Can you tell she hated this Halloween costume? I think she didn't like the hood because she flipped out and started grabbing at the elephant face. lol.  I think tonight we are going to just take her around the neighborhood before it gets dark- just for a walk in the stroller and maybe end the walk with some hot coco and marshmallows.  She is after all a little young to go trick or treating. :) What are you up to this Halloween? ...
Did I mention that I went a little over board with my baby's first Halloween?  Well I completely did!   She is such a great little baby- she still wakes up several times during the night but she has the sweetest little heart and full of such joy and curiosity.  She is just learning to hold things and attempts to bring or throw things at her mouth.  I am so lucky and thankful to have her.  I am a little afraid about Christmas because I know that I am going to go completely crazy.  I didn't realize they sold baby Santa and baby elf costumes..:) Supplies: White Onsie Pants- I did black pants but I think it would be fun to do red or pink pants too! Black Felt Yellow Felt Red Felt Fabric Glue Scissors Several Fun Size Kit-Kats Steps: 1. Cut out oval shaped nose out of Yellow Felt 2.  Cut out from the black felt oval kitty cat eyes. 3.  Cut out from the black felt- 6 strips for the whiskers. 4.  Next! Take the red felt and cut out a circle.  Fold the felt in half a...
What are you up to this weekend?  I am hoping this weekend I can get a lot of painting done.  When fall rolls around it seems like all I want to do is make myself a big cup of hot coco and lock myself up in my studio.   I know I should be locking myself up in my studio anyway because I feel like I owe a million paintings to a million places- and am so fortunate to be busy with my artwork.:) Isn't this bunny perfectly adorable? Even though you know bunnies are secretly vicious like pandas....
I went a little over board this Halloween :) I made her about 3 Halloween costumes and bought 1. I started out with one but I just couldn't help myself.  I know this is her first Halloween and can't even go trick or treating yet, but she is just to darn adorable.  Doesn't she look just like a little peanut M&M? Supplies: 1 white onsie 2.  white felt 3.  pack of red fabric dye- the cheap stuff is fine! 4.  fabric glue 5.  black pants 6.  1 bag of candy corn Steps: 1.  Dye the fabric- I just followed the instructions on the package- sort of! It's hot water and add the fabric dye.  I only used about a quarter of a package and mixed with hot water.  Soaked the onsie rung it out and then put the onsie in the dryer. 2.  Cut out M from white felt 3.  Glue M on front of the onsie. 4.  Reward yourself with a handful of candy corn This was such an easy project and am tempted to make one for myself. ...
The husband and I have been listening to a lot of new music lately or at least new to us :).  It warms my heart when I hear my husband humming and singing to our daughter.  She is already daddy's little girl.  Here is a list of music that we are currently loving.  Playlist 1.   Heaven is a Ghost Town, Minus the Bear 2.   Splitting Image,  Freelance Whales 3.   Ten Thousand Years Won't Save Your Life, Hammock 4.   Observations , The Raveonettes   5.   Heartbeat , JJAMZ 6.   A Heavy Abacus , The Joy Formidable 7.   New Slang , The Shins 8.  Lights , Siberia What are you listening to this fall?! ...
I am so excited that I finished my sketchbook for the amazing Sketchbook Project for 2013.  The project is that anyone can participate and you can still sign up .  The fun thing about this project is that all the sketchbooks go on tour around the country and then have a permanent home at the Brooklyn Museum Library.  I love knowing that my art some how can make it all the way to New York City.  My paintings are usually very planned and a lot of detail but for this project I didn't really want a theme and wanted to draw patterns and some of the pages are more minimalist and others are lists!. Here are some peaks into my book. ...
Happy Monday! I am a huge fan of documentaries! I am completely addicted to reality television, and I always think a documentary film is a more educated approach to reality television :).  okay.. fine!  I am just trying to justify my addiction to reality television! lol. We watched Presspauseplay documentary over the weekend and the film explores how the digital area has made it easier for creatives to make work and unleash their work out into the world.   The film also has an interesting view on how digital media has made it so easy for people to release their work but also make it more challenging for creatives to get their work noticed because the market it flooded by lots of creatives or so called creatives.  I would totally recommend this one :) Seen any good documentaries lately?...
Some photos I snapped that make me smile :)  What are you up to this weekend? I am hoping to get some art work done and maybe watch some 80's movies with the husband. ...
I was visiting my parents and took a walk through their garden and noticed these HUGE sunflowers.  My parents have grown a garden since before I could remember and it's always such a special place. They put so much TLC into their garden that by fall the garden gets so over grown. The sunflowers caught my eye because they looked a little odd.  What do you think? A little like an alien? :)  Happy Thursday! ...
I am soo excited to announce one lucky reader can win a fabulous $50 gift certificate to Shabby Apple . They have some incredibly cute dresses for all different shapes and sizes- including maternity! How to enter. 1.  The amazing peeps at  Shabby Apple  do request that you "like" them on Facebook and share which  dress or item is your favorite in your comment. The giveaway is open to US residents only. 2.  Comment on this post with your name, email address, and your favorite dress.  My favorite dress is the Headliner dress- which is the bright red dress and I just think it's perfect for the holidays. The winner will be chosen on October 9th. :) Good luck! ...