Before and After with Eddie

Behind the Scenes of The Nest

One of the things I love about design blogs is the opportunity to see a "before and after" scenario. Here is a room done by Eddie Ross (eddieross.com) using flea market finds on a shoestring budget. What's new? Everyone has a tight budget when renovating an old room, but it certainly doesn't have to look cheap! Eddie is a master... Behind the Scenes of The Nest

function as one with Clothes4Souls

Remember the online clothing company that I painted the table cover for? 

You know... We did the Tomato Arts Festival together?

Well, now function as one is partnering with Soles4Souls new clothing charity, Clothes4Souls.

Check out Soles4Souls blog about the great new charitable deal.

For every shirt that is purchased, one article of clothing will be provided to a child in need!

What do you think?

The other day, my brother-in-law sent me a link to this photo of Munkiana Devil Rays moving in a massive group. It has had me thinking about how the earth changes and some animals just know what to do instinctively... The photographer said that even the pilot of this aerial expedition had never seen anything like it in 20 years of surveying this area. What do you think? Rare occurrence? Or just never recorded by humans? Either way, it's simply amazing.

CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year 2010

Speaking of original art to buy...

If you're looking for a quality original 5"x7" painting, you can check out Paul Ferney's commission project. I follow his wife's blog, Oh Happy Day! and she posted about the project this morning. What a great idea... Send Paul a photo and $200, and he'll send you a painting by December 1, just in time to adjust those Christmas lists. Hurry though, the first 100 people get the deal. After that, the price goes back up to $350. I love this guy's style.

Jordan Ferney | Oh Happy Day! 

If I had a studio, a nanny and a production assistant, I would love to dream up a venture to paint for people on demand. Hmmm, that's three strikes so I guess I'll have to keep living my own life.