Happy happy!

My mom and I hit a really cool antique store today. She bought me a lovely early birthday gift. Isn’t this the most awesome vintage beauty parlor collectible you’ve ever seen?! It has a stainless steel top. One drawer on the bottom and two sectioned drawers on each side. It has the cutest little round [...]

I’ve actually accomplished something…

Here are some soldering projects I’ve been working on.
This piece is for a round robin charm swap. I love the look of the solder after putting the patina solution on it… looks so tarnished and old. I think I’ll add some words to the wrist (or maybe kanji character like I have on my wrist). I like [...]

Organization101

I had my second organization appointment with Brandie Kajino this morning. We worked together for four hours sorting through most of my art supplies (aka junk). I can’t say enough positive things about this woman and already feel confident in recommending her. She speaks Japanese (wow!) and is as cute as cute can be. Unlike [...]

What if?

I love makeup. I hate the time it takes to apply it but it makes me look normal and feel more confident. My favorite line is Lancôme. I love it because the products are creamy and luxurious and scented. Even though I have sensitive skin, their products never give me an allergic reaction. Their foundation’s [...]

Junk

I decided to go to Molly Mo’s Summer Antique Faire yesterday. I got one really cool item and a few other things. Afterwards, I wanted to go to IKEA, so I made a stop at Monticello Antique Marketplace. I loved their garden section and I found some junky little things that I couldn’t pass up. [...]

Mosaic cutting questions

I was looking online for ideas for a swap I’m in. I found some jewelry made from pieces of these beautiful plates. Does anyone know how to cut porcelain or china into perfect little hearts, ovals, or circles? Do you think they used a grinder to get the detail after they got the basic form [...]

Okay… ‘fess up!

Is anyone else watching this show? I have to admit I am. If you were a kid in the 70s, you’ve gotta remember the music, the styles, and the attitudes. I mean, this is not the type of show I feel comfortable talking about at work.
Many of the people I work with weren’t born or [...]

Choices

There are two antique sales I want to shop at this coming weekend. They couldn’t be in more opposite directions. Help me decide!
Barn House Sale, which is in Washougal, Washington (Willow Nest will be there)
or
Molly Mo’s Summer Antique Faire, which is in Sublimity, Oregon

Here’s a new blog I just found that I need to add [...]

Happy birthday

Today is a special day. It’s my dad’s birthday.
He’s a good guy. He has a big heart. Everyone loves my dad. He taught me to whistle (before I could talk), how to wink, and how to tie my shoes. He loves my mom and she loves him. Family means the world to him. He’s generous [...]

Cleaning up around here

I met Saturday with Brandie Kajino, a professional organizer. I showed her my messy art room (she even took some before pictures… yikes!). She asked me some questions about my expectations. Then we sat down and went over some ideas she had for my workspace. She sent me a plan that will help me work [...]