Sep 29, 2009

New Urban Birdy Bird Series





The birdy birds have always been urban with their attitude stances and poses, but its time to expose a little more from which they came. I live in this wonderful little oasis in Baltimore city surrounded by trees and grass and lawn mowers and birdies and squirrels and even a fox that exposes himself every once in a while. But I am still very much a Baltimore native with the sound of periodic gun fire and helicopter's search lights, and need to also need to narrate the story of the true urban birdy. Introducing Mr Pigeon and the Black birds! All three will be at Crafty Bastards making their debut!

Sep 28, 2009

New Products made this weekend!




I have had such a productive three day weekend! Introducing the little girl tote! Perfect for her first little purse! Machine washable with one interior pocket! Cocktail totes for any gal! New and improved with a velcro closing so your personal items won't fall out! And more totes in pink and Eggplant!

I'm in the Crafty Bastard Gift Guide!!!!!

Before coming down to Crafty Bastards this Saturday, you may want to do some pre-viewing window shopping. Etsy has featured a Crafty Bastard Gift Guide! And guess who's in it!

Sep 26, 2009

12hrs of Bag Making




I had such a great day..12 hours in my sweatshop making totes and messenger bags...shoulder strap bags, small little girl totes, cocktail totes, regular totes..all felt applique...all birdie bird! Getting ready for crafty bastards and squid fire in Philadelphia! much more to follow this week! Here is a sneak preview of what I made today!

The Apartment

In this new single life that I am leading, I seem to have found some solace in watching films like The Apartment and episodes of Mad Men when I can't seem to sleep at night. I really love Shirley MacLaine's hair in this film. I pretty much slept in and out while watching this last night since I have seen the entire film some years ago. I salute the women's movement every time I watch some shows...so happy I became a woman after the 1960's. But I still relish in the aesthetics of that period. Maybe being a kid during that time was the way to be. Oh well....contemplating my new look to be Shirley's in this film..what do you think? I could be the type of feminine I want to be in my dresses with my ta too and this hair cut.

Sep 16, 2009

Who is the Craftiest Bastard? You decide!

Who is the Craftiest Bastard? You decide!

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NEW Stuff..Flap Bags& Eyeglass cases




Been sewing and photographing like a maniac...now just trying to find the time to post everything and get ready for Crafty Bastards! Ans yes...try to type without my new kitty Lucy walking all over my key board as I type. So here are some goodies that didn't sell in DC....and are being posted in my shop.

Sep 6, 2009

The Washington Examiner’s ARTS ON FOOT


The Washington Examiner’s ARTS ON FOOT
sponsored by Wines of Argentina

7th and F streets, NW in Penn Quarter

ART MARKET

Thursday and Friday, September 10 & 11; 11 AM – 7 PM

FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 12; 11 AM – 5 PM

Marking its 17th anniversary, The Washington Examiner’s ARTS ON FOOT sponsored by Wines of Argentina is one of Washington, DC’s most unique celebrations, and is considered by many to be the city’s premier outdoor festival. Spanning four city blocks, the event kicks off the Fall arts season and showcases the best that Downtown DC has to offer.

Held in the vibrant Penn Quarter neighborhood, the festival features three Restaurant Sampling Courts with top DC restaurants; the O OrganicsTM Cooking As Art Pavilion with chef demonstrations; the World Market® Wine Area with tastings and intimate seminars; two stages featuring eclectic music and performance; two Cultural Corridors, supported by The Pink Line Project, offering cool hands-on activities for children and adults from galleries, theaters, museums, and more; and a juried Art Market, open on Thursday and Friday, September 10 & 11, too, with 100 exhibitors selling pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, textiles, graphic arts, wood work, and other fine art. Also, check out the Neighborhood Showcase of Penn Quarter cultural organizations and venues presenting special programming throughout the festival day.

Pick up the Official Festival Program in The Washington Examiner on Thursday and Friday, September 10 & 11, and at the Art Market and Festival on September 10-12. Visit www.artsonfoot.org for exciting festival developments and updates and become a fan of The Washington Examiner’s ARTS ON FOOT Facebook page, too.

