d.Sharp Journal

Folded Photos

So, so, so in love with these works on paper by Abigail Reynolds. That, there is talent.

[via NotCot}

Our town.

When I was a kid here in Oregon {in the, COUGH, 70's}, the unofficial slogan, taken from a statement by our governor,  was: Oregon - a nice place to visit, but don't plan to stay. Obviously, time changes things - check this fun video on Portland:

{thanks K!}

*Post Edit* Did you see that tranquil, zen sand garden at 2:10? Once we had our back turned and M,{at 2 and a half} scaled the 2 plank wood border in order play in the sand box. Then, a tantrum/sand-disturbing skirmish ensued as we removed him. Ah, good times.

Mystery Solved!

and question answered!

How do I end up with so much stuff?  A: I can't resist going into Goodwill directly after donating a bundle of stuff post garage sale. {Also, stopping at  a garage sale the next day.}

*shaking head*

In my defense, I only walked out of Goodwill will a few articles and the funky metal chairs at the garage sale were only $2 each {!}

The sale was very successful, the basement is much less crowded. It was a pleasure meeting a couple of readers!

On a related note, wanted to share these new Ebay finds with you. Vintage cotton birds for a few ornaments and projects - I will let you know what I do with them and when they might be up and in the shop.

How did this happen?

How do I end up with so much stuff? How is it that I have a garage sale once a year and seem to still have things for the next sale that have been around for ages. How can those folks with the pretty houses in Dwell magazine have only like 5 things distributed over all of the horizontal surfaces in one room? How?

I have been busy preparing for our garage sale tomorrow. If you live in town, come visit our humble hovel home. {C, by the way, insists on telling nearly every stranger that our house is missing paint, which is better than when he would also add that it is 'rickety' - this is due to all of the This Old House he watches.} Email me if you need the address.

I can only hope that, come Sunday, we have lightened our load. Have a great weekend!

Best,

Denise

Oh snap!

The Senate Finance Committee, in its fourth day of deliberations over the health care bill - Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.), defending an amendment he'd proposed that struck language from the bill defining which benefits employers are required to cover -- in this case, basic maternity care.

As one YouTube commenter said, Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) delivered the Congressional Yo Mama.

wired

Some very nimble hands belonging to Ines Schwotzer make some seriously interesting, sculptural pieces.

Bestow

True confession - I don't really sew. I am sure I would like it, if I knew what I was doing. I do, however, love fabric and end up at the fabric store quite often as I am pretty good at coming up with projects that require fabric but avoid a needle and thread.

Whatever the method, we all end up with fabric scraps too big to throw out and too small for a larger project. Use a little of that scrap and a paper box heading to the recycling bin for this gift box project.  Any small product packaging/box can work, here I used the box from my glue dots once they were gone. Unfold and flatten the package - if it has a glued seam, flatten as much as you can but leave the seam glued - and apply double sided adhesive to each panel/side of the box. Burnish the tape with a bone folder to be sure the adhesive will transfer to the box. Remove a portion of the tape lining and burnish fabric to adhesive with bone folder, working from the top down. Cut excess fabric and brush a thin line of glue on all of the edges to keep fabric from unraveling and let dry. Ready to reassemble box - here I used some left over embroidery thread instead of ribbon to finish.

Shines on everyone.

I have had the pleasure of meeting Jamie Rugh, she's a kick and as creative as they come. So it's no surprise that her and her husband have set to work raising awareness, promoting acceptance and doing good in a visual, creative way. The Rugh Family Workshop has a series of posters focusing on Autism Spectrum Disorders, with a donation benefiting a charity with each sale. As I am sure you know, the prevelance of  Austim Spectrum Disorders in children has increased dramatically in the last two decades, we are all effected in some way. More here - thank you!

Decorating with things you love.

Collector's Style. Many of the interiors are too kitschy, antique-y, collector-y {nice adjectives, hu?} for me, but there are a few pics I love. These first two are of a local couple's home I have known for quite a while - back in the day of selling found objects. Both of these guys have an amazing eye and are always collecting the next thing before it becomes popular.

 

I also love some of the objects others share in the book. This folk art button suit makes me smile.

 

 

chiffon type

Ga-ga-gorgeous type by Tania Alvarez - sheer and fluttery.

 

Found via Play Me Design