Friday, August 31, 2012

My Little Gourd Project

 Don't you just get that point where you've had enough of Summer? Having grown up on the East coast, I am a stickler for Fall! Fall is decidedly my favorite season. Living in Arizona can be a little bit much for people like me...the heat and sort of continuous season that the desert offers. I decided today, to bring a little 'Fall' into my space and it ended up being a wonderful idea <3<3<3 I had so much fun! I picked up these little apple size gourds while on my little side trip to old Glendale. Today I got out my paintbrush, a little black and white acrylic paint, and of course...glitter! There is no better way I can think of to enjoy myself than to create myself right into my favorite time of year! There will be more to come in the near future so stay tuned......five little pumpkins sittin' on a fence.............................................. <3<3<3<3
                                                                                   
                                                              my little baby gourds....
                                                                                   
                                                            my trusty box of supplies.....
                                                                               
                                                     a paintbrush and black&white paint...
                                                                               
                                                  some cute little characters start to emerge...
                                                                                   
                                                                               Eeek!..........
                                                                               
                                                           glliiittteerrr!!!See how it sparkles!!!!!
                                                                               
                                                           you know how the poem goes..........
                                                                                   
                                                  ... but there seems to be a ghost in the mix........
                                        <3<3<3 gotta' have a little element of surprise! <3<3<3                          

                                                            <3<3 HAPPY FALL!!<3<3




                                                                                 
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Thursday, August 30, 2012

A Little Trip to Old Town Glendale

Today was great fun for my friend Deb and me. We took a little trip down to Old town Glendale and were so inspired by our experience! We found great antique stores and fun boutiques in little old houses, filled with lots of little 'trifles', which as you know, are my obsession. There were a couple of places  I would like to highlight for you that were particularly to Deb's and my liking! I am happy to say that I can actually have my fill even in Arizona, which usually just doesn't feed my soul since it tends to be so new. This area is just one of a few areas I intend to check out in the near future!


                                

                                       
                                CeeCee's Cafe where we had a fabulous lunch! 
                                     











'Coyote Oaties'  awesome cookies!
what a beautiful place and quaint feel...

















'Zola Bell's Vintage Emporium'
we spent a long time in here...











What a great great day it was!
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