Boot-ylicious

So I *need* black boots. No really, I do. I bought a pair of slouchy black boots a few years ago from Ebay and they are trashed at this point - plus my doctor says not to wear flats and those puppies are flat as a pancake and offer no support.

For the last 1-2 years I have been looking for the perfect pair of black boots, but it's really hard! And the ones that I do like tend to be like $500 and homey don't play that.

After 2 solid years of nothing I am now willing to fork over a little more cash if I can find a truly perfect pair of black boots that will last a very long time. These are the boots I think I really want (picture in black):

I have been thinking about them since 2005. I saw something like these in a store while on a second date with someone who turned out to be a racist (didn't find out & run for the hills until date #4). I don't remember what movie we went to see, but I have never forgotten these boots.

I will have to have them custom ordered from Sven's and they will cost like $300. I have never spent that much on a shoe, but I have to imagine they will last a very long time and I have wanted them for 3 years.

My other option is:

These are backordered until 11/16/2008 and will be purchased from Urban Outfitters - cute stuff, but not known for top quality. They are $170 with tax - so still pretty darn expensive in my opinion.

And on a side note...not black, so I'm not allowed (must focus!), but these are adorable:

NEW Pillows!

So last night I mastered the art of making pillow covers with a hidden zipper. It was surprisingly easy when I used these instructions from House on Hill Road. Now I just need to start cranking them out in time for the winter holidays.

I screen printed my Birds on the Wire image on the front of the pillow - I think I'm going to try putting Paws on them too. This one was done in all red, but next time I'm going to use a patterned fabric for the backside and see what that looks like.

Available for purchase from my ETSY shop.

Rock Band Crafting Debate

Friday night I went over Dave & Preeya's house to rehearse with HEXA! I played my bass clarinet on a few of their songs when they recorded their album and now we're figuring out parts for a few more songs and I'll be playing with them live at future shows!

This is awesome because 1.) I get to cross "play in a rock band" off my Things to Do list, 2.) it is not just any old rock band - Hexa is one of my favorite bands ever, and 3.) it's really exciting to collaborate with friends on a project.

After we practicing for a couple hours we wrapped up so we could watch the Obama/McCain debate. I had been looking forward to this for a while - finally we're getting down to the real stuff. The debate was more Q&A than debate, but it was still interesting to see them on stage together. I just wish the election was over and Obama was in the White House - only a month to go...

After the debate Preeya made some popcorn and we cut up hologram stickers to make a mobile. It was a solid, late-night, impromtu crafting session.

Abe and Junior reunited.

On Saturday Abe and I went to MOMA. They have a new architecture exhibit that was really great. They also have pre-fab houses constructed in the side lot that you can tour, but it was raining out and they would only let us walk around the perimeter.

Aye Chihuahua!

I saw this trailer on tv a few weeks ago and Abe turned to me and said "You want to see that, don't you." and I said "Yes, I do."

I was reading the blog amandalynferri today and saw that she had another trailer for the movie embedded on her site. She wants to be set up on a blind date and take the person to see this movie with her. I think that sounds like a great idea.

Just watch the trailer and then try to tell me you don't want to see it. I won't believe you.

Ceramics: Faux Bois Coasters

These new ceramic faux bois coasters are hot out of the kiln!

Each one has a diameter of about 3.5". They were painted with engobe, carved, fired in the kiln, and then glazed with a clear, matte glaze. The bottoms are covered in felt so that your table or desk top will be extra protected.

Each set is made up of 4 coasters in varying brown hues. All coasters are handmade and therefore is completely unique.

Will be available on ETSY later today...