Gnawed Brains

New Blog Location!

2009-08-30T01:57:00.000-07:00

I've been working hard and have finally configured my old/new blog home to where I am happy, still tweaking but happy.There was a bit of visual overload going on around here and I wanted to streamline everything, including the url.Thank you to all who follow Gnawed Brains. I hope you will follow me at Creative Coquette.http://creativecoquette.blogspot.comO and I was able to transfer all my blog

Vacuity

2009-08-20T13:33:00.000-07:00

My apologies for dropping off.I blame:1. workout/health mania2. twitter's beguiling 140 character limit-o-fun3. heat4. summer5. my fierce yearning for home ownership6. bunnies:)

I grew up in fog...

2009-07-27T20:00:00.001-07:00

...and that's how I like it people.It's 92 degrees at 8 pm.I think it's a heatwave starting at 70.[melts]Sent from my iPhone

Ooooooooooooo!!! I can't wait!!!!

2009-07-26T01:22:00.000-07:00

Alice in WonderlandMovie Trailers - Movies BlogWhere The Wild Things Areand here is a featurette with Maurice Sendak & Spike Jonze: Deliciousness!!!!!!

Why SYTYCD is Amazing!

2009-07-23T11:00:00.000-07:00

Last nights episode of So You Think You Can Dance, episode 99, once again gave us something we will talk about for a long time.Get the tissues out and prepare for feeling.Choreographed by Tyce Diorio.Danced by Melissa and Ade.Music by Maxwell, "This Woman's Work".It is so amazing that we get to witness such magic right in our own living rooms. It happens over and over on SYTYCD. Every season is

G.Z.V.D.

2009-07-20T11:23:00.000-07:00

(Gratuitous Zira Video Day)Zira in her cat tree.(a.k.a. the spiral staircase to my studio)

This is Sean...

2009-07-15T15:07:00.000-07:00

...my personal trainer at CrossFit Seattle.He makes me lift weights (like the kind in the Olympics dude), row like a maniac, squat waaaaaaaay too much, swing kettlebells, throw medicine balls, do farmer effin' walks and some other crazy stuff I never heard of that makes me sore.He is nice.I still hate him during workouts.Hate's a bit strong but I am not in the middle of a circuit right now

What's been going on...

2009-07-13T14:17:00.000-07:00

Last week was pretty darn amazing.First off, the fact that I was able to deadlift 134.4 lbs. and back squat 95 lbs.Deadlift*that's not me ;)Back Squat*still not mewas something I could not have even imagined I would do, ever. I was very proud! I am still way far from my goal but I do notice more strength and stamina just in my day to day life. During my CrossFit training, however, I'm still

Late!!!

2009-07-09T23:55:00.000-07:00

I just figured out that my Late necklacefor Wonderland Dreamswas featured in The Storque Spotlight on July 8th!!!!Whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!It's my first Etsy spotlight and I am excited,as if ya couldn't tell, hee ;PRead the article here.Camera Obscura: Jan Svankmajer's Alice in Wonderlandby weirdwolf is a great article featuring video from the Jan Svankmajer movie Alice (1988)

I am officially a Twit...

2009-07-06T16:00:00.000-07:00

...terer.Been fighting it but have given in. Since I am mostly on the iPhone nowadays I figure this might be a good thing. I do admit it really was the Iran situation that convinced me that this Twitter thing could be a good thing. If it's good enough to get the news out of an otherwise shutdown country it's good enough for me.I am still trying to get the hang of it all so bear with me :PIf you

Air Hockey, SYTYCD and Torture, O My!!

2009-07-05T19:34:00.000-07:00

Air Hockey:We recently became iPhone users and so far it is pretty darn groove-a-delic! Beyond all the cool features, GPS has already saved me 4 times and I don't know how I can ever live without it ever again, I have acquired a portable air hockey table for a mere 99¢! As some of you know I looooooooooove air hockey and I have always wanted my own table. Now I have one I can carry anywhere and

Pant, Pant, Huff, Huff! How pancakes got us fit!

2009-06-16T20:03:00.000-07:00

Since moving from San Francisco two years ago, we have switched from a naturally active life, walking to and from work (up/down killer SF hills), to clients and just to have fun in the city, to a life where we drive everywhere and I work from home. Needless to say, out of shape came fast. Finding the right workout is hard. One we can do together and both benefit, stay interested, focused and

Taaaaah-Daaaaaaah!!!!!

