tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-194308982024-02-07T00:44:59.796-08:00The Dreamin' Bohemian StudioJust a place to share thoughts, art, pictures, and ideas with friends, family and clients.Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-28536874217187211832020-04-23T08:39:00.000-07:002020-04-23T08:39:04.731-07:00I'm Back....I do not even know when my list post was made as I didn't look out of embarrassment. LOL<br />
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I'm starting over, again. No apologies granted and no permission needed. Why do I always think I need to have peoples approval? Probably part of being an artist and never feeling like I am a grown up. I'm 51 for God's Sake! <br />
Fact of the matter is, Life is hard. It has been harder and harder the past few years. I think it is a mental emotional game I play with myself, but I also, have let it get to me so much that my creativity has been all but stomped out. I find myself scrolling the social media platforms and getting more and more depressed instead of just living my life. So, Here it goes. I am done. I am done self sabotaging and I am taking my life back. <br />
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There, I said it. <br />
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Here it goes.... <br />
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I almost died. in all senses of the word, I almost croaked and moved on to the next realm, physically left the earth, December 15th, 2019. And that was the day that my life has been changed forever. Well, not exactly that days as the doctors were still trying to figure out why I wouldn't leave them alone at that point. It was more like December 18th, 2019, when the fever came on and doctors realized that I wasn't just over reacting to sciatica nerve issues. I was almost screaming. In so much pain that it is indescribable for me. <br />
I had MRSA in my bloodstream and was, quite literally, dying. None of the doctors, several of them, saw this coming. I had seen I think 4-5 doctors, two ER visits, a pcp appt, an airrosti appt. and went for xrays that did not show anything. So they were convinced that I had an angry piriformis and getting the tendons, sciatica nerve issues. <br />
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I was admitted to the hospital, there for three days, then they transported me to their main hospital for neurology as they thought I had mrsa in my spine and hip and that I needed doctors that were not at that hospital. That ended up not being the case, thank goodness I didn't have to have surgery. I could not imagine how much harder recovery would have been had I had to have surgery on top of getting the tendons, muscle, joint, ligaments, and tissue to heal from this antibiotic resistant bacteria that was killing me. <br />
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After a week in the hospital, they sent me home the day after Christmas. I was on iv antibiotics for what was to be 8 weeks from home. Healing was so so so slow! I couldn't walk for 1 week, then I used a walker for a few weeks, then I graduated to a cane. I got my picc line out February 11, 2020 and stopped the antibiotics. <br />
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FOUR DAYS LATER, it started AGAIN!! I was re-hospitalized, transferred to the main hospital again, and in for four more days. <br />
They put me back on the once a day iv medicine of Daptomycin and then added a second iv antibiotic called cefepime. I had to push that one through the iv every 8 hours and I was on them both for 9 more weeks. I started Physical therapy a few weeks ago. I can now walk without a cane. And even that has been getting better daily. <br />
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So, I wrote all of that to say, Yeah, I literally almost died. While laying there, I had so many thoughts go through my head and told myself that when I got better and really could actually have a clear thought process again, I was not going to waste it. I was going to actually do all those things I wished I could do while I couldn't do anything. Once of those things was start writing a blog. <br />
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So, there, I wrote it all out and will never do it again. Good Bye Sepsis!<br />
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HELLO NEW and IMPROVED Adrienne! <br />
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Welcome to my blog! It is going to be about my life as an artist who has been reborn. <br />
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Thanks for stopping my and if I have not lost you by now, WELCOME!!<br />
Keep on Painting!<br />
Adrienne<br />
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Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-36901968416866310222014-02-09T10:08:00.001-08:002014-02-09T10:08:13.047-08:00The Loops of Life, in the studioOK, so say I am restarting slow. one post a month is better than one a year...right?<br />
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January...ohhhhh January. It was a really rough month for my household. I have my Birthday on the first day of the year and am all ready to start fresh and have a great year, and then something hits, then something else hits...and again...again....I think that is what makes Capricorns resilient. They have no choice, but to be resilient. Get knocked down, get back up, then another wave hits you....But ya know? I am getting older and wiser, and learning to play this game, finally at the ripe old age of 45. I have not quit yet, instead, I am getting tougher. I mean TOUGHER. I have FINALLY learned, for the most part....excluding a couple key days a month (and even those days are not quite as bad as they used to be) to just roll with it. Roll with the Changes. Love that song...Go with the flow...all that.<br />
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So, I have had this booth space, that I prefer to call my boutique. It is at a WONDERFUL place called <a href="http://brownstonevillage.com/?store=dreamin-bohemian" target="_blank">The Shoppes at Brownstone Village. </a>And lately, my sales there have been a bit low. I think it is, well no, I know it is because I make everything I sell.<br />
