I love when I find inspiring art sites. This one from Ink & Spindle was really enlightening. It reminded me of my silkscreen / graphic design days at the Corcoran Gallery / College of Art + Design in DC. I loved this class and never really thought that what I'm doing now could relate, but this video put the two together for me. (via klt: Continue Reading
A Deja Vu Moment
You know how you'll be looking at something and suddenly it will trigger a deja vu moment -- a recollection of something else? Well, that happened a few weeks ago while I was browsing through a Horchow catalog. On page after page I saw images that reminded me of Casart Coverings removable wallpaper designs.This green faux linen above looks like our Green Faux Continue Reading
A Touch of Toile
I used to be frightened of toile. Not really sure why but I was. It wasn't until I saw this touch of toile used in a modern way and not all over the entire room, including furniture, that I realized how nice it can look. I even used it in my house.Here are a few other toile inspired looks.I highly recommend using toile in a tiny space. It brings Continue Reading
They grow up so fast
Kids, they really do grow up so fast. I know it's a cliché but it is so true.I'm getting ready to attend my youngest son's high school graduation. Hard to believe. It seems like yesterday that both my sons were in grammar school. Now I have a Junior in college and one about to enter college.I continue to mark their heights on two allocated door jambs (one Continue Reading
Off On An Adventure
Before I begin my adventure, first, I want to mention an update on last Friday's Run For The Roses post.Looking at Lucky, in the #1 rail position, ran into traffic early on but managed to finish 7th, Jackson Bend finished 12th and Endorsement didn't run. But, Calvin Borel, a Cajun, won on Super Saver and another Cajun jockey, Kent Desormeaux, rode the third place Continue Reading
