A Chronicle of Things I Love and Things I Make

Things I Love and Things I Make


Monday, June 18, 2012

Same taste since 7th grade...




This is the first necklace I ever bought myself. 

It was the late 70's, 7th Grade, Spencers Gift Shop in the mall.(Anyone remember the stacked, plastic rainbow bangles? I had those, too.)




This is the most recent necklace I bought myself.
Courtesy of Stone & Honey.

I bought it because:
1. I love it and have coveted it for ages.
2. It works well with maeflydesign jewelry.
3. I've had the same taste (and "hairdo") since 7th grade.




Monday, May 28, 2012

A Rainy Day in Kenton


Last weekend I spent a soaking wet morning with die hard Portland street fair fans. Hundreds of fine folks strolled Denver Avenue for the 3rd annual Kenton Street Fair. This is no ordinary fair, mind you. Hay bales line the street for the cart races. There are pony rides, and a small marching band makes the rounds every half hour or so. Along with 90 other vendors, inculding Prunella Soap (my favorite small indulgence), Little Canoe and House of Moss, I managed to have a pretty good day despite the dismal weather!

Also: say something nice about my new sign. I got blisters cutting out all those letters...

Monday, April 9, 2012

Spring 2012 Maeflydesign


I love cloudscapes even more than landscapes.
I made a collection of jewelry for Spring this year. My color inspiration was deep greys, soft whites, bright gold and silver. The stones in these pieces are gorgeous. This is a link to my inspiration board. Tell me what you think!

Friday, April 6, 2012

I Love: Windosill IPad App


I downloaded this beautiful game for my boys yesterday and all three of us worked on it for hours. It's creative, a joy to look at, and tricky for a brain of any age.
(That's right -- the boys were better at figuring it out than me.)

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Ombre Spring


Rodrigo y Gabriela


Took my husband to see these folks last night at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland.  I can't stop thinking about how great they were. Unbelievable energy, talent, charm, and music swept me away.
Do yourselves a favor and get tickets for this tour!
Also, is it too late for me to become a beautiful, natural guitar virtuoso who grew up in Mexico City?