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2011-01-06T20:58:00.000-08:00

On Our Way

2011-01-05T19:45:00.000-08:00

Hi all!

We will be leaving soon for a sun filled month in Manzanillo, Mexico. Stay tuned for k style to go SOUTH OF THE BORDER!
Nos Vemos Pronto
k

Update

2008-10-16T16:43:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

I apologize for not posting for so long and in response to those who have voiced their concern about "K" and the future of kstyle here is an update.

All is well on the homefront. The move is behind us and life is in full swing. I miss blogging and hope to get back to it although I do have the need to shake it up and reinvent to keep my creative juices flowing. But the real issue for me right now is focus and time and a boy named Troy known to many of you as "waterboy". He is in his senior year and simply put I don't want to miss it. I know from previous children how fast it will go and how soon this layer of my life will change. And I am willing to wait on other things so that I can fully savor this last hurrah that I will know as mom of a kid still at home.

So we are knee deep in water polo tournamnets, senior projects, GIRLS, driving and of course everything else assosciated with a seventeen year old son. I've told my friends, family and now you my blogging friends that we are hatching an adult and this needs to be my focus right now and bottom line I want to be present for the experience.

So everyone I will be back in some way down the road and know that even though I'm not commenting right now I am keeping up with my blogging friends and the blogging world. Take care and talk soon
k

Biker Dog

2008-05-15T23:22:00.001-07:00

Hey kstylers,
Just had to share photojournalists latest doggie shot. This was a vender at the Art n Bloom show in Medford and he had a "closet" full of biker dogwear for sale. I love the sunglasses. Talk about a "hip" dog. Things are very busy in my life right now. Waterboy is off to Annapolis Naval Academy for a national water polo tournament, the photojournalist's longtime girlfriend is arriving permamently from Mexico on Saturday and we have boxes piled up everywhere for the move in two weeks. So be patient. Will be fun showing the new house and decorating projects. We just need to get through the next few weeks. Hope all is well with you. talk soon, k

Update

2008-05-05T22:28:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,
Just a quick update on upcoming move. So much to do and so little time. Our move in date is June 2, and I have been pretty overwhelmed with the years of accumulation that have to be boxed and sorted and of course we will be having the expected garage sale. I have also been doing some furniture shopping and lots of browsing looking for inspiration like the gorgeous lanterns I found on Gumps today. Will try to check in with some of my finds as we count down to the big move. It's going to be sporadic here at Kstyle until we settle in so thank you in advance for your patience. k

Soon

2008-04-12T01:02:00.000-07:00

Hey Kstylers,

I have finished the website project for my son which I will show you in my next post and my mom is doing pretty well so I will be back in full design mode soon. But I have one more project coming up which will interfer just a tiny bit. We are MOVING! No we are not leaving Ashland, just changing neighborhoods. The house is awesome and I will be having some decorating fun soon. We are scheduled to move around the 1st of June but we will take our time. Just the thought of dealing with all of our accumulation makes me crazy. Hope you are all doing well and thank you for sticking with me. Talk soon. k

Update

2008-03-15T00:28:00.000-07:00

Just popping in to say hello to all of you who are still dropping by. It is so tempting to post as my design radar is still alive and well. I just don't dare go there right now. BUT I want you to know I really miss my blog.

Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement for my mother. She is holding her own although it is really one day at a time for her and for us. I am also involved in a huge design project for my oldest son who lives in Mexico and has started a relatively new endeavor there. I have showed you the logo I designed for him but now we are adding a fullscale website and it has been a monumental task.

I hope to finish this project in the next few weeks and then I would hope to be able resume Kstyle. Thank you all for staying with me and know that I really miss participating in the design blogging community. When I can I will be back. Take care and talk soon,k

Checking In

2008-03-01T21:54:00.000-08:00

Hey Kstylers,

For those of you who are checking in a quick update. Am back from visiting my mom and
she is working hard to recover her strength and stamina after major surgery. It's been a
tough road and she is such a strong woman and a real fighter. Will continue to be on leave from Kstyle for awhile. Have quite a bit on my plate right now and need to focus on family and promised commitments. Take care and talk soon
k

Family Leave

2008-02-13T20:52:00.000-08:00

Hey Kstylers,
My mother is undergoing a very serious health crisis and so I will be taking a leave from Kstyle until she is stable and back on her feet. I am happy to report that she got through major surgery today and wanted her ipod and of course had to stay awake to watch the latest episode of American Idol. Now given that she is 81 I can only hope that I have half her meddle down the road. Anyway I will be leaving soon to visit her and help in her recovery so I will only be in sporadic touch until this has settled down. So think good thoughts for my mom. Talk soon
k

