our giant tv

we (dave) have been wanting a new tv for years and we finally took the plunge and bought a 42" flat screen. i also splurged on this AWESOME art piece by paintsquare that i had custom made to match the room. the sweet credenza is from a thrift store by my work, and was only $45! yes, $45.


the only thing we have left to do is figure out a cord-hiding-system.

and we didn't even have to get rid of the elvis presley armoire. it now fits snuggly in the dining room and gives us lots of extra storage space. next we want to get a nice big painting to go in the dining room.

snow day jan 2011

we have decided that this is our year of indulgence. fancy cheeses from dibruno brothers, lavendar truffle honey from garces trading company, and chimay. every day is a celebration of something.

today it's snow.

hello there almost february

i can't believe it's almost february. my 32nd year of life is right around the corner. i've been working on this quilt that i've been really exicted about. it's the first of a new quilt design and you will be able to order your very own in your choice of colors and size.

stellarquilts video

i just found this video on the etsy blog. you have to check it out, it's awesome and his quilts are awesome too. you can find them here.

25% off ALL vintage housewares

i'm trying to sell some things, so that i can buy more :-) so ALL vintage housewares in the brandeye shop are now 25% off until monday.

happy new year

we spent the new year in mexico and i'm finding it very hard to back into the swing of things. i still wish i was laying on a beach, being served drinks all day.

merry christmas

we decided to go sans tree again this year. we actually have lots of little trees (i collect them), but no "real" tree. my mom got me this ceramic christmas tree last year and i love it. it reminds me of my grandma marilyn and grandpa donald who i always miss, but especially at christmas. each year they had ceramic trees and as a kid i always thought it was really lame to not have a real tree, but now i get it. it's amazing how your mind changes as more time and experience are under your belt.


i made some changes to our living room. we got a NEW flat screen TV! which rules, although it's making our tv watching time increase. after the new year i'll get some pics of the new set up which includes a credenza and new art. in the meantime, here's a sneak peak of the art and my wreath from craft night.


have a very merry christmas from me and moz.

custom quilt #2: take 2

i am usually a procrastinator, but this time i actually finished custom quilt #2 two weeks early. that proved to be a good decision, because when i took it out of the dryer a few seams had ripped open. heartbreaking :-( this happened once before and i ended up giving it to my niece. this reject i gave to dave, since he's been wanting a quilt for years. i do, however, intend to make him his own.

anyway, here's the reject original (the back is above).


and here's the new, non seam ripping one :-)



i even make a little tag for the gift giver.