2009-06-13T13:40:00.000-07:00

I have been MIA for a bit now and I know you all know I am getting married but that is pretty much under control at the moment, YAYs!!! What has been keeping me super busy is that beyond attempting to launch my own website, all by myself (which is still a major focus and time consumer), I also have decided to launch not one but TWO new shops on Etsy!Introducing:Wonderland DreamsDreamy Alice in

YART SALE!!!!

2009-06-10T15:04:00.000-07:00

Foxy Monster is participating in this year's Yart Sale on Etsy sponsored by Team ESST!!!!I have several items with FREE FIRST CLASS SHIPPING WORLDWIDE and some items have an additional discount as well, YAYS!To find my Yart Sale items clicky here --> Foxy Monster Yart SaleThe sale runs today, June 10th through Sunday, June 14th at 11:59 pm PST.Many sellers are participating so it's a good time

I got a call today...

2009-06-09T01:08:00.000-07:00

...that my wedding dress has arrived at the shop![butterflies]I can't get there until next week :(

Next in the Marie Antoinette series

2009-06-03T15:30:00.000-07:00

Marie Antoinette Blue Tricorn - NecklaceMarie Antoinette Party-Pooped - BroochBoth available through my shop: foxymonster.etsy.com:)

I Gotta Feeling

2009-06-02T19:58:00.000-07:00

You will love this song as much as we do!!I have been blasting it at least a dozen times a day since last week and let me say that this song, 80º+ weather and cruising with the top down are a beautiful happy thing.It's THE summer anthem.I Gotta Feeling ~ Black Eyed PeasFrom THE E.N.D. out Next Tuesday 09.June.09BUY IT!*This is the best version I could find to share with you all, as it is not the

Continuing On My Marie Antoinette Obsession

2009-05-29T12:40:00.000-07:00

Check out this Marie Antoinette inspired set:Complete with real frosting designs on the chairs!More details.Of course there must be shoes!Here is a video of the making of::)Here are my latest Marie Antoinette inspired pieces:Marie Antoinette MasqueradeNecklace and Earrings

Do yourself a favor.

2009-05-26T06:12:00.000-07:00

If you like brilliant, smart and interesting movies, go and rent The Man from Earth written by Jerome Bixby.We watched it last night and it's now one of my all time favorite movies. Since I prefer not to know too much about a good movie, I'm not going to tell you anything about the storyline. You can always clicky the link above for the info if you really want to know.How I envy you, for you are

Marie Antoinette

2009-05-23T00:39:00.000-07:00

I have long been intrigued by Marie Antoinette, having Antoinette as my middle name doesn't hurt. When I was in her bedroom at Versailles, I was mesmerized by all that I saw. It's more the romanticized notion of both this teen queen and last queen of France that intrigues. I gobbled up the massive eye candy that was Coppola's 2006 "account" of her private life. Decadent cakes, decadent shoes,

And the winner is........

2009-05-21T10:20:00.001-07:00

Y suggested a fun way to determine the winner was to roll a 4 sided die. I assigned numbers based on order of comments from 1 to 4 and broke out my D&D sparkly pink D4.Here's the roll:and the winner is....lostsentiments!!!!!YAYs!!!!Please email (brains <[at]> foxymonster <[dot]> net) your mailing address and your ring will be on it's way :)Congratulations!

Mmmmmmeat!

2009-05-20T10:15:00.000-07:00

Here's a meaty way to pass on yer information, Meat Cards! Talk about being green. When you're done entering the info into your preferred program, you can just eat it!Meat cards are just at the end of their prototyping phase and will be ready once they figure out packaging. I may have to offer these as an option to my clients, as long as they are not vegetarian, lol.Also, today is the last day

Paying It Forward

2009-05-15T00:20:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago I received a PIF prize from Smilemonsters :) The intention being I would then pay it forward. I finally have a moment to do so, YAYs!!! Below is my Rose Noir Ring up for grabs.All you have to do is leave a comment on this post to enter, be willing to host your own PIF if you win and leave me a way to contact you. The contest is open through Wednesday night, May 20th. I

My Elph is wonky!