Valentine Green

2008-02-10T22:04:00.000-08:00

I'ts hard to believe it's almost Valentines Day and I know we almost always think in terms of red or pink but I love the unexpected greens in this set by artist Mondring. And it doesn't hurt to be thinking Spring which is also just around the corner. So lovely, k

Election Watching

2008-02-05T22:41:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone
Am taking a short break for the rest of the week. Waterboy has district championship going on this week and of course have been riveted to election returns. Will be back next week. Talk soon, k

The Water Cube

2008-02-03T20:57:00.000-08:00

I really, really want to go here. And yes that means I would love to to go to the summer olympics in Beijing but even more I would LOVE to swim with my underwater ipod in the breathtaking new Aqua Center, "The Water Cube" which has to be one of the more spectacular venues ever to come out of an Olympics. Leave it to the Chinese to be way ahead of the curve. love, love this, k

Go Ducks!

2008-01-31T19:58:00.000-08:00

If you've been reading Kstyle for awhile you know that I am a diehard University of Oregon duck fan. So check out this darling "green and yellow" purse I found at J. Crew. I just came back from a weekend in Eugene to attend the Oregon/USC basketball game and I could've sold a hundred of these just standing in the lobby. too cute, k

Stylin With Hearts

2008-01-30T21:51:00.000-08:00

Jam thumbprints were the first cookies I learned how to make and have been a favorite ever since. I love the heart versions I found at mathastewart.com and if I were organized I'd make a batch and give to all my awesome friends for Valentine's day. IF! k

Exploring Etsy

2008-01-28T20:21:00.000-08:00

Just spent a few minutes browsing Etsy this morning and found this darling potential valentine's card. Lots of other "sweet" cards at this Etsy shop. Hmmm, I better get busy. Valentine's just around the corner. k

The Photo Journalist

2008-01-27T23:08:00.000-08:00

His assignment??? Go out into the chaos, find a good "it's a snow day" in Ashland shot, and try to avoid getting into an accident in the process. So this is one of the shots that will appear in our paper tomorrow and thankfully J survived another dicey assignment of which their are many.

It's been a very busy week for me so hopefully will be back in design swing soon. k

Passionate About Lampwork

2008-01-22T20:24:00.000-08:00

Just a quickie post tonight as we are busy busy this week with finals and meetings and my birthday Thursday. Speaking of which if you wanted to REALLY please me you would buy me these amazing beads by lampwork artist Melanie Moertel. R are you reading this? k

It's a Dog Thing

2008-01-20T20:55:00.000-08:00

I'm sure you can tell by this post that I'm needing a doggie fix right now. Especially in lieu of our recent robbery I am definitely craving something soft and furry and "ferocious" in a good way. I saw one of these gorgoeus soaps from Gianna Rose Atelier while out to lunch in neighboring Jacksonville this weekend and the detail and the packaging are really outstanding. The perfect gift, especially for k.

Passionate About Lampwork

2008-01-16T22:43:00.000-08:00

Spent a tiny bit of time browsing my favorite category on Ebay and look what I found. I love the contemporary take on this lampworked heart and you can go here to bid on it right now. Hey guys, what a perfect valentine's day present for your sweetie.
On another note my posts maybe a bit sporadic next week as I have a lot going on including the fact that it is finals time again for '"waterboy" and that always means of flurry of last minute cramming and usually a few papers which need to be "edited' and "fine-tuned". talk soon, k

I Love Whimsy & Ralph Lauren

2008-01-14T22:49:00.000-08:00

I love love these whimsical dessert plates by Ralph Lauren Home. Lots and lots of gorgeous items here but these were my favorites. Wouldn't it be fun to set a table with these. so clever, k

Etsy Goodness

2008-01-13T18:03:00.000-08:00

I found this absolutely wonderful Etsy Shop 4th Avenue Soap Co. via Oh Joy today and well you just need to go there to check it out. Plan on spending a few minutes in this soap wonderland. Awesome, k

Suba K

2008-01-10T21:09:00.000-08:00

Yes, I know this is a bit off topic but I just had to share. You are looking at my birthday present, which btw is next week. What you say! Just a boring pretty green ipod shuffle. What could be so K stylish about that? Well this is NOT you're ordinary ipod. Nope, not at all. In fact it has been dipped in a secret waterproofing potion which makes it oh so special to this swimming blogger named K. Yep meet my new underwater ipod which now so stylishly accompanies me on those long and boring laps that I swim almost daily. If you're a swimmer check this baby out at Swimman.com. she boogies to the H20, k

Passionate About Lampwork.

