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  • Archives

  • September30th

    I’m nervous so I’m sweating

    Posted in: Cool things around Denver, Look what I can do, Weirdsville

    In exactly one week, I’ll be singing, live, in front of a room full of people. Needless to say, I am petrified.

    My friend Venus put together this show, called “My Man.” It’s an all-female singer review – 5 of us total – backed by male musicians. My talented husband will be backing me on two of my songs, and our friend Steve will be playing with me on one. The songs I’ve chosen are pretty interesting – one I actually wrote with my husband. It’s a little, uh, precious I guess. But it’s still pretty. I just hope to God my voice doesn’t crack during the song.

    The show is October 7 at Dazzle, 7 p.m. We will be performing in their dining room versus the stage by the bar. This is my first real public singing experience – I was in a musical in high school but I played Snoopy, so that really doesn’t count. Or does it? I’m going to stick with no.

    Here’s a poster I threw together quickly for the show:

    MyMan

  • September24th

    In honor of Denver Beer Week, GABF and Oktoberfest

    Posted in: Cool things around Denver, Inspiration

    BEER!!!

    I gathered up some gorgeous examples of beer bottle / label design in honor of the festivities that have been going on in our fair city this week. Unforunately I haven’t been able to participate in any of them yet – dammit – but tomorrow I will be filling up my giant glass Paulaner stein at Oktoberfest. With Heffeweizen, of course. Anyway, enjoy these amazing works of art.

    beer

  • September22nd

    Delicious design

    Posted in: Food, Inspiration

    After checking out a twitter link last Friday, I stumbled across these amazing candy packaging designs. Maybe it’s because I’m a designer, but when I’m in a store and see these sorts of products all wrapped up in thoughtfully-designed packages, I go ga-ga. I feel almost criminal actually eating them. My favorite: Chocolate Research Facility. Check out their website, too – FUN.

    chocolate

  • September18th

    Amazing Corrugated Design

    Posted in: Inspiration

    I found this guy featured on fuelyourcreativity.com – Mark Langan. His work is simply amazing, and it’s made with recyclable materials – namely, corrugated cardboard. Not only does he do his own art pieces, but he also crafts signs and plaques for various businesses and corporations, utilizing their logos with different patterns and kinds of corrugated board. Here are a few pieces I snatched from Mark’s website:

    corrugated

  • September17th

    Spring 2010 Fashion Week

    Posted in: Uncategorized

    As Spring 2010 Fashion Week winds down,
    I’ve decided to post my favorite ready-to-wear ensembles to date.

    As you might be able to tell, I’m not a huge fan of anything billowy, baggy or flouncy.
    I love tailored clothing – clean lines, simple shapes and patterns.
    After looking at a ton of runway photos, it seems as if the following are heavily in-style for spring:

    - Muted colors, with the exception of a bold orange-red color
    that popped up in almost all the shows
    - Big short-shorts. For me, this is not good, as I look like a complete idiot in shorts.
    - Top hats. Yes, top hats.
    - Belted outfits.
    - Platform sandals.
    - Asymetrical fashions – mainly concerning dresses.

    Here are my faves:

    fashionwk10

  • September10th

    Time for a Baxter Break

    Posted in: Uncategorized

    Here is some footage of my dog, Baxter, hopelessly staring at my delicious breakfast that I won’t share with him.

    Ha-Ha!

  • September3rd

    Clever (cleaver?)

    Posted in: Food, Inspiration, Weirdsville

    Snagged this from a Westword.com post. These are not only extremely clever, but cute to boot. I am totally into the tapas ring. I’m hoping they develop a bracelet version that has a bigger plate.

    platering

    MeatRing

  • September1st

    Denver Modernism Show A-go-go

    Posted in: Cool things around Denver

    This past weekend was the exquisite 3rd Annual Denver Modernism Show. Me, my hubby and my pal Darren picked up some VIP tickets and had ourselves a blast at the opening on Friday. They did everything up really well this year – complete with a tiki lounge area. Not to mention the open bar for us VIP’ers. Hello insanely strong Mai Tai’s. Then again, I had given blood earlier that day, so any sort of alcoholic beverage was bound to get me in a great mood.

    My incredibly sweet husband bought me my first Shag print at the show – I was ecstatic!!! To top it off, I got my picture taken with Shag, with the print. You can take a gander at it below. I’m willing to be that guy made a killing this weekend at the show – especially if they were still serving those Mai Tai’s.

    Overall the show was really, really good. Huge, compared to the past two years. Tons of fun vintage items, as well as chic new mid-century-modern-styled furniture and accessories, not to mention lots of original artwork. My favorite feature returned this year (besides the tiki lounge) – the vintage and new Airstream Trailer showcase. Man I’d love to buy one of those bad boys and hit the road, Lucille Ball style.

    denvermodernism

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