Thursday, December 3, 2009

FinaLLY! An UpDaTE!

I haven't blogged in weeks! Things have slowed down since the show but picked up again once Thanksgiving rolled around. We had V's family over for dinner and it was really delish.I baked a few pies and a couple loaves of bread. V cooked everything else and the house smelled amazing.Cassius relaxed as well. Heather and Ali were in town for the holiday so we got to meet this sweet girl.She really is the perfect baby. We took her everywhere and she hung with us late into the night. She was fantastic and sooo sweet.Speaking of sweet girls... I found this pic when I was uploading photos off my camera this morning. I snapped this pic a couple weeks ago, this is Ginger. I also did a little holiday photo shoot with Herb and Cara a couple weeks ago. They are such a fun couple, I love how these turned out. There were over 100 good ones, it's hard to find a fav.Hope you're having a lovely week.. hopefully I'll be back blogging again soon!
xo

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

"You know it's a good show when you don't have time to take pics.."

The show was fantastic. I didn't take any pictures until everyone started leaving. Almost everything sold... 15 paintings and almost 25 prints sold! I only have 3 paintings to take home at the end of the month. I started to get nervous at about 6.15pm, is was storming bad and no one had shown up yet. But then... people started rolling in. They kept coming and coming. We figured over 120 people came, it was really fantastic. It felt like my wedding reception, and I was exhausted by the end of the night. Duce was my life saver, she helped with so many details. She's such an amazing friend. These two played some really great music, everyone loved them. (As you can see pics didn't get taken until they were packed up and ready to get home.) Everything went by like a blur..
It was such a success! I met some really great new friends, had such a nice time.I'm really looking forward to taking some good pics at the end of them month before I tear everything down. Thanks so much for all of your sweet calls and e-mails. It was a fantastic night. :) xo

Friday, November 13, 2009

It's HeRE!

Today's the day! I hung the show earlier this week and have a nervous feeling in my belly. I can't believe how much work I've put into this, so many details. My parents are flying into town for the weekend and should be here within an hour.. I'm really excited they are coming to this.
I've hung 16 paintings and 4 drawings, that's a lot of canvases! I'm super excited to take LOTS of pictures and post them up on here. Thanks for your support!

Monday, November 2, 2009

ThE ShOw.. ThE ShOW!

If you live in Denver, please come to my art show! Friday, November 13th, 6pm. It's going to be such a great time, yummy food and wine! I'll have 13 new paintings at Bonacquisti Wine Company for the entire month of November. yip yip! I painted ALL week and am really close to being done. I hang on Sunday...eek! It's getting so close! Hope yoU can make iT! HapPY MonDay.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

I'm aLiVE! ..and on fall break..

I have the whole week off of work! I've emerged from the basement (from painting) only a few times. I'm getting so much done, wish I could just spend everyday painting and not have to go to work. :)

I've realized that I really love getting things in the mail. It seems like every few weeks I'm ordering something online so that for a few seconds it feels like Christmas when I open the mailbox. example... new curtains! We woke up this morning to 6 inches of fresh snow. Cassius doesn't know what to think. So he's just been sitting and watching. He will stick his head out the doggy door and just look around, won't even go out. Just starring.
I had a great evening with Duce on Monday night... she cooked an amazing dinner and we drank great wine.
After dinner I found myself having a hard time concentrating on our conversations because I was too busy taking photos. Looks like I was trying to document some sort of house tour. I couldn't help it! Her place is so stinking cute. She really is amazing with color, and she put chalkboard paint on the bathroom wall! genius. She reupholstered her vintage furniture. Look, my painting.
And I'm totally stealing this frame idea in her room. She is so great and has been such a help with this show coming up.
Vito is taking me out for a little suprise date tonight! Should be fun. hope you have a lovely Wednesday!
xo

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Couldn't ReSiST**

Just bought these. I was supposed to be doing a little holiday shopping on Etsy but got sucked into buying a few holiday treats for myself. Isn't etsy the best.

I have fall break coming up and I'm so looking forward to getting some serious painting done. All next week off to paint, draw, sew and create.
..and perhaps blog again! I just haven't had the itch.. hopefully I'll get it back soon!
HaPpy TuesdAY*

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

YesTerDaY**

The funeral was yesterday morning and it was good, but really sad. I've spent so much time with V's family the last 6 days and it's been really nice.

