Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Merry Christmas





hazy shade of winter tidings



candy cane ribbon & outdoor ornaments, oh my!






the wreath that won't fit under the security door



close-up of our needle-thin living room tree


stockings hung on the pub mirror with care


dining room runner with modern touches of gold, incense & myrrh




throw some green & red on that ottoman


ancient wise one (17!) with her holiday flair pillow


tiny floor chandelier in the bedroom with pastels aglow



snail reminds me to slow down, reflect, and enjoy Christmas

As I struggle through days as a retail manager/visuals coordinator, I wish you and yours the merriest, most peaceful Christmas. Be kind to one another. Quit shopping and snuggle in for a few days.


Tuesday, December 02, 2014

Made Some Pretty


I styled a bookshelf for a property management group. They wanted a neutral color palette with minimal objects, and some of the minimal objects needed to be lions. I think it's great for a modern office setting. Also, I got paid!


Then I made it snow in downtown Austin. It involved climbing ladders, lifting, peeling, sticking, stapling, stringing, scattering and unrolling. Oh, and redressing some mannequins.



After I finished the winter windows at work, the tailor from my store came and gave me a hug. For context, I should mention that English is his second language. He said, "You the best. Congratulations!" 

I replied, "Thanks. Why?"

He explained with lots of hand gestures, "Those windows. Everybody on the sidewalk stop and look at the sport coats. You the best!" 

Then my store manager who seldom doles out compliments, said the windows looked "great" and thanked me for updating them. Also, I got paid. 

I miss having free time to go to the gym, have hobbies, socialize and keep the 1952 House sparkly clean, but I like getting paid. Also, I like compliments on my work.