2009-05-14T13:03:00.000-07:00

Arrrrrgh! My Canon Digital Elph camera is on the fritz, boo, sniff :(Of course it decides to start to wonk out on both weekends my niece had her first piano and first ballet recitals. Crapness to the extreme! This is the camera I usually take out of the house as it is compact and even though it's 5 years old (I received it as part of my bonus at my old firm in SF back in 2004), it takes, or took,

Project 365: Day 063

2009-05-14T12:59:00.000-07:00

It was actually clear for once while I was near the Seattle Space Needle! I still haven't been to the top.

Hope you all had a Happy Mother's Day!!!!

2009-05-11T19:00:00.000-07:00

Here's a little funny courtesy SNL:(warning: Adult theme)hee

Star Trek, O Yeah!

2009-05-09T08:00:00.000-07:00

We went to see the new Star Trek movie last night and it was everything I wanted it to be and more. Pure yumminess and I want seconds! It is now my favorite Star Trek movie with Wrath of Khan in second. You can tell everyone involved had much love for the original series.Go see it!Here is a bit of funny courtesy of The Onion:Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As 'Fun, Watchable'

Project 365: Day 062

2009-05-01T14:47:00.000-07:00

Since I acquired my newest prescription glasses, I rarely wear my contacts. However, I do miss all my sunglasses so with the sun out I decided to put in the contacts and strut in my current favorite pair of sunglasses. These happen to be Oakley Script Asian Fit which I accidentally discovered fit my non-Asian face so much better than the standard fit. They are big lenses but they don't hit my

Project 365: Day 061

2009-04-30T23:59:00.000-07:00

I stood up from the sofa and noticed this! OMG, really, I didn't sit there that long, did I? Y and I agreed it was dang hilarious to see my Hydraulic jean imprint so clearly formed so, I had to share. :P

Project 365: Day 060

2009-04-29T18:27:00.000-07:00

W00t!!!! I received my Pay It Forward (PIF) prize from Smilemonsters today! It's this adorable black and white glittery heart ring, how friggin' cuuuuuuuuuuuuuute! Part of the dealio with winning this prize is to pay it forward. So in the next few days I will be posting my own PIF contest so that the love and fun can continue on. YAYs!!!!

Project 365: Day 059

2009-04-28T23:29:00.001-07:00

A special day for us.<3

Project 365: Days 052-058

2009-04-27T22:33:00.000-07:00

I have been MIA for a week, first due tobeing busy then due to injury.Thanks to those who expressed concern :)you make me feel warm and fuzzy.Follow my week to see what happened:Day 052:I found my wedding shoes! All the rest went back for FREE!The shoes I settled on are a tad higher than I really wanted but for now they are the best choice. Since Zappos gives you 365 days to return, if I do

Project 365: Day 051

2009-04-20T22:29:00.001-07:00

This is the view as I lay dying under this tree trying to rest after almost making it around the full lake (40 min ride). I can't even imagine how long it would take me to walk it but forever seems to ring true. I would have made it except I attempted to change gears, which I have never understood and still obviously don't, and my bike got all out of whack forcing me to stop. Once stopped, my

Project 365: Day 050

2009-04-19T16:56:00.000-07:00

We went to The Dish for a nice yummy breakie and this is the mug they gave me for my coffee. Totally perfect. I really wanted to stuff it in my purse but since I haven't done that since my UCB days [blush] and I don't even carry a purse anymore (I used to have to lug so many samples/rocks etc. around for years as an interior designer and felt like such a bag lady, that now I try not to carry

Yo!

2009-04-18T17:56:00.000-07:00

I seem to be saying 'Yo' alot lately.[snicker snicker]

Project 365: Day 049

2009-04-18T17:18:00.000-07:00

We brought Stella home today! She's my new ride. Perfect for some fun exercise around the big beautiful lake next to our house (I seriously need some outside exercise now that I don't walk all over SF on a daily basis). As you can see, she was a bit buxom for our Mini. Luckily that convertible top saved us once again. We've moved some pretty large things in this manner. The Ballard Bookcase

Project 365: Day 048

2009-04-17T23:59:00.000-07:00

Spotted this in the hood today.I don't know about you all but I would much preferOuchless Waxes and Great Prices!Fo-Shizzle, Yo!

