Happy Thanksgiving!!

Arroyo Arts Collective Re-Discovery Tour

Participating in the Arts Collective was a new experience for me, both as an artist and as a spectator. The feeling of community among artists and art lovers reinforced in me that art should not be elitist; anyone who creates using his/her imagination is an artist. A special thanks to Kelly for inviting me to participate this year!

Here are some images of the beautiful pieces on the tour.






(Clark Dugger's photography and Kelly Thompson's painting)


(My handmade dolls on display)




(Drawings by young artist Alex)


(Henry observing the spectacle)


(Young entrepreneurs!)

To-Do Tattoos

This would make a great stocking stuffer for those of us who are very forgetful! 12 tattoos for $3.95 at Wishingfish.com.

Join Me!

My one-of-a-kind dolls will be on display at the Arroyo Arts Collective Re-Discovery Tour. Artist Kelly Thompson was kind enough to invite me, along with other fellow artists including the mincing mockingbird, Clark Dugger and Kim Bagwill, to show at her home studio in Mount Washington. I'll also be selling my wares there just in time for xmas. Hope to see you there!

Center of Attention #2

(Iggy cat-napping on my printer)

See It!

"Slumdog Millionaire" is my favorite movie of 2008. The year is not yet over but I can't imagine I'll like another movie more.

Indie Shopping Heaven

This year's felt club event was fantastic! I left my home an hour early hoping to snag a swag bag. When I got to the Shrine Auditorium Expo Center, there was already a long line extending around the corner of the building. I thought I missed my chance for a swag bag but I lucked out and got one!


(swag bag contents)

There were tons of great vendors including the Mincing Mockingbird and the Frantic Meerkat. It was hard but I managed to control myself and bought only a few items that I couldn't resist. Great job Felt Club and congratulations to all the vendors!


(view from the top)


(Leslie Hall with fans)

Apply Now!

BUST magazine (One of the best magazines around!) will be expanding their holiday craft shows to include Los Angeles (in addition to New York and London). The L.A. Holiday Craftacular is on December 6 at the Echoplex in Echo Park. There will be djs, bands, drinks, dancing, and over 50 vendors. If you want to be a vendor, you must apply by Friday, November 14 here.

Save the Date

I'll be selling my wares at this event on Saturday. Hope to see you there!

Halloween Cupcakes

I didn't want to let Halloween pass without featuring my sister's tombstone cupcake topper and eyeball cupcakes. I especially love the detail of the skeletal hand (She's an Otis graduate!).

Silver Lake Art Crawl

If you are free this weekend, check out the Silver Lake Art Crawl. Fellow Etsyan and friend Kim Bagwill will be showing her paintings at Gold Bear Academy and Kelly Thompson will be showing at Monkeyhouse. See you there!

In My DVD Player

I'm currently hooked on the British crime-series "Hetty Wainthropp Investigates" starring Patricia Routledge ("Keeping Up Appearances") and a young Dominic Monaghan ("Lord of the Rings" Trilogy, "Lost"). Hetty, a retired working-class woman, has a knack for solving crimes. Dominic Monaghan plays troubled youth, Geoffrey, who works as her assistant. The series looks a bit dated and might be slow for some people but I enjoy the laid back feel of Lancashire, England. It's a good show to watch on rainy days.

The Moment of Truth!

Election Day is Finally Here!

I can't believe election day is finally here. I voted absentee ballot two weeks ago so I didn't have to deal with any long lines today (thank goodness!). I hope everyone voted or will vote. As an incentive, here are a few freebies being given away today:

Starbucks is giving out free coffee to voters Tuesday to anyone who asks.

Krispy Kreme is giving away star-shaped doughnuts to those with an “I Voted” sticker.

Ben & Jerry’s is giving away a free scoop.