Damn, they all look so good together.
Roy Lichtenstein's Big Painting #6 is available over at One Kings Lane under rare posters. What a gem! If only I had $219 in disposable income.
Well. The back to school project is going. Sort of. In all honesty, I need to commit to it. My hour a day has been lost over the last few weeks. I am planning to get on track. Probably not until next week. Bare with me. I might be posting some jewels I am drooling over in the mean time. When in doubt post something sparkly.
This is my sketchbook. Pretty simple run of the mill sketchbook. I did add an envelope on it so I could have a triangle tool on hand.
You can see said tool poking out here. Also the envelope broke while I was trying to get the triangle. I fixed it with the yellow duct tape.
In my sketchbook I sketch a lot of my pieces. I also make little notes like "knotted leather." If an archeologist finds my work, I want them to know what my plan was in case the picture isn't totally clear. 
Planning a necklace for Spring '11. I am very into shells.
Every night before I go to bed, I think about this necklace. How I am going to make it. What colors it's going to have in it. When am I going to have the time to make. Perhaps next Monday?
Many of my friends are going, have gone, or planning to go back to school. I admire these courageous souls. At times I even envy them- then finals roll around and I don't. At this moment in time I am not looking to go back to school, but instead take a journey to the days of elementary school. I am going to put myself on a schedule, where for one hour a day I am going do one of the following activities:
Cool Alley shot. Now there are 6ft + drifts back there.
I would like a credenza-esq piece of furniture. I love this one from Anthropologie. Imagine a crisp white pillar candle on top or an orchid!
Casey and I don't have a tree, fireplace, or anywhere else cute to decorate. So I decorated our bookshelf! It's the IKEA expedit which we put together ourselves. It was a labor of love because I love it! It's the first thing you see when you walk into our home and I am obsessed with it!
I really wanted our first Christmas to feel special. So I made us both stockings. Here's mine.
Here's Casey's (filled.) I sewed, embrodiered, and adhered everything myself. Casey thinks they are too narrow (and they are) but they're cute.
Here is my favorite. Our Wreath. I made pom poms for my Halloween costume last year so re-purposed the extras for the wreath. It was a little bland so I spiced it up with some tinsel. (extra tinsel was used to decorate the bookcase.)
Another view of the wreath.
I did a watercolor/pen and ink/ pencil drawing of Casey's parents dog, for their Christmas gift. I am pretty happy with it!
Alright. Confession. I love Oprah. She is amazing. Lately I am crying every time I watch an episode. Fortunately I have someone who understands. This morning, I had a dream that Oprah called me in for an interview. Upon arriving at Harpo, Oprah herself escorted me to a table where a 90's Mariah Carey and Gayle were seated along with a bunch of other people. I didn't get to find out what I was there for but it was a very pleasant dream.
I was in NYC last weekend and it seems like the week got away from me. Once arriving back in the Chi, I had to work until 4am (which I wasn't expecting.) So today I am finally feeling slightly back on track. This morning I was watching Oprah and was reminded of a great suggestion that came up over the weekend. My bff Nana was kind enough to share her Garnier Anti Puff Eye Roller pen with anyone. I eagerly jumped at every opportunity. It is a magical product. Nana wants to host a favor things party just so she can give one to all her favorite people. I love this idea. I would probably give everyone this...
2. The Carriage- Indian tradition calls for 5 or 7 riders.
(they had 7- Nirav's sister was next to him at the other side of him. The carriage driver is included)
3. We got to dress up in the traditional garb
... and it was awesome.
4. Nirav's dad is an amazing dancer. He pulled me on the floor and we boogied away. He danced the whole weekend. Man after my own heart.
5. During the ceremony they gave us pistachio ice cream.
6. Allison was transformed into an Indian goddess. 5 different outfits for the weekend!
7. The Ohm ice sculpture.
I know it's a little out of focus but this belonged to a great great aunt. After my grandmother passed away I thought I would get it. Alas my aunt has and isn't giving it to me until she dies. It's an Irish thing I guess. Also my nails NEVER look this good. It must be winter and post sailing season. Any who... Happy Weekend! Casey and I have an Indian wedding in Cincy! Who knows maybe I will be rocking a Sari!
I am mildly obsessed with Mad Men, as most people who watch are. I love the cliff hangers from episode to episode and can't wait for a new season to start. However, I am down right P.O.'d about the conclusion of this past season. My outrage stems from the scene depicted in the image above. Usually I am a sucker for a good engagement scene and diamond ring. This time I could barely watch. Don Draper, WHY? Megan, really? So cliche! It was Anna's ring dammit! Alright I am done. The ring was pretty very antique. I am now going to Erie Basin to see if I can find something similar. Thanks for reading the rant. I will likely have a countdown widget on the blog when hear when season 5 starts.
