Home Sweet Home no 3

Another puzzle-like piece with a Home Sweet Home theme. Looking back here are a couple of previous assemblages: Home Sweet Home no 1 and no 2. Some precious little treasures were included in this one.

Kitschy Kurtains

I'm a bit giddy over my new-to-me kitschy kitchen kurtains.

Found 'em on ebay last week and they arrived in good order with the tag still attached.

Believe me...I didn't get as good a deal as W.T. Grant offered back in the day 'cuz true kitsch is priceless folks!

I'm debating whether to embrace their kitschiness with a row of pom poms like these or these or even these. 

 

Another upside to having closed the vintage shop is there was no guilt over keeping my all-time favs like these crying onions.

 

Our rental house is by no means 'pinterest perfect' but as Patrick tells me I just gotta embrace its fifty shades of brown so that's what I'm doing ;)

Springfield Home

Our house-hunting excursion to Springfield, Missouri was a success. We viewed all sorts of houses....and I mean that literally.

 

Patrick did well navigating our new city. It helps that it's laid out like a big grid and we were armed with Google Maps.

Took a bit of time to explore one of the local parks and skip a few rocks on Lake Springfield.

We did our fair share of eating out at many of the fantastic local restaurants.

Lizzie finally got to visit a Krispy Kreme...Daddy's all-time favorite doughnut place!

Spent some time on campus and visited Strong Hall to see where Patrick will be working this Fall.

Lizzie says the back yard of our new home smells like a fairy garden 'cuz it's surrounded in honeysuckle. 

Now time for the part I'm dreading.... p-a-c-k-i-n-g.

Cozy Spaces

We're headed to Springfield, Missouri tomorrow to scout out a new abode. I've spent the last 48 hours with the phone glued to my ear and have over a dozen places lined up for us to view. Crossing fingers we find a cozy home with studio space (for me!). These images are from a Stick 'Em Cutouts book by the Platt & Munk Company, 1939. Aren't they sweet? 

And....here's a coupon code valid at either Sushipot or Sushipot Vintage. Enter HOUSEHUNTING at checkout for 25% off your purchase. See ya on the flip side sometime next week. 

Home Sweet Home no 2

Home Sweet Home no 2, mixed media assemblage

Another version of this theatrical rendition of the "Home Sweet Home" theme. This one is more of a 'house-within-a-house-that-kinda-resembles-a-cuckoo-clock-without-the-clock'. Its even got a swingin' pendulum....

....tick-tock, tick-tock. Welcome 3rd week of 2013!

Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home, mixed media assemblage

This little piece morphed several times and finally took on the form of an old puppet theater. Don't read into it too much but don't we all live out our lives on some sort of stage? At least I cleaned up its act from the previous layout which had the words in ransom-type lettering, home sweet f***ing home, emblazoned across the top. Maybe I need therapy?

Landscape Stripes

We've been enjoying a new addition to our collection of art objects, Landscape Stripes, a delicate collage by the lovely artist Joy Patrice O'Brien. I'm loving every little detail about it--from it's geometric overtones to the pencil markings and (of course!) the tattered book page. For now, it's nestled on top of our front room bookshelves as I've quite used up my quota of allotted nail holes in our rental house. The whole 'leaning' look is growing on me as a result.

Random Bouquets

A few random bouquets from 'round the studio this week. And...don't miss Etsy's latest "There's No Place Like Here" installment featuring the Liberty Tool Company. Adding to my list of "places to visit if I ever happen to be in Maine". Happy weekend all!

Put Out My Lights

Put Out My Lights Carnival Sign at bellalulu

I have no idea what's involved in the carnival game "Put Out My Lights" but I do know it only cost a single dollar (and had some really cool signage to boot)! Anyhow, the sign inspired this collection of vintage objects from my Etsy favorites. Enjoy!

Old School Chalkboard

We installed a "new-to-us" old school chalkboard in our dining room tonight. Lizzie christened it with a drawing of Molly the horse eating hay and a note saying "don't forget lunch" to Patrick who tends to forget to bring his lunch to school some days. I don't think he'll forget the left over fried chicken tomorrow!

Sushipot Vignette no 24

Sushipot Vignette no 24 (objects on windowsill)

Each image in the Sushipot Vignette series is composed of a grouping of objects found in and around my home or studio. A pair of objects on the windowsill in my studio. Take a peek at previous images in my vignette series here.

Sushipot Vignette no 21

Sushipot Vignette no 21 (view of dirty dishes)

Each image in the Sushipot Vignette series is composed of a grouping of objects found in and around my home or studio. A view of the dirty dishes in my sink--a familiar sight. Take a peek at previous images in my vignette series here.

Sushipot Vignette no 20

Sushipot Vignette no 20 (folk art & painting)

Each image in the Sushipot Vignette series is composed of a grouping of objects found in and around my home or studio. A hand carved fox in Lizzie's room by Kentucky folk artist, Harry Jennings and a painting I made for her nursery before she was born. Take a peek at previous images in my vignette series here.

Sushipot Vignette no 18

Sushipot Vignette no 18 (toys on floor)

Each image in the Sushipot Vignette series is composed of a grouping of objects found in and around my home or studio. A view of the floor--someone plays hard everyday while I work. Take a peek at previous images in my vignette series here.

Sushipot Vignette no 17

Sushipot Vignette no 17 (kitchen counter)

Each image in the Sushipot Vignette series is composed of a grouping of objects found in and around my home or studio. A view of our kitchen counter. Luckily our local farmer's market is open tomorrow because we're running out of tomatoes. Take a peek at previous images in my vignette series here.

Sushipot Vignette no 16

Sushipot Vignette no 16 (view of couch)

Each image in the Sushipot Vignette series is composed of a grouping of objects found in and around my home or studio. Our couch with a new patchwork quilt throw (my fav quilt find yet!) and a stuffed owl purchased way back from KungFuCowgirl when Lizzie was a toddler. Take a peek at previous images in my vignette series here.

Sushipot Vignette no 12

Sushipot Vignette no 12 (pile of shoes)

Each image in the Sushipot Vignette series is composed of a grouping of objects found in and around my home or studio. Our house is in need of a good cleaning as this pile of shoes inside the front door reveals. Take a peek at previous images in my vignette series here.

Sushipot Vignette no 11

Sushipot Vignette no 11 (fringe of rug, piano and a doll)

Each image in the Sushipot Vignette series is composed of a grouping of objects found in and around my home or studio. I love the unexpected placement of a toy here and there in the house (except on the stairs!). The upright piano is a treasure from Patrick's side of the family. Take a peek at previous images in my vignette series here.

Sushipot Vignette no 9

Sushipot Vignette no 9 (owl trivet and sink)

Each image in the Sushipot Vignette series is composed of a grouping of objects found in and around my home or studio. This owl trivet has been perched sink ledge since we moved in a couple years ago. Maybe I should take time to hang him up? Take a peek at previous images in my vignette series here.

Sushipot Vignette no 6

Sushipot Vignette no 6 (pencil jars on Patrick's desk)

Each image in the Sushipot Vignette series is composed of a grouping of objects found in and around my home or studio. Patrick collects mechanical pencils and keeps jars of lead pencils on his desk. Take a peek at previous images in my vignette series here.