Project 365: Day 047

2009-04-16T23:59:00.000-07:00

On a quick run through Ballard (a groovy neighborhood in Seattle) I came across this in a shop window. I think it's a men's clothing store called Blackbird but I am not sure as the windows were covered up with this logo paper. All I know is, it's a meshing of two of my beloved obsessions, a crow and a skull. Waaaaaaaay coolio!

Win this Foxy Monster ring AND MORE!!!!

2009-04-16T15:55:00.000-07:00

I donated my 'Forget Not' ring in pink to Audrey's Country Crafts Birthday Giveaway. Several wonderful shops have donated to this giveaway in honor of Audrey's birthday on April 29th. One lucky winner will receive a bag from Audrey filled with all kinds of goodies.The rules are simple:(The following comments need to be left at Audrey's original post about the contest NOT here.)* Go to one of

Project 365: Day 046

2009-04-15T23:59:00.000-07:00

Today's image is what I think looks like Cthulhu flying over the trees while I was stuck in traffic. I see him in profile with his face looking to the right and wings on his back on the left. See it? His tentacles are trailing down. See it yet?????OK, it is weird and kinda gross. It's actually a "Rorschach" left by a crow on our car windshield, LOL. Yes, and that is what I see!I know, I

Project 365: Day 045

2009-04-14T12:09:00.001-07:00

Etsy shop owner Laura Walls Taylor quite possibly has the best timing. I decided to brew a batch of my current favorite tea, Red Bush Chai. I haven't had tea in months. I go through moods. Today my tea had literally just finished steeping when UPS showed up at my door with my new Vulture Mug. Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!!!I love my new mug and it is now my favorite. It is the perfect size and

Project 365: Day 044

2009-04-13T23:59:00.000-07:00

Zira is quite the accomplished feline.She recently published her biography.

Zazzle Coupon Code

2009-04-13T14:28:00.000-07:00

Zazzle is having a Tax Day Sale where you get 10.40% off all orders!!!Use code TAXDAYZAZZLE during checkout.Offer is valid from April 13, 2009 through April 15, 2009 at 11:59pm PDT.You can save on my designs, shown below, as well as others on Zazzle.make custom gifts at Zazzle

Project 365: Day 043

2009-04-12T21:59:00.001-07:00

Our friends invited us over for dinner tonight at their lovely home. They have recently acquired baby chicks. There were a couple of yellow and mostly black tiny chicks. They were so cute and soooooooooo soft! They are still living in the house under the heat lamp for now. These will be laying brown eggs in the near future. 'Twas a delightful Easter surprise for me.This Easter was also

Project 365: Day 042

2009-04-11T23:59:00.000-07:00

I have been working on a business card design job for a client and was finishing up the design work today before our D&D group came over. Zira, not being too happy about the slow invasion of guests, she is a shy one, decided to hang at my feet under my computer desk. This is not her usual spot. Normally she prowls about up here in my studio and likes to hang on either her cushion by the window

Project 365: Day 041

2009-04-10T21:01:00.000-07:00

As you might be aware, all Foxy Monster jewelry items come in a black and soft pink jewelry box with non-tarnish cotton. A black and pink double sided satin ribbon/bow (which slides on and off) completes the look for a perfect presentation as a gift or just to keep.It all ends up looking like this after I hand tie the bow:Why do I include this??? Isn't this extravagant or wasteful???There's

New Items

2009-04-10T13:40:00.000-07:00

I finally had a chance to list a few new items in the shop yesterday!Bunny - BroochesSkull - KeychainPeachy Flower - Bobby PinsPoilu Bague - RingRose Noir - RingMarie Antoinette Sat Here - RingMarie Antoinette Sat Here - Brooch/PendantStarfish - BroochEverything can be found at http://foxymonster.etsy.com

Cravings...

2009-04-09T23:30:00.000-07:00

When I have my act together, I usually do a 'Wednesday Cravings' post on Wednesdays, dontcha know [wink].Well yesterday, I was catching up on all your wonderful blogs, I still have more to go and will get to you before the weekend is out, and I ran across an item that went from, 'that should be my cravings post' to 'I can't wait and must buy this NOWs!!!'.Over on NONtRENDY's blog I came acrossher

Project 365: Day 040

2009-04-09T23:09:00.000-07:00

As you are aware, I have been neglecting my wrecking duties due to my crazy schedule at the moment. One page of the journal is for filling with fruit stickers. I started working on that page right away but recently all I have managed to accomplish was this little vignette in my kitchen. We have had all kinds of company as well. No one has asked a thing. I wonder what they all must think? Do

