they say it's summer

Everyone in the red zone and even orange, I am truly sorry for this post.

The ones in pink zone I'm just sorry you are living in an oven.

My heart goes out to you, I use to live in one of those deep red zones.

But I moved, about 14 years ago and now my summers are no longer on fire.

Trust me I am NOT complaining. 

I have grown to love the rain and grey days.

Mostly when I remember what it's like living in an oven.

I do miss swimming though and bright colors and just the feel of summery things.

Soooo it was off to the Dollartree and tada summer on my door. 

That is about all the summer I need right thar!

You know what is another colorful and amazing thing up here?

Chihuly

Here's a quick shot of some of his work and new museum.

Yessss, I did not go in but shot through the fence.  Next time I have some fundage I will do better pictures, if they let me.

What does color and rain have in common?

This chair! 

For free..... left in the rain...... with bright blue color.

Ok, it didn't really go but I had to slip it in there as a before and hopefully a cliff hanger.

Will I complete it?  Will it be colorful?  Will it be tacky?

See, got you on your seat now :D  lol

A Day in the life of.....

Ok, actually it was a few days, but they blend together with the same thought.

Boredom

My daughter is in Canada at camp, and my son has been working so I have a lot of time on my hands.

When I get bored, I start gluing things together.

The project below is what came out.

I had read on Pinterest that you can make large images for cheap, if you order engineering prints at Staples.  They only come in black in white and they are not picture sharp.

I thought I'd give it a try and ordered this picture on line and another one, you'll see at the end of this post.

For two 18x24 images was under five dollars.

So I glued the paper on a piece of foam core I had left over from a Dollartree excursion.

I used spray glue on the foam core and then smoothed the picture on top.

I had room left over so I started gluing on my husbands old (as in thrown away) drumsticks.

Then I threw in some coffee beans for flavor HA! get it?  flavor :D 

How more Seattle can you get?

It still didn't work on the wall.

So I put it on another wall. 

I kinda liked it but, I like my orange frame better.

Oops sorry random picture.  It's a "vanilla bean cheesecake with chocolate crust and salted carmel topping.  Insert drool here. 

Dang, another random picture, but I did finally capture Kiki in his bed. 

Ok back to the picture without a wall.

I found a frame that was on my mantle....empty....just kinda sitting there staring at me and my dillema.

I got re-inspired and added a little typography on thar 

The frame was happy to oblige me and made my free art complete.

I think NOW it is working.  Maybe....

I will post another picture when that side of the room is complete.

And of course the final picture. 

Yes, I have not painted my mantle yet.

I am bogged down by the little things I have to do before I can actually do that.

I wish I had a intern to do all the lacky stuff so I can finish up these projects.

But on the great note, my knee is finally healed and I am able to do stuff.

Whoooo hoooo.

New old stuff and Folk Life

The most amazing thing happened the other day.  Someone messaged me and asked if I wanted some stuff.  I said "of course!!!!" and I went to their house and this is what they gave me.

Isn't it awesome!!!

Vintage cedar chairs and this metal table!! 

The possibilities are flooding my brain.  Color, pattern, classic or whimsy, so many options to choose from.

I will have to think on it before I start but it will be re posted once done. It was a good day!!!

Then last weekend the sun actually came out and we were in Seattle when this happened.  It was amazing!!!

This is the "Folk Life" festival and I recommend it to anyone in the Seattle area on Memorial Day Weekend.

We got there when they first opened up and got to look around before the crowd got there. 

Lots of music, food, and wares from around the world. 

As well as local entertainment. 

We even were able to kick back and be a little creative ourselves. 

I made a special "monkey" hat for the day.  It was worth it for the smiles that it created. 

Many photo opportunities, especially against the EMP.

The Urban Craft Uprisisng was going on as well so it was a two fer. 

Artist were everywhere 

It was just a beautiful day here in the Pacific Northwest. 

The soccer fans were out as well, I'm gonna take a wild guess and say he was rooting for Mexico.

It really was a good day and the only thing that gave me pause was the cost of parking in Seattle.

But I so would do it again.

Slackerville

Yes, I have been living in Slackerville. I still have not installed the sink (hangs head in shame). Plus I ran away with my husband last weekend to Seattle. Pretended to be a local, and even got away with it a few times. I do have some pretty pics of Seattle and just the little things I love about it. I will share, here ya go.

 This is my favorite view (my pookie)

we found STE and was thankful, didn't realize how we missed it so.

(if you're looking it's part of SAM) 

Local artists totally blow me away and wish I had the money to purchase them.

I will have to settle for trying my own hand at it. 

Shoeshine Willie is legend!!  If you ever get to Seattle look for him (Pike Place Market) 

One of the hidden alleys you tend to stumble upon.  This one has a gum mosaic going on. 

Why yes, I am a Alice in Chains fan and was quite sad the day Layne died. 

This fresh raspberry and mint martini was blog worthy on it's own.

It's the little hidden things that make it so much fun.  Especially when you stumble onto something great! 

It was such a great time, I really didn't want to come home to my clutter. sigh dang clutter

So with spring approaching (wouldn't know it by the weather) it is time to get a fresh outlook.

This is my inspiration for a new fresher (hopefully cleaner, non cluttered) bedroom.

drum roll please

TA DAAAA!!!!

thanks to Pier One

Alas, I can not afford Pier One, so there will be DIY happening and a whole of faking going on.

This is how it looks now.  Caution do not stare at  it too long as you may go blind.

did I mention I just got back from a trip?

oh I got featured the other day by an amazing blog I love reading. I sent her an email and whadda ya know she liked my stuff.  I feel so honored :)

So here it is http://betterafter.blogspot.com/2011/02/bambi-better.html

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thank you so much.