Just kidding. This print has been on my mind for a while...and it was worth staying up to finish. I am liking the educational value here. Actually, the colors are my favorite. Be watching for a shop update soon...There is more where this came from.
Happy Site Friday: Junior Society
Happy Friday! Another great Inspirational sight for all: artist, designer, mother, child, vintage lover...if you haven't been hanging around Junior Society Blog (Blog of the beloved Mahar Dry Goods founder Robert Mahar) you will be now. He is a scavenger hunter, and keeps you up do date on products and activities that will leave you thinking you are still living in the old-time-when. Have so much fun! Have a great friday! OH...and thanks for all the advice and well wishing with my no-napping Addie. She did have a nap yesterday and oh the joy!! We take what we can get here! Check back soon for new art work coming soon! (wink wink).
xoxo
sarah jane
Happy Site Friday: Shinzi Katoh
Today I start the weekend with an incredible illustrator with products you'll want a passport for. Shinzi Katoh is one of the most famous illustrators/artists in Japan, and has a fabulous company sporting everything from bags to lunch boxes, stationery and fabric . His site is very protected from downloading, so there is lots more at the site you will love to see. I glean so much inspiration from this style...and though my own personal style is a little different, I learn so much from his color, hand printed look and composition. Not to mention that I REALLY want one of those tote bags! Have fun looking around, and have a great weekend!
xoxo
sarah jane
Oneity Sale!
One of my favorite stores just declared that they are shutting down their retail store, and focussing on their online selection. Well, to give you some background, this company supports international artisans providing handmade clothing for a fraction of the cost. At the same time, they are supporting individuals and families (in Africa and elsewhere) by bringing their goods to the states. So with clearance of 50-70% off right now, you can't beat this! I just got Addie and Ian's church outfits for the fall, each being $16!! Have fun!!
Jaw Dropping.
I don't usually post on world events, or stuff you can read about any where else...but considering that my jaw didn't close for nearly 4 hours straight...I have to mention this. This left me in tears by the end, and I have to say that it was the most incredible performance I have ever seen, EVER! (And I have seen some incredible shows). Click here for incredible photos. I really don't know how they did it. Ancient Chinese secrets I guess.
I really am speechless, and that is saying a lot! Wow. Wow. Wow. Talk about making a statement to the world. Let the games begin!
Happy Site Friday: Jesse and Liz Draper
If you are like me, you go to FLICKR and find great photography and get sucked in. If I let it, time just flies by and I don't even know it because the photography takes me somewhere. My two cousins (Liz and Jesse) are super duper talented and I honestly don't know how they do it! But, I am learning, and I am so happy to be related to these two amazing photographers. (We share the same Grandpa Knell and in fact, most of the models above are my cousins too!). So, if you are like me and like to travel on Fridays (or wish you could) take a little trip of your own and visit Jesse or Liz and you will be refreshed and inspired.
Happy Weekend everyone! Happy 08-08-08!!
xoxo
sarah jane
Happy Site Friday: Camille Souloyral
If you have been here a while, you know that every Friday is a Happy one. Today is Happy because I get to share with you a new favorite and very inspiring site: www.camillesoulayrol.com. Camille Soulayrol is an interior designer, writer and creative who has worked with Marie Claire Idees as well as others putting together beautiful spaces. These are some of my favorite.
I love seeing REAL lived in children's spaces that are full of color and quirkiness. Knowing my art hangs mostly on the walls of children's rooms, I become very inspired by these spaces, and imagining how art and decor work together to enhance a space. I believe in both functionality and whimsicality in a chilren's space, and these images tickle my senses! And, of course, Camille is French and the site is in French...even more reason to Oh-la-la these spaces. Enjoy and Happy Friday!
The end of the rainbow.
I remember the first time I saw the end of the rainbow. It was similar to the feeling I had when I found my first 4-leaf clover. Magical. Hawaii, of course, is the rainbow capitol (thus the license plates) so for any one living on the islands, this is like seeing rain in Seattle. But it never ceases to amaze me. This was the fourth rainbow over the ocean that particular morning, but this one made me happy. No pot of gold and no leprechauns...although if I was brave enough I guess I could have gone diving at the bottom of the ocean for some treasure. Treasure enough to have caught magic in a camera lens.