thank you zoey.......

.....for my wonderfully amazing garlands that you made for me! They are so gorgeous and the fact that you used gray bias tape is just perfection! I love how clean and fresh they make knack's windows look!

check out her lovely blog and visit here for the scoop on her gorgeous jewelry line........

hugs, and happy monday my friends!.....xoxo

twitter to win a swatch......

....seriously......Swatch is giving away a free watch {with great odds to win}... Simply follow Swatch US on twitter (twitter.com/swatchus) and be AUTOMATICALLY entered to win a Billy the Artist Afterdark watch from the 2009 CreArt Collection. It's that easy.......

......totally rad......

giveaway winner..........

.....drumroll please.......it is miss dee from our little love nest!! woot woot! random .org picked your number.........

I hope you enjoy your awesome new letterpress journal......xo

first fridays is a week away......

......and even though I'm going to miss this one {because of a surprise trip to NYC!}....my friend susan will be running the show for me....and I'm so excited!

...this particular show is called "threaded" focusing on an unpredictable and original collection of fashion, art, jewelry,pottery, furniture and lighting".......from what I have seen so far, it is going to be another awesome show.........so please join us friday sept 4th from 6-9pm and then on saturday sept 5th from 10 am -3 pm....

...and while we are on the subject of events and times....please make sure to note the new section on the left side of my blog with current locations, upcoming events, and hours that you can visit and shop at knack....... I have two locations ....Antiques on Augusta which is open seven days a week for knack shopping.... and knack studio ...where I work and create and get very messy.... which is open the first full weekend of every month and during the week by appointment...

....have an awesome weekend friends! xoxo

just the best finds....

.....this little piggy went to the flea market and cried yip wee, yip wee, yip wee all the way home.......... vintage pennants......glittering ornaments { I'm thinking window garlands during the holidays} .....and letters galore {literally stacks and stacks of each letter, and punctuation marks too!}...... oh my what finds!.....xoxo

hugs......

....to kristin over at discover interior design for this lovely interview on my home and the knack philosophy........I am just tickled pink to be visiting over at her gorgeous blog! xo

meet " annie"....

{before}




{after}




...... this chair may end up coming to live with me....... because I just love her that much! I painted the frame and then had her reupholstered in a charcoal gray linen.........complete perfection if I do say so myself! ....want....want.....

* chair price 550.00... shipping is available upon request

guess what came in the mail yesterday........

.........my long awaited macbook pro !! Now I won't have to share with the very talented, and very busy graphic designer man! Thanks babe for always being so patient, for sharing your awesome computer with me, and for turning me into an "apple girl"......{love it when he says that!}... I have been planning, saving, and dreaming about my very own lap top ......and I finally was able to purchase one this past week!

I have been playing on it ,and getting it all set up to help me out with all things knack..... I have enjoyed all of its newness........it even smells good! ......now I'm off to purchase that laptop case posted about here.....and we'll be off and running!

happy day to you friends! xo

thank you wyff 4 and kelly coakley........

.......for taking an interest in knack and for helping spread the word about the whole knack philosophy.....I appreciate it so much! {even though I couldn't sleep and was sick to my stomach for days.....I was so nervous!} ...I have laughed until I've cried at some parts of this interview and the funny things I did with my mouth and head.....but I am so grateful for the exposure and marketing potential........AND I'm also very happy to leave live television to the professionals ;) Click here and here if you would like to partake in part one and part two of knack live and in color........ xoxo

it's monday and I have a treat for you......

..... my sweet friend grace who owns the very wonderful pink olive stores in east village and brooklyn has decided to become a knack sponsor....YAY! ....and, to kick things off with a bang she is offering a give away!!

...one of you lucky readers will win this gorgeous letter press notebook by motor mouth press....{I might enter under a secret pen name so I can win this one myself!}.....I am such a fan of anything letterpress, and then throw in an ice cream sandwich.... and you can forget about it!

...just leave a comment here and be sure to stop by pink olive and say hello...you will love all of the perfectly curated goods for your happiness and home! I'll pick a winner on Friday!

happy monday....xo

13 years ago today.......

......I became a mom for the first time.....and I have been head over heels ever since!

happy birthday "c"........i love ya tons......xo

the moose is loose......

.....and I am so happy that he has decided to grace the walls of knack studio with his presence! thank you mollie from royal buffet for being a seriously talented, creative girl and for giving me the chance to own him...........and yes, his name is .....knackwinkle!

...happy weekend to you all! xo

art quiver giveaway......

...a little birdie from art quiver let me in on a little secret......they are having a giveaway up to 5,000 dollars....yes I said 5,000.....and you can read about it here ! The birdies just thought you would want to know about it ....and I agree.....xo

** artwork by artist ken macaire

swatches are rad......

........steve from ICED media in NY sent over these images of some new swatch designs by NY artist matthew langille......love the names......germaholic, snuggle bunch and floating away!

.....I still remember my swatch with fond memories......clear with white stripes... totally see through face, exposing all of the gears..... and a neon orange stretchy guard over the face.....man I wish I still had that baby........but I think when I'm in the city next {very soon! woot!}... I'll pay a little visit to swatch and rock one again at 35...........whatcha think!?

** there is a facebook fan page you can join too....!

oh, and ps........

......remember these?........lily just opened her flowerlicious shop on etsy.......now you all have access to the goodness!

falafel for the soul......

....absolutely love this idea by lesley sico of the blog 315 thomas.....she has started a new blog called falafel for the soul and it is all about leaving positive notes of love and encouragement for random strangers! love it .....could eat it and want to be a part of it!

Thanks so much to Jess for posting about it on her blog pecanoot ......so that I could find it ;)

now....get out there and encourage someone today....xo

koelle art.....

....love the work of miss annie and am so glad to know her....and be blessed by her infectious smile and beautiful spirit......

...these are just a few pieces that have tickled my fancy.......xo

might want to enter this one.......

....just saw that some happy tape was being given away over at oh hello friend........be sure to skip on over ......xo

I'm thinking orange or maybe salmon.......

or maybe a little bit of both for my september collection.......and these pictures from amy butler are making me want to paint a piece or several pieces in this color palette...throw in a little turquoise and things are getting really good! ;)

happy monday friends...xo

friday fun stuff...

...I raided my etsy favorites section to show you all a few things that have caught my eye lately....


........ these lockets from locket 2 you because the colors are amazing and the graphics .....perfection


............ these seals from k is for calligraphy because they are a visually happy reminder of words that should be said more often



............. these papers by cupcake social because cupcakes are one of my favorite things right now and these papers are like super extra good icing



.............. this laptop case by lollington because I'm a "raised in california girl" and my new apple will need a home



........... these pushpins by little glowing lights because they are just pretty and spunky and would make my bulletin board very happy...

....hope this weekend is fun and relaxing for all of you! My kids start school on Monday so I plan on enjoying the last few days of freedom! woo hoo.......xo

so proud......

....just wanted to let you all know that my brother has just released his second piano cd, and is offering the first one as a free download for the next week.......if you love hymns, and calming piano improvs then you will want to check it out for sure......you can go here and here to find out more and to purchase one of your very own!

happy listening......xo

souvenirs indeed......

lovely little bits and pieces of fabric and wire , perfectly assembled creating these tasty trifles for your viewing pleasure!

check out this lovely etsy shop and blog...

happy day to you my friends! xo

** so sorry about the blog link not working earlier...it's fixed now ;)