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Labels: life
posted at 10:03 PM
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Labels: halloween, holiday, life
posted at 4:52 PM
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10/23/2006
You know it's going to be a good week when Best Friends Forever is reprinted at Threadless. Thanks guys!
Labels: design, gifts, shopping, threadless
posted at 2:37 PM
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Labels: christmas, craft, holiday, holiday ornament swap, swap
posted at 10:36 AM
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10/21/2006
Yet another reason why I need to cull down my store of miscellaneous art supplies – they're dangerous! Fortunately for me, I was right next to my box of fabric scraps when I decided that it would be awesome to cut my leg and spurt blood everywhere. An instant bandage that would make Martha Stewart proud.
Labels: life
posted at 10:59 PM
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Today I woke up at 2 p.m. and only because Chris called during his lunch break with a hankering for mexican food. With my cloudy head and puffy eyes I thought that sounded like a swell idea. I rubbed in vain at the sheet scars on my face and wore long sleeves so people wouldn't look at my arms in horror and whisper "fire". There was also teeth brushing. Labels: life
posted at 3:08 PM
Off I went! I ate a chimichanga and consumed two huge fountain drinks in record time (everyone knows there's nothing better than ice cold fountain drinks when you wake up at 2 p.m.). I'm sure we talked of important things like politics, and pangea, and my swollen eyelids.
And now? Now I'm thinking that mexican food that soon after rising was not a good idea at all. It's 3 p.m. and I've been amongst the living for an hour. I really want to go back to bed.
A list
... cause it's been awhile.
• I have to consciously force myself not to start every single one of my posts with "So, ...". I'm a good writer, I is.
• I have a grey hair. It is five inches long and very angry looking. It has situated itself in prime territory- front and center and next to the part. It means business and I can't bring myself to pull it.
• Today is "organize the studio day" and it will be so lovely. I'm doing my best to cull through my supplies and send all the rejects to better more productive homes on freecycle.com, but i just keep thinking of so many great uses for book repair tape and 30 year old gold powdered pigment.
If anyone in the area wants a giant rubbermaid filled with broken dinner plates, please let me know cause I am not moving that sucker again.
• Nov. 29th is my first dentist appointment in 2 years and I'm deathly afraid that the dentist will yell at me for my receding gums. I've gone into preparation mode. On top of my regular oral care routine, I've been swigging listerine three times a day, flossing like it's going out of style and gargling with salt water, all in a desperate attempt to reverse the effects of hard brushing. I just found out that this could be making the situation worse. Now I just feel lost. Stupid gums.
• The political campaign I'm working on just took a turn for the dirty. Should make for an interesting work week. And give my an ulcer. Oh politics, you are a harsh mistress. Wish I... could write ... more... argh....
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10/20/2006
I really like buyolympia.com, and not just for Nikki McClure... although her work is a big part of it. I like buyolympia.com so much that I wear their t-shirt proudly, even though I have to explain what it means to everyone I work with (or maybe because of that).
So here's new stuff to tempt me!
Labels: buyolympia.com, design, gifts, indie shops, shopping
posted at 10:15 AM
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posted at 11:16 AM
10/12/2006
Between the Foley scandal and the Abramoff debacle, the list of politicians who will never get my vote just keeps getting longer and longer. Today I put Connecticut Republican Rep. Christopher Shays (Shays on Foley Handling) on the list. Although I guess he's pretty safe from my wrath since he's in Connecticut and all.
Just last week, Shay issued a statement saying “If there is any leader - Republican or Democrat - that knew or should have known about Mark Foley's behavior, he or she should step down from leadership. I will not vote for any leader who knew or should have known about Mark Foley’s conduct." He also, very correctly, observed that "The integrity of Congress is on the line.”
So what happened Shay? I guess you mean anyone besides Speaker Hastert. "I know the speaker didn't go over a bridge and leave a young person in the water, and then have a press conference the next day," the embattled Connecticut congressman told The Hartford Courant in remarks published Wednesday...."Dennis Hastert didn't kill anybody," he added.
Jerk.