2008-01-08T22:34:00.000-08:00

I love this new work by lampwork artist Dustin Tabor. He really is a master and his beads are just breathtaking. To see more go to Dustin's website here. Having bookclub at my house tomorrow so will keep it short. So much to do and so little time. talk soon. k

A silver orchid

2008-01-07T20:28:00.000-08:00

Spent a little time today browsing my old standbys and found these amazing silver sculpted orchids at one of my favorites. Yep it's Gumps of course. These are just so gorgeous and would definitely be cheaper in the long run than all of the orchids I buy and bury. k

Moi

2008-01-06T17:54:00.000-08:00

Hey Kstylers, Thought it was time I finally put a pic with the "K" and of course by now you all know that I am NOT in the under 30 blogging group. Hope you all had a great weekend and are staying warm. We are talking snow here in Ashland. Maybe some photo ops in the next few days. Am still working on getting my computer back into blogging order. Wow I had no idea how much stuff I had on there and how IMPORTANT it is to back up. Will be blogging about design again soon. i promise, k

Meet Lola And A Story

2008-01-02T15:33:00.000-08:00

Hey Kstylers. Hope you all had a wonderful holiday and a fun New Years. Meet Lola, my friend C's grandog. She was the star of the Sorry Tree party this year and definitely won the prize for best dressed. Unfortunaly our xmas went a bit sideways this year and here's why!

After the party we arrived home and realized we had forgotten to give waterboy a key as he was with friends so my husband didn't lock our car door thinking he would have to go out and retrieve said child. As it turned out he was just a few houses away and so walked home. But the problem and I mean BIG problem was that R forgot that he hadn't locked the car door and so we all went to bed thinking we were all locked up safe and sound. Oh and did I mention that I had gone online before bed just to check my email and unwind after party placing my laptop on the floor next to my chair as I always do. And btw my chair sits right by our xmas tree and our first floor living room is adjacent to the master bedroom all on the main level of our house.

So here is where the storey gets dicey. We woke up a bit late the following morning, my husband first and I here him say in an a sort of frantic tone. "Baby, I think we've been robbed." I ask him how he knows this from the bedroom which is only a few feet away. He says fairly calmly "because your laptop is gone and so are most of our xmas presents." At this point I cannot fathom that we are actually having this conversation, but unfortunately we are. And so as we now understand the robbers got into our car, took our garage door opener, quickly opened the door just enough to slide under came into our house while we sleeping a few feet away, took my laptop and the power cord, and all of the xmas presents that looked like they might contain ipods. In fact they got two. Then they slid back out the way they came. We never heard a thing. How scary is that??

Now you might question where we live. But no, we live in an outstanding neighborhood with great neighbors and very nice new homes. We have learned that there have been a rash of such robberies in our area and several of them have also occurred while people were sleeping and the mo has almost consistently been entering via the garage door opener.

So Kstylers the good news is that none of us were hurt. And our insurance will ultimately replace our lost items. But I lost pretty much EVERYTHING on my computer as I had not backed up recently. Devastating from my design and blogging perspective. I had thousands of resource files and well you know how it is. So it will be awhile before I am up to blogging snuff. I do have my new computer but no photoshop yet and I haven't even begun to replace the resource files so important to blogging. So hang in there with me. And please lock your cars at night and your doors during the day. talk soon, k

Merry Xmas From K

2007-12-20T17:44:00.000-08:00

Merry Xmas loyal Kstylers. I'm giving you all the gift of "New Shoes"this year by fabulous artist Paolo Nutini. Just click on the pic above or here to collect your gift. I really think Paolo is the next big thing and remember you heard about him here on Kstyle. Have a wonderful holiday and while I will be taking a xmas break be sure to check back in. I'm sure I will have some candids of the "2nd annual sorry tree party" and who knows what else. take care and talk soon, k

Party Mode

2007-12-18T23:30:00.001-08:00

I'm really crazy right now with 2nd annual "sorry tree" progressive dinner party which I am participating in on Saturday night. We are the salad and given the fact that I chose to spend the first 10 days of December lazing on the beach in Mexico I am now in frantic party mode. But I did want to share these new minis by favorite artist Flora Bowley. So lovely and so xmasy. love these, k

The Perfect Gift

2007-12-17T20:47:00.000-08:00

I am in the gift giving mode right now running around buying a few last minute gifts for special friends and family. And so I want to tell you about this first time novel by Diane Setterfield which is by far one of the best books I have read in years and I have read a lot. This book is so good, so beautifully written and so creative that two very large publishers got in a bidding war to have the opportunity to publish it. It is so good that the creators and producers of the Harry Potter films have bought the rights to the book. And it is so good that I am recommending it here on Kstyle as my pic for the perfect gift this year. It's not often that I feel at one with a story, or the words that make up a story or that my breath is completely taken away by the purity of talent that shows itself on every page of the story. So hope that someone gives you this book this xmas or even better treat yourself. And be sure to have a bit of time, and a good cup supply of hot cocoa and a good comfortable chair because you won't be moving for a couple of days. enjoy, k

