rikshaw is in the studio

I know I know.. I have emailed, phoned and sent smoke signals near and far spreading the word that rikshaw design is coming to Beehive. 

I have just unpacked the
Boho Trunk Show

(bedding, pillows, children & women's clothing

and accessories).

I am completely NUTS 

about it all. 

aqua pillow detail

  children's aqua crab kurta

children's seahorse kurta

One of my picks,  udaipur kurta

children's  kurtas and bloomers

The Trunk Show is this

Thursday 5:00 - 8:30pm and Friday 9:00am -12:00.

If you cannot make it during these hours, stop by the studio any day this week 10:00 - 3:00  for a peek. 

You can also check out the entire collection here.

ice pops looking good

 For the HOW TO on these icy treats,

pop on over to here OR there.

happy weekend!

studio carta

I found Angela's cotton ribbon sampler at a 
holiday show and bought 
one for myself and one for my friend.
I didn't know what I was going to make or do with this ribbon, I was just crazy about the combination of colorful rolls in the clear packaging.

  Recently, I started to make cards with the collection and now...
well.. I just can't stop. 
I like to mix up the colors
and sew the pieces onto flat cards.
  They remind me of a clothes line, 
                                                  simple and beautiful. 

                                                       For more loveliness in the card, stationary,
                                                        ribbon and letterpress world visit Studio Carta.       
                                                             Thank you Angela!

SUM SUM SUMMERTIME!

                                Some of my favorite shots from last year 2010 summerART.

from top:  July 4th parade, painting tiles, designing clocks, 

fish mobiles, ali's book, sharpie/liquid water color,

wood sculpture, papier-mache bowl, 

g's rockin' lanterns.

summer ART 2

We're into week 2 of Summer ART!!

We have a whole new bunch of 

kids, projects, collages, sculptures, textiles, tie dye and MORE!  

Come by and pull up a paint brush!

POP the TOP!

And a happy birthday Spark!

fairy house

This fine idea comes from my hero over at  Made by Joel.  

IF you have yet to visit his incredible and creative world you must.. right now.. really!  

Many fairy house were created at the studio this spring, here is a glimpse of just a few.  

There were flower boxes, door bells, windows with curtains, lampshades, mirrors, fruit baskets, dog beds, rugs, wallpaper ... i just wanted to move in and make myself at home.   THANKS Joel!

you and i

                                                           

                                             Every time I love this song...
                                                        windows down and loud.
                                                                            Wilco with Feist

save this date!

 

I simply cannot wait for this!

I have my eye on several pieces, 

I hope I can decide between now and then what will suit my fancy. 

Please mark your calendars and join me for an evening of

                   savory treats, refreshing drinks and  rikshaw design .

Oliver Jeffers

I'm thinking that Oliver Jeffers is the most talented painter, illustrator and writer EVER!  His intricate drawings, along with clever collage, painting, interesting bits of text and beautiful story all work together to create the most amazing works of art. Whenever I read either of these books at Beehive, I instantly want to become part of the story and crawl right onto the page. 

 The Heart and the Bottle and The Incredible Book Eating Boy are in my collection, and if they're not in yours, hop on over to here to shop, peruse, and gasp (like me). You will be glad you did.

SUMMER ART

BEEHIVE SUMMER ART PROGRAM begins tomorrow through the month of JULY! If you haven't been to the studio, now is the time to stop by and check us out. 

If you are interested in signing up.. we have spaces available.

the Early Birds have flown

The end of Early Bird and the beginning of Summer ART!

ooOOoo la la, summer is here... look at all that color!

SISTERS

 Lilia and Marly Jane (respectively in self portraits and photo ) have been coming to Beehive since we opened our doors.  We love love love these girls and they have a really good time creating the most amazing art... purses, puppets, puppies and self portraits. When I hear them giggle and chat across the room I smile BIG.....  and then I wish MY sister was by my side.

Makers Market OPENS tomorrow

I would if  I could and next year I certainly will.

  If you're in that neck of the woods, please go and have a look at all of these creative makers...you can check out the deets here  MAKERS MARKET .