"The Mad Hatter" at Spoonflower

I must confess, I've been bitten by the Spoonflower bug. Another upcoming competition is for designs using watercolors. There are some lovely designs on the site, and mine seems to be a departure from the norm, but I figure that it never hurts to try...

That, and my mind has been a jumble with "Alice in Wonderland" lately. Seeing the movie was like being visited by an old childhood friend. I almost forgot how much I like the story.

"Curiouser and curiouser!"

"Garden Party" at Spoonflower

I was recently reminded about Spoonflower, a site that allows you to design and print your own fabrics at very reasonable prices. I've been meaning to give it a try and was assaulted by inspiration around 11pm last night. Needless to say, I didn't get a lot of beauty sleep...

As I familiarized myself with the Spoonflower site, I found that they host several design competitions, with a "Garden" themed competition just around the corner. So, I went to town drawing, scanning, and Photoshopping to arrive at "Garden Party" which I uploaded around 2am this morning. (Just click on the swatch above to be directed to "Garden Party" on Spoonflower.)

I still need to order a sample before selling the design on Spoonflower, but I'm definitely inspired by the possibilities. I'd love to see this pattern turned into a kids gardening apron, or even a gardening tool belt.

What else might you suggest?

Wonderland

I have been working towards taking this blog "live" for some time, and feel that I'm about ready to take the plunge. Be afraid, be very afraid!

In the meantime, I wanted to share this watercolor with you. A friend of mine is working with iSanctuary to host a fund raising gala in the OC that will feature a silent auction. I had just seen "Alice in Wonderland" in 3D, and was inspired to submit this little number. I'm even thinking of hosting a tea party for my daughter's birthday in July...

"We're all mad here!"

Transporter

I confess. I did it. I handed our daughter your latest issue of Time magazine. I knew that she would probably tear it into a million pieces. But she was going after my Anthropologie catalog.

I recently ran across this chandelier at Anthropologie. A little piece of my heart always loves seeing objects used in unexpected ways.

I am closing my eyes and picturing myself in some villa from the Italian film "Il Postino." The breeze gently knocking the abalone on the chandelier as the sunlight fills the room. And of course I'm wearing a fabulous dress from Athropologie too - with vintage-looking leather sandals and a hand-crafted leather-bound journal on my lap.

I think that I especially like the chandelier because it transports me. Kind of like a good book. Which reminds me, I need a new bedside book. Any recommendations?

Ode to Amelie

So if I could illustrate what goes on in my mind, it would look a lot like the movie "Amelie." If you haven't seen it yet, it's delicious. I think that it's my adult replacement for the original "Pippi Longstocking" movies I wanted to live out as a child.
As an "Ode to Amelie..."

I (Creedance) like(s):
rose-flavored turkish delight
the way my daughter says "woof"
brushing my teeth with baking soda

I (Creedance) dislike(s):
naturally occurring patterns - like bone marrow, or tastebuds - ack!
when my husband leaves knives in the sink
pigeons

What are your likes/dislikes?

Welcome Wagon

Hello Blogtown! We're new here and can't wait for visitors.
(Of course, we have a little tidying up to do first...)
Now if I can just find my to-do list.

Blog-warming invite to follow!
xo