For the Little Girl

2007-12-16T20:20:00.000-08:00

I was looking for something sweet and cute for my darling nieces and ooh I really wish I had found these cupcake lampwork bead pendants sooner. So adorable and would have been so so perfect. Maybe next year and who knows maybe I'll even sit down at my torch and make them myself. k

Happy Holidays, Kstyle

2007-12-13T21:30:00.000-08:00

Check it out guys. I downloaded this amazing FREE program called memorex and it lets you create CD labels from your own photos or designs. It literally turns all of your pics into 3d circles and then prints them onto the pre fab "memeorex" CD label sheet that you buy at staples or the like. So here is my choice for this year's K's music pics 2007. Now I just need to create the Text Graphics which the program lets you do as well, print and voila I have my own personal CD's to give as little gifts to my friends and family this year. love this idea and endless possibilities, k
Oh, and I bought these cute, hot colored CD sleeves in a box of 50 to "wrap them up". Now I just need a little xmas sticker to seal the deal and I'm done. with this little project anyway, k

The Cd Gift

2007-12-12T21:28:00.001-08:00

I'm trying really hard to get into the xmas mode which is a pretty big leap from the beach mode but I think I have finally decided on the CD gift idea for my friends and family this year. I love to collect music throughout the year and then create K's Music mix 2007 CD. But the really fun part is finding the cute CD label and or cover to "package" it in. I love these two sets from See Jane Work and Etsy shop In Craft We Shop. If I hadn't been so busy beaching it I could have designed my own covers. maybe next year, k

Como estas Kstylers?

2007-12-11T20:49:00.000-08:00

Just a few pics from our trip to sunny, beautiful Manzanillo. I already miss the warm sunny breezes and breathtaking sunsets. Oh and remember the logo I designed for my son's business Discover Manzanillo. Well here it is freshly painted, front and center on his office in downtown Manzanillo. I think it looks great. Hope to be back in full Kstyle swing soon but still dealing with general unpacking chaos and the fact that I'm just now starting to think about decorating for xmas. k

I'm On My Way

2007-11-29T23:38:00.001-08:00

Just a quick note to say adios mi amigos. I'm off to the sunny tropics of Manzanillo and I am leaving my computer at home. We are on our way to visit my oldest son who is the boogie boarder in the first pic. And that's "waterboy" in the second pic taken by brother "the photographer" of course. These pics were taken a few years ago. Waterboy just got behind the wheel of a car for the first time yesterday so you can imagine he's a tad bit bigger now. So I will see you in about 10 days. We will be back on the 10th ready to get back into the xmas and party spirit. Take care friends and see you next week. k

Passionate About lampwork

2007-11-28T22:35:00.000-08:00

Check out this gorgeous bead I found on Ebay. Somehow lost the link but you could just do a search on Ebay for lampwork and find it again. Am really short on time right now as we try to get ready for our big trip to Mexico. Hope you're all a bit more organized than I am right now. I'm thinking we really should do the Mexico trip the week before Thanksgiving when things are a little less crazy and we won't miss so much. Waterboy has three swim meets while we are gone. The photographer will be here with him but well that's NOT a total solution. k

The Etsy Spirit

2007-11-27T21:29:00.000-08:00

I was browsing Etsy today for something fun and xmasy and voila look what I found. Now just pair up this darling reindeer with the perfect pair of earrings and you have the perfect gift. You can find this cute guy at Etsy shop Timothy Adams Designs. And on another subject I have been looking for some new music to download to my ipod to take with me to Mexico. Anyone found any great music lately. Or new holiday music? thanks in advance, k

Xmas, Emma Rose Style

2007-11-26T20:55:00.000-08:00

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We drove through the snow covered mountains to Bend, Oregon and it truly felt like we were driving through a postcard. I just can't get over the fact that next week we will be sitting on the beach in Manzanillo with our toes in the warm sand. So I am going to try post a few fun xmasy items this week like these darling cards by San Francisco company Emma Rose Papery. I love the simple yet playful look, and of course I love the animal theme. k

Happy Turkey Day

2007-11-21T17:04:00.001-08:00

I'd like to wish all you loyal Kstylers a Happy Thanksgiving. My family and I are off to beautiful Bend, Oregon for a visit with my brother, some great food, a lot of ping pong and some serious fishing. No, I don't plan to put one foot near the frozen river (boys only thank god) but I will be joining the masses in another kind of pursuit. So back on Monday for another week of blogging and then a little vacation for K as we head for sunny Mexico. take care and talk soon. k

Passionate About Lampwork, Hipkitty

2007-11-20T19:52:00.000-08:00

These purse lampwork beads/pendants from Hipkitty Beads are just too cute for words and you can order the whole set right here right now. How fun to buy the set and make darling necklaces for all your girlfriends for xmas. Hmmm I just might have to make some of these for "my girls." love, love these, k

