It’s a bitter sweet feeling… and taste ( because of the buttermilk pancake). Today marks a week before I head off for college. To celebrate my mom and I went out for brunch at a little dinner in Portland, Stepping Stone Cafe. Recognized on the television show Man vs Food for there giant pancakes. I had an omelete (finished on the right) and also ONE of their famous buttermilk pancakes (center/left).
Straying from the norm is what I love to do. Thats why I love to thrift store shop. When you find an item chances are you wont find the same thing like it, unlike in a store where you can buy in bulk. I’m going to admit it takes time finding those few unique items that you absolutely love. Two items that i have come across over the last few months are Shwood Eyewear and the Bike Shelf. My graphic design teacher introduced me to Shwood during class, and actually I got to meet one of the founders. He was a honest and laid back man. The whole concept of glasses being made out of wood is simple but in some way it just works. The next item (Bike Shelf) I happened to stumble upon while roaming the Big 3 W’s (world wide web). It too is a simple design that lets you hang your bike up, oh yeah and books! With these items you’re not falling far from the tree, the designs are simple showing the natural beauty of the woods. These are not low priced items, but ARE affordable. Both items I WOOD love to purchase in the near future.
Feathers, Feathers, and more Feathers. If you ask me it’s a pillow fight gone good. There are people infusing their hair in feathers, wearing them in headband forms, and also hanging them from their ears. It may be sad to say, but I have also partaken in the feather frenzy! Continue reading
I’m always trying to find new ways to customize objects to give it a little bit of personality. Here, I decided to take a plan metal tin and add some magazine clippings to it. Continue reading
My recent fascination with skulls inspired me to create this wall decoration and/or table piece. Unfortunately I started this project pre-blog era so there are no before and after pictures.However, I will give you a play by play on how the creation came to be. The skull was saved by me right before going in the trash by some neighbor. Like the saying goes one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Later I gave it a little TLC with the help of a toothbrush and a cup of bleach, a fresh coat of paint (spray paint), and added some lace and fabric using mod podge. There you have it, a one of a kind wall or table piece.