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And lets face it, that is no easy task. I sell custom orders online, and then I also, have to keep inventory in a boutique. Its my DREAM to be a successful shop/boutique/gallery owner...LOL...I have this urge, the silent, loud to me PUSH in my heart and in my head to keep going and make it happen. <br />
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<br />Every now and then, I need to come back to center. I end up making and painting on everything requested, no matter how specialized it is, and the overflow and samples, I take to my booth space. What happens tho, is it looks like overflow and samples and all one of a kind merchandise. Which in and of itself, is not a totally BAD thing. But it can be exhausting. So exhausting in fact that, I end up not knowing what to do and I end up paralyzed with thought and no action. No action means, no inventory, no new inventory means...no new sales and it spirals out of control.<br />
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So, in order to come back to center, I begin talking to friends and family. brainstorming ideas. and more confusion. LOL oops...still paralyzed.<br />
I then realized I need the big guns. I contact the manager of the Brownstone, and tell her whats going on and she says, lets talk to Taylor. (the OWNER EXTRAORDINAIRE)<br />
I got to talk with Taylor. Which, I get to talk with her all the time, but not like take up an hour of her busy schedule talk to her about new ideas kind of talk to her. This woman is idea central. She is amazing. no, she is AMAZING with bells...yeah, like RING A LING A LING AAMMAAZZIINNGG!! lol<br />
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She asks me, "what's your favorite thing to paint?"<br />
Me, "Ummmmm?"<br />
Again, she says..."whats your favorite thing to paint?"<br />
Me, "Ummmm, probably the big furniture. The kind of furniture I can paint wild and crazy, unexpected designs on that throw people for a loop, they have to have it, kind of furniture."<br />
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Then she asks, "What's your biggest spread?"<br />
Me, "Ummmmmm??????"<br />
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Then she asks me, "what takes the least amount of time, least amount of supplies, yet makes the most money?"<br />
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I still didn't know the answer to that one and by this point am thinking, maybe that's where business school would have come in handy?<br />
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Anyway....the conclusion of this meeting was very interesting and certainly through me for a loop. <br />
Simplify my designs, make things from things I already have, and lets go with trendier pieces that is all the rage at the moment.<br />
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Things that make you go Hmmmmm? The loop de loop of life in an art studio. Sometimes, I get so hung up in being creative, that I forget that I am ALSO trying to make a living.<br />
So, here we go, restructuring my unstructured life for the sake of making the almighty dollar.<br />
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I will be showing off here some of the products of the conclusions I came to. Hopefully, before March!<br />
Here is a SnEeK pEeK of what is to come....<br />
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<br />Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-36371178511526799792014-01-05T12:05:00.000-08:002014-01-05T12:06:09.533-08:00Sooo, its January 2014Let's face it, maybe I am not a blogger. I like thinking about blogging, have tons of ideas about blogging, but am pretty inconsistent, if not non existent when it comes to writing on this blog. Its like I want to decorate it, and change it up and organize it, but when it comes to actually communicating on my blog...wellllll....LOL<br />
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Did you ever have a diary, growing up and then when you are like 5 years older, lets say, you go back and read that diary and wonder WTF did I write that down for??? That is sort of where I am with blogging. But....I REALLY WANT TO BLOG....for lots of reasons.<br />
1. I have a ton to share.<br />
2. I would have some cool tutorials if I took the time to document the items I make.<br />
3. I love reading other peoples blogs, the querkier the better, so why am I afraid to document my querkiness?<br />
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Sooooo, here is to 2014 and a year of committing to blogging. Some of my pictures need to be revamped up at the top and all, but all in good time. It doesn't all have to look absolutely perfect from the start. Right?<br />
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I thought I would start with an introduction of myself and a picture.I am Adrienne Williamson, Artist, Wife and Mom. I have a studio in my home, and love to paint everything, I love fabrics and yarns, and was a weaving major in college. I have so many "art dreams" filling my head and my heritage is Bohemian, Finnish, German, French, Irish and Native American. Hence my Studio was named "Dreamin Bohemian Studio" wayyy back in 1999 by a friend of mine who has loved and supported my efforts in art and in all things spiritual and holistic since I have known her. It just fits me.<br />
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People at shows have asked me what Bohemian is to me. I know where they were heading. My show booth displays are not necessarily the typical "bohemian" look. I tell them, well, my Grandma was 100% Bohemian...and she was instrumental in inspiring my crafts. People are funny. That's all I can say. They try to fit you in a box before they even know that Bohemia was a country long before it was coined a way of life. Anywayyyyyy, if I can educate, inspire, love, and dream from my little corner of blog land, then I do believe I will be a blogging success. And if nobody reads it, or finds it with all the millions of blogs out there, thats ok too, I will have at least found another means to have expressed myself to get the thoughts out of my head and into the universe.<br />
