b.t.duke.ellington

we added a few new items to the etsy shop. one of my favourites of the new roster is this awesome vintage wire basket. when i purchased it several years ago, i recall it being called a french wire basket. whether it is or isn't, it's the cutest little piece. it is enough to hold baguettes and wine, i'll tell you that! i think this piece has a lot character. check out the shop when you get a spare moment, friends!

adieu for now!

~lu

sabado dinero

i went a little nuts today. i went to yard sales, goodwill, hades (otherwise known as the mall), and our local art park downtown.
i spent some money.
i found the most amazing things for the etsy store (if i don't keep them all for myself!) and some much needed clothing items (t-shirts for fun, corduroy jacket and belts for practicality).
throw in a feathered hat and a framed bette midler album and i officially retire the credit card before it starts weeping and begging me to freeze it.
this is what saturdays are for, right? i've been missing out! stay tuned to see the goodies i got when i post them to the shop...
now, i'm relaxing; watching 9 to 5 and about to enjoy a magnificent glass of wine.
i hope your saturday has been lovely as well (if not more fiscally responsible).
adieu for now, friends!
lu

who could ask for anything more?

IT'S FALL!!!! sort of... happy first day of october and thank the heavens it is wonderfully in the 60's today (unfortunate high of 85 but i'm refusing to actually accept that)!

i am mulling over the projects i would like to accomplish this month. i have some fantastic craft books that i feel like sifting through.

here's a few ideas i'm thinking of right now (subject to change because well, i'm me!)

1. making recycled paper bowls.

2. making felt slippers/moccasins.

3. i have been inspired by an artist on etsy (surprise) who makes wreaths out of yarn and fabric. http://www.knockknocking.etsy.com/ $50
i don't want to rip off her idea, but i want to do a lulu version of this. i have so much fabric in my house and broken bits and baubles. some left-of-center wreaths may be just what the psyche ordered! hey, it's worth a shot, right? and isn't this fabulous?!?

4. i have a photographic project in mind for a few people on my christmas list...

*autum is a second spring, when every leaf is a flower* ~albert camus

happy day to you and yours!

did someone say hump day? heh heh.

i feel like being a lazy shit today. perhaps because i am?
i made three new necklaces last night (have i even mentioned i've been making jewelry lately, i think i have...anyway). that brings the list up to something like 7 necklaces in a week. i'm rather proud of myself. i've been really enjoying how they come to exist and the names that accompany them.
hidden stairwell, mama used to sneak out & go skinny dippin', basic math no.1, basic math no. 2, sleep well, principessa, a brooklyn bumble, and atta girl!
as soon as i can i'll post some pics. i still don't have the frickin' cable for my camera. sheeeeeeesh.
as for the etsy shop...that will be happening by june i think. yippeeeee!
as for the rest of the updates:
day 4 of awkward watch '09.
obligations for the week have been completed and now to lock myself away for the next several days.
oh damn, gotta run, work and stuff.
xo
lu