October 2008

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A few days later....

Remember the tree I showed you a few days ago? Well here it is again after a few days of rain and wind!

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Hey all, just a quick note to let you know that I officially have www.ArtsandDafts.com!  DaftCrafts.com sill works but if you happen...

Etsy Wednesday - Loopy Boopy Dolls

I know, I know, another creepy doll you ask? These are literally one of a kind and clearly nothing but love and imagination was put into each one!

Why didn't I think of that? Awesome 'trick or treater' photos by David Friedman

Check out photograph David Friedman's incredible Halloween portraits. Such a fun idea and amazing shots!

Autumn on Fire

Just a photo today! What's your favorite thing about fall?

The Village Pet Store

Yesterday we took a trip to The Village Pet Store, a very unique and temporary art installment in Manhattan.

When are you most inspired? Find out!

Find out how taking a log of your daily moods can motivate you to take notice of those "eureka" moments!

Etsy Wednesday - Handmade Spooky Dolls

These dolls might be a little on the creepy side, but they are beautifully hand crafted and you're guaranteed a unique Halloween! Get them quick, it's almost here!

In the grid with the fella...

A photograph taken by the fella at Studio 54. Beautiful composition!

Get creative for Halloween. Fantasy pumpkins!

Check out this (and other) AMAZINGLY creative and unique pumpkin carving. Also, instructions so you can make your own!

Did you know?

A photograph of a rare and fantastical creature? You decide.

Poseidon just because...

Another photo, this time of Poseidon. No biggy, we just hung out for a bit.

Etsy Wednesday - Shadow Puppets!

Check out these fun and unique shadow puppets from Orange Moon Toys.

Visual inspiration...

The latest of my photos in Prospect Park.

Just my imagination...

Reminding yourself that you still have an imagination is one the hardest things to do as an adult. What would you have done when you were still a child?

Instant Art Grants in Union Square!

The FSNUA gave out free and instant grant money to aspiring artists in Union Square. Check out the video!

Etsy Wednesday - Not Your Grandpa's Birdfeeder

Joseph Papendick's bird feeders (and more) are a must see! Unique, intricate and sometimes bizarre, you just gotta check 'em out.

Learn a fun photo effect...the tilt shift!

Learn how to bring an old photograph to life with this fun effect. Instructions using GIMP, the free image manipulation program!

Have I mentioned how much I love Fall?

Just a photograph of yesterday's long walk in the park.

Do you care?

Registered yet? If not, this video might convince you...

Tis the season for keeping secrets...

It's almost that time of year again. Are you getting a head start?

The MuuMuu that keeps on giving...

Check out this gem that's been handed down in my family.

Knitting in the middle and more...

Today I discuss how knitting has helped get my schedule back in the groove and how things are going around here these days...

Etsy Wednesday - Cuff 'Em Danno

Check out these great leather cuffs! Featured photo holds a fun little secret!

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