Category Archives: art + design

North Pole Arbor Artisans Open House + Art Sale in So. Pasadena

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New pics are up! I was invited to make sweets by Jewelry by Monica Lauren for a holiday event last weekend. Check out her beautiful pieces. The open house and sale donates a portion of their proceeds to community needs. The event was hosted at a grand old craftsman home in South Pasadena. Each artist was featured in a different room of the home. My decorated Texas chocolate sheet cake bites  were hosted outside. The event started at noon and people immediately began rambling through the home speaking to artisans about their wares and purchasing on the spot. Many vendors sold via the Square market and made sales on mobile devices. You can tell from the pictures this is a bunch of incredibly talented artists. I made fresh chocolate mini cake bites some were decorated with chopped pecans others with crystallized iceberg rose petals. The best part is the buttery fudge frosting on the top.

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New Look and New Art at Coldwell Banker on W. Lewis St.

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New look and new art at 
Coldwell Banker Mission Hills, 
1621 W. Lewis St. in Mission Hills 92103.
 I snapped these pics as they were getting ready to paint. Newer furniture and desks, carpet cleaned, an artist in residence… looks really nice. This is a great neighborhood resource. Stop by and check out the changes. Enjoy!

http://owenburkeart.com/Art_Chairs.html
Owen Burke was born in Detroit Michigan where he attended parochial school as well as the Cranbrook Academy of Art. His parents moved to La Jolla California while he was in High School. He has remained in the San Diego area since.
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Karton Group | Bedroom | Furniture | Online | Bedside | Tables | Beds · Karton Cardboard Furniture

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I’m in love with this idea of cardboard furniture, one year warranty. What do you think about temporary furniture? Check out these amazing options. Click the link for more pics and info. Enjoy!


Karton Group | Bedroom | Furniture | Online | Bedside | Tables | Beds · Karton Cardboard Furniture

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Gift Tags and Garland From Recycled Paper Bags – Love Trader Joe’s!

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As you can see from the wrapped gifts in the background, we were in need of gift tags. I cut some out today for free from recylcled Trader Joes holiday bags. The sides are printed strip markations to cut and create your own decorative garland. I used most of the entire bags body for additional strips for a longer garland when I ran out of strips. The top of our mini tree has smaller loops, I cut some of the strips in half, and then continue to full strip loops, fastened with tape. Free tags and a holiday garland, made with love! We are also really enjoying the chocolate drizzled kettle corn they are offering now, skip to the end for that link, Yum! Enjoy!

“Sweet, salty and crunchy. Do we really need to say more? Well, if you insist. Trader Joe’s Cocoa Drizzled Kettle Corn. The name really says it all. What? You still want more? Of course, we‘re happy to oblige.
Our Cocoa Drizzled Kettle Corn is the result of tasting and re-tasting and tasting some more. (Yep, a tough job indeed.) Kettle Corn, in our humble opinions, is one of the great inventions in American history, dating back to the 18th century, with credit most commonly given to enterprising Dutch settlers in Pennsylvania. It’s tough to better what is already so close to perfect, so we set out not to “better” the kettle, but rather to “enhance” the experience.
And so we worked on this one until we found the absolute ideal balance of sweet, salty and crunchy. Too much salt threw off that balance. Too much sugar masked the salt. Too much cocoa drizzle and things got a little soggy. We wanted perfection to match that of the original creation. We got it right. And we did it without any artificial flavors, colors or preservatives, much as those early Pennsylvania Dutch must have done (though we’ll admit to slightly more modern preparation facilities). Try a bag; you’ll see. We’re selling each five ounce bag for $1.99, the perfect price for this perfectly preeminent popcorn.”

Love this Chocolate Drizzle Kettle Corn – Trader Joe’s

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Paint A Door Using Porch Floor Enamel

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PHOTO SOURCE: Lucas Allen
I love the idea of painting a front door a vibrant color. I knew I had to share this helpful post from Stylist.com about the best paint to use for lasting beauty. Enjoy

 Porch & Floor Enamel:

  • Dries to a hard, colorfast, moisture- and mildew-resistant surface
  • No primer coat needed
  • Very glossy finish
or Try Oil-based Enamel:
  • Same benefits of porch and floor enamel
  • Comes in eggshell finishes
  • A slightly longer drying time.

Paint A Door Using Porch Floor Enamel

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DIY Elegant Stenciled Napkins : Decorating : HGTV

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PHOTO SOURCE: HGTV
  1. Classic white napkins
  2. A stencil
  3. Washable fabric paint

For more details about this craft project:
How to Make Elegant Stenciled Napkins : Decorating : Home & Garden Television

From StylelistHome: And If you liked this Thanksgiving craft, also check out these stories:
Copper-leaf Glass Hurricanes
DIY Rustic Painted Candlesticks
Paper Napkin Rings

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