a little spring in my step

I know that winter hasn't even officially begun, but I'm already dreaming of warm weather again.  My current fantasy is a boating and sunbathing vacation someplace with crystal clear water.  And hats, under which to wear sparkly earrings.

Here are two iterations of a new simple style, colors inspired by the light hitting turquoise sea water... more to come soon!

...to live by

The famous Immaculate Heart College Art Dept Rules, by Sister Corita Kent.  Words of wisdom for anyone making anything:

when life gives you corks

I guess I've been living under a rock, to never have heard about the Champagne Chair contest that's apparently been going on for years.  The minute I heard about it, I rushed home to look for images of these miniature delights.  (I have a soft spot for the Veuve ones; when I was 18 and interning at Betsey Johnson in NY, I used to make rings out of that Grande Dame's discarded cork wrappers.  She wore one of them home from the studio one day, and I was indescribably proud.  Silly, I know.)

Anyhow, there are some very skillful seating creatives out there--feast your eyes: