I have a shoe addiction, but it's cheaper than therapy.

This is the Coach "Kasey Dream".  Absolutely pool cuteness.  $35.

So, on a recent trip to San Jose, I couldn't help but stop by Marshall's for the first time.  I know we have one here, but I was stuck at a complex, and it had a Marshall's.  What joy!  Better stuff than Ross, and like Shoe Heaven. 

And here is the Lauren by Ralph Lauren sandals I also got there for $29.   Comfy, super cute, can dress up or down, and I wear them everywhere.

Finally, I got home, and I got a coupon for Haute Look for $10 off.  So I took a look.  Got some Calvin Klein Lisabeth's for under $50, and they seem to still be regular price at Nordstrom for close to $98.00.
Nice summer work shoes (because open toe).

Then, of course I happened upon River Park Square, on our way to a movie that we were late to, so we went browsing instead.  Have you ever known me to browse a shoe place and not shop?  Went to Banana Republic and fell in love with a scarf... then turned and saw the matching shoes.... then the skirt... ugh.  Shoes ended up being $53 with 10% off clearance with the purchase of a BR tote.  Good deal.

Banana Republic Jana Peep Toe Red. $53 reg $98

I totally love these.  I was having a total crap day, and then I happened upon this.  FYI, they are still $88 online.  I  am now eating mac and cheese as I can't afford to eat much else.  That is all.  Shoe addict.

cards and scraps.

Had to make some cards again, so here was a baby card I sent my friend Jen. 

(No, not you, Jenn, but yours looked similar didn't it!)

Then I messed around with my new stencils and pan pastels, and here's what I came up with.

I'm going to have to add something to these, but I wanted to try them out.  The above pastels are done on black pastel paper, and the one below is on white mixed media paper.



This one was hand drawn with Sofft applicators on Black Pastel paper.



spring rush

Well, it's Mother's Day soon, and also a lot of birthdays.  These cards were simple, but fun to make.  I love the new washi tapes.  Let me know what you think about the quick cards!

 

the fan moves too, so it will fit in the envelope!

Rack Zombies

So, the new Nordy's Rack in Seattle is like a madhouse.  BF calls it a zombie house, where people walk around half-dead looking for shoes, etc.  Whatevs.  In my .4 I was allowed to spend there, I managed to pick up some Donald J Pliner "Vajib"'s for around $59 (Regular $245).  Good deal.  Comfy.

Donald J. Pliner sandals