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And so, here's to an art filled blog, that may have touches of dogs, paint, kids, furniture, home makeover, sewing, heck, maybe even some excerpts about my latest adventure since January 2013...Crossfit. Why not?<br />
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Until next time,<br />
Adrienne Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-88295802883827730672012-02-19T17:58:00.000-08:002012-02-19T18:01:13.305-08:00Let's Play Dress Up!I love taking something old and making it new! This sweet vintage suit case is primed, painted and sealed with lots of love and attention to detail. I have it in my boutique for sale, but am going to offer similar ones like it online. I can paint this design for you on an old suit case, or I can work with you to come up with something new and different. Up to you!<br />
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This little princess owl tho is just adorable! I love her!<br />
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I started crocheting at age five and did sewing then too, and drawing consumed my time when I wasn't with my grandma, or my mom was not able to guide me with my crafts.<br />
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Anyway, That was sort of the inspiration with this old school desk. It started out an old worn out piece that someone had tried to refinish with sanding and then gave up because, lets face it, sanding an old piece just isn't fun. <br />
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I got a hold of it and had to think about it for awhile. What was I going to paint on this? I was doing it for a friend who wanted to sell one of a kinds in her booth in another location from where I sell. Hmm, well owls are popular and all the rage right now, plus they are fun and as colorful as you want them to be.Since this was a school desk...wise old owls....school...day dreaming...hmmm...LOL See where I am going?<br />
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I have been told to try to stay SIMPLE with my work. Simple, what does that mean? Isn't simplicity for some, boring or difficult for others? Simple has not ever been in my "artistic" dictionary. I paint something pink...and it just looks well, pink. I have to add something..and the process goes on and on and I before you know it...it doesn't LOOK simple...but in actuality, for me it wasn't that difficult. If I paint from the subconscious and paint without forcing myself to stay simple...the process is so much easier for me.<br />
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Anyway, I finished this sweet school desk. My friend put it in her booth...it SOLD in less than a week. We got what we asked for it, and didn't have to come down....and I didn't have to stay simple in my creative process.<br />
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I love it when that happens. Now it makes me think that all those things that I forced myself to try to stay simple with the design, should I bring them back to my studio and REpaint them from my heart instead of from simplities sake?<br />
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I might...one piece at a time.<br />
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But then again, maybe I should just keep doing the stuff that is thrown at me and work on emptying my garage of all my unpainted treasures. :)<br />
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But no matter what I will ALWAYS...Believe in my daydreams.Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-71191598356477960082012-01-18T17:54:00.000-08:002012-01-18T17:54:11.929-08:00It all started with the front door!Wow, it has been forever since I posted. I am kind of blog shy as it is and then never know what to say once I decide to get on here. I am sorry about that, I really WANT to get this blog more active!<br />
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So, wayyyy back last fall? Or late summer rather, I posted about wanting to decorate my home and get the painting started! I did it, I did it! (it was when I decided to take action that was a problem but that is beside the point!) I actually got my home started! Thanks to Aubrey, my middle son Tucker's Girlfriend. She said she would help me, one day last summer, and then one hot september day, she said, lets go look at paint...and a monster was created!<br />
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So, I wiped the door clean, and lightly sanded it and applied Kilz primer. I love that stuff and use it on everything!<br />
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I picked out a color called Espresso Bean as I THOUGHT I was going to want a black paint, but after matching several colors to the brick, I decided a really dark brown would be better. THe gal at the Home Depot said it was the best coverage paint I could buy, but umm, I still painted 3 coats of espresso bean on the front door. Here is the first coat.<br />
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And the second coat...<br />
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I must say it is hard for me to post stuff like this. It is too personal. My brother has a way of throwing things up on my fb that are funny and sort of poking fun, but this issue with my home is driving me mad. It feels like as "the woman" of the house and home maker, and an artist to boot...it feels like a failure to have an undecorated, unbeautiful home. SIGH...any suggestions out there? I have one room that is just about totally empty, my soon to be studio. why not start there? Its either there or the foyer as it is almost empty too. If there is someone out there in facebook land that is really good with this stuff, and patient with an indecisive, loves everything sort of personality...I would sooooo love you for some coaching. I would even consider a trade or bartering my services for yours.<br />
