Round Here We Stay Up Very Very Late

A month ago one of my dearest friends, T had a sweet baby girl. Instead of doing a nursery letter, I decided to do something relating to her room. I showed the initial pen sketch to T and she loved it (although papa owl apparently thought his beak was too big). Anyhow--- this week I will begin putting this on canvas as I word on E's painting too (you may remember from my previous post).
Anyhow--- what do you think of the owl family?

E is for Emma

My cousin F had her 3rd baby a month after babykins was born. Sweet Emma is such a doll and recently moved to Virginia (along with the rest of the family naturally). Anyhow... F wanted me to paint a nursery letter for Emma.
Here is the sketch of what I already have going on canvas. I am going to finish this up in the next couple of days and send it on its merry little way.

It's always such a pleasure to do things like this. I like to think that the children will keep their letters, monograms & or names that I paint for them their entire lives. If you have someone special that you would like me to paint something for...just let me know. I'm taking commissions.

The Art of Food

This week I had the pleasure of attending a dinner party. It wasn't an ordinary dinner party---this is the kind of dinner party you dream about as a child...the kind in movies...with multiple wine glasses, forks and knives lined up on either side of gorgeous plates... the kind with hors d'oeuvres and champagne before the meal is served. The kind with white gloves and piano music. You know?

It was remarkable...the house is owned by one of my dear friends, an architect/preservationist--- but it is currently inhabited by a lovely couple Rafa and Gaby. You could say Gaby is a chef...but really what she is, is an artist. You wouldn't know it by looking at her petite body and shy demeanor...but this woman can make your pallet sing. Her partner, Gretha is a fiery blonde who takes smoke breaks off of the kitchen and engages the guests in conversation about playing guitar. Both of them are Venezuelan and have opened up a catering shop in Midtown Miami called, The Copper Box. They say the name comes from two sources, 1. The building they are in looks like a copper box 2. Gretha told me that Gaby's grandmother use to keep her spices in little copper boxes in her kitchen. They are just starting out---but that's just in Miami. In Venezuela they had a following catering intimate dinners and lavish parties. I wish them success, because the food, the presentation, the details were remarkable and unlike anything I have experienced in many many years. 5 courses and 2 bottles of wine later, I fell in love.

So cheers! To a great weekend and to great food!

Thursday Threads: India Imports Edition

So I have a secret. India Imports. ...India Imports is one of my happy places. A great little oasis of colorful tunics, colorful pompom scarves, countless numbers of Indian sandals, rows of sparkling bracelets and earrings galore...it makes me smile. I have been going treasure hunting there for about 3 years now---and nearly every time I walk in, I walk out with something spectacular, that not only doesn't break the bank--- but I know no one else will have.

The best part of India Imports, are the owners, Vikas and Alka. I adore them...they are so sweet, so attentive and really pay attention to the details. Alka is even my friend on Facebook!

So, if you want to add some POP to your wardrobe...or you want to gift something special and unique...go visit India Imports! Tell them I sent you.

Wednesday Wardrobe & WINNER Annouced

It's Wednesday! That means it's Wednesday Wardrobe...and I'm announcing the winner of the "What I Wore Today" personalized watercolor. First off...this is what I wore today. As you might notice, one of my three ribbons I put on just yesterday already fell off! It happened last night, "I wish for many happy birthdays for my daughter" slipped off my wrist while changing. You might also notice that I am wearing the bee earrings I was hunting! Hooray I found them!

...now drrrrrrrrrrrum rolllllllllll please! (sound the horns) (cue the lights).... and the winner is...
YEAH! So excited for this! Kristin from Bon Bon Rose Girls
Congratulations! Email with the picture you want me to work from, the list of items (if you want them listed) and address for mailing.

XOXO

I Wish I Wish I Wish...

The premise behind artist, Rivane Neuenschwander's I Wish Your Wish installation is that you write a wish down on a piece of paper (don't share), roll it up and go find a my wish on a ribbon you like. Take that ribbon and replace it with your written wish. You then take that ribbon and tie it with 3 knots on your wrist--- do not take the ribbon off...it must fall off in order to come true.


I took 3 ribbons...

1. I wish my daughter many happy birthdays
2. I wish for health, wealth and happiness for my family
3. I wish to be skinny

Ok so 2 out of 3 are lovely and the other is more for fun... there was one that said something like, " I wish I was the captain of a pirate ship that flies in the sky"... maybe I'll go back for that one.

So if you are in Miami--- stop by the Miami Art Museum to make a wish (or 2...or 6) for yourself.

M is for Michael: Final

Baby M's ...M was delivered today. His mom, one of my BFFs from college and a sorority sister is in South Florida visiting her family. So this morning, babykins and I headed north to see our Texan friends. We arrived and played and played and played in the "green room". It was a lot of fun having our kids together, playing together. "Aunt Ceci" and "Auntie K"...big difference from Ceci and Mo ;) .

Well, the "M" arrived and was welcomed warmly. It was also called "perfect" by Auntie K. I'm so glad!! Now the "M" will travel west to Dallas and find its rightful home in Baby M's room. Big hugs, kisses and all my love to the G family! I can't wait to see Auntie K next month at Singleton in the Kitchen's wedding!!