Happy Star Wars Day

I'm too much of a nerd to not acknowledge Star Wars Day. Plus, how cute is this pin-up Princess Leia?

May the Fourth be with you.

♥ Shannon

New Painting

For some reason I just couldn't get this little guy out of my mind, so I put him on a canvas to keep him happy.

What a silly kind of bird!

♥ Shannon

I think we got confused....

So I've been looking forward to our community-wide yard sale for a few months. Finally a chance to get rid of all our excess belongings! Imagine how life might be if we were a little less cluttered! Simplicity! Joy!

I've been gathering items around the house, mentally arranging a dazzling table display, perfecting my come-hither looks to lure in the buyers.

Then. The night before the yard sale. When all we had to do was organize and tidy the merchandise. It happened.

"I just don't know if I have the energy for the yard sale tomorrow," I confessed to Matt.

"Is that tomorrow? I totally forgot about it...." he replied, unfettered.

Needless to say, we did not sell our worldly goods. In fact, we did the complete OPPOSITE:

We bought things. But I love them!!!

There's always Craig's List, right??

♥ Shannon

An occasion for tea.

President Obama's announcement late last night marked an impressive military triumph, some small measure of relief and justice for victims of terrorist attacks, and a cathartic moment for America and her allies.

It just seemed like the kind of morning to drink tea from the good tea set.

♥ Shannon

Royal Wedding

I just love it. I think the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are classy, youthful, and adorable. Besides, you know I love weddings.

Kate's dress is by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, and it just looked perfect on her. Classic and traditional, but perfectly fitted with modern touches. Her tiara is a piece by Cartier that Queen Elizabeth II lent her! 

The wedding was filled with traditional (and indeed historical!) touches--I think these things are just so meaningful.

They just look very regal, don't you think? 

 Photos courtesy of CBS

The Kiss! Isn't it perfect?

 

I'm happy for the couple--what a fun time to be young and in love!!

♥ Shannon

Crush!!

I can't decide what I'm crushing on more: the designer, the model, or the apartment, but one thing is for sure--I am in love with these pictures!!!

All images from designer Katie Ermilio via Jamie Beck.

I wonder if this apartment (isn't it cute how I keep wistfully referring to it as an apartment?) is somewhere near the beach in Los Angeles for a modest $1500 p/m...and if it includes the to-die-for sofa.

♥ Shannon

Sketchbooks

I love when artist's post images of their sketchbooks; lately, I've really been enjoying finished pieces that look sketchy--maybe rough lines with just a bit of color. To me, the artist's natural talent really shows in these pieces.

Viet-My Bui is probably one of my favorite artists. She is so talented and fantastic. She's been rocking this kind of artwork. Check out her work. Seriously, it's amazing.

Lois Van Baarle also rocks my socks off. Her work is so great. This sketch actually doesn't do her justice, but I just wish I could do even this much!!

Stephan McGowan also has a great style--I love the sketchiness! It makes me feel like if I could just learn how to draw comfortably, I wouldn't be too far from making fun art.

This was my first attempt at it. It took me *so* long. I have a feeling Viet-My would have rocked something like this in about ten minutes. Hey, it's a start, though...

♥ Shannon