In all sincerity...<br />
HELP ME!!<br />
Adrienne</div></div>Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com6Fort Worth, TX, USA32.725409 -97.32084959999997432.4765455 -97.576453599999979 32.9742725 -97.065245599999969tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-43546312496891912382011-08-28T09:16:00.000-07:002011-09-12T05:54:19.873-07:00Got TOMS?<div id="seller-toolbar"><ul class="seller-tools"><li class="delete-listing"> <form action="/your/listings" method="post"></form></li>
</ul></div><div id="item-title"><h1>Custom Painted Women's TOMS with Crystals and personalized just for YOU design only</h1></div><div id="item-main"><div id="fullimage_link1"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.266959116.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Custom Painted womens TOMS with Crystals and personalized just for YOU design only" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.266959116.jpg" width="570" /></a></div><div id="fullimage_link2"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.266959116.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="zoom" class="item-zoom" height="12" src="http://www.etsy.com/images/icon_zoom.gif" width="40" /></a></div></div><div id="item-thumbs"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80640265/custom-painted-womens-toms-with-crystals?image_id=266959116"><img alt="Custom Painted womens TOMS with Crystals and personalized just for YOU design only" height="75" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_75x75.266959116.jpg" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80640265/custom-painted-womens-toms-with-crystals?image_id=266959124"><img alt="Custom Painted womens TOMS with Crystals and personalized just for YOU design only" height="75" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_75x75.266959124.jpg" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80640265/custom-painted-womens-toms-with-crystals?image_id=266959140"><img alt="Custom Painted womens TOMS with Crystals and personalized just for YOU design only" height="75" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_75x75.266959140.jpg" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80640265/custom-painted-womens-toms-with-crystals?image_id=266959174"><img alt="Custom Painted womens TOMS with Crystals and personalized just for YOU design only" height="75" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_75x75.266959174.jpg" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80640265/custom-painted-womens-toms-with-crystals?image_id=266926695"><img alt="Custom Painted womens TOMS with Crystals and personalized just for YOU design only" height="75" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_75x75.266926695.jpg" width="75" /></a> </div><div class="item-description-narrow" id="item-description"><div class="section-content">I started painting TOMS shoes for TOMS at local events in the DFW area. During these events time is limited and so is the design because of time. But when someone showed up to an event with a pair of shoes to send home with me to paint....I couldn't resist. <br />
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This is the design I painted for her, complete with Swarovski Crystals all hand placed and hot fixed around the cross and across the other shoe.<br />
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What I am offering to you, is YOUR favorite colors, theme, full coverage of the shoes, complete with bling!! You order your shoes, (or I can do it for you with the cost of shoe added to the design fee) and have them sent to me. This assures me that you get the size you know they need. They do fit some people different than other brand shoes. i.e. my son wears a size 12 tennis shoe, but in TOMS he wears a 10. BUT he has a narrow foot...I wear a 9 in both toms and regular shoes......back to my point...LOL...you order the shoes, and I will paint a full coverage design on them and add crystals to them too, if you like. <br />
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The price for this service is 60.00 plus shipping back to you. Several hours and techniques go into this design. <br />
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So unique!<br />
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This price is for the womens sizes. I can do this for kids too! The price will be adjusted accordingly, please check out my other shop items to see other options. </div></div>Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com2Fort Worth, TX, USA32.725409 -97.32084959999997432.4765455 -97.576453599999979 32.9742725 -97.065245599999969tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-43321965900245082622011-07-13T10:44:00.000-07:002011-07-13T10:44:46.532-07:00"Going Wild"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMqxUaPyouel5CGDnZJvkq7bt0TkLjHfREOVSqCDKOyRsEsXm6wglg3rkgEkDDCGI_nXnCuZyKOzJCPdaImoPmDQ-baimBVtXhzoo1czYhH4vzPz9FqJtkcmDAK0elccwaeydMRQ/s1600/going+wild.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMqxUaPyouel5CGDnZJvkq7bt0TkLjHfREOVSqCDKOyRsEsXm6wglg3rkgEkDDCGI_nXnCuZyKOzJCPdaImoPmDQ-baimBVtXhzoo1czYhH4vzPz9FqJtkcmDAK0elccwaeydMRQ/s320/going+wild.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvbArHDRHy4cs_ExC0K2HrwIf26WA0LlZhGsZ6uTBEBipzkg1ZLjUysojfRsRLusHeATnouSel-adqsIxSRkf0GpK_DsO9Cj-Z_vEydeCLLtVxKPVQrtx5xa5OVY94_2VP8YX2w/s1600/wildcollab3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am so excited to have gotten a chance to do another collaboration with an old friend! Let's see, where do I begin? Most of you have heard of <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Dreamin-Bohemian-Studio?