Last night, V's brother Curtis had a show at Dazzle and we all went to watch. He did a really great job.
Don't they look alike? It was a sweet way to end a sad day. I'm back to work today.. hopefully I'll be feeling a bit more 'normal' soon. Really ready for the weekend. :)

Monday, October 12, 2009

It's QuiEt arouND HeRe..**

Vito's grandfather passed away last week so things have been a bit quiet around here. Time seems to have stopped while we've been spending every free minute with his family. I feel really out of sorts.
It's been really really nice spending so much one on one time with his family but also a bit draining.
My parents were in town last weekend and we had a really lovely time with them.Drank lots of coffee, listened to funny stories, ate yummy food and took them to see a really great show at Curious Theatre. They had a really nice time and I was really sad to see them leave on Monday. Duce made it over for a little much needed dinner and art critique. I felt quite inspired after she left and am now motivated to finish some paintings.I'm not sure if I'll be posting again this week.. I'm spending a lot of time with this boy. Hope you have a great week.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

EtsY LoVe

Pretties I love... fall leaves.
I might do this in our guest room instead of a headboard.
My parents are coming into town today! They will be here for the rest of the week. I'm really excited to see them. Hope your week is going well.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

PaiNtinG and PiE*

For the last 6 weeks, we've been having Monday night themed dinner parties with friends from work. Asian, Mexican, Italian, it's been so fun. I look forward to it all weekend. I made a super yummy peach pie Monday night with my fresh peaches from our trip to the winefest. Warm peach pie and homemade ice cream. so delish.
Monday's are great because it means I get to spend the evening with this girl. Jess. so cute.And every other night this week I've been spending my free time here... I am officially the messiest painter ever. I make a disaster of the basement every time I'm down there and rarely clean up after I'm done. But so many beautiful things are emerging from this dark and messy space. Duce is coming over for a critique on Tuesday evening. I have so many paintings almost done but am having trouble with my color combos. She is a master with colors so hopefully I'll have a bit more direction after we meet. Hope your having a great week. Tomorrow's Friday! yay!

Monday, September 21, 2009

Awesome WeeKenD**

The Winefest was amazing, it was everything I imagined! Fun friends, great wine, fabulous food... just perfect. We spent all day Saturday in this big amazing park listening to great music and enjoying the fab weather.There was lots of grape stomping fun..
And nice evenings with my favorite boy. I love how blurry this picture is... he was making me laugh and I couldn't hold the camera still. The drive home yesterday was cool and cloudy. Vito snapped this photo while I was driving, the fall colors were beautiful through the mountains.I definitely want to go back next year. HapPy MoNdAY!

Friday, September 18, 2009

We're OFf--

Vito gave this camera to me for my birthday last year and we figured last night I've probably taken thousands of photos. Most get deleted, some get saved onto the computer and a very few get printed up. It's amazing how digital has changed things. I remember my first trip to Europe (with my film camera) I came home and spent almost $400 getting pictures developed. Most of them were terrible.
We started our own Winefest last night. Ate yummy cheese and spent some fun time together. We're packing our bags this morning (I'm actually playing on the computer) and we'll be back Sunday. Hope you have a great weekend!

Thursday, September 17, 2009

My camera is dead and I've misplaced my battery charger. I haven't taken a picture in 3 days...

I'll have to swing by best buy on the way home.

Tomorrow we're headed out of town for the weekend! Winefest in Grand Junction. A fun little weekend getaway drinking good wine and enjoying this Fall weather. Hope you enjoy the rest of your week. Hope I come back with some fun pictures. :)

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

BiRthDay WeeKenD*

I had a fantastic birthday weekend. We had four friends come into town, we played our co-ed flag football tournament, ate good food and hung out all weekend. It was one big weekend slumber party!
Apparently I only take pics of Matty when he's eating.. or.. he only makes the blog with food in his mouth. hee hee. We were all super sore when we woke up Sunday morning from getting knocked around playing ball. I think we ALL woke up hearing Charles announce, "ohhh... my legs!.."
Vito cooked a great breakfast and we all spent the rest of the day watching football and relaxing.
And yesterday... Vito sent me flowers, they are beautiful!
Hope your enjoying your week.
Oh and.. my sister in law is giving away two of my prints on her blog! Go enter by leaving a comment.
Two of my fav prints!
HapPY TueSdAY!

