They did it. Sharpie answered all my prayers. I saw an advertisement on tv for Sharpie pens last night. Get this... they wont bleed through paper. WOOOHOOOO! They are also smear resistant, permanent on paper and water resistant. But did I mention they don't bleed through paper? I am a devoted Sharpie user and am so thankful for this recent development. It looks like there are only four colors available right now (black, blue, green and red), but let's face it, it's Sharpie, I'm sure they will have the full range in no time. Praise the Sharpie Gods! I'm off to Staples!
Laura and Scott were so kind to have us over to play with their new kittens last night. Chloe and Oliver are half-siblings and are about three weeks apart... they have the same father. Oliver is the eldest and is orange with a pink nose. Chloe is the 3lb cutie in white. Im obsessed. What little angels!
I found out about the Color Sense Game from this great blog How About Orange. You answer questions about your personality, taste and senses and the game computes your "Color Personality". Im 'Water Beads' and 'White Spaces'. Sounds nice, but my personal assessment is that I'm WAY more 'Pop Art'. It's nice and bold.
Which is funny because orange and blue are the primary colors of this blog. Hmmm.
Loli Love turned me on to the website for CityClips. A brilliant invention for any woman whose commute to work involves walking. The product is a magnetic clip that women can use to temporarily hem their pant leg while wearing flats, and then undo the clip to change in to heels. Not only is this a great idea, but I have total admiration for anyone who starts their own business, especially at such a young age ("twentysomething"). I also love supporting creativity and hand-made products.
From Forbes via Apartment Therapy (again).
An email from Apartment Therapy led me to the current issue of Traditional Home magazine which has an article on the set design for the SATC movie. Apparently the article explains how the design "evolved" with the characters over the last four years. I'll have to pick up a copy. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I think I'm more excited to see the set than the fashion!
I wasn't even familiar with "The Bean" until KT told me about it in the days leading up to our Memorial Day Chicago trip. I'm so glad she suggested it as a destination, it's pretty impressive. The sculpture is officially titled "Cloud Gate" and is the work of British artist Anish Kapoor. Dedicated in May 2006, the Bean can be found in Millennium Park and is one of the most photographed attractions in the city. You gotta check it out next time you are in Chicago.
Full CircleMore than 20 years ago, Sigrid began making stamps from raw potatoes and dipping them in silk-screen textile ink to print fabric. Today, in her home and gallery, she displays cheerful works featuring organic shapes. Her gallery also houses a collection of books, cards, and decorated pottery.
“Are you the Sigrid Olsen?” ask shoppers who’ve entered through a sliding glass door. After confirmation, the women praise her clothing line. “How do you find time for this?” they say, surveying her collection.
Good question. Sigrid explains that her renewed interest in painting followed treatment for breast cancer three years ago. Taking a break from the long hours and hard work that went into designing clothing and home decor, she says, “I realized it had been a long time since I could create something without having it approved by hundreds of people.”
Her recent work includes vivid colors and varied themes, many inspired by the ocean. “Even as a kid, I was always painting the water and sky,” she says. She creates her paintings—splashed with rays of sun, jumping fish, swaying palms, and tropical flowers—in her basement. Though the room is small, it has everything she needs: paint, stamps, brushes, and quiet.
Sigrid and husband Curtis Sanders spend half the year at the coastal retreat in Gloucester. “But we may not leave this time,” Curtis says, only half joking. Located in the oldest working art colony in the country, their residence overlooks the Rocky Neck harbor. Today, artists and art lovers enjoy waterfront shops, studios, and galleries here.
“It’s fun to live in a place where everyone would rather be painting,” Sigrid says. “When you really have it in your blood, you would always rather be painting.”
Sigrid Olsen Art; 978/281-1766 or sigridolsenart.com
And Speaking of designing your own stuff (Design Your Own Bag)... did you know you can design your own All Stars too? Check out this great site!
Speaking of bags, Em recently told me about B's Purses. A website that allows you to design your own purse, from the fabric to the shape. It's a great site and easy to navigate.
