Kitty Number Two

Another add on to our apartment. CJ is a Blue Russian. She is lovable and charges at Chloe with no care at all that Chloe can slaughter her if desired. I must say, CJ is the best kitten to snuggle with, especially when she is purring. I think Ryan has a love/hate relationship with her.

get-a-way

The other weekend I decided to go on a get-a-way with Ryan.

Our destination was at his parent's cabin up in Utah.

It was an escape much needed and I enjoyed every moment I could.

No city, no internet, no phone

no connection to the outside world it seemed.

I felt I should share this picture I captured while on an adventurous fishing trip with Ryan.

[I will be posting pictures soon to prove I did catch a fish]

Stupid Sock Creature

my little creation

body made out of socks

buttons for eyes

add some stuffing to plump him up

little red tail completes him

his imperfections are what makes him unique

&& i love him

old skool

nothing's better than coming across childhood pictures

straight bangs, tucked in white t-shirt,

&& to finish the look with some sweet kicks

Etsy

My recent love and passion goes towards these artists/creators on a handmade site called Etsy. Two very talented ladies bring a savvy design to broken down upholstery. A secret of mine is to one day design and rebuild long tradition upholstery with beautiful vintage fabrics and designs.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/sprucehome

sea of love

Doing "homework"...

I can't tell if it's the weather, allergies, or from the little boys I nanny...but I am feeling as if I'm walking the fence on being sick or not. So I am spending most of my day trying to stay in, listening to music that makes my heart dance, going through some inspiring art books, & drawing/doing my "homework" at my desk. In an earlier post I mention a good friend Church Tran. He has been my teacher and getting me back to painting/drawing. Well this homework of mine is to find things that I am wanting to add to my first painting. Possibly one day I'll get a photograph of it and let you see. Life is grand, & I am blessed...

Nanny Nancy

Not too long ago, I was dealing with an upsetting situation having to do with my job(s). For as long as I can remember, I was used to juggeling more than 3 jobs at a time.Not sure why I couldn't get myself to just stick to one full-time job. Maybe I liked having change with work. Not everyday was the same 9 to 5, Monday through Friday consistency. This here is Cole, one of the boys I babysit or "nanny". He calls me Mancy and it makes me laugh. Some pictures from one of our many adventurous days.

Oh and might I add that this little one is only 5 yrs old and knows how to catch on fast to any gadget. Most of these photos are taken by him.

Momma Did Well

Fashion/Style has been something I was born with. Or maybe my momma just loved dressing me in hype clothes and so my passion started when I was a little toddler. Either way, I love it. I try to put my free time at home towards using my talents/hobbies into action. I started this little project a few months ago and it's been sitting on my mannequin for too long. So I decided I am going to get back on it and finish this before another few months goes by again.

Lately I have been very inspired by Japanese fashion and buying Vivi magazines from the Japanese marketplace [Mitsuwa] down the street from my house. I love that they wear whatever they want, of course still looks good & makes sense, without caring what other people think. At least that's what goes through my head as I go through their fashion statements. I mean, why do we have to get dressed up in our favorite pieces of clothing only for a special occasion? Maybe I just want to look cute and fashionable because I'm in the mood to.

Back to the point of my post, my latest project is a black dress with some braided fabric wrapped around just under the bust. I'm still adding and taking away as I go on with finishing it.

[not taking credit for the necklace, just in love with it]

My Morning Atmosphere

atmosphere : [noun] general feeling or mood

Sunday morning, I found myself waking up to the desire to take in some jazz/blues.

Madeleine Peyroux just knew how to hit the spot.

Sweet peace of mind.