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A fabulous way to end my day, much love to everandthen.com for putting a smile on my face before bed.

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Thanks to my fabulous pal Corbin for bringing this to my attention!

Shoe Update

Spring for Neon, Neon for Spring.

DIY Shoe Up-Do

Spring is in the air and I was in the mood for a new pair of shoes. I stopped by my favorite vintage spot and found a great pair Land's End bucks. A total blank canvas.

They had a few spots and scuff marks here and there but that didn't bug me because I knew I'd be painting them. And for $15, it was a win win situation.

Luckily there's an art supply store a few doors down. I picked up two tubes of bright orange, and blue paint then ran home.

I taped them off using masking tape and got painting.

I'm in love with the final outcome, imperfect and painterly. Tonight I'll be taking them out on the town for a spin!

Ottoman Update

Today while running errands in the city I stumbled upon The City Quilter and decided to take a peek inside. That's when inspiration struck, the antique ottoman Abby and I have in our living room had seen better days and was in desperate need of an update.

I picked out a few fabric quarters cohesive to our color scheme and was on my way. After a little measuring, pattern planning and a couple hours our sad little ottoman started its new life.

I'm very pleased with the outcome, not too shabby for a last minute idea

Spring Chicken

As many of you know my one regret in a life of city living is the inability to get my farm fix. More so then ever I have a fantasy of keeping a small flock of chickens on the roof of my building but alas I've come to the conclusion that it's just not rational. This did however lead to hours of research into what type of chickens I'd like to keep if given the chance. Many of you when you hear "chicken" may only picture the average brown or white bird but believe me the range in much wider is size, color, feather patterns and other variables.

I've really fallen for the Polish variety which have fantastic bouffant hair-do's and come in a fabulous variety of colors and patterns.

So what now to do with all this energy and research... design a collection.

Still have to draw out the flats but you can see the progress thus far. I'll probably add more looks too, lately I've been sketching away...

Crafting with Abby

My roommate Abby picked up some fabric squares at Purl Soho and together we designed and made a quilt panel. Where we go with it from here who's to say? But for now its pretty cute as is...

Valentine's Day Assassin

As promised, my look from Valentine's Day...

More Love

Upon seeing my mask, my friends Brendan and Nick requested a little something for themselves. Since these days it's pretty tricky to get these busy boys out at night, I obliged.

Medium: Craft Foam, Felt, Glitter, Safety Pin

Twin Brooches for the Love Birds... Happy Valentines Day Boys.

Psycho Valentine

Tonight I have a Psycho Valentine themed party to attend at the Griffin hosted by my two favorite event planners Brian Rafferty and Shawn Paul Mazur. Always the sucker for a theme I whipped up a mask to wear...

Medium: Craft Foam, Felt, Glitter, Elastic

For my finished look I'm going for Valentine Day Assassin... pictures to follow.

Teenage Dream

My dear friend and gifted artist Marlon Henao just posted this picture he snapped of me napping this summer on fire island where we first met. I think it speaks for itself, we've been inseparable ever since.

Check out the rest of his musings here.