The Art Of...: September 2010

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Super Mario Bros. Turns 25

On September 13, 2010, Mario turned 25 (I know, I'm late). I grew up on Super Mario Bros. Nintendo was the best thing ever! I think it was the only way I got through the winters.

Check out this incredible tribute to the video game's theme music. So cool! Brings back memories...

Happy Birthday, Mario!

"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering you own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew."

-Saint Francis de Sales

I thought this quote was perfectly applicable to both life and design...

I Spy... Amazing Floating Candlelight

The CB2 Whirly Candle Holders have caught my eye, and I will not rest until I buy them and hang them in my own home. They are a click away at cb2.com, and at $3.95 a piece, they are more than affordable. I can make a fabulous lighting fixture on the cheap. Meanwhile, until that package from CB2 is in my hands, I only have these lovely images to hold me over.

Pinky Brown Re-Design

modernthrifter.com

decor8blog.com

flickr.com via Apartment Therapy

cb2.com

The Art of Seeing Potential

I believe I am the type of person that is able to see past the surface, and look at the potential in things. Sometimes I see more potential than there actually is, but it's better to overreach and possibly discover something wonderful or life changing, than it is to sit back and find nothing at all.

Anyhoo... A loooong time ago (ok, not that long ago), I saw this "antique couch" for sale on Craigslist through the ever so popular blog, Apartment Therapy. I just had to have it. Even though it was more traditional than my taste usually allows, I saw the potential. But I just knew it was sold because once something is seen on AT, it goes viral. But the stars aligned, and the universe wanted me to have this couch- it was available. Done and done. I bought it.

After I putting my personal touch on it and using spray primer and black semi-gloss spray paint, here is the result...

Friday, September 3, 2010

The End of a Season

Summer is coming to an end and I am definitely not looking forward to the cold months. Sigh... a tear just dropped and I am dedicating it to the last days of warmth and short shorts. Although the fall and winter bring great clothes, snazzy coats, bold colors, and hearty food, summer will certainly be missed.