Admission and many activities are free; rain or shine.

Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown

Arts on Foot Website :

http://www.artsonfoot.org

Facebook Page :

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Washington-Examiners-ARTS-ON-FOOT-sponsored-by-Wines-of-Argentina/12396670752




and yes...jennyjen42 will be there along with her BEST buddy sweet pepita ...we'll be in booth 28 ...very close tot he doors of the National Portrait Gallery! Stop on by!






Sep 4, 2009

Peter Frampton Do You Feel Like We Do Midnight Special 1975 FULL

and now for something from the past...time to celebrate my first week back from school..noticing that all of the kiddies have all picked a style from my past...mohawks, 80's new wave is there...and yes...the 70's is back in the guy department,,,had to ask a boy in my class to button up his shirt! And for some reason Frampton has been in my head all day...I remember seeing this one!

Aug 30, 2009

Crafty Bastard Vendor List!


The vendor gallery for Crafty Bastards 2009 is up and ready for your browsing pleasure. Use the options at the top to sort by category and vendor name.

Aug 25, 2009

New Pillows in the SHop!





New Pillows New Pillows
And more are on their way!
All in the Shop

Aug 20, 2009

New Pleated Bags!







The shop is being stocked with new pleated bags! Getting ready for the Arts on Foot happening on Sept. 10-12 on 7th. and F Streets in DC! I'm excited about another venture in DC. So its time to stock pile and fill up! Finding more colors of canvas has been so exciting! New Burgundy is a delightful fall color with a hint of purple. All machine washable with interior pockets (a larger pocket with Velcro closure) and a smaller pocket convenient for keys and cell phone. Look for more narrative pillows that are on my agenda next!

Aug 19, 2009

Michael Clark: Ballet Punk Rock Style

Loving this trip to the 80's punk rock ballet movement. I think I saw this on Alive from Off Center ... an actual show dedicated to Performance Art of the 80's. I'm loving this trip back to The Fall!

Aug 18, 2009

New York New York






Just spent the weekend in New York with my buddy Laura and what fun we had! Saw so much amazing art: Oldenburg, Bacon, Ensor, Roxy Paine and Dan Graham....to name the solo shows. Contemporary drawing and a great correlation show of music and art of the punk rock movement....Our best find was finding out that the Met has extended hours till 9 on Friday and Saturday nights and that they serve cocktails on the roof ! These are some pics form the Roxy Paine show on the roof. Absolutely breathe taking as the sun sets over Manhattan!

Aug 10, 2009

Favorite FInd of the Day





I've been quite busy these last days writing curriculum and making tons of items for a future show in DC..info to come soon...and of course this blog tends to suffer from my busi-ness and short attention span. But I have been absolutely loving grain edit and his finds and have to share this one which comes from we made this Blog on the Olivetto Lettera 22 Manual. What a beautiful work of art.


Aug 6, 2009

New Items in the Shop






I've been busy updating my shop with new pleated Bags and Pillows. Stop on by and do some shopping!

Aug 3, 2009

There was an old Lady....




When I was a kid, one of my favorite events was going to the Catonsville Library on Frederick Road. Not just because the early 60's decor and architecture that was going to be a cherished aesthetic style close to my heart, but because of some of my most favorite books that I discovered there. I was a horrible creature of habit...still am in many ways..( I tend to order the same foods from the same restaurants) .. i would check out the same books when I found them on the shelves. I Know an Old Lady....was one of my favorites. Mainly for the illustrations by Abner Graboff. The Ward-O-Matic blog posted a great interview of the illustrator that you can check out here


Aug 1, 2009

Coco Rosie Terrible Angels Live

Song of the day! I love the use of toys incorporated into the texture of sounds they produce.

Jul 31, 2009

From the Baltimore Sun 'Mad Men' comes to Baltimore for season premiere


I am sooooooooo excited about this news of Mad Men featuring Baltimore. Read the entire article here. I will be very anxious to revisit Haussners as it was back in the day. I only wished they were going shopping down Howard Street! Hope you've been re-watching season 1 and 2 to get ready for the big premiere Aug. 16.

Jul 30, 2009