the wit and wisdom of whirleygirl

(Little Lady Love Gnomes #3 Hand Painted Mirror,   $45) 

To gnome me is to love me.....Oh, oh, oh, its sooo cold today here in Chicago! I need each of you to send mental imagery to my dog Gilbert to leave his boots on! Poor thing is hopping around outside w/ his chilly, chilly feet! If any of you geniuses out there know a secret when it comes to dogs wearing boots , let me know!! :)

The first night of Hanukkah is this Saturday. Here are 2 fun options for a kid friendly/D.I.Y menorah!

-How to make a tot-friendly menorah using those clever battery powered faux candles

-Hardware Store Menorah (via Vicki Howell)

some cool happenings here in Chicago this Saturday as well:

-Young At Heart Adoption Event at the Anne Leuck-Feldhaus Studio & Gallery

-Handmade Market at the Empty Bottle

(stop by and say hi to Rebecca of Lily Sky Designs & Betsy of Foxglove Accessories..

2 phenomenally talented women!) 

Stay warm everyone... and those of you in warm spots of the world, stick your head in the freezer for a few seconds and experience the joys of a midwest winter :)

 

 

(Hand Painted Bluebird in Tree Picture Frame,yellow   $30)

Another new week is upon us!....and oh my to-do list is is ever growing!!! Still some time to get in any custom orders for christmas if ordered this week - please email A.S.A.P so i can make sure all is completed and delivered to you in plenty of time for you to wrap and stick under the tree :)

(F.Y.I - if you are waiting, i am finishing up a bunch of custom orders tonight - will be heading to the post office tuesday)

Time for fun stuff!!!:

*new favorite blogs: Material Girls, artsyville

*look at this beautiful snowflake curtain: snowflake curtain how to!

*yum: easy peppermint bark recipe

*cutest felt ornament how-to ever!!: D.I.Y felt polaroid ornament

*bounce around to this song with me!: "Lets Dance to Joy Division", by the Wombats

(Hand Painted Gingerbread House Picture Frame, $30)

Happy Thanksgiving to each of you!

I hope that this little blurb finds each of you with a full belly of bliss as you count all the things in your life that you have to be thankful for!

(Hand Painted Mr. Snowman Picture Frame, $30)
 

(matryoshka doll inspired wands)
 

(Hand Painted Girly Robot Picture Frame, $30)

Here are some new lady friends that will be hanging out with me at the D.I.Y Trunk Show on Saturday - you should come by too and say hello!

( i also will be at the AMIT CHANUKAH BOUTIQUE on Sunday

11 - 4

 Or Temple - 3800 Dempster in Skokie)

here's a custom order for a trio of frames that i have finished up  - yes, it's almost christmas! Speaking of that, i have a question for all you smarty pants out there - what design would YOU like to see on a holiday frame? I will be designing 2 for this upcoming season...i've been maybe thinking of a holiday cupcake or gingerbread house design...but then again a snowman is so cute! *sigh*

...please tell me what design YOU'd like to see on a holiday frame! :)

 

 

(fun mermaid wand custom order)

Tis the season for painting and painting and painting and....

*getting ready for D.I.Y. Trunk Show 09! 100+ vendors including moi! Sat, November 21st ,Pulaski Park Auditorium in Chicago.....check their site out for all the details and to preview the superfab designers involved.

*getting ready for Designer Spotlight the weekend of Nov. 28th & 29th at Kooky Children's Boutique on Southport. I will be sharing spotlight with the incredibly talented Elizabeth of Uniquery.Stay posted for details.

(last but certainly not least!!)

*am so proud of the amazing artist Anne Leuck Feldhaus and her amazing grand opening she had a few weeks back. If you haven't been to her open studio/gallery on Roscoe you need to get there soon! It is an amazing little space filled with Anne's amazing works. (originals and gift items) She has been such an inspiration to me - and her art really rocks! :) Thanks Anne for everything!

Yay! Kooky made Daily Candy Chicago! Here we are:

http://www.dailycandy.com/kids/chicago/article/76417/Kooky-Pop-Up-Shop-Opens

Here is a picture of some of my goodies on display - more to come!

(new designs and mirrors seen here will be available in the shop this week :) )

 

the countdown is on! 4 days and the

grand opening of Kooky is here!

Come in and  see all the fabulous goodies!

what is Kooky you may be wondering?

Kooky Children's Shop is a "pop-up" seasonal co-op, brought to you by twelve Chicago area childrensware designers for this holiday season. Featuring high quality products, Kooky will capture the spirit of the season while showcasing some of Chicago's best talent in kid's designs.

The store is located at 3447 Southport Avenue and will be open from October 24th through December 24th.

There are scheduled musicians, magicians and even visits from Santa to entertain the kids as you shop. 

The Grand opening is today Saturday Oct. 24th (10 - 5) yay! - stop in sometime and look for some fun whirleygirl designs picture frames, mirrors, and wands - many styles that i don't even have on-line yet!!

 **oh yeah, you may see me there too :)

let me know if you are planning to stop by**

Here is a Kooky website to keep you up-to-date on all the events: 

http://www.chicagokids.com/kooky/index.html

as always, thank you SO much for your support!!

 

 

(jungle wall hanging, approx. 4 x 6, commission for nursery)

It will almost be a hide-and-seek game for the child,

there are so many animals big and small throughout this painting!

now for some close-ups!

(click on pics to see bigger :) )

 

 
 
 

 
  ( Hand Painted Witchy Pumpkin and Spider Picture Frame, $30)

Yay! It's my favorite time of year again - FALL!

 I have updated the shop with two new pictures frames for the holidays - a witchy pumpkin (pic. above) for Halloween and a fun sugar skull inspired frame for Day of the Dead.

 Thinking back about ALL that has changed since this time last year is absolutely incredible,  a little mind blowing really, but as i sip my hot caramel apple cider I am reminded of the sweetness of life - yes indeed! So much fabulous news to share - holiday shows coming up, a children's artist co-op that i have joined (we have a storefront opening this month!!), a bunch of new products, Good Morning America and my most recent public mural, some great new murals i've recently completed - ooohhhh so many good happy things to share with you....

It will be a busy week here on this little blog of mine!!