Before you get too excited, new babies Lizzie and Lady are not mine, but they are the latest doggies in my life and they are by far the cutest puppies I have ever seen. They are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Remember Charlotte's dog Elizabeth Taylor in Sex and the City? I want one of these desperately but I'm going to have to start working on R now. He's a big dog person but personally I've always thought great things come in small packages. k
Pink if you're reading this post the above pic may give you an idea of what Junior might do when he reaches puberty! And NO, I had no idea that waterboy had written H20 Polo in sunscreen on his chest and then baked the rest of said chest in the bow of the boat while fishing Saturday. Geez what will the almost sixteen year old think of next? Whatever it is I'm not sure I can handle it. k
Hey Kstylers,
I love to keep up with what's going on in the lampworking world so I try to browse ebay pretty frequently. By the way ebay is really the leading venue for lampworking artists around the world and they even have a category just for it. To get there go to jewelry and watches, then loose beads and then finally lampworking. On any given day there are literally hundreds of auctions going on like the two auctions I found above. Two different artists, two very different styles. The first photo shows artist Michael S. and you can check out this live auction here. The second group of beads are by artist Karen Leonardo and you can find this auction here. If you're into making jewelry with lampwork beads Ebay is the place to shop. these were my favorites today, k
I was browsing Etsy today when I came across this fun line of felted jewelry by artist Kjoo. I love the bold colors and graphic elements. Makes me want to give this medium a try. Just what I need, another hobby! And lets not even talk about all the stuff one needs to buy to start something new. Would be a lot lighter than glass though. very tempting, k
If you've been reading Kstyle for awhile you know that I love coin purses and if you dropped by yesterday you know that my brain is computer fried from design overload. So today you have it short and sweet, simple and chic. Easy on the eyes and the tired brain. loving marimekko today. k
I read an article today which said that designing logos is like playing the lottery. You might get it done in a few hours or it might take days. Well I'm here to tell you that I did not draw the winning logo lottery ticket this time. I admit I am a design perfectionist and the logo really is a rigorous design challenge but yikes the hours I sunk into this were well let's just say I could have designed my whole website in the same amount of time. But I really wanted to help my oldest son "brand" his new venture in Mexico and I wanted it to work from small embroidered designs to large poster formats, from silkscreened teeshirt designs to the decals on his boat. I wanted it to reflect the outdoor adventures that he intends to run and the family oriented business he hopes to engage. I wanted the colors to be bright and happy and sunny like the beautiful city of Manzanillo where he will start this new venture. And I wanted it to be fun and playful, like the Mexican people who will be a big part of his clientele. A big order and a lot of hours but I really like the final rendition which you see above. I will be putting together the whole line as we move along so stay tuned for more fun visuals from Lusch Aventures, k
I know I have weddings on the mind with the big one I just participated in but I have to say that this line of wedding invites by Hello Lucky makes me want to do it all over again. And although the entire line is really spectacular this design featuring the peacock feather is my very favorite. I really think I would choose this if I was planning a wedding anytime soon. R should we do it again ??? i'm game, k
I was just browsing today casting about for cool stuff and well every once in awhile even I who do this often am totally blown out of my chair by something that makes me want to bow to the creativity gods. I guess you can tell that I absolutely adore this line by jewelry artist Erin Tracy. And there's lots lots more of fabulous pieces on her equally breathtaking website. loving this, k
I have to admit it's really fun having my son the photojournalist constantly keeping me and Kstyle in such darling and creative shots of all the goings on here in Ashland and Jackson County. These shots are from the Jackson County Fair and he will be covering it all week. Aren't they just too cute? He had so many awesome shots it was almost impossible to choose just a few. stay tuned for more fun fair shots as they come in. enjoy, k
Took a little break yesterday and today and brought our young visitor from Mexico on a day trip to Crater Lake and then did the jet boat dinner trip up the Rogue River this afternoon. Beto is a third year veterinary student from Guadalajara and he has been our guest for the past 3 weeks. He's headed back to Mexico Wednesday and I think he's experienced just about the best Oregon has to offer. Other than the fact that the foods just not hot enough for him ( I think he would put chili sauce on his cereal if he could) he's really enjoyed it all. We're really going to miss him but I'm pretty sure Beto will be bopping in and out of our lives for lots of years to come. adios Beto, k
I love, love these new pottery pieces by artist Suzanne Crane. I guess you could say they make my heart sing or "ring" as the case may be. Bottom line I really want one of these. Would be so gorgeous sitting on my dining room table just waiting to announce dinner for my crew. sweet as waterboy would say. k
When we lived in Mexico almost everyone had a chimenea or an outdoor fireplace/fire pit going on almost every evening while relaxing or eating out on the hacienda terrace. When I saw these arty renditions by Pot de Feu of the same idea I immediately wanted to buy one. How fun to light one up for an outdoor dinner party or barbecue. love these, k
Okay I am blatantly bragging again but I just can't help it. Photo Journalism son is interning for the Mail Tribune here in Southern Oregon and he just made the front page with this wow photo of the electrical storm of the year here in Ashland last night. His editor said get a lightning shot but not just a lightning shot. So J hiked all over the hills of Ashland to get this shot which shows our city int he foreground and the very dicey lightning show that was literally going on all around him. From the hill at about 10 pm he called his editor and said "I have THE shot. Can I get off the hill now???" Long story short they stopped the presses and redid the whole front page to feature the shot. A young man in Ashland was absolutely beaming today. and a certain mom named K was pretty proud as well. hope you can indulge me the occasional brag, k
I was browsing architectural digest today and they have this fabulous section called designer gifts for under $100. Well check out these chalk/paper vases from Yousaytomato. They are reusable and you can even print or write on the paper like material. what a perfect gift these would make. so cleeeever, k
Not too long ago if you remember I spent a few days at a wonderful handcrafted art show in Las Vegas. One of the standout lines was this gorgeous line by textile designer Georganne Alex. Weaving together vintage kimono fabrics and contemporary silks Georganne creates purses and vests which are the perfect blend of the old and the new. I saw her work in person and it was just beyond fabulous. For more examples of this unique line check out Georganne's website. love this line, k
From zebra horses, bald eagles, hot cars and hot nurses Ashland pretty much covers it all in the annual fourth of July parade. The event starts out with a buzz over of two F-16 fighter jets and then the party begins. The whole town turns out and the party goes on all day with a fabulous fireworks display topping off a great day. 