+ cHeeRs to 8 years +

For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.

-judy garland 

{i love you}

i {heart} AYeLEt

While perusing the interweb, I stumbled upon the lovely 
Ayelet Lontef, a textile designer and artist residing in Israel.  Concurrently, I'm learning about textile design and the various ways to create my own patterns.  I've always been attracted to this type of design, but never knew how much I would grow to love it.  It's quite ironic that I found Ms. Lontef just as I was exploring this very type of design in the classroom.  I believe it was certainly NO accident.  I've posted a few images of her works for all to see and enjoy.  You can also click HERE to check out Ayelet's blog.

{all images and designs by Ayelet Lontef}

NEW k o o d e l a h design{s}

Check out these delights...

I found these killer vintage brass buttons- hand painted in very soft & feminine, lavender, sage and cotton colors.  I instantly fell in L.O.V.E.  So...I created these beautiful hand wrapped, wire rings and couldn't be happier!!  They sit quite wonderfully on the hand and can be made using sterling silver : 14kt gold filled  : and permanently colored brass wire.  They truly are very pretty!

Then, I thought about how much fun I had making these rings and wanted to design a more simplified version.  The end result- STACKABLES.

{all rings pictured here are made using brass wire}

it's NOT cruel to be k i n d

I'm currently reading Alicia Silverstone's book, the kind diet, and couldn't be more grateful to have been introduced to it by a dear, dear friend {thanks Michele U. ;}.  

This book is overflowing with information that we should all consider, deeply!  The recipes are so delightful and the overall vibe and tone is peaceful and honest.  You can also check out Alicia's blog HERE for other "kind" material.   

"let food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food"

Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, 460-377 BCC

{quote from, the kind diet} 

k o o d e l a h and UNIQUE L.A. {a love story}

Hell to the yes!

k o o d e l a h has been accepted in to the 2o1o UNIQUE L.A. Holiday SHow and is ready to knock your socks off!  Here is a sneak peak at what the UNIQUE L.A. experience is all about!

just a few words from sonja, {the MasterMind behind it all}...

  "We thrive on individualism. We believe in community. And we love showing off local, independent designers and artists... Buying local rawks!

   UNIQUE LA is an exciting two-day shopping event that showcases the best independent design talent in America, allowing shoppers to meet and buy from the designers directly! The largest independent design+art show in the USA, we feature over 300 hand-selected independent vendors all under one roof. You'll find the best independent fashion, art, stationery, home accessories, edibles and more -- making it easy to discover local design and avoid the mall. Woot-woot!"

Please come and join the fun and wackiness on 
Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 11 and 12!  

Click here for more information about this truly stellar experience!

peace out-

eCo : waRRioR

check out my main squeeze!!
not only is he handsome, but AMAZINGLY talented and an exemplary eCo-revolutionist.


http://www.oliverheath.com/

rat ta tat tat tooooo

the past two years i've been dreaming up a tattoo that would pay homage to my most favorite state and more importantly, my home...michigAN.  the time has come and i'm ready to get inked for the second time. here are just a few photos that have inspired my creation.

         

        

remembering UNIQUE L.A.

Last year I received the honor of participating at the 2nd Annual UNIQUE L.A. Holiday Show held at the California Market Center in downtown Los Angeles. I had such an amazing time and learned plenty about how to successfully participate in independent design shows. My wheels are already spinnin' and design concepts are in the works for the 2o1o Holiday Show. Here are some photos of the 
k o o d e l a h booth in 2oo9

 {k o o d e l a h booth to the left}

{i made that sign and loved it so}

{i spy a typo-haha}

the things we do for l o v e...

Make your own free digital collage

A free picture collage by Smilebox

happy birthday bAdGeR!!

you are my media naranja...