Cookies & Hats

I've been missing O terribly since my brief Detroit move, so yesterday I bought him these cookies from TheHomeBaker:

Don't they look delicious?! I hope she sends them out to O soon so he has some goodies to munch on while he studies for his SuperImportantLifeDetermining exam.

Here's O and I in the wonderful winter hats that my mom knitted for us:

She's a crazy-good knitter and makes all sorts of things from mittens to sweaters to purses! I've been encouraging her to make her own Etsy shop because her stuff is incredible.

Michigan Move Successful!

Long time, no blog! Well I officially made the 12 hour drive with the kids (and by kids, I mean cats). I thought they'd be screaming for most of the drive, but lucky for me, this was pretty much the extent of their behavior:

Adorable, right? Vincent rode shot-gun and Violet was like the Princess-and-the-pea in the middle of the backseat. Let's just say, Violet and I were eye-level :)

In other news, I was super excited to receive the vintage freezer basket I ordered from LivingTheVintageLife. Once I get into the craft-show/art-fair scene in Tulsa,  I intend to use this little guy to hold some of my shop items.

So if any of you come across a similar basket (its this great turquoise/teal color if you can't tell), PLEASE let me know! I'm in the market for a number of these guys. 



Becky Lou Filip

Not too long ago I discovered this incredible Indie band, The Honey Trees. Now if you're anything like me, you're skeptical about being introduced to a new musician/band. But the lead singer, Becky Lou Filip, has this unique, haunting voice that lingers in your head long after the song is over.  You know how there's always that one insanely-but-modestly talented girl that everyone wants to be because she draws you in? The one that's just so dang cool--uniquely beautiful, artsy, mysterious...think Zooey Deschanel, only better. Well that's Becky Lou.

                              

You simply MUST listen to The Honey Trees' song, "Orchard". You'll find reality melting away as you slip into Becky Lou's voice...

Did I mention she has an Etsy Shop?

Etsy shop soon to open

I've been hard at work on some new mixed media pieces--I can't wait until they're finished! I've had maps and moving on my mind lately what with the 3 moves I'll be doing in these next few months, so you'll find that theme running through many of my recent pieces. Speaking of maps, I'm waiting for a few awesome atlas pages from mirabellamorello to use for a project I'm currently working on. I love how you can always find EXACTLY what you're looking for on Etsy! With that being said, my new Etsy shop, Wild Violets Art, will have a Grand Opening in the next few weeks. Stay tuned!