April 15, 2010

what what? two prints in one week?

Alrighty, folks.

I set out to make something else entirely, but came up with this (I would say) witty print! Do you agree?

Ah, the battle cry of the eternal hermit. Yes, everyone knows that the polite thing to say to a friend who is far away is, “I wish you were here”. But let’s get real: A good majority of us like our alone time.

If what I have described sounds all too familiar, then perhaps this lovey print is for you!

The image size is approximately 8X10 with a small white border on archival paper. 

Alright, folks, I’ve got some pretty fun posts planned for the near future: An interview with this lovely artist behind “blackoutwell”
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And an idea board involving the redecorating of Miss Violet’s bedroom, involving this pretty fabric:
Have a good evening!
-Stacie

flowers and kites

Springtime Pink Flowers
Happy Wednesday! I snapped this lovely photo of a gorgeous pink flowering tree this afternoon whilst at my local post office. So pretty! I wish I know what kind of tree it was! Anyways, today is such a beautiful, perfect, springtime day!
I wore my new dress today. It is a little snug (darn curves). I did not take a picture of myself. In case you have not noticed, I do not post a ton of photos of myself on my blog… Maybe in the future though!
Thank you all for reading so faithfully. You are the best. You brighten my day! 

Here are some kite themed pictures to brighten your day!

April 13, 2010

la la la latte

La La La Latte
Alright… it is time that I came clean you all…. I used to work for Starbucks. This is the first time that I think that I have actually mentioned them by name, partially out of professional courtesy, and partially because I did not want some of my blogging friends to realize that I made their lattes for many years without them even knowing who I was!
Anyways, in the spirit of my old employer, I have made a coffee inspired print. I hope that you like it!
“La La La Lattee” is a 10×10 archival print of one of my original illustrations. It is available here in my Gingiber Etsy Shop!
Hope you like it!

-Stacie

April 12, 2010

i’ve been interviewed, check it out!

Hello!
I wanted to drop a quick note to say that Hannah from B’s Wig Shoppe interviewed me for her blog! The interview is up today! Take a look here! She has a lovely blog, and is just full of creativity! Be sure to make it a part of your daily read!
-Stacie

the owls are here

shop update complete!

Olive the Owl. Purchase her here at my Gingiber Etsy Shop!
Regina the Red Striped Owl. Purchase this cutie here.
Greyson the Gray Owl. You can learn more about him here at my etsy shop.
So you remember a few months ago when I posted about my ugly fireplace? Well, I have taken the first steps towards making this eyesore into a beauty! Pictures to come….
I hope that everyone had the loveliest Sunday. Violet is still under the weather, so I am not sure if I will be going to work tomorrow. We will see!
Goodnight,
Stacie

April 10, 2010

etsy sneak peak

Alright. I decided to expand on my little owls. This trio will be ON SALE TOMORROW in my gingiber etsy shop! Please do check them out! I am kinda partial to them….. if the don’t sell I guess Violet will have some new little buddies to play with!

Violet is sick…. yet again. Keep the little one in your thoughts.
Thanks for all of the sweet comments recently! You have brightened my day!

Oh, and did you know that I have a twitter? The link is in my right hand column, but you can also just click here to follow me!

Alright, see you tomorrow for the mini shop update!

-Stacie

April 9, 2010

pretty pretty dress

So I finally gave in and bought a new dress. This one is from ModCloth. I have never purchased from them before, and I hope that I am not disappointed! It should arrive sometime next week! Now I am going to do some dream shopping for accessories!

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I really never wear jewelry. My last job did not allow it (poor little barista). But now I might dabble in accessorizing. Where are your favorite jewelry sources?

Oh, and the hubster and I are officially exercising……. starting Monday. I am buying a gym membership, and have changed Violet’s daycare schedule to accommodate our new habit…. wish me luck!

-Stacie

April 8, 2010

goodnight, sleep tight

It is ominous and windy outside tonight. Nights like tonight remind me of when I was a little girl. I used to think that there were monsters under my bed, so I would sleep with my comforter completely covering my head. Of course I made a little peep hole so that I could breathe and keep a lookout for those sneaky little monsters. They only came out on nights like tonight, when the wind would tempt them out from there hiding places….
And, here I am, 20 years later, curled up in bed with my comforter, only instead of hiding from those under-the-bed monsters, I am listening to the whispers in the wind. Oh, and I thew my back out the day before yesterday, so being curled up in bed is a definite plus!

Goodnight, sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite!

p.s. the lovely blog “Little Miss Momma” did a sweet feature on my rug DIY. Check it out here!

-Stacie

April 7, 2010

a little something and easter pictures

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I might be like a year late on the owl trends, but lately I am really digging them! I just made this sweet little plush owl. Watcha think?
Little Violet has been eying him, but I am hesitant to let her chew on his sweet little face.
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And, yes, I know that she is the most adorable little girl that has ever existed. It is okay to dote on her, friends. She is sporting her Liberty of London Easter dress in this picture.
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 Have I ever put a picture up of my husband, Nathan? Well, here he is with Violet. Aren’t they too sweet?

Alright! Let me know what you think of the owl… I am hesitant to show my attempts at plush animals because there are so many people around that make the most lovely plush animals around!

-Stacie

April 5, 2010

ode to the easter bunny

Hello and happy Easter! Did the Easter Bunny come visit your home too?

I hope that your day was lovely.
The hubster and I cooked a nice lunch for his family.
Miss Violet was adorable! (pictures to come soon)

Here are some happy pictures devoted to the Easter Bunny!