art.

We made it to one evening of Bumbershoot last weekend and sneakily got into the “sold-out” main stage show (Stone Temple Pilots).  Great show.  I only had a few minutes to browse the poster art exhibit, which is probably a good thing because I *could* have spent HOURS in there.  SO much talent, let me tell you.  I ended up buying a print by Gary Houston of Portland.  It was perfect because I have been looking for some Mexican Folk Art for my kitchen and his style is very reminicent of this, plus he has quite the sense of humor.  He does not have my particular poster on his site, but just to give you an example of his work. . .

Perhaps I will “get my act together” and post a photo of the framed piece when I get the kitchen decorated.

renovation projects?

I was at Masa last week for happy hour, and since we are in the middle of a tile-remodeling-project, I was eye-ing all of their unique tilework throughout the space.  In the ladies’ room, I found an inscrption on the relief tiles. . .

IXIA Tiles of Tacoma.  Go visit the website to read up on the process of creating and designing the tiles!

just loving this jewelry…

I discovered Silver Cherry while walking through the market last weekend.   These silver pieces are created by a local Seattle designer and are just breathtaking.  Each piece is unique and yet all exhibit nature in an inspiring and detailed way.