new work

spent part of the day taking photos of some prints for my etsy shop and thought i'd share a behind the scenes photo.

really, i just want to show you the chair i found while thrifting yesterday. it's all chippy and cracked paint, great texture. it's just what i'm trying to reproduce in my mixed media paintings without having to wait for time and use to work its magic.

a while back, i made a locket like these for my daughter with some dried flowers and bits and pieces i've saved over the years. things that are meaningful to her.

i had a lot of fun with it so i decided to make some for my shop. these have vintage maps and little starry watercolor paintings in them.

i've had this heart shaped pincushion made with an old quilt for a long time. it gave me an idea for a photograph - something raw and a bit gritty looking. painful.

there are prints and other assorted goodies at redbubble and society6 if you'd like to take a peek.

here

and finally, we have bunches of mint muscling in on the lilacs and delphiniums. to do our part and save the flower bed from a complete takeover we are having to drink mojitos...

it's a wonderful life.



xo

happy hour

cocktail  +  visual inspiration = happy hour

i'm in the mood for a healthier happy hour this week so...

mojito smoothie from my new roots - more than just a smoothie!
serves 2 as a snack, 1 for a meal

1 1/2 cups nut milk or coconut water
3 tbs. hulled hemp seeds
1/2 - 1 tsp. spirulina
4 tbs. freshly squeezed lime juice
1 avocado
1 frozen banana
2 dates, pitted
handful fresh mint leaves

place all ingredients in the blender.  blend on high until smooth.  taste and adjust flavors to your liking.

re-foundobjects

re-foundobjects

MiesEnScene

LITdecor

ionesAttic

and here's a really simple diy on how to make these gorgeous votives at armas design via a-ladys-findings

armas design

i plan on trying this lemon tart recipe this weekend.  it's got yogurt in it so it can't be that bad for you, right?

do i need to use a tart pan?  do i even have a tart pan?
oh we'll figure something out :)

happy hour

cocktail + visual inspiration = happy hour

pomegranate and white wine spritzer from nutmegnanny

1/2 cup seltzer water

1 cup white wine

1 tbs. pomegranate seeds

1 lime wedge

add ice to a glass.  add wine, top with seltzer.  add pomegranate seeds and lime wedge.

enjoy!

ARTbyTRUDY

marina826

SacredCake  gorgeous!

Matatabi  this is fabric!

vicandlily   perfect summer dress!

moxiebscloset

decirculo   awesome light!

ancienesthetique

and since i still have bathroom on the brain ...

KicoART

SoulSisterSoaps

1001days

Mylana

designsponge  i love the texture of the brick wall and the chandelier

it's 10:30 in the morning here, but it must be happy hour somewhere!

happy hour

did anyone try the champagne cocktail from last happy hour?  me neither, too busy scraping wallpaper and sanding woodwork.  the summer is young though and there's plenty of time.  here's a strawberry basil sangria  i plan to enjoy while spending an hour virtually window shopping.  here's the recipe and the finds.

1/2 lb. fresh strawberries, 1 apple, 1 oz. fresh whole basil leaves, 1 bottle chardonnay, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup club soda, 1 cup white grape juice.

trim and thinly slice strawberries and slice and dice apple into very small bits.  rub the basil leaves gently with a fork to release their flavor.  layer the fruit, sugar and basil in a large pitcher and let sit for about 10 minutes. add the club soda first and then the remaining liquids. stir well and serve.

vintage midriff top from vintageriches

1950s gingham romper from TenderVintage

vintage movie camera from EitherOrFinds

original abstract landscape from ThisCreativeBliss

mid century modern lawn chairs from GreStuff

vintage ford galaxy from DairyFarmAntiques

patio lights from cottonlight

croquet set from fleabitten

asian silk parasol from VandyleeVintage

enjoy!

happy hour

my idea of a happy hour? a champagne cocktail with mint and lemon sorbet from fresh 365 and some virtual window shopping.  here's the recipe and the finds.

2 tsp. fresh mint leaves, muddled or finely chopped, 2 large scoops lemon sorbet, 1/3 c. vodka, 3/4 c. champagne or sparkling wine

in a large glass place a pinch of mint.  add one scoop sorbet, another pinch of mint and the other scoop of sorbet. pour in vodka then top with champagne and the rest of the mint. garnish with a mint sprig.  makes 1 cocktail.

ombre salad set from oMEandoMY

pastel pink cocktail sugar from dellcovespices for the next happy hour!

one of a kind collage necklace from tsifcaonline

sweet dreams print from SandraDieckmann

diamond brooch from KRAFTandCARAT

i know the pieces fit from caryndrexl

mogu tiny house card from UGUiSU

ww1 folding cookware from TexasReclaimed

retro standing mic from 1560main

floppy sun hat from moaningminnie

precious from crush cul de sac

of course the only thing i had on hand was the mint growing in a pot on my patio, so if someone tries the cocktail. let me know how it was!

enjoy!