art school confidential

So, today I would like to document a few pieces I have done in my art classes.  These pieces are more so my jewelry works.  I absolutely adore working with metals.  Hope you enjoy looking at some of my work.  This is more for me to have my pieces displayed somewhere.  I have a problem of being a bit of a recluse when it comes to my artwork and I thought that perhaps displaying some images on here would then open me up to showing more people in real time my work.  Comments (critics) are more than welcomed :)

 

one green tea popsicle please

What would make a sweltering summer afternoon a little bit better?

What's that you say... how can you drink hot green tea in the dead of summer, in that humidity, in the hot hot heat?

Because, when you make some green tea add a little honey and put that hot goodness in a popsicle mold you get a green tea ice pop.

Sadly at my house we only have one surviving popsicle mold from when I was a tot.  So, I only made one. Which was plenty enough for one gal, but when you have a house full of people you must have more.  Just one popsicle is not an option.  This recipe is so simple and easy, perfect for a last minute treat or pick me up.

Green Tea Ice Pop

 Green Tea

Honey/Sugar

Ice Pop Molds

To begin boil some water in a tea pot (or just a pot).  Add your green tea bags (you can determine the strength you want. I would add around three or even four to give it a bit more flavor).  Let the tea steep.  While the tea is still warm add the honey/sugar, I used wildflower honey for mine, yum :)  Next, add the green tea to the molds.  Place the molds in the freezer.

Once your pop is frozen, pull those babies out of the freezer and run cold water over the molds for a second to help them release from the molds easier.

Enjoy!!

going to the chapel of love

Although I'm years away from even thinking of marriage I couldn't resist looking at these way too cute, simplistic, realistic, oh so adorable cake toppers.  I really enjoy the custom creations the artists are willing to do.  To narrow down my findings I have chosen thirteen of my most favorites.

 

 lacerubbish

 braggingbags

 bthanari

 littlekittenhomemade

 concarta

ReadyGo

PokeberryPatch

 togetherforever

 urastarhouse

 matyldabiedron

 goosegrease

 

peanutbutterbandit

 lovemonkey

 (there are a few of these on Etsy, this is just an example one.  I just enjoy the idea of being able to paint your own that is if your brave enough and have the talent... I think I'll leave mine to the experts) 

i'm only a woman of flesh and bone

Today I would like to showcase some ladies that really speak to my heart.

Perhaps it's my deeper instincts that wish I could be cool like these ladies, being able to belt out sorrowful magical uplifting lyrics using my wonderful voice, but in perspective I'm not a singer.  So, to replace my wishful sadness I listen to these women that really can hold a note and sing along at the top of my lungs of course pretending that I too can sing just as pretty.  So here are just a few of the women that have helped me survive even the toughest of situations and all I can say is thank you for inspiring and keeping me sane.

 Nicole Vaughn

Madeline Adams

Joanna Newsom

Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside

She and Him

Thao with the Get Down Stay Down

Jessica Lea Mayfield

Lady Lamb and the Beekeeper

Kimya Dawson

  Jenny Lewis

Check out these wonderful women and all the great music they have to share.  Listen to them with their bands, side projects they participate in, their solo albums, and their collaborations with other artists.  Let them heal your heart or just make your day little better.  I hope your ears enjoy!!

anthropologie has my heart and a little of my wallet too

May I apologize first for being an awful blogger, perhaps I'll actually get the hang of this in another six months.  Other than that lets get to business...

The other day in the mail I received this

yes, the mythical birthday discount and my anthro card!!

And with this discount card in hand I made my first trip to an Anthropologie store.

And may I say... oh man what a dream land of everything I love.  All those times sitting in front of the computer drooling at all the pretty things on the screen and there it was before me.  I could touch them!!
It was great and here is what I purchased...

 Imprinted Egg Palette Caddy

Into The Jungle Trivet
 
It was wonderful, all I can say is this is one happy happy girl :)

wonderful cabbage soup

Many people know this dish to be one that aids weight lose, but to a cabbage lover like myself this dish is purely delightful.  i got this recipe from the web and decided to alter it just a pinch.  for those who like cabbage try this soup it is delicious and those of you who are completely terrified of cabbage give it a go, if you don't like it you can always use the other half of the cabbage head for some wonderful coleslaw.

warning i don't do measurements very well, i'm one to cook with feelings and spontaneity

cabbage soup

olive oil 

1/2 onion chopped

2 cloves of garlic chopped (already minced garlic is great and eliminates the struggle of attempting to chop those cloves so small, i would just add about 2 teaspoons. like more garlic add more and less or none if you don't favor garlic)

8 cups of water

9 chicken bouillon cubes or 4 teaspoons of chicken bouillon

salt to taste

black pepper to taste

1/2 head of cabbage cored and chopped coarsely

1 (14.5 ounce) can of italian stewed tomatoes drained and diced (you can just buy a can of diced italian tomatoes eliminating the dicing part)

first add olive oil to your pot along with the garlic and onions let them cook about five minutes, until soft. i also like to season my veggies add a little salt and pepper.

next stir in the water, bouillon, salt and pepper. bring to a boil.

next add the cabbage.

simmer until the cabbage wilts, this takes around 10 minutes.

finally stir in the drained tomatoes and return to a boil. simmer for 15-30 minutes, stirring often.

i decided to keep a little of the cabbage out and make a small side of this simplistic coleslaw.

all this recipe calls for is cabbage, mayonaise, vinegar, and sugar (all to taste).

this recipe is a nice base in which you can add to (carrots, red cabbage, whatever you desire).

i like to top this soup with crutons, but use whatever soup toppers you prefer.  also if you want more seasoning options add some italian seasoning or crushed red pepper for a nice little kick.  

enjoy!!

glorious colors...that steal my art school heart

one of my most absolutely favorite things is color wheels.  perhaps it's the art school child that lives on in my heart.  so here is a small collection of all things inspired by color wheels.  what beauties they are.

this knob is so adorable i wish anthropologie still carried these color swatch knobs, what a perfect greeting they would be as you opened a drawer.

            how neat is this little necklace. created by yellow owl workshop and it is packaged in a unique corked tube.

how wonderful is this quilt, simplistic design to a more seasoned quilter but what an impact, those fabrics are brilliant. any one interested in creating one can purchase a bundle of fun colorful fabrics over at pure soho or perhaps you are the more adventurous type; grab the book that inspired this fantastic quilt and recreate your own unique masterpiece.

oh how lovely are these vintage color wheels, these would be more than welcomed into my home. the first one was created by Newton and the second by Harris.

How lovely and vibrant are these little paint swatches, my boyfriend swiped these from a hardware store one night for me while i was gathering some paint swatches for a project.  i just adore the colors, i haven't decided what i'm going to do with them, perhaps i'll gather more and decorate a wall in my bathroom.


so here is my first post, ah! i hope these images add some colorful joy to your day.
and let me know what you like, is there one thing that really puts a smile on your face?!