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Hello! Hello! I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and is still having a very Happy Chanukah!

Oh my goodness! I am still stuck at home. I thought with all the melting yesterday I would be able to venture out in my car versus on foot for the first time. My mistake.

I dug my car out of ice for an hour, then attempted to move it. That did not go well but with determination I ended up driving about 1/2 a mile and it took over 1/2 an hour. I finally got back to my neighborhood and my car was utterly stuck. Facing the wrong direction and sort of in the middle of the street. Some very nice neighbors helped me dig my tires out and move my car enough to be considered parked. Lesson learned. I'm not driving the car until there is a bit more melting.

So what is a girl to do? Internet window shop!

 

I have been eying these shoes for some time and down to $14.99 I bought them!

 

These v-necks are also from Alloy. They come in tons of colors, tons of sizes, and are poly/cotton (my fave!) and a ton cheaper than American Apparel. So, great for work out tees if all else fails.

 

This pillow is down to $19.99 at UO and I really like it.

I love candles but for some reason not for me. Weird, right? But these...these I likey.

Similar idea as the candles but these vase sleeves will last even longer than candles. Sign me up! They are only $5.99-9.99. I know they are holiday type items but they scream spring to me.

 

The last item from Pottery Barn are these bamboo baskets. The set is down to $12.99 from $39.99 and look how great they look in a room. Maybe in my studio?

 

 

Since we moved we didn't bring any of our holiday decorations and I am soooo intriqued by this ridiculous tree. It was $68.00 and now is $14.99. To buy or not to buy.

I hope you are  finding some good after holiday sales for yourself. If you know of  any good ones feel free to let me know!

Bunga-snow... get it—like bungalow?

Heh heh.

I am no stranger to snow but I am amazed that a city can be basically shut down.

I couldn't resist some winter wonderland walking last night and went exploring. Even if inconvenient, snow is magical. I wouldn't feel as though I had a proper winter without it.

I am keeping my fingers crossed that Drew's flight will not be canceled tomorrow and he can get to his family for the holidays.

What is there left to do except read, craft, drink hot cocoa, and bake? I know that sounds like a cliche, but those truly are the best snowed-in pastimes.

Stay warm!

A mini winter wonderland and our house!

The outside of our house. I have dreams of replacing that screen door.

I was worried Portland's winter would leave me wanting more (read snow) but oh, was I mistaken. I am watching snow fall as I type this.

I have always liked the idea of being trapped in your house or around your neighborhood for a few days. On the day we were more or less stuck here we baked cookies, walked in the snow, and watched too much TV. We'll see what today's snowfall brings. As long as I can still make a few more trips to the post office I'm good.

We've had a chance to do more organizing around the new place. We also discovered a coffee shop, brunch place, and second run theater all right around the corner.

I am sharing some very unedited pictures but I think you can get an idea of the potential I see here.

The "lovely" temporary curtain rods and curtains. Our living rooms tend to always look the same. I want to replace the pink chair with a proper chair since we have more room for seating.

The picture window in the dining room really helped win me over. Now we need a table.

My light up globe, because I love it and it now has a proper home.

The corner of the bedroom where our bed is. Right now it's as plain as plain can be, but I love the view of the backyard from our bedroom windows.

The view walking into the kitchen, with the bathroom door on the right. Clearly this space has yet to be really organized.

The opposite view of the kitchen. My "coffee station" was the first thing to be set up. The door on the right leads into our office.

A view with my apples because I love them (and all our random unhealthy groceries from moving).

It's just been a week, so it's still very rough around the edges, but I am excited for the little transformations we'll make.

Have a great day!

Miniature Porcelain Artwork

And I think I might love them.

Me? Two posts in one day? I know it's crazy. But I have been dying to share these little guys and now they are photographed and in the shop along with the buttons!

UPDATE: WOW! Thanks so much! The little guys are almost gone. I don't want to disappoint anyone so I am happy to take orders for the ones you want. I can't have more before the holidays but I can have more soon. Please send me an email with the name of the one you wanted and an email address to send a Paypal invoice to. I will send you the invoice ASAP and get your order going. Please email me at ashley.goldberg@gmail.com.

Miniature porcelain artwork featuring an original illustration imprinted onto the surface. A small hole on the top of each one makes it ready to hang on the wall! Or put a piece of ribbon through it and hang it anywhere. Each piece of artwork measures 2.25" × 3.25". These little guys are open editions but quantities are VERY limited. Right now I have 3 or under of each one and I'm not sure when I will have more available.

You know I don't hang my own work in my house… but a few of these I am keeping for myself and friends and family. I like them that much.

Now photos!

Miniature Alphonse:

Miniature Rudy (Orange):

Miniature Abstract:

The abstract one is a favorite of mine because with abstract work I think you typically need to go VERY big but very small works out so well too. :)

Miniature Rudy (Lavender):

Miniature with Party Hat (Orange):

Miniature Sleepy Raindrop:

Miniature Rudy:

Miniature Abstract (Round):

Miniature with Party Hat:

Miniature Alphonse (Tan):

Miniature Abstract (Lavender):

Miniature Awake Raindrop:

Miniature House:

I truly hope you enjoy them! I LOVED creating them and I think they are substantial, quirky, and affordable pieces of art.

Toodles!

Button packs!

The organizing is still in full force but I wanted to pop in and let you know that there are two different button packs now available in my shop!

One pack has eight of my favorite prints.

The other pack is a new bearded guy button pack.

Both packs come packaged in a lovely blue velvety pouch.

Affordable gifts? Always a plus in my book. :)

I'll be back soon!

Moved...again.

Drew took this really great photo of Iz the other day. Her test results have been in and I feel so lucky: she needed anther diet change and to go back in one month for more tests. But things are looking better then I expected! AWESOME.

I am sitting on the floor of an almost completely empty apartment. This move has actually been incredibly difficult. Well, if not incredibly difficult, incredibly long (day 4 ½).

After the last move across the country we decided just to make this one more relaxed and take car loads over, then rent a Uhaul van for the bed, large bookcases, couch, etc. Moving everything by yourself with no friends or family suckered into it sucks. I like knowing we can do it ourselves, but bleeeeeh. I like the "everything in a Uhaul at once" method better. But it's nearly done! I can only imagine (since I don't have kids) that moving is like giving birth. You forget the pain as soon as it's done. :)

So, I will be on internet hiatus until Monday when we get internet at the house. At the beginning of next week, I have some very fun items for the shop! Hee hee! I'm excited.

OK… last or next-to-last carload.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

(Semi-) Bearded and (Non-) Bearded Guys now in the shop!

Lewis

Otis Black

Percy

Jasper

Norman

Otis

Jasper pink

Percy Pink

Emerson

I hope you have a great day!

Sneak peek of Tuesday's update

All of these guys will be in the shop tomorrow! They are all editions of 10 and $35.

Lewis

Otis (Black)

Percy

Jasper

Norman

Otis

Jasper (Pink)

Percy (Pink)

Emerson

We are starting to move tomorrow (we're going to do most of it over a few days and a loooot of carloads, which should be an experience) so I don't have a set time for the update but sometime in the a.m.

Good Evening!