i'm back to work, like hard core (not like the musica... like very very serious. yea!) for the rest of the week. i have too many boxes of Girl Scout cookies tempting me in this house!! -oh no!-
So, this Friday night (July 3) we are having a party for First Friday Art Walk at the Red Velvet Art shop.
Top 5 reasons why you need to be there:
1. Sparklers
(photo by Will)
2. Photos... we take tons.
3. Treats--- something patriotic and sugar filled, to be sure.
4. exclusive sales (yep!)
5. We are doing some cuuute updates to our local shop this week, be the first to see them (it's always more fun in person, right?!)
Friday night 6-10 PM be there!!!! :D
tonight i am working on new (huge) paintings for my shop, embroidered baby onesies and some cute stuff for the home.
& i am enjoying Miss James' mixed tape.
lots of bands on there i haven't listened to before. love that.
she's a good friend.
one more thing...
i'm thinking of starting some new collections... what's your favorite?
a. cuckoo clocks.
b. japanese fashion magazines.
c. vintage 'elsie the cow' kitchen things.
d. vintage craft kits & supplies.
e. vintage paper dolls or maybe comic books (but only girly ones...).
in other news... i need a haircut, maybe.. and a flea market day without a doubt.
this week shall be work-work-work... but only the good kind and i'll share with you lots of photos of new projects. if anyone has inspiring music, film, or artist inspiration... please, leave me a comment & link.
PS. if you want a July ad on A Beautiful Mess you need to e-mail LA (LA -at- redvelvetart.com) like today. it's almost July..... O-M-G!!
XOXO. elsie
ps. i'm excited about the tattoo ideas. i'll do another post soon with designs to share.
LOVES.
Elsie! I saw this and thought of you:
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=top%5Fgraphict&product%5Fid=2059507710&Page=all#
Posted by: Kayla Grace | June 30, 2009 at 08:16 PM
I love Japanese fashion magazines. :)
Posted by: Drea | June 30, 2009 at 08:18 PM
my fav band has a new cd coming out in July--Rx Bandits...they have been my fav since early highschool!
Can't wait for their new one.
They are intense reggae/rock/amazingness.
WEEEE!
Sarah M
Posted by: Sarah M | June 30, 2009 at 08:18 PM
this friday is the first friday night i've had off in a long time that doesn't involve me being out of town. so i might make an appearance and FINALLY go to the store.
excited to see new projects!
Posted by: chelseybell. | June 30, 2009 at 08:20 PM
The Knife is the best indie band ever! (Saw that on the mixtape.) If you like The Knife you should check out Fever Ray, it's the lead singer's solo project and it's a little less dance-clubby. :)
Posted by: Sarah Meryl | June 30, 2009 at 08:20 PM
I collect Pop Up books! Looove them!
I find my wedding pics super inspiring because my photographers were amazing! Take a peak here:
http://www.guciophotography.com/clair/
Posted by: Alice | June 30, 2009 at 08:21 PM
this movie: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0404030/ it's a little sad at times but very beautiful and you will completely fall in love with the house in the field of sunflowers.
Posted by: tonya | June 30, 2009 at 08:24 PM
Can't pic just one. . . but I love Japanese fashion mags, cuckoo clocks, and paper dolls.
Posted by: natasha | June 30, 2009 at 08:36 PM
the cuckoo clock is awesome but you may never sleep if you have too many cuckoo clocks.. so maybe the vintage craft kits would be a better fit. :)
Posted by: rachellovespeace | June 30, 2009 at 08:39 PM
ohh me.
you most likely have seen it, but i juuuust saw Into the Wild. and it has GOT to be one of the most inspiring films i've ever seen. ever. i'm in love with it.
Posted by: Haley | June 30, 2009 at 08:51 PM
ooh i'd do the paper dolls or girlie comic books... i might start collecting those for my little girl who is coming around in november... ooh that would be fun-ness :)
Posted by: christen krumm | June 30, 2009 at 08:59 PM
I say paper dolls! I've always loved paper dolls. I started with holly hobby, my favorite is my Mork and Mindy Paper dolls. I think that is why I love paper crafts sooooo much. thanks to my mom for introducing it to me and helping me cut around the lines!
Luv your stuff Elsie!
Posted by: Kathleen Noriega | June 30, 2009 at 09:01 PM
I think this site is pretty cool and your art would be a good fit here! You should check it out! Love your style!
http://indiefixx.com/Feed_your_soul/downloads.html
Posted by: Jennifer | June 30, 2009 at 09:01 PM
First off...love the Elsie the Cow cookbook.
Second...that is the most innuendo-filled tootsie roll ad I have ever seen...funny.
Finally, you should read (or listen to) Love is a Mix-Tape by Rob Sheffield. It's sad, but wonderful.
Posted by: Cami | June 30, 2009 at 09:08 PM
ohhhh I want that owl paint by number so I vote for vintage craft kits and supplies. Seriously, where can I get the owl paint by number?
Posted by: Jenafaye | June 30, 2009 at 09:38 PM
I love pop, so this guy is my current favorite, Eric Hutchinson http://www.erichutchinson.com/ - he's in our disc changer with Jack Johnson, James Blunt, Colbie Cailot, Norah Jones - smooth, easy listening. I love making art to these sounds
Posted by: Diana Dellos | June 30, 2009 at 09:52 PM
Since I've wanted to collect clocks, especially cookoo clocks, I'll have to vote for that one. But I also just bought some vintage paper dolls last month so that's high on my list, too!
Posted by: noell | June 30, 2009 at 10:25 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3u0vq0WyIA
i've been loving this girl and this video lately-i don't understand it, but it's soo good!
Posted by: julie | June 30, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Elsie --
Ultimate inspirational artist: Iron and Wine. I know right now (or at least a month ago) he was offering a free download of his Fall 2007 album, all acoustic. Gorgeous.
Best wishes for your holiday! AND, I had no idea that you were in Springfield. My boyfriend attends UMR (or, now, MST) in Rolla, and I'll be quite tempted to make the visiting trip a 4 hour drive to see RVA instead!
-Nicola
Posted by: Nicola | June 30, 2009 at 10:52 PM
I vote for Elsie the Cow stuff :)
As for those Girl Scout Cookies, you might as well scarf them down to get the pain (and yummyness) out of the way so you can focus focus focus!
Posted by: Kami | June 30, 2009 at 11:18 PM