Find me in paint and patterns

I've had such a nice weekend with the perfect mix of socializing and solitude.  I spent a good long time out in the garden, feeding my flowers, pruning and a pulling.  Being out in the dirt and sunshine makes me feel alive and pretty sore the next day:)  I also did a bit of thrifting and found some things to re fashion.  Heck I got my craft on big time.  I found this mirror for $3 and painted it and then tried to make it look a bit worn.  I'm quite pleased with the results and it brightens up our entryway.

I also made my very first Kawaii phone case.  Not bad for a first try but I plan on making one or two more. When my father in law saw this he said, "Where are the skulls?"  Don't you love it when people get you :)

 I never look at framed art when thirfting but when I did I found this fantastic fabric art collage. The back of it says it was done by Joan Dawson of Maldon Essex.  I painted the frame purple.  Thanks Joan, I love it!  Everything about it reminds me of you Clare.

I also found my very first granny square blanket for $3.

I hung out with my sweet friend Cristi of Kiss Me Kitty and 2 of her 5 cats.

 Her black cats are so mellow.

I wore my favorite pair of KMK leggings.

 I think you need a closer look.

This sugar skull girl is my favorite.

 COOKIES!

 This dog reminds me of several I know.

 My latest pair of Chucks found at Ross for $19.

 I heart hearts.

Have you noticed I never apologize when my posts are photo heavy?  I guess I'm just a visual person plus I'm a ginger and I have no soul.

 I made this ring and a few others from fabric covered buttons.  See, I was a busy crafting bee and I feel so much happier for it!

What do you do to find a bit of peace?

Work without LOVE is slavery

I woke up to rain slicked streets and gray skies, just another typical spring day in good ole Portland.  I have been trying to stay focused at work even though my industry and the company I work for have left me feeling pretty empty after 15 years.  I keep telling myself to just be happy that I have a job!  I get to work from home!  I have no dress code! But the truth is I crave something more.  Pardon me while I think out loud.

Inspired by Vix's famous denim vest ~here is mine!  It always gives dresses with an odd shape a better one.  Thanks for the tip my dear!  I found this crazy ass cat ring at Crafty Wonderland.  It's made by the lovely Maria of  The Locketship. 

Wait until I show you the necklace, it deserves its own post!

My latest pair of KMK leggings.

 My garden is coming along nicely!

I even extended this walking path.

 I picked up this dress a few weeks back for a ten spot.  I love the colors!

My sweet neighbor gave me this.

 I wanted to let you all know Ash is better and just went back outside yesterday.   Woo Hoo!!!

 She better not cost me any more this year I have dresses to buy :)

 I also bought these prints from Brenda Dunn a local Portland artist.  This is for the powder room.

 This hangs in the bedroom:)

I hope your week is humming along and thanks for making me forget how much I hated work at the start of this post.

 

Kiss Me Kitty!

This weekend I had the pleasure of working with Cristi for the debut of her leggings called Kiss Me Kitty at Crafty Wonderland.  It was a huge success!

The day before the show we set up her booth.  It all starts with this.

 and a bit of muscle.

 and a lot of pink :)

 Cristi had thought of everything and I have never worked with anyone this organized in my life!

 Here is the booth before all the leggings.

 I made us some beautiful kitty ears the night before:)

We goofed off before the show to try and relax a bit.

 Cristi wore a really cool jacket, check out the sleeves!

It's hard to believe that we just met last November.

 I feel like we have always been friends!

 Showing off the stock:)  How killer are my sugar skulls!

  Cristi also makes arm warmers.

I have to say that not only did we stand out from the rest of the vendors but so did her leggings!  Everyone LOVED THEM!!!!!!

 I was so proud of her.  She is a sweat shop of one and look at all of her beautiful merchandise!

 Here is Cristi proud owner of Kiss Me Kitty!

 Some of her leg candy!

 Chris's Mom came down to say hello along with some others.

Tammy showed up looking super cute!

The kitty crew:)

 The venue itself.

 Some of the cute customers:)

 The best part about the day was seeing people run into the booth and get super excited about how beautiful the leggings looked.  Cristi kicked ass and I am so proud of her!!!!

After a long hard days work, these were much deserved:)

 I can't wait until the next show!

and the one after that

and then the one after that, and that, and that and that......