Friday, September 11, 2009

Forever Darling Fashion ShOW*

Last night was the Forever Darling 3 annual fashion show. This year it was an Avant Garde competition with 8 featured runway designers paired up in teams of 2 to create a cocktail outfit inspired by flower arrangements that Marguax Brauker from A Design Resource created.A few months ago I was asked by the creator (Fallene Wells) to sell some of my prints and onesies at her show! The event promotes artists, local businesses and this year raised money for Autism Speaks. They had an incredible turnout and I met so many really cool local designers. It was hard for me to stay at my little booth, I kept wanting to try on all of their fun clothes! It was a really cool event to be a part of and I really hope I can do it again next year.
I'm so happy today if FriDaY! Big birthday flag football tournament tomorrow. wooo hooo!
Have a good weekend. :)

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

HOme SiCk

I stayed home from work today, sick again. I'm not off to the best start this school year. Must be the change of season. My neighbors tree is already changing. These are all old photos from last Fall I found when I was playing on the computer last night. I look like I'm sick in this picture... sort of.. sick with makeup on.
Hope your having a good week. I have an exciting next few days and Saturday is my Birthday! yeah!

Friday, September 4, 2009

DiNner* and now the WeeKenD!

I had dinner with Duc and Duce the other night.. Duc emailed me these pics today. They are helping me with my show in November so we talked shop and then enjoyed a yummy dinner together. This top photo was taken with Duc's homemade lens using cardboard and electrical tape. (not sure if that's really what he used but it looked like it.)
I'm looking forward to a relaxing over this 3 day weekend! yeah! Hoping to get lots and lots of painting done. I started a few drawings this week on vintage wallpaper I might incorporate into the show.
Hope you enjoy your Labor Day.
happy weekend.
xo

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

InspiRaTiOn**

This beautiful painting (done by a kindergartner) has been my inspiration for quite a few things this week...
I LOVE these colors and I'm stealing this palette for one of my paintings for my show. It's so Fallish and warm. It even inspired me to dye my hair. yay! Black and Mustard, does it get much better.?
If I was just wearing some blue earrings I would match perfectly.
I started a file on my computer of interesting color palettes created by kids. I've got quite a few goodies..
Hope your having a good week.
I'm excited for a dinner tonight with Duc and Duce. Two very inspiring friends...
Enjoy your wednesday.

Monday, August 31, 2009

GiLMan, CO

We had a great time digging around Gilman this weekend. This mining town was evacuated in the early 80's because the mine was contaminating the water. Residents had 24 hours to evacuate. The town was pretty big.. bank, bowling alley, hotel, large gymnasium.. we rummaged through it all.We figured out that these windows and doors were store merchandise in storage. Next door was full of roofing materials. This pic of Bri is a perfect depiction of the creepy vibe we felt the entire time we were there. The wind would start blowing and start slamming doors in the houses. I get scared at home when that happens, let alone walking down the main street in a ghost town.This is the bank. and next to it an insurance office. We rummaged through interesting insurance papers. I found a man's certificate of baptism and then his certificate of death. Thousands and thousands of papers in filing cabinets. so spooky.This photo is in the hallway of the hotel. I have no idea who that person is... they just appeared in the viewfinder. Just kidding, it's whitney. We didn't camp in the town this time, thank god. We hiked back to our campsite and ate yummy steaks, potatoes and corn by the fire.
We had a great time.

Friday, August 28, 2009

MeLLow NiGhT**

Vito and I had a mellow night last night at home. We took Cassius to the park and did a little park workout together. We came home and he cooked me a delish dinner. He's been on a fresh pasta kick for awhile and I love it. It so easy, eggs and flour.. and so yummy. We used some onions and peppers from the garden. It's starting to feel like the end of summer... the nights are getting so cool. I really love it. I think Fall is my favorite season. I noticed our neighbors trees are starting to turn.
I hope you enjoy your weekend. Camping tomorrow should be adventurous, I'll take plenty of pics to document.
xo