Yesterday Tom accompanied me to Ikea for a leisurely stroll through one of my favorite stores on the planet.  We spotted this awesome fabric on sale for $3.99 a yard..

Being that I have an unhealthy obsession for any and all birds, I quickly snatched up 5 yards of this.  First order of business, make a shower curtain. 

Also, I’ve been thinking lately and decided it’s time I post more of my art.  I realized all I’ve posted is my cooking and photography.  So to start this new trend off.. here is a recent painting of mine that now graces the wall in our dining room. 

The lighting is AWFUL in this pictures, but it will have to suffice.  I’m going to take more pictures of the paintings I have all over the house and try to get one of this tree with better lighting.  This week I will also post some of my drawings.  Eventually, I’ll get some onto Etsy once I get prints made.

So, I have a lot to post about my trip to California, but that will have to wait.  I have to tell you all what a wonderful man I have in my life.  Yesterday marked my 26th birthday.  **sigh** 4 more years until 30.  Anyway, I didn’t ask for anything this year because all I wanted was to share the day with the people I love most.  Much to my surprise, Tom pays much more attention to me than I realize and surprised me with this for my birthday!

I’m telling you, he’s a keeper.  Up until this point I’ve been using my mother’s old sewing machine.  I’m so very excited to have one of my own now!  Not to mention the fact that he is remodeling a room for me to have as my “art room” with white-washed hardwood floors like I’ve always wanted.  He’s just too good to be true.  Along with the sewing machine came an itunes gift card that I am super excited to use.  (I’m an itunes-aholic)

Anyway, I promise to update soon with my first project and with pictures from my trip.  (There’s over 500 to choose from.. eek!)

Next week I am excited to participate in Kayte’s color week.  So much to look forward to!