Beach Bungalow Style

2007-11-19T20:59:00.000-08:00

I love these beach bungalow ornaments and house sculptures by artist Toby Atticus Fraley although I have to admit I am just a little bit influenced right now by the fact that I'm going to Mexico soon. Yep, R and I will be heading across the border on December 1st for a visit with our oldest son who lives in Manzanillo with his family and we are so looking forward to some beach bungalow time of our own. But first a quick trip over the mountain into beautiful Bend, Oregon for a Thanksgiving visit with my brother and family. First the snow and then the sun. can't wait, k

Recycled Sweaters, Ladylove

2007-11-18T21:20:00.000-08:00

If I were at all talented in the sewing realm I would absolutely love this concept. Take your old or just dated sweaters and redesign them into fabulous baby couture. I've blogged about recycling sweaters before but wouldn't it be fun to do this for the baby or grandbaby in your life. Still time before xmas to pull this off. if only I had the sewing gene, k

The Photographer's Birthday

2007-11-15T17:01:00.000-08:00

My son the photographer celebrates his birthday today and so I'd like to share with you these shots he took last weekend because they so speak to his talent and his love of the outdoors. The river you see depicted is The Metolius River found here in central Oregon and I believe it to be one of the most beautiful pristine rivers in the world. The silhouetted flyfisherman you see in both photos is my husband R and the photos themselves are part of a final project for one of my son's classes entitled "The Essence of Flyfishing in 10 Photos". The beautiful soft quality of the raging water was achieved via a long exposure. Otherwise there was no manipulation in these gorgeous photos. Happy birthday, J, mom, k

Finally, Paper Orchid

2007-11-14T23:02:00.001-08:00

I have been searching for something fun and original in the way of cupcake wrappers for a long time so I was ecstatic to come across these on favorite blog black white bliss. And these are just a few of all sorts of designs and motifs you can find at Paper Orchid. I'm thinking of how I might use this idea in my holiday entertaining this year. Will keep you posted. k

p.s I just them on belle vivir also. These are really going to take off. k

Announcements

2007-11-14T08:43:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,
I have received a variety of fun announcements this week so i am going to try to include them all here.
1. First I received an email from Victoria of SFgirlbybay letting us know about a new weekly series she is doing call The Unexpected Guest on Mondays. It's a behind the scenes look at the homes and studios of artists, crafters, bloggers and designers. Be sure to check in on this fun new feature.
2. Jessica from Funky Finds has also contacted me to let my readers know that she has just posted a review of the Stitch indie craft bazaar in Austin, Texas and that she is also hosting a swag bag giveaway relating to that post.
3.And finally I have an email from the fabulous swank lighting group and they are offering a free pair of Barovier & Toso lamps murano lamps valued at $3400. They have a registration page for the contest on their website swank lighting.

Passionate About Lampwork,Manueles

2007-11-13T20:06:00.000-08:00

One of my greatest joys on Kstyle is to bring you my lampwork finds and wow check out this fabulous set by artist Manueles. You can go to Ebay right now and bid on this original work but be prepared for a very hot auction. You will be competing with at least 8 bidders and the current price is already at $290.00 but oh how sweet these beads are. I love to find the fresh and new in the lampworking world and these whimsical bird beads are just that. love, love these, k

Modern Teddy Bear

2007-11-12T20:59:00.000-08:00

Yes I know it's not a softie and it's not a cuddly teddy bear but I still love this Scandinavian interpretation by artist Kaj Bojesen. Would be so cute perched on a window sil or shelf and there is just something so clean elegant about this guy. I love it even if I'm not sure a child would be equally enthusiastic. k

Inspired By Nature, Miller

2007-11-12T20:09:00.000-08:00

I took the day off today to spend with Waterboy as there was no school today and he was dying to see the movie Across the Universe. And wow, really well done movie that beautifully portrays the sixties through an anthology of Beatles music and lyrics. So just a few short posts tonight to get back into the Kstyle swing. Love this wall sconce by artists Rachel and Tom Miller. Would be so gorgeous in a dark hallway of narrow wall area. Love these, k

Napa Style

2007-11-08T20:13:00.001-08:00

Yes I know it's a bit early for Xmas but the knitted wine scarfs and hats I found today while browsing Napa Style are just beyond adorable. These are definitely in the running for my gift this year, maybe atop a bottle of "Hot Dam" or other liqueur. And I so wish I had been knitting these while sitting in the car for the last six weeks instead of the never ending scarf. So I thought I would post these now in case any of you out there are knitters and like this idea as much as I do. Oh and I love the church mouse door stopper which you can also find at Napa Style. so many goodies here, k

