this week at knack....

new window platforms that roll and move and are multi purpose.....mmmmm...the studio smells like new wood ....and some gorge furniture that is almost ready for it's debut!

annual pumpkin carving....and my shorties are stinkin' pros!

ghostie cookies....and the 2010 blair family pumpkins!......what's that you say?...the owl looks like arthur the aardvark?....why yes, yes it does....and that would be mine:)...multiple tragedies occurred....however, the spider was carved by my 11 year old, the viking by my 14 year old, and the virginia cavs by my handsome hubs....my personal carving skillz did not show up this year! boo.... snap.....there's always next year!

...I hope you all have a spooky, wooky weekend...full of whacky fun!...

xo

before and after basics: polyurethane

...hop on over to design sponge where today the hot topic is polyurethane: oil vs. water based

xo

found...

....while cleaning out a piece that I am working on right now....I found this teeny tiny {like 2 inches tall!} little pepper shaker...and it made my day!  I took it to the studio sink, squirted on a little soapy soap and gave the little shaker a bath. 

I love how small it is, and am determined to use it as a vase with tiny little flowers in it!

...any discoveries this week for you?

xo

sweet teeth

....i have been meaning to tell you all about the best chocolate I have put in my mouth in a LONG time!

i was introduced to sweet teeth by a friend/client of mine {who just happens to be a part of the company} and she gave me two sample bars.....one bite of the sea salt and caramel was all it took to make me a believer!

you must check out the website, and then head over to facebook and like their page.....you really should keep up with this fun team of sweeties! {wink!}

oh, and what about that packaging?! sweetness for sure! love the illustrations...

have a fantabulous wednesday my friends!

xo

meet hespah...

She's a dark beauty with great insides! 

I had pink on the brain with this one, and the design came together totally in my head since I did not have the paper or the knobs in hand! I totally love the results, and how the floral makes the black loosen up a bit!

Miss Hespah will be available in the etsy shop on November 6th!

xo

yarnage...

....when my sister told me about her new creations....I couldn't wait to see them.....and when I first laid eyes on them....I knew I had to share them with the world.....

....they are so refreshingly different, warm, and colorful....I simply love them!...

...available in the cranny shop now.....

xo

before and after basics: dry brush painting

Today on before and after basics I am teaching the dry brush technique! Check it out...and then get to painting friends!

xo

sponsor goodness...

1. Autumn tote  2. My dear 3. Mister

4. Connect the dots necklace 5. Claire headband 6. Peace ring

7. Be thankful 8. Bicycle card 9. Key chain

10. Olive door sweater 11. Bird collage 12.  Yellow Bella Ceramic pendant

13. Plaid door sweater 14. Bright Idea book 15. Fall gems bracelet

 ....Mmm, mmm good! There is such beauty and talent here, and it is never too early to start checking those names off your list! {Yes, I totally went there!}

xo

thank you...

....for the Knack Studio tour Miss Danni! Hop on over to oh hello friend for some fun photos I shot of the studio....

xo

house full of knack...

end table by Knack

end table number two by Knack

Miss Jewel by Knack

oval mirror purchased at Knack

found yellow dresser by Knack

coffee table by Knack

metal "H" purchased at Knack

miss rose desk by Knack

I promised you all a tour of miss Angie's house, and I am making good on that promise today! 

You wondered what a house with 6 pieces of Knack looked like? Now you don't have to wonder anymore.....just feast your eyes on how miss Angie pulled all of the pieces together and also threw in a few mirrors, and accessories from Knack as well!

I loved photographing this home, and find it to be a Knack dream home! All of the elements are present : found, collected, color, style mixture...

Living with what you love...100 %!

 xo 

meet elspeth...

...isn't she divine?...

Elspeth is part of my brand new collection , and will be available in the Etsy shop on November 6th!

I can't wait to unveil the rest of the collection!

xo

swirling and twirling....

Hello friends! Ready or not Monday is here....

  

I have to admit, it has been a super exciting couple of weeks at Knack, and I have really fun things to share with you ....Starting with a little house tour that I promised, new fresh pieces at the studio, and some super frabjous news....

Today I need to chill and let my swirly, twirly little mind rest, but I will be back on track tomorrow with miss "Elspeth"....you're going to love her in all her majestic blue tones!

xo

this week at knack....

There has been a lot of color swirling around the studio, and I hope to debut at least one of these beauties next week! Did I mention that I am super excited about this collection?! I have enjoyed coming up with the design concepts for each piece. It has been a while since I have designed a cohesive collection. It feels frabjous!

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....Well friends, on another note...guess what? The "B" family is off to the mountains again this weekend! This time we are headed to Georgia to spend the weekend with our long time friends. Can't wait! The weather is supposed to be very cool! yippee!

Have the best weekend friends!

xo