Hello, its cold!

Greetings from the art room.

I try to keep my Amazon listmania list up-to-date with my favorite art books. There are just some books that are so fun to read out loud to kids, I end up reading them every year.

I thought it would be fun to share some of my list with you.

Click here to go straight to my annotated list of favorite books on Amazon.com. 

The pictures below aren't hyperlinked...jut screenshots.

Hope you are having a great week! I would love to see your favorite childrens lit books...if you have  blog post or have listed your favorites elsewhere, please leave a link in the comments!

Things I am loving right now....

This may not be the most interesting assortment of things....but I don't really care....My life is a bit boring at the moment---I haven't discovered any new movies or music to write about so I thought I would tell you about my favorite beauty and food finds this week.

I am obsessed with everything Mrs. Meyer's....especially the Basil scent....and the packaging! I just made a big online order for a bunch more good stuff! I have had my lavender soy candle burning, burning, burning since I bought it!

Avocados. I either made guacamole or are sliced avocados every week in May...and I keep buying them--delicious!

Crystal curls. This time of year I like to scrunch my hair and let it air dry rather than sit and sweat under the blow dryer. I just scrunch it up with some of this magic potion and I really love the texture it gives my long waves.....it is sort of like a jell, but better.

Brie cheese. Oh. My. Goodness. Brie, where have you been all my life. I am used to cheese platters with cheddar and swiss....nothing fancy....but I am slightly addicted to this French cheese from Sam's club--affordable, and delicious!

Cucumbers. Especially English Cucumbers---Oh so delicious. I have been replacing crackers and chips with cucumbers for my guacamole dip...I've been slicing up the cucumbers and placing a chunk of brie cheese on top--yummy yummy yummy!

Blue. I am wearing a blue shirt right now.....and I've been using the heck out of some pthalo blue paint! I recently finished this blue owl for a show I am having in June...(details coming soon!) I have never really been one to choose blue....but lately it just feels right. I've been using lots of blue...and wearing it too.

Bleh....I start teaching summer school today. I wish I could be sitting on my porch with a cup of tea enjoying a beautiful summer morning....but I have to work this summer.....all well....I am working with older students, aged 4th-6th grade...so I know it will be a lot of fun....

Things I am loving right now!

Happy Tuesday, can you believe March is almost over????

I thought it would be fun to create a post with some of the things I am loving right now!

1. My favorite blush ever

This blush from Clinique is my absolute favorite blush in the world. Not only is it beautiful when it is brand new, it is also beautiful whenever I wear it...and it last for a really long time!

2. Dry Shampoo

Batiste dry shampoo is my new favorite thing. I started out with the original scent and now I am using the blush version. I like them both equally! This stuff comes in a 5 oz. spray can and it only costs $6.99...it lasts for several weeks and at least a dozen uses, probably more!

I decided to try it after I got bangs. My bangs seemed to get greasy looking after a day and I didn't want to take the time for a full shampoo. Just spray this stuff on and brush through it...it actually makes my hair clean! The roots look a little powdery sometimes, but only I notice and it looks way better than grease-ball head. I have saved so many hours that I normally would've been showering, blow-drying and re-styling.

I love it!

3. My Vintage Brooch Collection

Since style school I have been on the lookout for vintage brooches...under $10!

A local shop has a wonderful assortment so I buy at least one every time I go. Not only are they pretty to wear, they spruce up by jewelry tray too! Yay for spring flowers!

4. Pretty sun glasses

I used to be an all-black-sun-glass-girl but not anymore! I love all styles and colors!! I can't wait for summer....*sigh*

5. My coffee table book.

I created a journal for my coffee table and I have filled it with fun things that aren't quite right for a regular scrapbook. I photograph a lot of random things and i rip things out of magazines...this gives me a place to put them. Oh, and I am working on a DIY....it will show some of the other things I have been putting in my coffee table book! You will love it!

6. My Instax Mini

Seriously, I love this camera. It is a bit bulky to haul around but I love, love, love the photos it takes. I can't wait to create some cool wall art with them!


That is all for now!  I hope you are having a great week!!! I have been visiting my mom in the hospital and trying to get some exercise, so I haven't had a chance to do much crafting....I am feeling really anxious to make something cuuuuute!

Check back Thursday (April Fool's Day!) for my first guest blogger post!! Its not too late to participate if you are interested, just email me!

p.s. all the photos in this post are by me!