Handcrafted Excellence, Krieger

2007-11-07T20:39:00.000-08:00

Just a short post tonight as just got back from the water polo award banquet. Its been a fantastic season and we are so proud but also very ready for just a tiny bit of down time. Swim season is just around the corner but less intense as meets are mostly held here in Ashland. Anyway came across these to die for metal clocks by artist Karen Krieger today and just couldn't wait to get them on my blog. You can find them at The Artful Home along with quite a few other pieces from her collection. i really want one of these, k

Exploring Etsy, SanFran 67

2007-11-06T20:11:00.000-08:00

I really love the paper art trend that we are seeing take off and these three dimensional pieces by Etsy artist SanFran are really stunning. I love the layered, graphic look and of course the nature inspired theme. I would love to own one of these pieces. There are lots more to see on the site and some are in vivid colors but I like the muted tones the best. fabulous, k

Passionate About lampwork, Swank Lighting

2007-11-05T18:43:00.000-08:00

I've covered a lot of lampwork on Kstyle in lots of different forms but this is the first time I've featured this gorgeous artform in handblown lamps. Ed Sexton and Doug Taylor literally unearthed a forgotten stash of original murano lamps which were made in the 40's, 50's and 60's for the Edward P. Paul Company. They were then painstakingly rewired and refitted to make the stunning pieces you see in the pics above and are the mainstay of their company called Swank Lighting. Plan on spending a few minutes browsing through this extraoridnary collection. lots of eye candy here, k

Inspired By Nature, Silver Garden

2007-11-04T19:48:00.000-08:00

We're back from our final water polo tournament of the season, YAY. Both our team and waterboy did great and we are so proud. But we are more than ready to finally put our suitcases away and stay home for awhile. Spent just a bit of time today browsing Etsy and found these gorgeous silver rings with leaf motif from Silver Garden. Love the simplicity and "fossil" sort of look. gorgeous, k

The Photographer

2007-11-01T09:50:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pics from J's camera. The middle one made the paper but I love the last one with the birds nest on the women's head. The lighting is just spectacular.

Off to Eugene today for our LAST water polo tournament and then hopefully a bit of sanity will return to our lives. have a great weekend and will see you Monday. k

Sharing Ashland, Halloween

2007-10-31T19:23:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween Kstylers, Hope you're having some wicked fun tonight.

The parade here in Ashland, Oregon just finished up and I was front and center clicking away. And as usual the extroverts and exhibitionists did not disappoint. But for me it's all about the dogs and the babies. Here are some of my favorites from the literally hundreds of photo ops in pretty much every direction. enjoy, k

Oh and that's my photo journalist son in the last pic. He was shooting the parade today for the Tribune so stay tuned for some of his pics later. k

Boo Pin, Etsy

2007-10-30T19:00:00.001-07:00

I love this Halloween pin by Etsy seller kerijoy. Would be so much fun to wear while walking around town tomorrow. Speaking of which I will be photographing the Ashland Halloween parade. so stay tuned, k

Exploring Etsy, Craftymum

2007-10-29T15:59:00.001-07:00

Check out this cute Etsy shop called craftymum. Some very cute Halloween decorations and jewelry here as well as lots of other fun things. I love this skeleton doll. It reminds me of the Day of the Dead decorations that were so common when we lived in Mexico. very creative, k

Gumps Of Course

2007-10-29T15:55:00.001-07:00

No doubt I should have posted this Halloween card from Gumps sooner. Halloween just sort of crept on me this year. Too much water polo on the brain. Speaking of which will be heading out again Thursday for our final tournament. Am sooooo ready! k

Passionate About Lampwork

2007-10-28T20:39:00.000-07:00

It's time to get into the Halloween spirit and what better way than this fantastic lampwork focal bead by Molly's lampwork. Love the eye and the pumpkin feet ??? very creative, k

Will be posting lot's of Halloween fun this week so stay tuned. Hope to have some candid Ashland shots as well. No one does Halloween quite like Ashland. k

Inspired by Nature, Vivaterra

2007-10-25T18:51:00.000-07:00

I love love this purse which I found while browsing Vivaterra today. It would blend right into the spectacular fall colors which permeate Ashland right now. so so gorgeous, k
Am off for the final waterpolo tournament this weekend with waterboy. One last push and then a tiny break until we roll into the swimming season. Have a great weekend and see you Monday,

It's a Dog Thing

2007-10-25T18:43:00.000-07:00

If you've been following Kstyle for awhile you know that dogs just seem to find me even if I can't have one right now. And this one is ultra special because it reminds me of Mikey our beagle who is taking great care of my mother right now. You can find lots of amazing softies and other great stuff at Elsita's etsy store which I found via darling blog softies central. how cute is this?

