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A Few Shots From Miami
I'm just going to post a few shots of the group show I've currently got work in -- A Sense of Place, at Carol Jazzar Gallery in Miami.
John Zoller:
John Zoller:
Mid Century Thrifty Goodness
All those Mid Century nuts out there, prepare to be in awe of my recent thrift-store scores!
Sweet-Ass Clock -- $14*
*I cannot technically take credit for this one. Nate spotted it for me! I think he is slowly coming to the dark side.
Candy Dish of Awesomeness -- $1
This candy dish was full two days ago! Whoops!
Candy Dish of Awesomness #2 -- $3
I've been looking for this exact one for SO long, I'd always find half of it, or one with the little squirrel broken off, but alas, the long search is over!
.....and, the icing on the cake.....
Credenza of my DREAMS! -- $15
This credenza is everything I could ask for: dowel legs, good condition, and the perfect size to fit across the backseat of my toyota. Love!
Sweet-Ass Clock -- $14*
*I cannot technically take credit for this one. Nate spotted it for me! I think he is slowly coming to the dark side.
Candy Dish of Awesomeness -- $1
This candy dish was full two days ago! Whoops!
Candy Dish of Awesomness #2 -- $3
I've been looking for this exact one for SO long, I'd always find half of it, or one with the little squirrel broken off, but alas, the long search is over!
.....and, the icing on the cake.....
Credenza of my DREAMS! -- $15
This credenza is everything I could ask for: dowel legs, good condition, and the perfect size to fit across the backseat of my toyota. Love!
Lamp Re-Vamp
Lamp Re-vamp! I like the sound of that.
This is one of those thrift store finds that I bring home and Nate looks at me like I've brought a dead bird into the house. Well, maybe not that extreme of a look, but a look nonetheless.
Sure, the cord was frayed, and the lamp base was a bit grungy, but I've always wanted to try to re-wire a lamp, so for $3, this beauty came home with me. I loved the shape of it and saw the potential.
You can see from the above photo how dirty it really was. The bright side is just after one swoop with a soapy rag. Eeeew!
Then I re-wired it. Honestly, I thought it would be much harder to rewire a lamp, but it turns out it is really simple! It took about 5 minutes flat, and now I don't have to worry about faulty wiring. The new cord was only $2.
After that, I decided I wanted to spray paint the base so I taped off the wood part of the base with Frog Tape and Plastic bags. As I've said before, I am a frog tape convert, never again will I go back to blue painters tape. Anyhoo, I just went with a flat grey primer. I've used this color on a few of the mirror frames and other odd items in the living room, so I figured I would use it on the lamp as well to tie everything together.
Here she is pre-paint:
This is one of those thrift store finds that I bring home and Nate looks at me like I've brought a dead bird into the house. Well, maybe not that extreme of a look, but a look nonetheless.
Then I re-wired it. Honestly, I thought it would be much harder to rewire a lamp, but it turns out it is really simple! It took about 5 minutes flat, and now I don't have to worry about faulty wiring. The new cord was only $2.
After that, I decided I wanted to spray paint the base so I taped off the wood part of the base with Frog Tape and Plastic bags. As I've said before, I am a frog tape convert, never again will I go back to blue painters tape. Anyhoo, I just went with a flat grey primer. I've used this color on a few of the mirror frames and other odd items in the living room, so I figured I would use it on the lamp as well to tie everything together.
Here she is pre-paint:
And the finished product:
Exquisite Dinners and New Projects
Nate's family was here last weekend for a visit and we celebrated my brother-in-law's engagement and a slew of birthdays! To celebrate the occasion I decided to try out a new recipe that I'd been dying to make for a while now, but couldn't make for my family's visit because of their dislike for all things mushroom. :)
Here is the end result:
I used this recipe from Smitten Kitchen: Mushroom Lasagna
It was delicious! And mega-filling!
I totally recommend trying this recipe out yourself if you like mushrooms. I'm not even a huge fan of white-sauce based lasagnas, but the homemade sauce in this one isn't too rich or overpowering.
It was a fun few weekends with family visiting.
This week I've been waiting for the easel I ordered to come in the mail. I've been using my portable easel in the meantime, but it is a bit rickety and kind of a space hog in my studio. I am completely impatient. It is now sitting in Hodgkins IL, two days away from me via UPS. :(
On the plus side, I've still been working on things in the studio:
I've been doing a lot of still life drawings, and am going to start to take some of my ideas into painting as well.
Here is the end result:
I used this recipe from Smitten Kitchen: Mushroom Lasagna
It was delicious! And mega-filling!
I totally recommend trying this recipe out yourself if you like mushrooms. I'm not even a huge fan of white-sauce based lasagnas, but the homemade sauce in this one isn't too rich or overpowering.
It was a fun few weekends with family visiting.
