FRYE tall riding boots</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=schmancy-20&l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" />. Now I just have to convince Mr Hubby to part with $348 for them.....Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33658781.post-53527040012470711452010-01-11T19:09:00.000-08:002010-01-11T19:10:30.933-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S0vn8INcM6I/AAAAAAAAIrU/2csMmtuZzJM/s1600-h/tattoo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VvbhFH9lUgI/S0vn8INcM6I/AAAAAAAAIrU/2csMmtuZzJM/s400/tattoo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425685196279919522" border="0" /></a>Amazing abstract tattoos by <a href="http://www.amandawachobtattoo.com/">Amanda Wachob</a>.<br /></div>Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04850209599753621188noreply@blogger.com1