Passionate About Lampwork

2007-10-24T20:33:00.000-07:00

I thought I'd seen it all in the lampworking world but I have never seen one of THESE. How fun would it be to design a costume /outfit around this lampwork masterpiece. Wow, I can't imagine the work that went into this. and it's available on Ebay here as we speak, k

Today

2007-10-23T20:25:00.000-07:00

We had one of those amazing Fall but feels like summer days today so R and I just cancelled our commitments and headed for the mountains a mere 30 minutes away. We spent the day in view of glorious Mt Mclaughlin now covered in snow. It's just a matter of days before we will head into serious winter here so we knew we had to SEIZE this day. And yep we caught those trout you see there for dinner and this time R outfished me but at Fish lake I'm definitely the clear out winner for the season. am so lucky to live here, k

Found It at Etsy, Sugarloop

2007-10-23T20:18:00.000-07:00

I've always been an owl lover so it's no surprise that I would love this print I found while browsing Etsy shop Sugarloop. There are tons of darling, affordable prints at this shop so plan on spending a few minutes here. k

Inspired By Nature

2007-10-22T21:05:00.000-07:00

Yet another amazing Etsy find. Love this collage by pumpkin 12 pm. Love the colors, the textures and the affordability. Etsy is a treasure trove of affordable art. gorgeous, k
R and I spent the day on the river today. It was absolutely gorgeous here in Oregon today so we grabbed lunch and head for the Rogue. Fall colors everywhere just like the image above. So love living in Oregon where such beauty is just a few minutes away. k

Knock Off Please

2007-10-22T20:47:00.001-07:00

Trust me when I say I will never own the "original" version of this purse. But I have been known to go for the really exceptional knock off and trust me when I tell you if I found something resembling this gem by Roberta di Camerino while strolling the streets of Mexico it would definitely be mine. And yes, R and I are heading for Manzanillo in early December for a visit with oldest son. will be keeping my eyes open, k

The Photographer

2007-10-21T20:43:00.000-07:00

Well it's been several months now and my photo journalist son has really been put to the test in his first job as one of three photographers for The Mail Tribune here in southern Oregon. He's had his first fire, a marijuana bust in the Oregon backcountry, a military funeral and just about everything else in between. The photos you see above are some of my favorites and thought you might enjoy. If you'd like to see more of J's photos go to the Mail Tribune website multi media page here where all three of the photographers keep galleries of their latest shoots. There are amazing shots here. k

Banner Inspiration, K style

2007-10-18T18:50:00.001-07:00

Hey Kstylers,

I'm going through the change! Summer to Fall that is. It's been a stormy, windy, dark and stay in the house cozy day here in Ashland, Oregon so I decided to get cozy with photoshop and have some design fun. If you haven't discovered the myriad of free photoshop brushes available to the design community be sure to check it out. Just google "free photoshop brushes" and you are good to go. And for color palettes just find something you love and then use the color sampler tool to grab your colors like I did with the gorgeous lamps from artists Michael Lamar and Gibb Brownlie. But beware, photoshop is very addicting and I could easily waste away days drowning in design possibilities. hope you like my new Fall look, k

Creepy Crawly Treats

2007-10-17T20:53:00.000-07:00

I have to admit that even though I have been soooo reluctant to let go of summer this year I am finally starting to get into the fall and even Halloween mode. And I almost want to have a Halloween party just so I can make these creepy crawly cakes I found while poking around favorite blog not martha. And if for some reason you haven't checked out this blog go now. it's a sure thing, k

Trick, Chocolate Style

2007-10-16T20:46:00.001-07:00

Now this is my idea of the perfect Halloween treat with a twist. White chocolate bones in a casket. If you're looking for the perfect "Halloween upmanship" gift I think this would do it. Found this via favorite blog hostess with the mostess and you can find this spooky treat at Red Envelope. love this, k

Stylin With Scarves, Mackintosh

2007-10-15T20:37:00.000-07:00

Every year I knit a water polo scarf. And trust me when I tell you we log enough I-5 corridor miles to knit miles of scarves every season. But I am usually only good for one. Unfortunately however, mine look nothing like the fabulous scarves from the talented fiber artist Sonya Mackintosh. not even close, k

Just Around the Corner

2007-10-11T20:09:00.000-07:00

I've always loved topiaries but these "Halloween" varieties are such a fun and clever variation of your standard topiary fare that I want to rush out and buy one RIGHT NOW. And I should because Halloween is just around the corner. Check out these and more at Smith and Hawken. Spooky but NOT, k

Off to another water polo tournament. Here's hoping waterboy stays out of the emergency room this time. k

Passionate About Lampwork, Moertel

2007-10-10T21:05:00.000-07:00

I am in awe of Melanie Moertel's work. Not only is it technically brilliant but it is also NEW. A fresh take on what can seem repetitive and cliched to those of us who have been lampworking for awhile. I absolutely love it when I come across an artist who literally takes my breath away. And by the way, these beads are currently for sale on Ebay. and you can go here to enter the bidding war, k

