8/19/10 8/19/10

this week at knack....

...gathering..... to be transformed into cake stands...

...both rescued....one 6 years ago....one this week...

...school work coming out of our ears...

...cloudy with a chance of greatness...

....well my friends....as you can see it has been a very full week....some things i thought would get done ....did not...

...but here are some of the things that shaped this week:

1.so thankful that our furry friend {pictured above} made it through her surgery, even though the news does not look so good...and we are just trying to keep her from itching her staples out...

2. another piece of very sad furniture rescued...and the lines are just what a knack girl likes to see....

3. a surprise package in the mail from a dear reader...full of treats... these kinds of things amaze me....i'm so glad for constant reminders of goodness...

4. we have everything we need...

....now, ready for a relaxing weekend....

8/19/10 8/19/10

before and after basics: staining tips

.....be sure to check out before and after basics today! ...

...hope you all are having a great day!...

8/18/10 8/18/10

problem solving...

...remember the knob dilemma i told you about the other day?..

....well...i put my thinking cap on, and after many theories and attempts...this is what transpired...

...i feel like something really terrifical has begun, and i can't wait to come up with more and more creative combinations....

...before and after pics of the entire piece on monday...

8/17/10 8/17/10

kindred spirit...

...several weeks ago i had a meet up with a sweet blog friend....kristen from kfd designs....who i originally met through design sponge where both of our furniture pieces and projects have been featured....

....i love her work, and it was so nice to sit and chat furniture with someone who gets what i do....and vice versa. we have very similar styles... i use wallpaper as my source for detail and design ...kristen hand paints her detail and design...etc...and it was so fun to chat about the greatness of furniture design...and also how physically demanding and challenging it is as well....

...after visiting at knack for a bit we took a little tour of downtown greenville...i was able to introduce kristen to some of my favorite spots , and visit friends who have art studios downtown as well....it was a fun treat for me to venture out of my own studio to visit my artist buddies.... i don't get to do that too often!...

...it was sooooo very hot {maybe that is why i took zero photos! my brain was fried!}.....but we managed to make a fun day of it despite the heat....

...i love meeting blog friends in real life.....it's frabjous! hope you all enjoy her beautiful work!

8/16/10 8/16/10

children's art show...

whales, flowers, and strung lights...a winning combo...

...googly eyed monsters and colorful chairs...

...famous quotes and painted trophies...

...birthday cakes and rainbow guns...

...chill and play art area...

...more famous quotes and orange plastic chairs...

...the masterpiece we came home with...

...on saturday night jb and i had the privilege of attending an art show at white whale studios put on by some pretty amazing little ones ages 2-8 yrs....and it was purely delightful ...

...i hope a repeat performance is in order...

8/15/10 8/15/10

almost....

.....i have been working away in the studio on several pieces, and this lovely lady is a massive 7 ft long buffet that is almost ready for her debut...she is a giant beauty.....with gorgeous detail....and the color of an elephant's skin....

...i'll let you know when she is all ready....and in the shop....

...welcome to monday .... and a brand new week!...