{bedroom image via Lonny Magazine, crow image via Nadine Sage}
February 27, 2012
on the easel :: eat crow
Eat Crow, 16 x 16 inches square, mixed media, papier collé and oil on birch wood. $275.- Not yet completed, but close.
February 25, 2012
versatile blogger award
I love this concept. Thank you FURNNISH {a beauty of a blog featuring non-stop fabulous styling ideas} Sara nominated us for this exemplary Versatile Blogger Award ~ thanks a million!
So here it goes: I share 7 things about myself and my staff and 7 über awesome blogs for you to visit.
7 itty bitty things about myself {Nadine} and my staff:
- I’m the youngest of seven
- I grew up in a house built in 1818, seven kids, no shower, one bathroom
- I have a passion for sea urchins and great blue herons
- My parents didn’t give me a middle name, but my brother’s middle name is “The”
- Lola: “I love ice cream, preferably in a waffle cone.”
- Ruby: “My favorite color is salmon.”
- Frances: “I once swallowed an entire sock.”
Now onto the most important part, our nominees are:
- Remodelista
- Freshome
- desire to inspire
- Fork Spoon Bacon
- Solid Frog
- French by Design
- Little Blue Deer
Want to play along?
Here’s the small print:
- In a post on your blog, nominate 7 fellow bloggers for The Versatile Blogger Award.In the same post, add the Versatile Blogger Award.
- In the same post, thank the blogger who nominated you in a post with a link back to their blog.
- In the same post, share 7 completely random pieces of information about yourself.
- In the same post, include this set of rules.
- Inform each nominated blogger of their nomination by posting a comment on each of their blogs
February 24, 2012
velvet mocha :: friday at five
INGREDIENTS
- 1.5 oz Baileys with a Hint of Coffee
- 4 oz Hot chocolate
- Fresh whipped cream
Garnish: Coffee beans
Glass: Coffee mug
PREPARATION
Pour the Baileys and hot chocolate into a coffee mug. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with 3 coffee beans.
{recipe via Liquor}
February 23, 2012
new website
I’ve been working feverishly on my new website. So far I have all my belt buckles on view. Next, upload artwork and then trays. Check out the work in progress and let me know your thoughts.
February 21, 2012
amsterdam :: loft living
UXUS designed a private residence located in a historic building on one of Amsterdam’s famous canals. The canal house is located in a 250m2 18th century warehouse with a panoramic view over the city. The owners wanted to keep the original open-plan layout of the space so, UXUS created a series of dramatic curtain walls, which could be opened and closed according to the needs of use. All of the decorative interior elements were selected to reflect the eclectic tastes of the owners.
February 17, 2012
friday at five :: cajun lemonade
In time for the Mardi Gras festivities …
INGREDIENTS
- 12 ounces white rum or vodka
- 4 ounces Pimm’s No. 1
- 8 ounces fresh lemon juice
- 4 ounces Simple Syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon Tabasco
- Ice
- 8 ounces chilled 7-Up
- Thin lemon wheels and a sprig of rosemary, for garnish (optional)
In a large resealable container, combine all of the ingredients except ice, the 7-Up and the lemon wheels. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Cover tightly and shake, then pour into an ice-filled pitcher. Strain into ice-filled rocks glasses, stir in the 7-Up and garnish with lemon wheels.
{via Food and Wine}
February 15, 2012
on the easel :: octopus
I’m crazy about octopuses or is it octopi? This piece is currently on the easel, next step is to add oil. The entire piece is 19″ x 19″.