This week I've been waiting for the easel I ordered to come in the mail. I've been using my portable easel in the meantime, but it is a bit rickety and kind of a space hog in my studio. I am completely impatient. It is now sitting in Hodgkins IL, two days away from me via UPS. :(
On the plus side, I've still been working on things in the studio:
I've been doing a lot of still life drawings, and am going to start to take some of my ideas into painting as well.
Fate.
For my birthday this year Nate took me out on the town to go thrifting and get lunch in Sioux Falls. It was my goal to find a couch, and I had a feeling we'd find one. Weirdly enough, we went to my favorite thrift store (which ended up being closed) and around the corner we found this couch, free, sitting on the curb.
Can you believe it? MidCentury, dowel legs, almost no wear whatsoever. I almost died of happiness. I knew as soon as I saw it that it was coming home with us.
Seeing as we drive a Corolla, Nate became very concerned/skeptical as to how we would get this couch 50 miles to our house.
I on the other hand, was determined. See?
Hillbilly style!!
I have hauled two desks, many chairs/coffee tables, 9 ft lumber, drainage pipes, a rocker, two credenzas, and so much more in this car. I love it.
So does rascal.
Also, I picked up this little gem:
Over the Midwest
Some quick shots from my flight from Sioux Falls to Chicago (en route to Miami).
Chicago:
Chicago:
Mississippi River:
Sunrise over Minnesota:
Landing:
Chicago:
Chicago:
Mississippi River:
Sunrise over Minnesota:
Landing:
Green Curry Mussels
I've never made mussels in my life. So when I saw them frozen and on sale in the supermarket, I thought I would give it a go.
They were delicious. Nate and I sat in a food-induced coma for about an hour after eating these.
The recipe is very simple, and it really doesn't take a long time if you use pre-cleaned frozen mussels.
Ingredients:
- 2lb bag of frozen mussels
- Can of coconut milk
- 2-3 TBSP Green curry paste (use more for a spicier sauce)
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 dash of powdered ginger (use fresh if you have it)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Dash of dried lemongrass (or fresh if you have it)
- 2 TBSP Lemon Juice
- Cilantro
Instructions:
1- Add oil, garlic, lemongras, ginger, and curry paste to a large wok or skillet. Cook on Medium for a few minutes until everything is mixed together and heated.
2- Add the can of coconut milk and the lemon juice to the skillet, and simmer on low while you prepare the mussels.
3- Cook the Mussels using the directions provided on the package (I had to immerse the bag in boiling water for 5 minutes). Once the mussels are cooked, discard any that didn't open and add the rest to the skillet with the green curry sauce. Cook on Medium for a few more minutes, while stirring around the mussels to make sure they are absorbing the flavors. Lastly, roughly chop some cilantro, and sprinkle it on the cooked mussels.
Serve warm with a nice crusty bread to soak up the excess sauce.
Be warned, this meal is both simple and wonderful. You may find yourself fantasizing about it every night. :)
They were delicious. Nate and I sat in a food-induced coma for about an hour after eating these.
The recipe is very simple, and it really doesn't take a long time if you use pre-cleaned frozen mussels.
Ingredients:
- 2lb bag of frozen mussels
- Can of coconut milk
- 2-3 TBSP Green curry paste (use more for a spicier sauce)
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 dash of powdered ginger (use fresh if you have it)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Dash of dried lemongrass (or fresh if you have it)
- 2 TBSP Lemon Juice
- Cilantro
Instructions:
1- Add oil, garlic, lemongras, ginger, and curry paste to a large wok or skillet. Cook on Medium for a few minutes until everything is mixed together and heated.
2- Add the can of coconut milk and the lemon juice to the skillet, and simmer on low while you prepare the mussels.
3- Cook the Mussels using the directions provided on the package (I had to immerse the bag in boiling water for 5 minutes). Once the mussels are cooked, discard any that didn't open and add the rest to the skillet with the green curry sauce. Cook on Medium for a few more minutes, while stirring around the mussels to make sure they are absorbing the flavors. Lastly, roughly chop some cilantro, and sprinkle it on the cooked mussels.
Serve warm with a nice crusty bread to soak up the excess sauce.
Be warned, this meal is both simple and wonderful. You may find yourself fantasizing about it every night. :)
Roses are Red, or Pink
Today I decided to take a break from housework and errands and relax a little. I spent a little time in the studio - and started a new drawing.
Not sure where it is heading, but sometimes I get an idea and just start drawing hoping it will work out.
Also, I've been enjoying our flower garden this fall - the roses are blooming which means free flowers for the house! I love them, it is so nice to have fresh flowers!
Last but not least, Nate got me an early birthday gift!
Meet my new baby:
Circular Saw! I'm glad I've got a husband that understands me. :) :) :)
Not sure where it is heading, but sometimes I get an idea and just start drawing hoping it will work out.
Also, I've been enjoying our flower garden this fall - the roses are blooming which means free flowers for the house! I love them, it is so nice to have fresh flowers!
Last but not least, Nate got me an early birthday gift!
Meet my new baby:
Circular Saw! I'm glad I've got a husband that understands me. :) :) :)
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