_rdc=1">eBay</a>, right? Well, way way back about 7-8 years, maybe more, ebay had almost a cult following for children's hand made boutique clothing. Several of my steadfast friends and customers I made on eBay back before all the hidden higher fees. Ebay isn't exactly a thing of the past for me, as I will still keep my boutique open there if for nothing else, but for advertising. It is worth it to me. But as a design group, <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4634.m570.l1313&_nkw=sugar3+faze2&_sacat=See-All-Categories">Sugar3 Faze2</a> we have decided to make a HUGE change and try Facebook out for a design launch. That's where this adorable graphic above comes in. Bethany Mathews, elf*shimmer*design, and I have collaborated to bring to you an adorable set for boys for the .rest of summer and back to school. Here is a sneak peek of what I painted for the launch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvbArHDRHy4cs_ExC0K2HrwIf26WA0LlZhGsZ6uTBEBipzkg1ZLjUysojfRsRLusHeATnouSel-adqsIxSRkf0GpK_DsO9Cj-Z_vEydeCLLtVxKPVQrtx5xa5OVY94_2VP8YX2w/s1600/wildcollab3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvbArHDRHy4cs_ExC0K2HrwIf26WA0LlZhGsZ6uTBEBipzkg1ZLjUysojfRsRLusHeATnouSel-adqsIxSRkf0GpK_DsO9Cj-Z_vEydeCLLtVxKPVQrtx5xa5OVY94_2VP8YX2w/s320/wildcollab3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't quite have a finished peek of the set that Bethany has appliqued, but I have seen bits and pieces and OMGosh it is PRECIOUS! here is a shot...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXqX_0l6HF8wDfXoc0fTvQKSkN7iSVn3U3AazsuNZ1LyqSOwM6qaim48YPKcNU_L1zJRtKRotwwImN3K3CSShY18B-caqczoBEfDnEzbMrzOk_NJuQC3FvAN3dC_cDWF5nhLcBA/s1600/wildcollab.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXqX_0l6HF8wDfXoc0fTvQKSkN7iSVn3U3AazsuNZ1LyqSOwM6qaim48YPKcNU_L1zJRtKRotwwImN3K3CSShY18B-caqczoBEfDnEzbMrzOk_NJuQC3FvAN3dC_cDWF5nhLcBA/s320/wildcollab.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Will post tomorrow with links as to how to get one of these amazing sets!</div>Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-35259452827201321922011-06-30T18:37:00.000-07:002011-06-30T18:37:55.754-07:00Painting Baby Seals on a hot summer's day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://dreaminbohemian.com/item_102/Custom-Painted-Snow-Babies-Sea-Lion-Overalls.htm"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVWs_CH916RDOmg2qkaitLYfvetHH9RpTDgqo5dyUIDQo_Tu1n7Ke5IZMp3U8g0UsslbpyYaVNM-QzQ_BXEeIL75WCmOb1bH36yaHvYDgLumZv6lsJ4wGcOUUuGfsGlRPbXfjlGg/s320/harp+seal+baby.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I have been painting and painting today. Trying to keep cool when it is only 102 outside. I am also sunburned, so it just feels hot anyway. Lucky for me I had gotten an order for three pairs of these, so I got to think about rollin around in the snow all day! Love it!Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-2533814200425422522011-06-26T20:10:00.000-07:002011-06-26T20:10:40.860-07:00New Look!I am sooo Happy with the new look I have here on my blog! Thank you to Jessica and Joe Dougherty for the graphics and the <a href="http://bloghelp911.blogspot.com/">blog rescue 911</a> for the new look and some sort of rhyme and reason on this all important part of Dreamin Bohemian Studio :) I wanted to give them a shout out at <a href="http://funkyfinds.blogspot.com/2011/06/dreamin-bohemian.html">FuNkY FiNdS</a> and <a href="http://www.righton-graphics.com/index.html">Right On Graphics</a>!<br />
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I am so excited to start using my blog now and I wont be embarrassed to send people to look at it anymore!<br />
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I was also excited that Jessica was able to help me with some pictures in the header of my blog. Showing off some of my art as well as my sweet dogs :) I should be ashamed that only three of my babies are up there. I do have 2 cats and a 4th dog as well, but didn't have very good pictures of any of them. I will work on that!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgficcFKEC8tQZtedKC510McoHSuCMqYIn4mxfhrmV9lu-6SZuruO9SRj7Fm6WKq_CZ_joqUGPtrq4A4GJt6BGDLPf5SNsWcJiWn9FQO3BsVcgLPGh_X9fuF3kYH5KL9D45cEFuMQ/s1600/CIMG0690.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgficcFKEC8tQZtedKC510McoHSuCMqYIn4mxfhrmV9lu-6SZuruO9SRj7Fm6WKq_CZ_joqUGPtrq4A4GJt6BGDLPf5SNsWcJiWn9FQO3BsVcgLPGh_X9fuF3kYH5KL9D45cEFuMQ/s320/CIMG0690.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-3484793279424900912011-06-22T06:19:00.000-07:002011-07-01T07:22:06.566-07:00Changes are coming...I am so excited! The Dreamin Blog is getting a facelift after many years of just dangling here in cyber world.<br />
Along with this facelift, I hope to post more of what if going on in the studio as well as offering little specials here and there.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdd1OIAkMMobCjscdMEO_OAIbk0rg3DWOXm4MmGca5IbFiZOz4HMDJmzfVi8n_pHpG56CzasA04XsDqeKquBs5jXT7CT48UhXqyOo4D32FNAPYR_3vek-SilQ4NsT6gIpHU3QFlA/s1600/dreamtoms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdd1OIAkMMobCjscdMEO_OAIbk0rg3DWOXm4MmGca5IbFiZOz4HMDJmzfVi8n_pHpG56CzasA04XsDqeKquBs5jXT7CT48UhXqyOo4D32FNAPYR_3vek-SilQ4NsT6gIpHU3QFlA/s320/dreamtoms.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Here is one of my newest ventures...I was hired on by <a href="http://www.toms.com/youth/tiny?view=all">TOMS</a> to be an artist and paint shoes with their events they do in the DFW area. The first one was at <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/toms/womens-shoes?marketingslots=3&origin=brandindex">Nordstrom</a> on June 4th. The next one scheduled will be at the Dallas Galleria in August on the 13th. It is so fun for me to get to sit with other artists and paint and talk and also to see some of my customers. Here are some <a href="http://www.toms.com/youth/tiny?view=all">TOMS</a> I painted for myself for the events. Well, for some reason can't get a picture on here, so here is the link to my facebook folder of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.209053842465979.49571.189000951137935">painted TOMS </a>Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-87664785570012161392011-03-18T06:26:00.000-07:002011-03-18T06:30:51.508-07:00FacebookSoooo, One day I woke up and had a message from Facebook that my page was going to be shut down for infringement on someone's copyrights. If that was the case, I could if I wanted to, send facebook thousands of other boutique artists/designers who infringe on copyrights daily who still have their fb fan pages still up.<br />
