Goings Ons

Lots going on lately, which is why I've been so light with the old posts lately. Today has been a lazy day and I haven't had one in a while. I worked on my newest creation this afternoon before stopping for a tea break, and a wee blog post. Speaking of tea I've taken a break from coffee shortly after getting and falling in love with my french press. I still use it to brew my loose leaf teas (today it's red hot from teanoir's etsy shop, it's so good!) I adore my french press so and know that I'm not alone. Yet there really isn't enough kitchen wares that really proves that affection for thy beloved press. So....I came up with these little numbers to adorn the kitchens of french press fiends everywhere!
There's also the tree top tunics that are now available in my shop! They are inspired by my early morning outings. I love how the tree tops look against sky and have been wanting to try this idea out for quite some time.

I've also been perusing the awesome wall graphics at etsy shop Michelle Christina
She carries some of the most detailed unique wall graphics including this ditty that is calling out to be put in my kitchen but in red and white of course.

And really how sweet are these sweetheart graphics?

Off to finish up a wallet pattern I'm working on. More on that laters.

-MM

Forest Green Tunics and Shutter Bugs for the Babes

Just a quick post as I just updated ye old shop with a few new goods. Including this cute little onesie with a big ole camera.


The golden poppy tunics are also avaliable in a new color...Forest Green and I think it's smashing!


Now I'm off to bake snickerdoodles and I might just share! Happy afternoon all!
-MM

Taking the Time

Sorry for the lack of post lately. One of my new years goals was to get organized and that's taken a little more of my time and energy then I really expected.



I've also been trying to make more time for things I love to do but just haven't had time for, like baking, writing and collage. I was recently at the book store where I spotted a book of Thomas Allens pulp fiction art. His technique involves cutting characters part way from their covers so it looks as if they're coming out of the books and then photographing them for a 3-D effect. I really love how you feel as if your looking into the picture, and how some of the characters are "interacting" with one another. I stood there for ages just looking at that book amazed and awe-inspired and decided I'd try my own take at this but with TTV photography. I shall post the results soon so stay tuned.

Latest Obsession-Same Old Hijicks-Brand New Year!

Happy New Year all!!! I'm so glad to do away with 2007, great as it was for me, I'm all about the new, new, new!!! Speaking of new... TTV (Through The Viewfinder) photography is my latest greatest obsession for the new year. I'm still a total "newbie" but I love some of the shots I've taken so far.

If anything I enjoy the results a dash more due to the extra work involved. For those as clueless as I was until a few short months ago, TTV involves shooting with camera through the view finder of another camera (preferably a vintage camera) for a dramatically romantic effect, depending on the lenses the results are endless, and I am in love. Check out the flickr TtV group for amazing photos and a MUCH better description: http://www.flickr.com/groups/throughtheviewfinder/pool/

Friends in the hood and a mardi gras christmas

My partner in crafting, crime and kooky "visions" Steph is now in my hood and I'm stoked! It's such a nice comforting feeling to know that you have friends close by, especially when their super awesome like she is. I'm looking forward to many a wine diluted crafty sessions in the near future. Yay!

This year we decided to go with a mardi gras themed tree and I love it! It's strung with green, gold and purple beads, masks, sparkley ribbon boa and topped off with a crown of course. Coupled with some louie armstrong christmas tunes and soco egg nog the good times are here! Hap-Hap Happy Holidays all!

-MM

Mail Goodies

It's amazing the amount of joy this little yellow box can bring! I got my order in from Daskalides yesterday. They couldn't have come at a better time, these sweet little chocolates always give me just the boast I need. I was turned on to these decadent treats last spring when I was working with the lovely Belgium beauty Mieke when she was starting out her amazing shop, Mieke in Gent. As a thank you gift she sent me a box of these babies and a love affair was born! Seriously these chocolates are the best ever, and I almost died a little when I found out that you can't get them here in the states. Luckily they will ship them to you directly from Belgium and this girl is oh so glad! Speaking of that kooky cutie Mieke,(who by the way makes the cutest aprons) recently contacted me for more goods (yay!) and sent me pictures of her store in Gent and I'm blown away!

So picturesque right?! I love how indie posh it is and she has the cutest collection of handmade goods eva! My day was made when I saw my scooter rally onesies hanging in this rad ass case.

It's such a great feeling to be in such good company as Mieke carries the cutest handmade goods for kids and grown-ups! The selection of plushies is just amazing!

So if ever in Gent, make sure to check out Mieke's at Baudelostraat 23 - 9000 you won't be sorry!

Back by popular request!

I've had people asking me for a while when I was going to bring the sew a go-go messenger bags back, well wait no longer! This time around I did not only the oh so popular gold, but a few in silver ink as well.
Tah Tah for now!

-MM