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.
Ooh! I think that magazine is actually a Philippine publication.
I have a very big crush on the guy on the far right, Victor Basa.
Yes, random.
Posted by: Elle | June 30, 2009 at 11:54 PM
I can't decide between Japanese fashion magazines and paper dolls. Perhaps whatever you decide, I shall start up a collection of the other hehe
Posted by: Mands | June 30, 2009 at 11:54 PM
this beirut video always makes me want to make something beautiful :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjzVbXeD_8E
Posted by: Hannah | July 01, 2009 at 12:03 AM
wish I could come to the party!! Can't wait to see the new big paintings, and what changes you make to the shop!!
My fave new collection would totally be paper dolls, with Japanese Fashion mags as a suuuper close 2nd. I say collect them both. (why not?) :)
lovie. can't wait to see the tattoo designs.
xo
Posted by: hollysarah. | July 01, 2009 at 12:39 AM
i love the Elsie the Cow idea. you obviously love your name & it would be cute to have things with your name on it everywhere! Plus, that cow is CUTE!
I recently watched the movie August Rush and found it to be quite amazing and very inspiring. The music alone was breath-taking, but the cinematography was beautiful, too.
wish i was closer to Springfield. i would make a trip if i didn't live in MN!
Posted by: Lauren P. | July 01, 2009 at 01:00 AM
Please make girly comic books!!! I'm allready collecting all of your comic books in my mind ;)
Posted by: Katrien Thyssen | July 01, 2009 at 01:21 AM
Paper dolls!
Posted by: Anne | July 01, 2009 at 01:29 AM
Oh the Swiss me would love to have a cuckoo clock; can you say Pro.Va.Ca.Tive tootsie roll ad? Hehe; super excited to see your tattoo designs (i motivate myself to lose @least the next 25lbs. with a reward of a new tattoo!) Go Elsie & go me!
Posted by: lorena b. | July 01, 2009 at 01:39 AM
If I had the ££££ for a flight across the atlantic I'd be there like a shot! Cuckoo clocks are cute, noisy, take up a lot of room...but cute.
Posted by: Katherine | July 01, 2009 at 03:09 AM
Have you ever heard of Zoe Keating? I listen to her when I write (current soundtrack for my book) and it always helps me. New age classical, is amazing. Maybe her stuff would help to inspire you.
Posted by: kristin garrett | July 01, 2009 at 03:50 AM
japanese fashion magazines!!! <3 <3 <3
Posted by: adrienne | July 01, 2009 at 05:04 AM
hey elsie! the magazine cover in your post is not from a Japanese magazine. Stella is a Filipino magazine. They just used Japanese models (3 of the 5 in cover are Jap) because it's a back-to-school Japan issue :)
Posted by: kixvix | July 01, 2009 at 05:10 AM
japanese fashion magazines and the vintage craft bits are my second favourites (tied) to ELSIE'S COOKBOOK! how cool is that cow?!
that made me happy :)
Posted by: Martina | July 01, 2009 at 05:11 AM
http://www.candicetripp.com/
my favourite local artist, shes so awesome =] x
Posted by: amelia | July 01, 2009 at 05:37 AM
My vote is torn between Elsie the Cow and the vintage arts and crafts!
Posted by: Ellen | July 01, 2009 at 05:39 AM
I like Japanese fashion magazines a lot! 8D My top 3 favorites would have to be Popteen (http://i41.tinypic.com/ajwfw1.jpg), Ranzuki(http://i39.tinypic.com/6q8sn9.jpg), and Ageha (http://i41.tinypic.com/2ez1dl1.jpg) ❤
Please don't cut your hair... I really like it the way it is.
Bits of inspiration:
http://chimeracrochet.blogspot.com/2008/05/happy-pill.html
http://sawayaka.deviantart.com/
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Posted by: Lois | July 01, 2009 at 06:25 AM
I vote for vintage paper dolls or girly comic books!!!
Posted by: Nerea | July 01, 2009 at 06:47 AM
Inspirational movie I'm loving today: The Butterfly and the Diving Bell. AmAzing!
Posted by: Kirby | July 01, 2009 at 07:08 AM
I say the fashion magazines & girlie comic books! & I love Jason mraz- am so into his indie, pop-ish musical genius!!
Those girl scout cookies?? How about serving them on Friday! And if I didn't live in Cali with a one-month-old newborn, I'd totally be at your store!! Have fun!
Posted by: Corinne | July 01, 2009 at 07:47 AM
i love love LOVE Japanese fashion magazines!!!
Posted by: Nichol | July 01, 2009 at 08:46 AM