Miscellaneous

This will be a post on miscellaneous items, pix taken from my crappy iPhone camera (it has a scratch on the lens, no I haven't felt like getting it fixed), pix taken from my real camera, random quotes- some funny, some about life...

from my crappy iPhone

from my crappy iPhone

from my real camera

from my real camera

I think the above would look good in my black bedroom.

via theglossiernerd

via art-moms

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Things I love

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I think this would make a fun and colorful painting.

I'm obsessed with Ashley Longshore's work. I highly recommend checking out her website. Her paintings are fun and lighthearted. Hopefully, I'll be in New Orleans soon and can check out her studio.

My 'hood via my new camera.

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What I wouldn't give to have my own art studio...

Year-End Review

One of my favorite things to do at this time of year is evaluate my year (hence, the title, Year-End Review) and map out the next year of things I want to work on/accomplish. It's like re-energizing my life...love it!

Last year I decided to choose a word to live by, that word being love.

So, how did I fare? Hmmm, I've given this some thought and rather than say, I did a great job, or I flunked miserably, I've decided to list the things I did this year that I loved/enjoyed.

1. Silk Dance- this is something I'd been wanting to try and found a 6-week program to give it my all. I learned rather fast this wasn't a class I wanted to continue once done. I think one 3-hour class would have given me the info I needed. However, being true KJ, I jumped in cannon ball style, half-way to the bottom WTHaaaayyyyy am I doing? I chalked it up to adventure.

2. Boxing- wanting to work my core and strength, a friend invited me to try Pink Glove Boxing. I loved it, absolute blast and on the way home from work. Great stress reliever while waiting on traffic to die down. Highly recommend this class to the Ladies.

3. I decided to keep my blog. I was debating ending it completely, but found something I enjoyed in the design world and opted to share with my 3 readers:-) I steady post pictures of things I love. It's the most posts I've done in a year, UBER exciting!!!

4. I started painting with acrylics on canvas and even started a TINY ETSY site. I LOVE this more than anything in the WHOLE wide world. Now anything I see gives me a new idea of something I'd like to paint. Now patiently waiting on what I see to actually be on the canvas...never turns out quite like I expect, but I enjoy every single minute of it!

5. Last but not least, I got a dog this year, Bronco. This has been a huge life changer. He has temporarily taken me out my social life, but we'll slowly get back to that in 2012. 

Overall 2011 was a great year!!!

Bronco

Loves of the Week

Things I've loved this week...

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I'm so excited about my new camera. My other one died a year ago, and it was one of the first digital cameras to the market...yay, for new gadgets.

My patient model.

Purple house in 'hood, love it!

Now off to figure out all the features to my nifty camera.

Christmas Eve

Remember if Christmas is a disaster we're blaming my sis. Just setting the record straight. Ok, my mom's painting had a few starts, stops and do-overs. The beauty of painting on canvas you can just paint over your mistakes and begin again...it also, adds texture to your painting, win-win as far as I'm concerned. Alright, here ya go...

First pass, not diggin' the placement of the square, and the base has too much of a pink tone.

Deciding to start over.

Ok, liking this coloration better. Not saying you can tell a difference, my iPhone has a scratch on the lens so pix will never be clear, but then again do any of the 3 of you care that much??? Noooooo.

Wanting to add 1 more thing to the painting, this didn't make it.

And we're done! Thank goodness because I still have to do my dad's painting. Don't worry, I wrote this post on Monday the 19th:-) 

All That Glitters

I'm not over my sparkle fetish. Sparkles make me smile!

via House of Turquoise

Let's see who can guess the win-win of the picture above:-)

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Loves of the Week

The random things I loved this week...

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Super cool project, "Crono Project," which brought artists from all over the world to decorate abandoned buildings. The one above is in Lisbon. I think this is a brilliant idea!!!

via Material Girl's Blog

Obviously, this makes me think of the Rolling Stones.

via Mrs. Steven's Blog

Yes, I still love peacock blue! This picture is perfect because it adds in some purple, which I'm also loving.

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Who couldn't use a champagne cooler, sign me up!

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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"May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise, and love. It is there for each and every one of us."

~Anonymous

11-11-11

Once in a lifetime date, naturally I needed to post. Also, I've scheduled this post to go public at 11:11am...brilliant I know:-) This date also falls on a Friday as well as my payday...it's gonna be a good day for sure!

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"You create your thoughts, and your thoughts create your life. Do you like what you have created? Contemplate yourself each day and you will unravel the mystery of not only what you are but who you are."
-- Ron Rathbun

Things I'm Diggin' Lately

All kinds of things I'm loving lately. Enjoy~

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I'm completely obsessed with this look, sequins taking hold of my brain. Perfect for the holiday season.

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Obviously, I will need a Ferrari to go with my sequins, duh! (Ignore the fact my eyes are closed in this pic, you get the idea.)

via Here

via Elle Decor

My scanner doesn't do this pic justice...it's a purple glam room and it's the artwork I love about it.

via Elle Decor

Closet/Dressing Room

I have a dirty little secret. While I love small houses and prefer them over the grandiose ones, I have a thing for large walk-in closets or a dressing room if possible. I think if it were up to me I could put the bed in the closet and use the bedroom as my dressing room...I'm not saying anyone would let me do such a thing but it's tempting. Here are some fantastic dressing rooms I've found.

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This has always been one of my favorite closets...see it was probably the guest room, brilliant idea if you ask me.

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Yes, I think one needs a chair in their closet. Maybe, that's the transition that turns the closet into a dressing room.

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I admit my closet is organized by color too. I find this visually appealing.

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Loves This Week

Things I loved this week...

It's design month in Austin. A friend of mine joined me at Threshold Furniture for a fun-filled event, including some chats with various designers in town. I love to see the furniture pieces in this store, modern and funky, never mind I can't afford anything in here, it's fun to look at.

I have to say my book club chose an amazing book for this month's read. I don't consider myself politically savvy, and I've been highly annoyed with our government for some time. This book helped me understand exactly what all is going on. Granted it was written in '06, our problems are now worse;-( I recommend reading this book.

Drinks with a good friend. I can't lie I've been flying under radar for sometime and am finally ready to jump back onto the social wagon. 

My dog-child, Bronco, after playing on the Green Belt with his new friends this morning. I'm so excited we now go to the dog park and even have some play dates. This helps wear Mr. High Energy out...Mama can only run so much.

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I love this pic, the entire thing. The desk and chair are fantastic, the color of the walls, the stack of books, the simplicity of the room...perfection!

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I love dresses. One piece, jewelry and shoes...out the door you go. Nothing like a red dress either.