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I went to facebook, and they didn't give me a chance to take some of the artwork down or anything. They removed my fan page with my 1500+ fans. I was a bit bummed, though I do understand. And this is a major lesson learned for me ~ I will only from now on be doing only my own original art. It is freeing really, as painting characters was not fun for me, and I really only started to paint them just to kind of prove that I <i>could</i> do it. But quite frankly, I hate copying.<br />
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However, if you were one of my fans on FB and are wondering what happened to me, please click the link and RE like me ;) I would appreciate it soooo much!<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#%21/pages/Dreamin-Bohemian-Studio/189000951137935">Dreamin Bohemian Studio Fan Page</a><br />
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Thanks so much!<br />
Adrienne<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIFa7fm2-PEF0esrF5m24rxsKP12bmvVCw6o3RhyY4Ahh1j2BTQo4pZTK04fFHhBQGP7JJ04UDO9f9nDXe_WWZiGHaA71V6QTOr6UtWNRIRUF99UMRMLca8-pA0Lehmop67TVJag/s1600/free+spirits1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIFa7fm2-PEF0esrF5m24rxsKP12bmvVCw6o3RhyY4Ahh1j2BTQo4pZTK04fFHhBQGP7JJ04UDO9f9nDXe_WWZiGHaA71V6QTOr6UtWNRIRUF99UMRMLca8-pA0Lehmop67TVJag/s320/free+spirits1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-62492876367080302182011-02-22T13:34:00.000-08:002011-02-22T13:40:43.883-08:00Bunny BFF<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ZABD9UtzbZQMc095V11P8Z0QYrM5jVqqhiC806BaQcmxGSoUOyoEM6gHkbviTIZ5XGozMYS0AbjZZSDiF0KljqImq4UGfN530Z6RLrLxY39FY3ySx8PNzocKCGwhwX0NCMWeUw/s1600/spring1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ZABD9UtzbZQMc095V11P8Z0QYrM5jVqqhiC806BaQcmxGSoUOyoEM6gHkbviTIZ5XGozMYS0AbjZZSDiF0KljqImq4UGfN530Z6RLrLxY39FY3ySx8PNzocKCGwhwX0NCMWeUw/s400/spring1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576632060909113122" border="0" /></a><br />What a sweet mixed media collage of a little girl and her bunny for Easter. Of course, this doesn't have to only be an Easter Gift, but it sure would be pretty in a little blond girls room :)<br /><br />I make these with LOTS of different mediums, paint, pencil drawing, glitter, rhinestones, stamps, stickers, more paint, spatter some, sand some, I love the 3 dimensional flowers popping off the back ground.<br /><br />I will also make these custom with your favorite things in mind. I have several examples to look at. Message me, I love to do custom commission work :)Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-77413513879972710662011-02-19T17:22:00.000-08:002011-02-19T17:25:27.873-08:00Charlie and his Giraffe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK8XvxnGbu1kH5aJsIqa7dc9_KYIebuWzoNY6RMK9C2t5gHEUafq-vbZBr6ZcvJE8qbAQJaHzdnCk6SIfpzwKusCTf7Zgkd2PA6NABH60TyG8bFFfSjwOOK5RZa-NcPp7uCZEnmg/s1600/charlie.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK8XvxnGbu1kH5aJsIqa7dc9_KYIebuWzoNY6RMK9C2t5gHEUafq-vbZBr6ZcvJE8qbAQJaHzdnCk6SIfpzwKusCTf7Zgkd2PA6NABH60TyG8bFFfSjwOOK5RZa-NcPp7uCZEnmg/s400/charlie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575576480218129202" border="0" /></a><br />I love this Charlie pillow for a little boys room! I designed this one this week when a customer asked for chenilles, cords, maybe some plaid and flannels..oh and a giraffe! I can customize this design for your little guy or girl by putting their name on it and one of their favorite animals, or whatever they might like!<br />Super fun!<br />Just click on <a href="http://www.dreaminbohemian.com">www.dreaminbohemian.com</a> to order yours today!Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-72624511940696417932010-11-10T06:58:00.000-08:002010-11-10T07:02:50.420-08:00The Ballet...painted tennis shoes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WfSbFfeO9az6qzdtzpUercde-7tVXvjb0IEfjcJlL1fo3QeT8dgCpAmgRNL-7I0i0t7NUqqufy_tRSctfqEkW0a89qfHlfUMEabaViwPNw2TCWAkFIfsAoWaoki_GcTFtz2j2Q/s1600/ballet6.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WfSbFfeO9az6qzdtzpUercde-7tVXvjb0IEfjcJlL1fo3QeT8dgCpAmgRNL-7I0i0t7NUqqufy_tRSctfqEkW0a89qfHlfUMEabaViwPNw2TCWAkFIfsAoWaoki_GcTFtz2j2Q/s400/ballet6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537936437108995938" border="0" /></a><br />I love ballet! Dancing from about age 2 all the way up into my 20's....it was about time that I painted something to do with ballet. These sweet little shoes were a custom received and I have decided to offer them to my customers on ebay. They are available in sizes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.<br />Come and check them out!Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-1821622285525067012010-11-10T06:53:00.000-08:002010-11-10T06:58:37.220-08:00Merry Christmas Tennies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUSuwPUDFQlz-FYTejOATECQUIklSB-_J9Whn6d1vcQyLrHYQoSLP7ej2DBQ86F6EfvakzppTJTzGVOoGVSFzGcRbE4OVfVjZZw46Z7-jVnqkKflD8xnzN1clUYF_HBGSvF88GQ/s1600/chrcustom1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUSuwPUDFQlz-FYTejOATECQUIklSB-_J9Whn6d1vcQyLrHYQoSLP7ej2DBQ86F6EfvakzppTJTzGVOoGVSFzGcRbE4OVfVjZZw46Z7-jVnqkKflD8xnzN1clUYF_HBGSvF88GQ/s400/chrcustom1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537935326430116050" border="0" /></a><br />Darling Santa and his Reindeer painted on these Sweet Tennis shoes for fun at Christmas time! Check them out on eBay. I can paint them in toddler girls sizes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. A few other sizes are available, so email me for details :)Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-68732565714088226382010-11-07T09:58:00.000-08:002010-11-07T10:03:07.801-08:00Meow!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5nczNZ06hX5L-AeuiZPPUiTXhbQrR8Icz3YS_bOZmy4Ik8slwQnD1dpamJQViizWjPJwBktcKB3-4MHDPeKAom2S5GCVpZ93KX_VZnkPwANQ9p2TfLrxsGLt0syzTnd8Fsdsjg/s1600/ooak+kitty.