Project 365: Day 039

2009-04-08T23:59:00.000-07:00

These are definitely not the shoes. I decided I better start looking for my wedding shoes now. I've been to enough weddings to know such shoes are hard to find. I looked around Nordstrom, Macy's, etc. but nothing. Then I had a brilliant idea. I love Zappos and tend to buy most of my shoes from there anyway. They have the best service, really helpful customer reviews, free shipping and free

My Etsy Favorites

2009-04-07T13:31:00.000-07:00

I don't know if you all notice my Etsy Favorites down the bottom right column but I am always adding to them. It's the best I can do since I can't figure out how and when to make an Etsy treasury list, lol.I have to point out that my currently added favorites make for an amazing image. You really should check out these fellow Etsy sellers.1.

Meep Meep!!

2009-04-07T13:18:00.000-07:00

I am sort of back! Sorry to have been gone so long but I have been crazy busy. I am trying to catch up with emails and posts. I still have alot on my plate but should be able to keep up a bit better in the coming weeks. I did find a dress! You can see the Day 033 post for more on that :) Still much to do and figure out wedding wise. Taxes of course are making me a bit crazy. I have a couple

Project 365: Day 038

2009-04-07T12:16:00.001-07:00

I am a big fan of the Amazon Fresh delivery service. I have done Safeway delivery in the past and in SF even had a special produce delivery service. However, the best thing about Amazon Fresh is that they have a combo of stuff you find at Safeway, Whole Foods and nowhere else. It's the nowhere else stuff that makes my day. Take these cupcakes from Always Room For Dessert, a local bakery, they

Project 365: Day 037

2009-04-06T23:59:00.000-07:00

Ok, here is proof that I have been way too busy. This onion is out of control. Although, I did find it beautiful in a weird alien sort of way. hee

Project 365: Day 036

2009-04-05T23:59:00.000-07:00

I realized it was the first Sunday in April today and then realized it will soon be Easter! I have yet to list my bunny brooches [tisk]. Here is one of my fab eggs.

Project 365: Day 035

2009-04-04T23:59:00.000-07:00

Today was our second session of D&D. OMGawd, I had a blast!!! There was not only a ton of laughing but much howling as well. The crew is made up of some pretty funny people. One thing I had to capture, unfortunately with my phone, was Trebor's figure kept falling off the laptop ledge and one time landed in the bowl of grapes below resulting in the above vignette. Trebor happened to be fighting

Project 365: Day 034

2009-04-03T23:59:00.000-07:00

These are my favorite tea cups. I bought a set of them in Tokyo a few years back. Not only are they pretty but I have found a myriad of uses for them. The cups themselves are great for dips and single portions of tiny munchies like cashews and the little plates are great for hors d'oeuvres and small desserts. They have the best shape and rest in your hand perfectly. I am hoping to find

Project 365: Day 033

2009-04-02T23:59:00.000-07:00

Today I went to try on dresses for the big day. I tried on a good dozen of all sorts of styles. My initial thought of what might be a good style to hide all sins, think Grecian goddess flowy strapless, did not really do anything to flatter my shape. They gave me some halter styles but I really don't like halters as I feel like my head is being pulled down all day, lol. In the end it was down

Project 365: Day 032

2009-04-01T23:59:00.000-07:00

This illustration is on the box of my kitchen matches. I love how they look. The house is a bit stuffy since it's been so cold and we haven't opened up any windows in awhile. Today I opened them up and lit a few vanilla candles. Now the place smells like cookies.

Project 365: Day 031

2009-03-31T11:21:00.000-07:00

In a moment of clarity, I noticed the Cherry Blossoms have bloomed! There is probably a law against cutting off random branches from these trees. I would love to have a few to replace my tulips. Maybe I'll find some at the market.

4:44 AM

2009-03-31T04:44:00.000-07:00

Project 365: Day 030

2009-03-30T23:59:00.000-07:00

I picked this up at a local Borders last week. I was drawn to the pattern, the feel of the flocking and the blackness. It's gotten quite a bit of use in just this one week as I figured out I am right at that magical cusp in time where we have to make decisions RIGHT NOW in order to have everything come together in time. Luckily, I seem to be making huge progress, YAYs!! Now, I am constantly

Project 365: Day 029

2009-03-29T23:59:00.000-07:00

Looks like Dino is privy to some pretty hot gossipfrom this Shag-let! Dino do tell!I always knew he was tramping about my studio.[tisk]

Project 365: Day 028

2009-03-28T23:59:00.000-07:00

The tulips have finally given their last touch of beauty. I found the petals all over the dining table today and yet, even in death, they gave me beauty.

