"That schmuck from Portugal was like "bring me something from Israel"

"That schmuck from Portugal was like "bring me something from Israel" and i was like "No, I don't like you!" - Customer at Timothy's

"So...is the 'Brown Sugar' jacket darker then the 'Twig' jacket?" - Kristin

Artists have funny names for fabric colors. :) And, at work we have weird customers.

moar funny pictures

Cross Your Fingers.

I was asked to make some jewelry prototypes for a very prestigious store in my home town. This is one of the first prototypes i made for them, and am working on a couple portfolio pages for them. I think this necklace would do wonderfully there, and am crossing my fingers!! that they accept me. Cross yours too okay?

My goal is to....

My goal is have your mom punch me at least once. - Riley (my wonderful boyfriend) :)

Nice goal isn't it?

Oh...how i miss the Zzzzz

Not to complain, especailly on a blog, but i haven't been able to sleep in AGES. I've been up since 3am, currently it's 4:30 and i have to leave for work in a couple hours. So, i could have really used the sleep. Does anyone out there in blogger land know what to do when you can't sleep?

Let me know.

Tiredily Yours,

J.

These are a few of my favorite things....

I've always taken a liking to that song, so alas, i might as well take a liking to sharing some pretties i have found!!



1. "Remember" by Geninne. These colorful drawings are absolutely amazing!

2. "Cherry Baby" by Jen Nale. This plate is right up my ally! Can anyone guess why?

3. "Sorry" by PressaRussa is by far the coolest sentiment for sorry I've seen. -card

4. "Make Art" by Melissa Vest is a bag everyone should carry!

5. "Into the Woods" by Eva Soehjar. Her style, her jewelry, every things adorable!

To all the rejects....i present you Dan Lugo.

So, to all the rejects out there, I feel you. Not with my hands, but with my heart. - Dan Lugo.



Yeah...that LOVELY quote is from this guy ^^^.A great setiment for sure.

Besides being a good friend of mine (perhaps until he sees i posted his image on my blog), Dan plays some sweet tunes you should check out!! Myspace.com/Dan Lugo and writes a clever blog called Beta Narrative - which is precisely where i stole this quote.

Tune in for more sensitive sentiments from Dan Lugo in the future.

Porcelain Collage

An oldie but a goodie!

I love this hand painted porcelain pendant. It almost looks like a small mosaic you get the privilege of wearing! The artist actually uses 24k gold leaf paint. The Freshwater Pearls and Swarovski crystals are a great accent showcasing the Onyx beads to the pendant.

What I have learned...

Actually, i have learned an abundance of things. Today particularly, i am learning about being random. Or "Irregularly" is what we're calling it at work. Did you know it actually takes WAY more planning to create irregularly then it does to just create with structure. You need to not only consider the actual composition, but the shape, negative space and color as well. It is RACKING my brain, but it a wonderful wonderful way.

I can't show you quite yet what i've been working on, but for now i can show you what Riley and I have learned in the kitchen.



My wonderful boyfriend who once stated he was going to cook dinner because i was in a frenzy, had his keys in his hands, and was prepared to slip out the door unnoticed. When I came downstairs and asked him where he was going, he said he didn't know what to do in the kitchen. A couple weeks later, he and I are visiting my family and cooking with my Great Aunt Kiki. (That really should say GREAT!!! because she is one of my favorite people in the world.



She taught him how to make her infamous chicken nuggets. The Italian Way.



Don't they look perdy? Even I think so!! (how strange...)



She taught me to cook Italian Pasta Fagioli. [pasta and bean soup]

Twas a great time, and it taught us to cook some new things that aren't that expensive to make. (always a good thing!!)

HOLY COW!

It has been quite a while since i blogged. Over a month!! Ridiculous! April came and went and was extremely crazy, very tiring, and quite saddening. Alas, May is bringing a few more brighter days, A LOT of processing, while strengthening relationships, and giving me a whole new way of thinking. The one thing i've learned the most...

Take everyday, live everyday and enjoy everyday.

I'm trying to live with this mantra. Although, it's quite difficult for me. My brain goes at least two miles a minute at all time. I'm trying to learn what i'm so good at telling others. "Just breath".

Have you been breathing?? I sure hope so!!

These are a few of my favorite things.....

I always have loved that song, so i might as well carry on the song with some images of my favorite finds.





1. "Remember" by Geninne. These colorful drawings are absolutely amazing!
2. "Cherry Baby" by Jen Nale. This plate is right up my ally! Can anyone guess why?
3. "Sorry" by PressaRussa is by far the coolest sentiment for sorry I've seen. -card
4. "Make Art" by Melissa Vest is a bag everyone should carry!
5. "Into the Woods" by Eva Soehjar. Her style, her jewelry, every things adorable!