Friday, July 31, 2009

Back Again!

Come out tonight to the Yost Theater in Santa Ana for some excellent
tunes by The Coulorist! $8 show with free EP with entry!
Magician in the house too, what?! Yeee ha!

Toodles.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Indie Craft Documentry

Coming to Los Angeles August 15 & 16 will be a screening of
Faythe Levine's new documentary about DIY and the indie craft world.
She also made an amazing book called Handmade Nation. Click the buy tickets
HERE for more info on the event.

Toodles.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

It's Craft It Is!


Wow, a collision of my husband's and I's world makes this awesome event, Stitch Wars!
Amazing, but in Florida!!! Man, get this exhibit to Cali........ Please!

Toodles!

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Japanese Yum!

Finally tried the japanese restaurant Sushi Box in Costa Mesa that is
across from Wahoo's, and was really surprised at the quality! So good!
I had the salmon box lunch with miso, ca roll, salad
and croquette, only $7! , and everything was yummy. Great and super quick!

Toodles.

Friday, July 24, 2009

Cool New Book!

This new awesome crafty book just came out by Diane Gilleland!
Check out her website for more details and pick one up!

Toodles.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Light Gallery Presents....

This Saturday is the Art of Digging 2 show in Costa Mesa's
Light Gallery! DJ's can find a slew of records to swap as well
as looking at some great art! Check it out.

Toodles.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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Tomorrow Night!

Sick DJ's Flosstradamus are playing at the newly owned Sutra Club in
Costa Mesa tomorrow night. Entry is $10 before 10pm and $20 afterwards.
Great chance to see these awesome chicago based DJ's!

Toodles.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Goblins....oh my!

These creations made at Junk Punk look like they were inspired by the
movie Labyrinth! They are so intricate and amazingly creepy yet lovable.
I would love to get the goblins to hide in my garden!

Toodles.

Monday, July 20, 2009

More Dope Stamps!


These look so easy to make! I love it!!!! Check out the link for a "how to"
on making these stamps!

Toodles.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Fab Concert Tues. July 28th!

Get your tickets to Bedouin Soundclash, Lions and Root Beer featuring Pigeon John
in advance for only $12 playing at the Galaxy theater in Santa Ana. See you there!!!

Toodles.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Art with Clay!


TJ Kenniston's works of art made with Polymer Clay are so sick!
Found these on flickr! Good job dude!

Toodles.

Friday, July 17, 2009

Cupcake Cones!

Oh my yummy! Take a look at this easy fun recipe for cupcakes
with a twist! So awesome.

Toodles.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Free Embroidery Pattern!


I found this adorable and free fire fly inspired embroidery
pattern given out on So Setember's blog. So cute! And I just
love the idea on using glow in the dark floss! Thank you!

Toodles.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

The Best 2 Buck Chuck!


Hello Douglas Hill! I am a huge fan of Douglas Hill's Merlot that I get from Stater Bro's Market! It is ussually $2.99, but if you buy more than 4 bottles they will sell them for $1.99!! Got get it!

Toodles.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Are you Serious Right Now?

Ummmm, for real? that thing is so freakin cute. And basically looks how I feel today, so I had to share. Gotta love Cute Overload for all it's adorable finds!

Toodles.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Check the Walls

It's a little known fact that art can not only be displayed and viewed in Gallery's, but also in and on things like alley's and electric boxes. Art pasted up in a panic to not get rolled, but to be seen and loved by all that can appreciate! Check out one of
some, Mr.80 and his works of art.

Toodles.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Eclectic Mix

If the music you love is a wide range of everything like me, then check out
Diana Miller's Blog, I Listen To Everything, for some new or already loved
tunes.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Stamp it Out!

I found this awesome tutorial on making your own stamp with
linoleum blocks. Ghost Academy also sells their own designs, just click
on the link that directs you to the ETSY store!

Toodles.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Beautuful Water Lettuce!

I am currently in Maui and fell in love with water plant called
Water Lettuce that I saw at amazing sacred garden in the town of Makawao.
I plan on setting up some mini container water gardens with the plant
when I get home!

Toodles.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Artist Diem Chau

Mixed Media Vietnamese artist Diem Chau brings life to things to everyday
items like crayons, tea cups and plates. Bella!

Toodles.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Calling all Cookie Addicts!

Oh my goodness, these cookies are amazing!!! I tried them out
when at the Handmade Brigade Indie Craft Fair in Cerritos.
Amazing. I highly recommend the root beer float.
Freshly Baked is Delicious!

Toodles.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Got a sewing Machine?

If you, like me, are a beginning sewer and just know how to do a
basic stitch on the machine, then check out this cool tutorial at
Dollar Store Crafts site for an easy "how to" on making a quilt with
scraps. I am planning on putting a quilt together with my husband's old skate t-shirts I have been saving!

Toodles.

Monday, July 6, 2009

A Master in Music!

One of the best concerts I have ever been to was when I saw
Matisyahu at the House of Blues on Sunset. My fav record is Live at
Stubbs! A new album is dueout in August called "Light". Can't wait to hear it!

Toodles.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Roses Are Red....

I can't wait to make this so creative and awesome paper clip ring!
Check out the tutorial link I found on Whip Up's blog!

Toodles.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Succulent Jewelry!!!

These peeps are genius! I just love creative people and 
Yummy & Company has managed to take my love for 
succulents and turn it into a garden inspired line of fabulousness!!!

Toodles.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Bomb Bakery

Ohhhhh yum. I love cupcakes and I love Susie Cakes in 
Newport Beach. So hard to decide what to get, but you can't go
wrong here!!! Emmmm red velvet........

Toodles.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Cool Site!

Oh boy! Another spot to take some cool classes and buy indie craft items! Home Ec. is worth taking a gander, and it looks like a great spot to check out on your next trip to Los Angeles!

Toodles.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Artist Kathleen Lolley

Welcome to Lolley Land! A fantastic world of made from
her childlike imagination! I just love it.

Toodles.