Project 365: Day 027

2009-03-27T22:17:00.000-07:00

One of the more scary prospects of moving, for me especially, is having to find a new hairstylist. I have a ton of thick, kind of coarse, hair that poses a daunting task for most hairstylists, evidenced by several horrid haircuts over the years. When I find someone who can handle my hair and give me a great cut I am loyal. I have only had to change stylist in the recent past because they moved

Project 365: Day 026

2009-03-26T23:06:00.001-07:00

Y and I are thinking we really want a cupcake tree wedding cake. We both heart cupcakes and we actually discovered our sweet tooth for them together.Problem: we are new to Seattle and we have yet to determine the best cupcakes in the area.Solution: visit every cupcake shop and devour cupcakes! Things we have to endure just to get married [wicked grin].This is the Royal Red Velvet cupcake from New

Project 365: Day 025

2009-03-25T00:12:00.000-07:00

Y just ran up here (my studio/office is in the attic) to have me snap some photos of his hand in this position. It's for one of his many projects. I love it. Especially the scratches left by Zira near his wrist, lol.

Project 365: Day 024

2009-03-24T20:58:00.001-07:00

Picked these up today. I already feel the teensy-est of palliation just by having these babies in hand. Having only recently moved to Seattle, putting together even the tiniest of weddings in just a few months, is proving a daunting task.<3

Project 365: Day 023

2009-03-23T23:59:00.000-07:00

These cute little owls were favors from one of my best friend's wedding. They flew in all the way from Peru. Detailed in sterling silver and completely handmade they are beloved treasures that now reside in our horror section. Perfect location for Y and Z owls, hee.

Project 365: Day 022

2009-03-22T13:18:00.001-07:00

I just had to share. The tulips have opened up and these Parrot tulips are just absolutely gorgeous! I have figured out that these are Apricot Parrot tulips and they are now my favorite tulips of all.

Project 365: Day 021

2009-03-21T23:59:00.000-07:00

Today was a very special day. I had Auntie Z duty with my 5 year old niece. I filled in and shuttled her about on her very event filled Saturday. It started with ballet, then soccer and then a birthday party. Ballet was a closed class this week so I will have to wait until her recital in May. We had a 1/2 hour before soccer and we played foosball. I was so amazed as she totally picked up on

Project 365: Day 020

2009-03-20T21:57:00.000-07:00

Skully watches and protects over my domain. Hung high above my main desk (out of Zira's reach), he brings good fortune and inspires cheekiness. He also used to make it smell like dusty, powdery flowers but alas, his stench is long gone.

Project 365: Day 019

2009-03-19T12:47:00.001-07:00

YAY! It's tulip season! Tulips are one of my two favorite flowers, the other being Stargazer lilies (my most favorite). The close up is of the two varieties of tulips I picked up today. I always love soft pink tulips but today I also fell in love with these gorgeous Parrot tulips!If you click on the links above, you will be taken to the Florapedia site for each flowers meaning. I was very

Project 365: Day 018

2009-03-18T23:59:00.000-07:00

I am helping a friend out with his new apartment. I did one of his places years ago and he is back for more, heh heh heh. So I was looking through my favorite paint deck, ICI Paints. The reps for ICI were always the best and they always had the best colors and samples. I used them for my old apartment in San Francisco and for most of my clients. The paint has great coverage and the staff at

Hectic

2009-03-18T08:28:00.000-07:00

Things will be hectic in my world through the end of the month. Loads of stuff I seriously need to accomplish. I will try to keep up with my Project 365 and sprinkle in a regular post when possible. I will also stop by all your wonderful blogs, as I always do, but it will probably be sporadic. Please bear with me and stay tuned :Pxo-z

Wednesday Cravings

2009-03-18T08:21:00.001-07:00

I have been threatening taking up the bass. If I ever got around to it, this would HAVE to be my case! From the Chanel Spring 2009 Ready-to-wear Collection.

