closet makeover + new curtains + more

This last weekend I was motivated to clean and organize my art room closet.

I have been dreading the task for quite some time and after a motivational conversation with my sister, I decided to just

jump in

and

 do it!

organization = happiness

I'm a little bit of a hoarder when it comes to handbags and totes. You never know when you need a bag, right? So instead of weeding them out just yet, I found a cool way to store them so it's easy to find what I'm looking for. I used a wooden dowel that used to be for a bathroom towel rack and inserted it under the shelf. And of course, I organized my coat collection too.

I was also tired of my recycled curtains and came across some material that I couldn't live without.

Aren't they cool? I love how they turned out!

I haven't broke out the paints in awhile either, so here's the beginning of a new painting.

painting in progress 



Out with the Old, In with the New



lil blu bowl set

A couple days ago, I woke up to a very dead  computer. I tried everything and it wouldn't turn on. Normally I would look into getting it fixed right away (and I still may), but I can't do my work without one, so as much as I hated to, I had to go shopping for a new one. Some of you may look at such a tragedy as an opportunity to get the newest and coolest machine technology has to offer. Right? Well, I on the other hand become quite attached to everything I own and have a very difficult time getting used to new things. Therefore, shopping for a new computer was not something I was looking forward to.  Needless to say, I am back at work and trying to get used to my new computer. I was lucky enough to have all my images saved on thumb drives although I did lose all my music and documents that might be difficult to recover.

On a brighter note, I have been working on my website tonight. I changed the colors and added some more work. So if you stop by, please let me know what you think!

www.koi-studios.com

lotus mug

desert mist dish

black poPPies mug

Flying Like Peter Pan

 On Sunday, my amazing husband took me to the ballet to see Peter Pan! It was breathtaking!

If you ever have the opportunity to attend such a venue, I highly recommend it! Everything was

so beautifully done. The music and dancers were phenomenal. Costumes, lighting, effects (the entire stage) was pure eye candy!

L O S T: ambition



cold messy studio








Sometimes I find myself in a little frenzy. The house starts getting cluttered, the studio gets messy, pots are piling up that need glazed...and all I want to do is curl up by the fire and watch a good movie. Well, that is exactly what has happened this week. The sad part? It's only Tuesday. Needless to say, I've lost my ambition. If you find it, would you please send it home??? Thanks.

drying mugs

part of my mess on the workbench



waiting for glaze



Just Out



Iced Mocha Bowl



DaNdyLioN Plate



Safari Soap Dish



RED PoPPies Plate



ETSY Favorites Today



464Handmade



ing00te



Raceytay



deckstool



BubbyandBean



F u N d A y



a cool find at habitat for humanity


Today was a much needed fun day with my dear friend, Ellen. We had a delicious lunch, played with our pooches at the dog park, and shopped at a few of our favorite second hand stores.



my new hat from Free the Monkey



When I got home, I finished working on some new pieces that came out of the kiln this morning...

Check them out and see what you think! 



mocha ice bowl




lotus soapdish




orange heart bowl




lotus planter




red heart bowl