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5nczNZ06hX5L-AeuiZPPUiTXhbQrR8Icz3YS_bOZmy4Ik8slwQnD1dpamJQViizWjPJwBktcKB3-4MHDPeKAom2S5GCVpZ93KX_VZnkPwANQ9p2TfLrxsGLt0syzTnd8Fsdsjg/s400/ooak+kitty.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536869513325133730" border="0" /></a><br />My first Launch with Sugar3 Faze2 is a mini reveal Upcycle Launch. Upcycling is one of my most favorite things to do! I have ALWAYS loved taking something old and spinning it into something fresh and new!<br />Here I took a size 4t corduroy jumper that I had on hand in my "denim" stash and painted a funky Christmas Kitty applique. I sewed some holly fabric and sweet pompom fringe at the hem and Voila! A fun little addition to your little one's holiday wardrobe!Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-25329054002300370402010-08-16T08:27:00.000-07:002010-08-16T08:36:13.701-07:005k101Me? A runner? Not hardly!<br /><br />That is exactly what I would say about 3 months ago to my friend Joanna when she would tell me about this podcast program she started. There was no way I was going to run. No way, no how! HA!<br /><br />Here I am in August about to graduate from the <a href="http://runningmatemedia.com/">5k101 program</a>. I have one more 30 min run to do to consider myself graduated, and I run my first 5k September 4th!!<br />I am so excited and happy that I have finished the program. It starts you off slow and you watch yourself build week upon week. I can see progress and feel progress, and I have lost over 10 inches and 10 pounds all together so far.<br />Now my goal is to run 30 minutes 3-4 times a week. I will build on that eventually. But I am excited to have gone this far in two months!<br /><br />Anyone that has looked for an exercise program that is encouraging and challenging, I would suggest this one to them. You can keep up with other runners for encouragement and accountability on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/5K101">runningmates facebook page</a> as well.<br /><br />Super excited to keep on going and see how far I can get :)Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-86445200615688600492010-08-15T09:23:00.000-07:002010-08-15T09:26:59.438-07:00Jack<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3f-vITq2GbCYOoLr4FQFRafHFyukYX4SRIUHPNgw-KJ8KJqT3vJ1hox9HwNKBi0NbRKApmpDzIzKhz7PrqU2mjHmKWXMaGinfmsGHKSPwFJLxXtIBDtfzMtHle-iYMT9_qYMFeA/s1600/jsdb3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3f-vITq2GbCYOoLr4FQFRafHFyukYX4SRIUHPNgw-KJ8KJqT3vJ1hox9HwNKBi0NbRKApmpDzIzKhz7PrqU2mjHmKWXMaGinfmsGHKSPwFJLxXtIBDtfzMtHle-iYMT9_qYMFeA/s400/jsdb3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505673650105333970" border="0" /></a><br />I really wish I had more of these Gogo boots to paint on, but I only have two size 9 toddlers left. They are adorable, and such a cool movie to paint from for Halloween.<br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/FUSIONCo-Boutique-CUSTOM-Halloween-MoNsTeR-Nightmare-B4-/120608788911?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0">Jennifer of Jade n Roses</a> took the awesome pictures for me, Thank you!Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-4446529876929263122010-08-15T09:11:00.000-07:002010-08-15T09:20:28.912-07:00The Ghastlies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJkv04egOZrDxE1_G7gnoZZEHL2ztkEo20_LYOhGV-YHSs08ZxL1Mv1KEbT31FexPqOqus9-2KdRL_n8qw_h7W6UbgczZxjiF561WFBo4jhM9aD3zmQgkAmrW_wdg6UngYl5aPg/s1600/ga1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJkv04egOZrDxE1_G7gnoZZEHL2ztkEo20_LYOhGV-YHSs08ZxL1Mv1KEbT31FexPqOqus9-2KdRL_n8qw_h7W6UbgczZxjiF561WFBo4jhM9aD3zmQgkAmrW_wdg6UngYl5aPg/s400/ga1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505671175074314338" border="0" /></a><br />Hand Painted to match Alexander Hanry's fabric line called the Ghastlies, these Chucks were a BLAST to paint. I was asked to do a design collaboration with<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/FUSIONCo-Boutique-CUSTOM-Ghastlies-Halloween-FAIRYCAKES-/120607109731?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0"> Jennifer of Jade n Roses Couture</a> on eBay to match her TO DIE FOR Halloween set for the <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=fairycakes+boutique">Fairycakes Peek a Boo Launch</a>.<br /><br />This collab was soooo much fun and full of tricks and treats! I would like to thank all the girls who joined in our Fantastic Launch!!Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-14638068079590256782010-08-13T13:06:00.000-07:002010-08-15T09:19:40.916-07:00Hand Painted Skullie Converse<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9udMwlmxb1YAJZpXjoTwJj5fYMbvbd9yB5qgnXyFMDMTuWtvHwXpJRKOOdpbwt1iBu2WXBV4nEfKuLfGvZZxDc60BZpTZnsGf8Nt3wj0VBQqzzLrqAmq-_KEuye4CmBwHhsQ56Q/s1600/skullies2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9udMwlmxb1YAJZpXjoTwJj5fYMbvbd9yB5qgnXyFMDMTuWtvHwXpJRKOOdpbwt1iBu2WXBV4nEfKuLfGvZZxDc60BZpTZnsGf8Nt3wj0VBQqzzLrqAmq-_KEuye4CmBwHhsQ56Q/s400/skullies2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504990039778905298" border="0" /></a><br />I have ALWAYS Loved Skulls of all kinds. Some people think that they remind them of death. But for some reason they remind me of life. They don't creep me out, I love them with floral motifs and lots of color. So when Bethany asked me to collab with her on a skull set, I just couldn't say no, now could I? Since these have been listed, I have also sold a pair of skullie pink converse to a lady who's 50th birthday party will have the theme of the pink skulls and she wanted them for herself to wear to her Birthday. See, Life!<br />Once the bidding on this pair of custom skullie Chucks for kids is over, I will keep them in my ebay store, at 65.00 for children and 85.00 for adults.<br />Message me if you are interested in a pair!Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-65198726481745305442010-03-19T02:28:00.000-07:002010-03-19T02:31:35.923-07:00Yay! Sweet Freedom!I fell asleep at like 10, woke up at midnight...sick, stuffed up, couldn't sleep. But IT CAME TO ME...you know when people say," I was lost and couldn't figure out what the key was but it was with me all along?"