Project 365: Day 017

2009-03-17T22:43:00.001-07:00

When I went to pick up Y after work today, I saw a magnificent rainbow. Being St. Patrick's Day, I wondered about me lucky charms, tee hee. Then Y got in the car and handed me an olive green limited edition Domo-kun!!!! YAYs!!!!! I call him Domo O'Kun :PHere is Domo-kun's music video:Watch Domo Music Video - Check out Domonation.com in Animation | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.comHappy

Project 365: Day 016

2009-03-16T15:27:00.000-07:00

Fitz's Grape Pop, pure cane sugar and so yum-a-lish! Purple heaven! I was so glad when I found out Amazon Fresh would deliver a case to me, um I mean us, any time I wanted. Here is my current empty bottle on the window sill above my kitchen sink. Devil Duckies, yer way too late, Muhahahaaaaaaaaaaah!!!

Project 365: Day 015

2009-03-15T23:59:00.000-07:00

I found her!!! This is Yazmine, on foot at least, I have another figure that came with this one where she is ridding some sort of reptile but I need to glue that all together. I will eventually paint her tiny little body, we'll just add that to the long list of projects I've got at the moment, eh-hem.She seems to have a penchant for Madonna-esque torpedo bras and has definitely heard that

Yazmine (The First)

2009-03-15T22:48:00.000-07:00

Saturday was the big day. My first game of D&D ever. The main accomplishment of the event was Yazmine, my kick ass character.Here are her stats:Name: YazmineClass: Magic-UserRace: ElfWorships: Jwas Medar (god-o-magic)Strength: 16Intelligence: 17Wisdom: 10Dexterity: 10Constitution: 15Charisma: 14(I am told these are very decent scores.)As an Elf I can switch from being a magic-user to a fighter

Project 365: Day 014

2009-03-14T23:59:00.000-07:00

Godzilla was this evenings stand in for Yazmine, my D&D character. It was my first game of D&D and I guess Yazmine had cold feet, prolly due to being stuck with a n00b like me. I could not find her anywhere so Godzilla took over. He really does not do any justice for Yazmine's outwardly appearance but he does give you a sense of her inner nature when pushed. :P

THE RANDOM $5.00 OFF SALE!!!

2009-03-13T21:12:00.000-07:00

I am randomly selecting items and taking $5.00 off the regular price. I will leave up the sale price for a random amount of time and will randomly switch around items that are on sale as well.Not sure how long it will last.Not sure which items will be on sale.Pick it up when you see it because I can't guarantee it will be on sale for long. :PAll decisions made with the help of my Magic 8 Ball,

Project 365: Day 013

2009-03-13T19:54:00.001-07:00

Currently, this is my favorite destination. It's the bin at my local post office where I drop off packages. A trip to this means some lovely person found my creations yummy enough to place an order. It puts an amazing smile on my face and makes my heart bubble over with glee. I am fortunate to have wonderful customers and clients. To date, my jewelry designs can be spotted on style mavens all

Project 365: Day 012

2009-03-12T12:12:00.000-07:00

Dear Mr. Mole or Vole:It was one thing when you and yer clan tore up the sides and back areas around the house last season but now this is down right nervy. Did you have to raise this big-ass hill right smack in the front yard where we walk everyday?? Unsightly and a pain in the booty. Just wait until the gardeners come around next Monday and find this. I'm just saying.Sincerely,Annoyed

American Idol Sucks!

2009-03-12T00:01:00.000-07:00

LOLI haven't watched for years but Angela of Pickles on Pizza did a post one night and I started to watch, she is definitely to blame for this :P I've seen it twice so far, including this past Tuesday night. Can I just say....Who in the heck is that other chick anyways????? They all annoy me in one way or another.I'm just waiting for So You Think You Can Dance!

And so, the countdown begins!

