This is just another reason I really like the town we're in now. In honor of Mardis Gras there's a little parade called "The Krewe of Barkus" where all the dogs in town strut their stuff. It also gets quite patriotic. I snapped a photo of the Statue of Liberty, but wasn't quick enough when George Washington (a labrador) made his appearance.
New biz card design in the shop
New business card design is finally in the shop. I've been working lately with complimentary colors in a muted palette. Blue and orange are opposites on the color wheel. I wonder if that's where the old adage "opposite attract" comes from?
Star Trek live action figures
G4 Star Trek "Pool" from nick litwinko on Vimeo.
This is one of my favorite commercials. I wish I hadn't got rid of my Starfleet costume a few years back.Top 10 List of Guilty Pleasures
1. Overboard - no matter what part of this movie I happen to tune in to, I'll always get sucked in and watch til the end.
2. Strawberry Twizzlers - they aren't really all that great, but addictive once you start eating them.
3. Barry Manilow - he was my first music hero and I've never lost my enthusiasm. Watching the Superbowl was worthwhile just to hear the overly of "Looks Like We Made It" on the Chevy commercial.
4. Tween Books - yep, I've read 'em all. Twilight, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games ...
5. Chips and Dip - kettle cooked potato chips with french onion dip, sigh.
6. Theme Songs - Gilligans Island and Green Acres are two particular favorites. I like to sing along—poorly.
7. Trashy Novels - True Blood series anyone?
8. You've Got Mail & The Parent Trap (remake) - I always cry at no matter how many times I watch these two movies. For Mail it's the last scene when Meg Ryan realizes Tom Hank's is her secret pen pal. In the Parent Trap it's the expression on Lisa Ann Walter's face when it dawns on her that Hal is really Annie. Side note on Ms. Walter - loved her in the U.S. version of Shall We Dance as well. She needs more roles! On another side note, the original Japanese version of Shall We Dance is superb.
9. Taking a too long shower - I try, I mean really try, not to waste water, but I do love a long, hot shower every once in a while. When you're in stage 3 drought restrictions this can make you feel like a criminal.
10. What Not to Wear - Stacy London and Clinton Kelly are styling gods. It's wonderful to watch the inner transformations as much as the outer on the people they reinvent. Ted and Carmindy deserve praise as well. It takes a village.
Etsy Shop Love - Dangling Jewelry
First I have to say—the name of this shop is fabu—Dangling Jewelry. I know it's a literal description of what many of the pieces actually are, but the word "dangling" is funny. So, of course I'm predisposed to like it.
DIY Coffee Filter Wall Light Tutorial
© crafty nest
Now here's a great DIY tutorial over at Craft Nest for creating this coffee filter wall light. Monica is tres talented.
David Hasselhoff DIY paper doll
I don't know how I didn't stumble across this David Hasselhoff DIY paper doll before now. If you want to download your very own click here. I love the interchangeable heads and the removable hairy chest insert.
