Blogging Pink for Breast Cancer

You're going to see lots of pink in the blogosphere today as we kick off the month of October which is breast cancer awareness month. I thought it would be fitting to find some gorgeous lampwork beads in pink so check out these beauties which you can find on Ebay here and here. Pink is a difficult color to achieve in lampworking or I would have had more to show you. Hope you enjoy and remember to get your mammos Kstylers. i will be getting mine next month, k

Fused Glass, Diana Chase

Just a short post today as I have been working on a lot of other computer projects today but did want to share this gorgeous line by artist Diana Chase. Spend a few minutes on her web site. Lots of eye candy here. Oh and if you'd like to watch a video of waterboy playing polo last weekend click here. enjoy, k

Passionate About Lampwork, Stephanie Sersich

Various dramas going on in my life at the moment not least of which some major spyware nightmare, computer in the shop over night scenario. So hopefully back on line and in blogging form for rest of week. But the dramas continue. Flicked off my wedding ring in my water aerobics class tonight, in the very deep end no less. Geez I could really use a NO drama day.

Anyway enjoy this amazing lampwork jewelry by artist Stephanie Sersich. A wonderful mix of lampwork and other assorted beads. Love the bright and happy colors. and here's to a few drama free days, k

Black and White Vintage Style

I have aways been a fan of black and white. There is just something so utterly classic and timeless about it. Take these vintage bags from Vintage In Style for example. I could use every single one of these today and be totally chic. lovely, k

Water Polo'd Out

You'd think I had been playing water polo all weekend with the the guys given how tired I am but I really have no excuse other than that screaming and rooting for 3 days straight is exhausting. Waterboy, number 2 in the pic had a great tournament. For any of you moms and dads out there thinking about a great sport for your son or daughter water polo is fantastic. Such athleticism but minimal injury potential, Will be back tomorrow after some rest and unpacking. k

For the Pottery Lover. Jennifer Allen

I love this pottery by artist Jennifer Allen. I mean I really love it. You know I see a lot of stuff in my Kstyle travels. Sometimes it feels like design overload. But every once in awhile I just "click hot" and I find myself looking at something that has K written all over it. i will own a piece of this sometime soon. k

Dinnerware, Denmark Style

Browsing today I came across this gorgeous line of plates called Butterfly by designer Blay's Denmark. Love both the literal and bold graphic reference to the butterfly, one of my favorite images. You can also see this line in a gorgeous sky blue. loving this, k

It's Game Time

Well if you've been reading Kstyle for awhile you know I play both mahjong and poker but definitely need to add some style to game playing outfits like any of the above pieces of jewelry. And be sure to check out the other pieces at Lady Luck jewelry. Chances are they have the stylin pieces to go with your game of choice. playing maj tomorrow so wish me luck, k

Passionate About Lampwork, Jill Symons

Check out these darling lampworked pieces by artist Jill Symons. I sooo heart the heart pins. And the bead set below is absolutely luminous which trust me is hard to achieve in lampworking. wonderful work, k

Designer Dog Duds

Well I really don't know what to say about these "couture" doggie outfits from Puchi. Yes I've always loved beautiful clothes, I really do but I'm just not sure it goes beyond my own personal closet. Would I if I could? Hmmm, I think I'm going to leave this one up to you. Yay or nay. What do you Kstyle readers think? Should we dress our doggies in the world's doggie's finest or should we be content with their gorgeous natural coats. i'd love to know what you think, k

Water Polo

Will be taking a short break as we are heading out of town for water polo tournamnet. Will be back Monday. Have a great weekend. k

Found It On Etsy

Who knew that pencils could be the medium for such gorgeous graphics and design. I have to say that I am really fascinated by some of the innovation and sheer creativity I continually find on Etsy. Check out this shop called Pencil Pins. Pages and pages of colored pencils manipulated in fascinating ways. so original, k

The Wow Factor, Susn Blackwell

it's been awhile since I posted in this category so when I came across this amazing book art via favorite blog heegledab I knew it would find it's way onto Kstyle tonight. I really have no idea how this work is done. To me it looks impossible. so WOW I am really blown away by this art, k

Silk Lovliness

Just a short post today as I have waterboy's cold and really just want to curl up in bed and stay there. but thought I'd quick share with you this gorgeous silk pillow from The Silk Trading Company. I'm in the process of reorganizing and tweaking my house for fall and I am going to order two of these pillows for my sofa. so yummy, k

Doggie Paddle, The Photojournalist

Hi everyone. By now most of you know that my middle son is a photojournalist for The Mail Tribune here in Medford, Oregon and just had to share his latest assignment. To say his assignments are diverse is an understatement. But this one has to be my absolute favorite thus far. So to set the stage we have a community pool in Medford (right next to Ashland) which has started a very popular tradition in our neck of the woods. At the end of every summer the Parks and Recreation dept. drain the pool and just for fun and well why not INVITE any and all dogs and their owners to come in and swim for the day as it drains out for the season. So that was the assignment. Go take a picture of dogs having a great day. And if you want to experience pure dog joy just take a look at these pics. gotta love a dog in the water, k

Getting Organized

Hey Kstylers. I will be taking a short break from Kstyle as I help my son get organized and on the right track his junior year of high school. So much is expected and they really need to start off on the right foot. Will be back Monday, k

passionate About Lampwork

Check out these glorious lampwok beads by artist Louise Little of Desert Bloom Designs. Her beads are so beautifully inspired by nature and the desert in particular. Love how she has captured the images, colors and layers of this spectacular landscape. awesome work, k