<br /><br />That has happened to me!!! I am excited, I have painted two pairs of overalls, however I wanted to paint them. Not in the constraints of what someone else would like, or would want. I was so stuck! When I started this business, I painted florals, flamingos, turtles, peace signs, LOTS OF COLOR.<br /><br />I got away from that because of what people started to request. 5 years ago, I would not paint characters, I only did my own art. I know I have said it before, but this is what I am going to get back to. I am going to re emerge on ebay and my website and etsy and even at the brownstone, with FREEDOM in my heart, and finally just paint, Paint, PAINT!!! My designs feel free and beautiful.<br />I am so excited, I don't want to go to sleep as I am afraid I will lose this feeling and inspiration. I am exhausted tho, but wow! I am so happy. LOL and probably a bit delirious! From now on, my designs will be bursting with color and happy thoughts. nothing forced. nothing!<br />I have a list of ideas that I am going to create, and my overalls and painted denim and womens stuff, it is all going to be ME.<br />Seems simple enough, but I got too careful. Too trying to be perfect. I am free. free. FREE!<br /><br />EVeryone keep an eye out for fresh new colors and designs! Yippee!Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-84892369268716949492010-02-28T05:02:00.000-08:002010-02-28T05:08:35.162-08:00Believe!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Ldj37O8GRb-CupCxcgcPjuU2Hf6dJU8elS_3Tyfbpci1rZi1GyfTNv2InS32xfm14pEduBoCBWFE7hyFYKDxpBXpwWDsnlxmyz3CiJOd8wPg9_11hhoKkcr2_k7rSUlcnbfVCA/s1600-h/lavbelievedet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 334px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Ldj37O8GRb-CupCxcgcPjuU2Hf6dJU8elS_3Tyfbpci1rZi1GyfTNv2InS32xfm14pEduBoCBWFE7hyFYKDxpBXpwWDsnlxmyz3CiJOd8wPg9_11hhoKkcr2_k7rSUlcnbfVCA/s400/lavbelievedet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443279963182499954" border="0" /></a><br />I am really loving doing these mixed media pieces. I do them in my spare time, in between clothing and pillow orders and also when I need a quick launch item for ebay. I can play with the design around a theme so easily and they seem to give birth to new ideas in my head while working on them.<br />Here is the latest mixed media...a little purple princess painting that I call "Believe!"<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpILNH5aDlJWb71-XjOGPQWSL3XmAOH81yKvC9pRnKgMdHKjGutPSAH6TzI6Th6gjmJUAjrVRnsLUCY0q9F_KA52vyJv9T38fXEJsdHIs0ScEvFZEiDKwRa6hboi3KiUEFqdvGeg/s1600-h/lavbelieve2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpILNH5aDlJWb71-XjOGPQWSL3XmAOH81yKvC9pRnKgMdHKjGutPSAH6TzI6Th6gjmJUAjrVRnsLUCY0q9F_KA52vyJv9T38fXEJsdHIs0ScEvFZEiDKwRa6hboi3KiUEFqdvGeg/s400/lavbelieve2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443280140659562498" border="0" /></a>Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19430898.post-76597215927512279462010-02-12T08:53:00.000-08:002010-02-12T09:00:55.673-08:00Snow? In Texas?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCnBj3vdSuIrbdt31ZrjufORB2GIqCcz5iaPQMB9C9a97UFXFjiGH4H73qjHM5AuuPz_iGNewjR7Srt0MqEoQOt-ubVoN_Xe4oSuYWDN1SmE7TIxx7eojZoM2td5jTHeGdtyRfA/s1600-h/snow+angel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggCnBj3vdSuIrbdt31ZrjufORB2GIqCcz5iaPQMB9C9a97UFXFjiGH4H73qjHM5AuuPz_iGNewjR7Srt0MqEoQOt-ubVoN_Xe4oSuYWDN1SmE7TIxx7eojZoM2td5jTHeGdtyRfA/s400/snow+angel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437401873653681730" border="0" /></a><br />Unbelievable!<br /><br />Ok, maybe not that we got a little snow...but, ummm, we got A LOT of snow! I have not seen this kind of snow since I lived in Michigan. CRAZY!! I have played in it, walked dogs in it, and even had a little snow ball fight with Tiger in it. So much fun and a great change of pace for us who can take the time to enjoy it.<br />I am a polar bear at heart. Still not sure why I am still in Texas, but pretty sure we wont ever leave.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglaioZFaLFb7QupzrKnKujEWpdi55-3nrK0PMT-353eFOGw9WwDpWsOenF92KlBKXMDxZXati9JZofRiJ-vJL7WXtYaYT8frXSsr5TA9fT3n5a95qR3tZ24BeJN4j6ziqSBeSkDg/s1600-h/snow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglaioZFaLFb7QupzrKnKujEWpdi55-3nrK0PMT-353eFOGw9WwDpWsOenF92KlBKXMDxZXati9JZofRiJ-vJL7WXtYaYT8frXSsr5TA9fT3n5a95qR3tZ24BeJN4j6ziqSBeSkDg/s400/snow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437402157596768658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmoo5dh0GEChjntEX2D4DwcUfDz7aZYKxTBz5CkdY1EO9UT-yK21h-7cbYAw6oB2lQ-1mqaWnEBjTDxI2p4xxTzh6gTaBeI2dwIoSrgfawouNTynon90Nh2DoaYI5uKnyqVaqrw/s1600-h/pabsnow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmoo5dh0GEChjntEX2D4DwcUfDz7aZYKxTBz5CkdY1EO9UT-yK21h-7cbYAw6oB2lQ-1mqaWnEBjTDxI2p4xxTzh6gTaBeI2dwIoSrgfawouNTynon90Nh2DoaYI5uKnyqVaqrw/s400/pabsnow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437402255671877730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAeKQfA-3eu4vVcxdI5o3zd3odMw2Jr-EW3bkwqY32VuYLTh5YiNx1_c9jVbTgb1UbXkzVp2L9MwZSLVNk1L-J3ygjA97gFqn3178CRc92GU3qLDpgohkre9_4iIDGovpQAZ6NuQ/s1600-h/kivisnow.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 363px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAeKQfA-3eu4vVcxdI5o3zd3odMw2Jr-EW3bkwqY32VuYLTh5YiNx1_c9jVbTgb1UbXkzVp2L9MwZSLVNk1L-J3ygjA97gFqn3178CRc92GU3qLDpgohkre9_4iIDGovpQAZ6NuQ/s400/kivisnow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437402052156408514" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOQabJcqGQ89iVDQmVpRdmvLDG1cuGVXA8EDXsYzK6KKTOJWelpbsZq-2RrFRrC6XOH6ciOYLwCPks-SFpAxrh_ArbYlnRueqsvgrWZk7D1C72FhCwwbCx2eC4dKJ3HB2JfYNMg/s1600-h/snowfeb10+021a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOQabJcqGQ89iVDQmVpRdmvLDG1cuGVXA8EDXsYzK6KKTOJWelpbsZq-2RrFRrC6XOH6ciOYLwCPks-SFpAxrh_ArbYlnRueqsvgrWZk7D1C72FhCwwbCx2eC4dKJ3HB2JfYNMg/s400/snowfeb10+021a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437402376558542866" border="0" /></a>Adriennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06433691332333296460noreply@blogger.com0