I guess since the GOP has lost the moral high ground for shizzle they've decided to throw family values out the window altogether. It's as if the whole party has collectively decided to give up the charade "Shucks! You caught us... the truth is we hate children!" The GOP could've spun this to their advantage. They could've reached out to the families with heart felt apologies. Foley could have been drawn and tarred and quartered and feathered. But instead they're busy blaming and covering their butts and I don't know anyone outside of The Capitol who thinks it's working. Cause you know what? This isn't a "gay thing", or a "drunk thing" or a "liberal conspiracy thing". This is a pedophilia thing. Foley is the guy on Dateline we look at with disgust as he fumbles with a margarita because of his proximity to a 14 year old. No one in their right mind looks at a pedophile and thinks, "at least he didn't kill anyone." In the same way, no one would look at someone who enabled a pedophiliac and say that they didn't personally murder children so they're absolved. Oh right, except for Rep. Shay.
I'm tired of all the spin and the lies. I'm tired of people being jerks. I'm tired of wishy washy, backsliding, hypocritical morons. You know what sucks? Deciding who to vote for dependent on which candidate did less stuff that I hate (Yeah Henry loves the lottery... but Istook eats babies). I'm changing my affiliation to The Decent Human Being Party. Who's with me?
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10/11/2006
Have you ever looked at the word "chihuahua"? I mean really looked at it and sounded it out? Funny word. "Tchi-whoah-whoah". Heh.
Chris and I are desperately trying to devise a plan to lure trick-or-treaters to our house. We always buy the best candy, we carve kickin' jack o'lanterns, we leave the porch light on, we stay at home during the prime hours of 6 till 9... and we sit...and we wait...
Last year we had six kids. Six total. All night. Two of 'em weren't even in costumes (and had facial hair). If we don't have more kids this year than I'm afraid the spirit of Halloween will leave our household forever. Maybe I need more Halloween décor. The kids love festive seasonal décor!
Check out these vintage inspired designs from Christmas Traditions:
Labels: gifts, halloween, holiday, life, shopping
posted at 1:03 PM
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10/10/2006
I love how the crafty ladies of the web have intertwined etsy and flickr. While cruising the "I made it myself" group on Flickr, I found my way to Bookworm Sukie's etsy shop. This Canadian craftster has a plethora of beautifully designed blank books and notebooks for your perusal. Each cover is decorated with one of her original patterns. I love a girl with book binding skills!
This gift set is especially adorable.
Labels: design, gifts, indie shops, shopping
posted at 2:38 PM
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Chris and I have advanced to a new stage in our relationship: Old People. Not every couple in their mid-20's can say that they regularly fall asleep on a love-seat while watching PBS. It's gotten to the point where Antiques Road Show is a highly effective alternative to sleeping pills. I'm not sure if I should attribute my newly aching body to "The Old" or to the couch sleeping.
posted at 1:29 PM
Every night we dominate the crosswords. It's about time I found a reason to pick the paper up from the yard. If I had known about the forced subscriptions, I never would've taken a newspaper job. Bah. And Eugene Sheffer, you will be vanquished! 'Cause, dude, if the answer consists of 3 separate words then the clue would be a perfect place to let us know. Seriously. You better hope we never cross paths Sheffer... if so, I have a combo move with your name on it.
My birthday weekend was lovely, so thank you to everyone who helped make it rock. In related news, I am now the proud owner of a 1" button maker!
Does anyone else think that the arrival of the recent cold front and Karl Rove's presence in Oklahoma is a little too convenient to be a coincidence? I knew that the breeze felt especially evil yesterday morning.
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10/06/2006
You know what makes me happy? New birthday shoes!
Labels: artists, design, shopping
posted at 2:03 PM
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10/05/2006
Labels: design, gifts, indie shops, jewelry, shopping
posted at 5:25 PM
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Labels: craft, design, quilt, sewing
posted at 9:21 AM
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10/03/2006
Labels: design, gifts, indie shops, shopping
posted at 12:28 PM
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10/02/2006
Design*sponge has a shop!? Luckily for my bank account, our insurance went up $100 this month thus I'm currently shocked into spendthrift mode (temporary affliction I hope).
Reasons why the design*sponge shop is a wonderful thing:
1. 10% of the site 's advertising revenue will be gifted to a rotating charity
2. All pieces are exclusive to the design*sponge shop
3. Nothing will ever be priced at more than $100.
4. Global shipping
5. The independent artists take home 100% of the profit!
6. New products every month!
Wow!
Now if you excuse me, I have an appointment with my insurance agent (seriously...100 bucks!?).
Labels: design, gifts, indie shops, shopping
posted at 1:22 PM
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