June Gloom = Trip to the Great Outdoors

This morning instead of going for a run on this cloudy northwest morning I decided to try and do a little art.  I'm not happy with it but I must practice.  I realized that I really don't have a great set up to do at home in my little apartment but I also know what I will need to do to make easier for the next time.  So here is my little practice art piece dedicated to seattle on this cloudy morning.

As for the last weekend of June gloom I took an outdoor adventure to my friends cabin outside of the cute bavarian town of Leavenworth!  Wow so much fun and so beautiful!  And yeah can I just live in your cabin... house... aka "The Shire"?  So amazing and much needed.  Hiking, lake, fire, food, drinks, and friends!  Couldn't ask for more:)

June had some adventure but I'm so ready for full on Summertime in Seattle!

Fall into Spring!

So it has been a bit crazy lately!  Unfortunately I had to fly home Easter weekend for my aunt's funeral.  She battled a long, hard time with breast cancer and is finally resting in peace.. Bless her soul and R.I.P.  I have been so excited about spring but of coarse in Seattle we usually get teased with one awesome sunny day and then the rest are overcast with some showers:(  Oh well I will keep positive and do sun dances and pretend it is nice all the time:) 

So I decided to post a picture of my encaustic art piece even though I am not satisfied with it.  It was inspired by day of the dead in Mexico and since my aunt has passed I dedicate it to her in celebration of her life. 

Picture of grave at El Dia de las Muertos beach in Sayulita, Mexico.  One of my favorite beaches!!!

 Yesterday was one of those nice spring days so while I was having an amazing day I picked up these sunflowers to spruce up my apartment!

 Then while I was walking to the store I decided to stop at Value Village to say hi to a friend and rummage around.  I found a book by singer on how to sew, which I decided it better to have at all times instead of trying to get at the library since I am super beginner!  And I found this little treasure which reminded me of home back in good ol North Dakota.

So after my adventures yesterday I decided to reupholster my kitchen table chairs.  I was thinking it would be semi easy but of coarse I was in for a good work job.  I however will not be posting pics yet because I only finished one chair since I figured first chair was practice and second will see if I can do a little bit better...  We will see:)

Now off to read a book I received from my good friend miss Abby Jane and off to bed.  Goodnight and happy dreams to all!

Miss Fiona found her home!

Gracias http://illustratedink.blogspot.com/
I've received a blog give away yesterday and I love it!  Super cute custom chick, cookie cutters with recipe:)  I'm not the greatest baker but it motivates me to try as I do love experimenting and trying new things especially if it's more challenging the better.  Great day today so far!  Finished quarterly taxes, went to supply stores, and now off to hopefully get new running shoes and maybe some art supplies.  I am calling this an office day and need to schedule them into my schedule now since I really do not like doing work related stuff on my days off (you too Abby!).  One more work day tomorrow then happy weekend and hopefully it involves SUNShine!!

Spring Inspirations

I've been busy this season so far!  To give a little update though one of my latest projects has been encaustic art that I highly recommend to anyone who wants to have fun with a new painting or project.  I would put a picture of my painting but well it's not quite finished.
Above also are two pictures I wanted to share... One of my friend's lavender farm and the other of her two beautiful daughters.  I can't wait to go hang out with them on Bainbridge Island on their beautiful land.  I especially can't wait to go this summer when lavender is in full bloom and work it into some projects!  Happy Day

Out with the old.. In with the new and used

Wow busy day of running errands and thanks to my friend letting me borrow her car I got most all of it done!

1.  Sold clothes and get new light jacket with trade in!

2.  Sold old vhs tapes and books
3.  Went to beauty supply stores
4.  Go to salon and take supplys
5.  Pick up books at library

6.  Back to beauty suppy
7.  Off to Jo Ann fabrics
8.  Sell more clothes, donate rest and get summer tank with trade
9.  Meet accountant and do taxes
10. Go get sewing machine from ad on craigslist!!

Stoked to play with my new toy and learn how to sew!  Now for some reading and rest and back to work tomorrow and day 10 on The Master Cleanse!

Punk Flare

Now that it is officially spring we need to throw out the old and in with the new!  Of coarse that is to say that old styles always come back with their own flare so that said here was a little inspiration I received by "Kevin Murphey".

Don't forget fashion with studs and safety pins.

Kevin Murphey was inspired by Debbie Harry for the trust fund punk of today.