all things small and wonderful open studio

Just sent out an invite to an open studio show on Sunday, December 16th. I'm so excited!

Since I was a kid, I have been enchanted with small and wonderful things. I have created a collection of miniature paintings and other adorable holiday surprises. Locals welcome.

tiny home in Chile

Came across this amazing home built on a cliff in Chile. I have to admit the drop terrifies me but I'd get used to it. Story cred here. 

Cliff Top House

Today I found this house built in Chile by Alvaro Ramirez and Clarissa Elton.  It is about 500 square feet and has an amazing view and emphasizes outdoor living through it opening window walls and a deck that is almost as big as the indoor space.  It is heated with a wood burning stove, was built in 3 months and cost $15,000 USD to build.  The house is divided into two sections divided by patio space, a sleeping area with bed and bathroom, then the other side is a living space with couches, kitchen and table.

skeleton ghost for the mantel or anywhere

I had a little styrofoam skeleton head I wasn't sure what to do with. I love decorating for halloween and  I needed something for the mantel. This creation was done in minutes....

Here's what you need:

styrofoam skeleton head

cheese cloth ( 3 pieces to layer)

plastic skeleton hands

white wire hanger

glue gun (optional)

I was going to attach the hands but wanted to see finish effect right away so I placed them as if the ghost were seated. You can attach cheese cloth to the top of the head with glue gun or not. Ooh, creepy.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

update a mid century table lamp

I purchased this lamp for $6 at a thrift shop and had the plug rewired at my local hardware store for $11. Found glossy white paint in the basement and painted over old base. Ordered a black drum lamp shade (8"x 11") from lampsplus.com for $20 and I have an awesome new lamp for less then $40 bucks!

super cute on the bar!

Check out a very similar makeover by Navy Bean Blog.

evening look -black and nude

black and nude by sabrinacabada featuring lip makeup

Miu Miu peplum top, $725 / J Brand jeans / Alejandro Ingelmo platform heels / Kate Spade quilted tote bag / Yves Saint Laurent black gold necklace / Lip makeup / Gucci fragrance, $51

painting of the day: "Crown" by Will Cotton

I have admired Will Cotton's pink cotton candy cloud paintings way before Katy. Below is Katy Perry's California Gurls video which is greatly influenced by Cotton's paintings. My kids love Perry's music but me.... not so much.

Will Cotton, CROWN, 2012, oil on linen, 80 x 68 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Mary Boone Gallery

Will Cotton is an American painter. His work primarily features landscapes composed of sweets, often inhabited by human subjects. Will Cotton lives and works in New York City.

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goodbye summer

Sunshine 12" x 36" acrylic on canvas by me