It's A Coin Purse Thing

2007-10-09T19:36:00.001-07:00

Well by now you know I have a major addiction to coin purses so it's no surprise that I would find these cuties by Jaime Beattie irresistible. Found these via favorite blog Bloesem. Now if I could only win more often at mahjong and poker I just might have a reason to buy more coin purses. k

Handcrafted Excellence, Abbott and Ellwood

2007-10-08T19:33:00.001-07:00

Thank you to everyone who expressed concern and good wishes for "waterboy". I am happy to report that he is doing great today and seems to have made a full recovery. Wish I could be as resilient as he. Will take me at least a few days to get over the emotional trauma.

But on to design. I love love this whimsical line of jewelry by UK artists Abbott and Ellwood. Of course you know I would love the simple graphic elements but it is the whimsy and playfulness that clearly shouts out to me. Be sure to spend a few moments exploring their gallery of designs. So much creativity there. enjoy, k

Waterboy

2007-10-07T20:58:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,
Just got back from a pretty traumatic water polo tournament. Waterboy ended up in the emergency room with a severe chemical burn from an over chlorinated pool. Long story short he was "blinded" from the burn and in severe pain. Thankfully he was given a numbing wash which alleviated the pain and then his eyes were flushed etc. With ice packs we made it the 4 hour drive home. Never a dull moment in parent land. So anyway will be back tomorrow with design finds. Right now I need to baby a water logged child. k

Stylin with Baby Sweaters, Etsy

2007-10-04T20:58:00.000-07:00

Oh thank goodness I am not raising a baby with Etsy just a click and a paypal hop away. Way too much temptation and amazing baby goodness there. And I used to think the Baby Gap was deadly. Between the knitted and hand made clothing and the adorable softy toy craze I would have been in big time trouble. You can find the above items at kidletconnection and kinderstitches. so so cute, k

Passionate About Lampwork, Corina Beads

2007-10-03T19:58:00.001-07:00

I have been a fan of corinabeads for years and in part Corina helped spur my interest in lampworking. Corina is famous for her precision and more recently her sculptured frogs which you can see int he last photo. Stay tuned for lots more froggies in another post. enjoy, k

Gumps Of Course

2007-10-02T17:02:00.000-07:00

I was browsing favorite site gumps today when I saw these darling baby items. I like to keep a file of cute baby gifts for future showers etc and trust me these are going right in. How cute are these? k

Fall Is In the Air

2007-10-01T23:14:00.000-07:00

It actually snowed in the mountains surrounding Ashland a few days ago so I think it's safe to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. I really hate to let go however. I just didn't get enough of those warm summer days this season. But it would be fun to get in the mood with a gorgeous bowl made of artglass leaves. Maybe in my entryway or perched on the landing with sun bouncing off the carved glass. I really love this and you can find it here at The Artful Home. enjoy, k

Blogging Pink for Breast Cancer

2007-09-30T20:23:00.001-07:00

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

2007-09-27T21:31:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-26T20:32:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-24T20:58:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-23T22:19:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-20T21:37:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-19T19:31:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-18T22:21:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-17T22:00:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-16T20:07:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-13T20:55:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-12T19:59:00.001-07:00

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

2007-09-11T19:14:00.001-07:00

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

2007-09-10T19:23:00.001-07:00

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

2007-09-09T18:46:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-06T18:50:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-05T22:33:00.000-07:00

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

Passionate About Lampwork

2007-09-04T22:15:00.000-07:00

These gorgeous lampwork beads by artist Deanna Grifin Dove are aptly named "Silk Blossoms" . The beads have been etched in acid which is what gives them their silky sheen and matte finish. lovely work, k

Baily's, So Yummy

2007-09-03T19:49:00.000-07:00

I was browsing around today looking for something sweet and cute to post and voila! Aren't these handmades for kids by Bailys just too cute for words. Love the natural look and feel. And the whole site is full of natural and recycled goodness. The "bird" category is my other favorite. will be shopping here, k

Handcrafted Excellence, Sandra Marie Michaluk

2007-08-30T21:12:00.000-07:00

If there is one thing I've really gained an appreciation for via my blogging travels it's the truly amazing world of handcrafted jewelry design. I am in awe of the talent that resides in this arena and truly inspired by the work of designer Sandra Michaluk. Be sure to spend a few minutes on her fabulous website. it is chalk full of gorgeous work, k

Passionate About Lampwork

2007-08-29T22:58:00.000-07:00

Just a quick little treat tonight. Lampwork comes in all sorts of shapes and styles and even darling doggies like this adorable bead from studimarcy. absolutely adorable, k