Vintage finds

While trolling for plates I often come across some really cool vintage things that I can't pass up.  These fun, funky finds are now offered in my Etsy shop, enjoy!

Vintage Green Mushroom Salt and Pepper Shakers

Vintage Brass Candlesticks

Vintage Yellow Tulip Art on Wood Block

Vintage Mkiasa Coffee Mugs

Irene

Meet Irene...my latest eyeball mosaic. She currently sits atop my mantel awaiting adoption. To learn more about her visit my Etsy shop!

Seriously Cool

Seriously Cool
Originally uploaded by smashgirl

While out on the hunt for plates these boots caught my eye...I just had to buy them. The first thing that popped into my head was "These look like something I could see Johnny Depp wearing."
They are so outrageous...and whomever last owned them...maybe it was Johnny Depp...wore them. I tried them on, walked around the house in them...they are seriously comfortable...and seriously cool don't you think?

Sand Sculpting...an art!

Art takes many forms. At the San Clemente Ocean Festival, sand is the medium used to create these incredible sand sculptures. Many hours go into the making of each one, and the results are just amazing.



I love big dogs so I really fell in love with this pooch. The expression on her face makes her seem very lifelike. I wonder if the sand sculptors modeled her after their own dog?

This giant sea turtle looks like she just came out of the ocean, they even added coloring to make her "green"! You can't see it in the photo but they had a cute little starfish that was squirting water! They also added great texture on her legs. "Going Green" was the theme of their sculpture.

Can't make it to China for the Summer Olympics? Here's a mini version of the Great Wall of China, not quite like the real thing but very impressive. They even finished it off with the Olympic symbol!

I think the saddest part is at the end of the day...these beautiful pieces of art are washed away with the high tide. Well, I'll be sure to come back next summer to see what the sand artists come up with!

Work in Progress

Wip of the parisian clock
Originally uploaded by smashgirl

This is turning out even better than I had envisioned! I'm bringing out the funky side of me. I've finished adhering all of the pieces and now it's time to grout! Stay tuned for the finished pictures!