2009-03-11T19:35:00.000-07:00

It's just a matter of days now until my first game of D&D ever! I know my character is going to be an Elven Magic-User. I think I shall call her Yazmine. She's definitely going to have a rockin' outfit with some major hawt stiletto boots. I don't care what anyone says but Yazmine at some point will be using magical pink glitter as a weapon. TPK is definitely lurking as the DM, my wonderful

Procet 365: Day 011

2009-03-11T19:08:00.000-07:00

Comfort food that is actually healthy = Pho. Years ago my comfort food consisted of mainly oooey-gooey cheesy dishes like mac 'n cheese or pupusas de quseo con loroco. Those still have a major place in my heart, or tummy, but I always feel guilty and like a tub-o-lard when I eat them for comfort. Enter Pho Tai, rice noodle soup with eye-round steak. If I had a hard day, feel sickly, down or just

Wednesday Cravings

2009-03-11T19:00:00.000-07:00

How fun are these Bebaroque 'Roxy' stockings!!!!The show stopping Roxy design is carefully hand embroidered using fabulous black fringing. When on the leg the fringe will swish and sway, whilst elegantly hanging down the back of your legs. Exclusively designed for Lascivious using a shorter 2.5cm tassel and a nude stocking, Roxy is the perfect compliment to any Lascivious collection. [from the

Project 365: Day 010

2009-03-10T23:59:00.000-07:00

Pattern by Tricia Guild is one of my all time favorite eye candy/inspirational books. I love the look, the feel, the smell. It makes me happy to gaze upon the beautiful pages and inspires me every time in new ways. Bold patterns and colors are expertly mixed in each interior and page giving my eyes a reason to see. The velvety flocked cover and the semi opaque printed vellum pages, which appear

Project 365: Day 009

2009-03-09T23:59:00.000-07:00

Typical aftermath of a day of designing. Incredibly, the photo makes it look much less chaotic than it actually is in real life. Loaded on the desk are too many items pulled from drawers, components that still aren't labeled and partly completed thoughts. Ugh.

Recent Designs

2009-03-09T21:17:00.000-07:00

This weekend while my wonderful friend M visited, whom I have known and loved for over 20 years, I was able to design her a necklace. She wanted a little red something and I came up with this delicate yet vibrant necklace (just like M):Today I also worked on a couple more designs:Not sure if I am done with the last two but soon all three should be available in my shop.

Project 365: Day 008

2009-03-08T23:59:00.000-07:00

This is Zira, ruler of our universe.She is a fluffy ball of absolute love.

Project 365: Day 007

2009-03-07T23:59:00.000-08:00

LOL, we took M&X to Archie McPhee's. Our purchases tend to be skull heavy but M&X purchases were mainly on the bacon side. Must be a result of being pork deprived as they currently live in Egypt. :P

Project 365: Day 006

2009-03-06T23:59:00.000-08:00

Ooooooooooooo!!! Our friends, M&X, are visiting us in Seattle and M made me this!!! My own knitted Dalek, which will now be known as Dalek Khan, hee. Wow, I love all the scarves, gloves and arm warmers she has made me over the years, all my fave and some with skulls even, but this is waaaaaaaaaaaaay special! Thank you!!!! :)

Wreck This Journal: Number 3

2009-03-06T01:20:00.000-08:00

This week...Z-WTJ:I tried really hard to not go for pretty.Y-WTJ:and... Hee Hee

Have a Little Seat - Treasury

2009-03-06T01:05:00.000-08:00

My earrings, Marie Antoinette Sat Here, are featured in an Etsy Treasury selected by Silverandice! Be sure to visit the Treasury before it expires and check out the other featured artists as well as the wonderful Silverandice as she obviously has amazing taste! :)

Project 365: Day 005

2009-03-05T23:46:00.000-08:00

This is my Desk Doggie.He holds my important note for the day with his tail.What's really funny is that until I took the first photo,I had not noticed his, um, assets!!hee

Project 365: Day 004

2009-03-04T23:59:00.000-08:00

Tonight we went to the Hank III & Assjack show and it was friggin' awesomeness! You get three photos today because I could not decide and well, it is Hank III. These were all taken with my mobile phone. Yes, that is Hank Williams III.

Project 365: Day 003

2009-03-03T22:00:00.001-08:00

I adore these flowers.I have no idea what I am going to do with them, yet.Such is the life of an artistic hoarder.

Project 365: Day 002

2009-03-02T23:55:00.000-08:00

Whew! I'm just making it before midnight :PIt's the end of an era.I have owned and used my Betsy Clark stapler exclusively at my home desk since I was a little girl. Today I purchased this One Touch 20 sheet capacity stapler from Staples [sigh]. Good old Betsy still works but she can't handle too many pages at once. I've had to grow up just a wee bit more [gulp]. She will still have an honored