Weekend Eye Candy - Nature Patterns

This week I spent a lot of time working on some artwork for a couple's wedding bands. I learned the aesthetic value of pattern and repetition. These are some favs that I found on Flickr involving the patterns found in nature. I'm in awe.
1. Bokeh Spiral, 2. patterns in nature, 3. Romanesco Broccoli for PCA "Patterns" theme, 4. Ice Pattern, 5. Dizzy Pattern, 6. Green Leeks Pattern

getting ready for summer

I got sucked into the Anthropologie website today. I was innocently enjoying some frozen yogurt and mini m&m's when I receive an Anthro email regarding new sandals. I've been on the hunt for sandals lately and have actually found a few really cute pairs. While perusing the site I ended up shopping for clothes. Here's my first outfit for summer. The bronze makes me so happy. There is a memory attached to this color. Hot, baked, golden, warm sunny days at the beach. Can't wait:)earrings: LoraHart, $45
top: Brass Ring tank, $88
pants: Wispy cargo pants, $118
sandals: Metalwork sandals, $110

These are the sandals I've actually bought. Only $12.99 on sale:)

delayed. late. postponed

Just popping in for a quick second to say "hi" and also let you know that I will be having another giveaway but I'm going to postpone it for a week or so. I'm a tiny bit overwhelmed with getting ready for shows so I feel like I should wait until I can dedicate myself to it.


on another note, I had a really terrific weekend with the family. We visited the poppy reserves and went to the beach. Here are a couple of my favorite pics from the weekend.

Weekend Eye Candy

Weekend Eye Candy, originally uploaded by Chocolate And Steel (Christine).

Getting a great portrait is a really difficult thing to do. You have to coordinate expression, lighting, background, cropping....

While looking through a bunch of portrait pics I noticed that getting an honest expression is not easy to do. Most people pose when they see a camera. I chose all of these pics because they had such beautiful honest expressions.

Please visit my friends to see what they have curated for their "Weekend Eye Candy".

LoraHart
Hammer Stitch Burn

A true global economy

How's this to demonstrate how interconnected we are:

I purchased the most beautiful stone from India. It was sent to me in America to assemble into a necklace. And now it is on it's way to a really sweet lady in Russia.

While I always am an advocate of all things local this was a really special moment outside my community.

In case you are curious, here's the piece. Isn't the turquoise stunning!!


and again, in case you are wondering. The felt that that is hung from is from Papaver Vert. She is a really sweet girl with a great talent. Here's another picture of the pot cozies.

And the Winner is....

With 137 entries, Random.org chose #21 to win.

Congrats to Autumn from Jedigirlz. She makes has a wonderful blog also and makes the most lovely quilts. Here is your prize:
Another giveaway will start next Tuesday. Ready to try your luck again? Thanks so much for your honest and thorough feedback during this giveaway. Your opinions are so useful to me.

Now, I am signing off for a few days. I am still working hard to catch up and prepare for a slew of shows. This is what I've been up to for the last week. My hands are tired.

My two new favorites

I know, I've totally fallen off the face of this blog over the weekend. School was closed for James Friday through Monday so I got nothing done and am working hard to catch up. But I wanted to pop in super quick to show off my two new favorite pieces. I love the simplicity! I have more to show, at some point. Hope you all had a fantastic Easter weekend.