love it!!!

Check out these faceted wooden logs in Todd Oldhams house. I love it!!!

ahh....

I don't know where this is...but it's where I want to be.

paper vs. plastic

There has always been a great debate over whether it is better for the environment to use paper or plastic bags. I'm going to give you my opinion... Neither are better, use cloth!!! Yes, I am one of those girls who goes to Whole Foods with my cloth re-usable bags. Sometimes I wonder whether it is worth it, but today I read a disturbing statistic that reassures me in my bag decision making.

In the latest WOMEN'S HEALTH magazine, it is stated that "satellite images show a floating patch of garbage in the middle of the Pacific Ocean that's twice the size of Texas." It has been proven that most of the waste comes from the use of plastic bags. "Americans use 60,000 plastic bags every 5 seconds."

Here are a couple of my favorite cloth finds. Check your local grocery store for others. Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Roots Market, and Super Fresh all have their own options.

progress

Ok, I know I have been saying for awhile now that I have been busy in the studio (which I have). But I figured I would show some of the progress I've been making with a few production lines. I'm hoping to get a handful done in the next few days.
Keep and eye out on my etsy page, hopefully in the next few weeks I will have many items to choose from.

congratulations

A BIG congratulations go out to my roommates Jon and Chandra who got married this weekend. The weather cleared up and yielded a beautiful autumn day. It couldn't have been more perfect. Also a big thanks to my good friend Liz who helped me put together all of the floral arrangements and bouquets. For our first time, I think we did a damn good job. If things don't work out in the jewelry business, I guess I could always fall back on the floral arranging. HA!

fabulous fungus

I know, I admit it...I'm a dork. (and that's right, I used the word dork.) Whenever I have some free time, I enjoy picking up some of my old textbooks and reading up. I know it sounds silly, but you may see me at anytime reading biology, chemistry, or even a vocabulary book. I refuse to be an adult who knows less than their 10 year old neighbor.

Anyway...last week I was catching up on some BIO 101 when I found this awesome picture. I know it's fungus, but it's fabulous. I love the lace-like pattern.

joanna gollberg

I found some images from Joanna Gollberg...I love that she uses plain flat sheet and creates such volume through her form. Simplistic yet beautiful.

more examples of recycling

More examples of recycling...check out Thea Tolsma of Holland. Using old tires, she cuts out fabulous patterns in the rubber and turns them into necklaces. Beautiful!!!

yes!

It's been a really long time since I've posted, but that's because I have been busy at the bench. For the first time in a long time, I have been extremely productive. I'm excited about what I'm making and I can't wait to share it with everyone. It won't be long... Yeah!!!!

decoration

Much of the work I created in school was clean, simplistic, and based mostly on line and form. Over the years I have been more intrigued with pattern and "the once dreaded" decoration. I recently stumbled upon the work of Cal Lane and was instantly inspired. My favorite of her works are the shovels and wheelbarrel that she has pierced out with such detail.



The ornament is exquisite; I love the contrast between the hard, rusty steel and the "pretty" detail.

love, love, love

I can't even explain to you how much I LOVE these pillows. As you all know by now, I'm intrigued by textures and patterns found in nature (especially ROCKS). It makes me want to kick myself in the butt for not thinking of the idea myself.

see more @ smarin design

new fav site...

I just wanted to share with everyone my new favorite site... cribcandy. I spent way too much time searching the site for all kinds of home goods. You can find anything from furniture to pillows to art or barware. Some of my favorites are these hilarious tea cups

and also this fabulous bench seat with specific spots for your bum.