TRAVIS LOUIE PORTRAITS

Travis Louie is one of those artists I came across just by chance and now will never be forgotten. I can't deny that I like a little fantasy added into the world around me, so this unique take on old fashioned portraits seems to catch my eye.

Like his portraits, Travis Louie is outside the "box", but it takes a unique individual to create unique art. Influenced by Victorian portraits, circus side shows, genre films, etc... he has created something truly original .

Check out Travis Louie.

MR. ED DOES EXIST

I took this photo just minutes from our cabin in Gobles, Mi. I love that this magnificent creature can look goofy and that I was lucky enough to capture that moment. Hey Buddy.... Teeth to be proud of!

PRETTY, PRETTY, PRETTY

I was driving to my BFF's (yes, I still call her my BFF- leave it alone) house for dinner last night and was blinded by the most magnificent sunset. I felt like I was seeing heaven peeking through the clouds. I almost got into a car crash trying to snap this photo from my phone camera, but between the glorious sunset and this inspiring song that was playing on the radio, I wanted to share my moment:)

MEMORIES TRAPPED IN A HUTCH

While making cake with a friend , we took a brake to have some tea with the sweetest little set. Her cups and saucers where all mismatched pieces with some type of sentimental value or story. This got me thinking that I too have a special tea set, in fact everything I have collected in my Hutch over the years has some type of memory attached to it.

My antique yellow glass's are a flea market find where it was love at first sight. My mom actually knew the dealer who was a little hesitant to part with the unique set, but seeing that I was truly excited, decided to part ways with them. Hurray for me!
The mismatched tea cups and saucers are all memorable pieces of my grandmother (Oma) and her making the trip as a teen from Germany to the states to start her life over. As a little girl, I remember starring at them and enjoying all the little gold painted details. Now I walk by my little treasures every day.

Just so you know, I actually do use all these pieces, and thought they where too beautiful to not share.

HUGABLE GERMS!

Last week I was bitten by some type of flu bug and found myself looking up symptoms on Web MD since I am addicted to this site (I am ashamed!). As I typed in the word Flu, this site popped up in the search engine and caught my eye. Although I had a rather sickly afternoon, this made me smile. I hope you enjoy! Photo to left: ebola plush

GIANT microbes

You can find the germ/disease that fancies you and have something to cuddle up to without the side effects. These cute representations comes in a large variety, and each plush is set in its own petri dish.



Above photo: salmonella plush














Above photo: ecoli plush