the last couple of weeks

Have been an absolute blur... and this blog as well as my etsy updates have paid the consequences!!
I played host to some out of town friends and was able to play tourist in my own city, eat lots of yummy foods, go to neighborhood bars to listen to music and stay up way past my bed time.  
The boyfriend and I have also adopted a little rescue pup from the shelter.  We had been looking for a while, and finally found her.  She's quite the handful but loves us dearly and is going to grow up to be the most well mannered lil dog.  I can feel it.

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Some shots of the city of brotherly love... 

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And introducing Miss Gracie-Loo

Stay tuned, more items being added to the shop shortly!!

xo, Erin

sorbet & summer

My favorite gelato/sorbet place is here in the city.  They post their flavors of the day daily.. and they are always mouth watering!  I swear.
For instance...

*Cucumber with Grey Goose Vodka
Clean, refreshing, cucumber sorbetto blended with Grey Goose Vodka.
* Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla
We have tried every type of vanilla bean and this was my favorite. Gelato is low fat and needs a special type of vanilla.
* Mojito
Tart lime, cool Overbrook Herb Farm mint and rum.
* Pompelmo Rosso con Campari
Ruby Red Grapefruit with Campari


This is just a sampling. It's ridiculously good!
Makes my mouth water just thinking of it.  Maybe later... but for now, here are some sorbet inspired pieces in the shop for you to enjoy.

www.UnderCapricorn.etsy.com

upstate NY

I got off the plane from California and almost immediately jumped right back in the car for a little road trip to upstate NY.  Our friend was sponsoring a Terry Gilliam triple feature at a historic theatre up there.  They had gotten the 35mm prints for Time Bandits, Life of Brian, and Brazil. The theatre was restored and quite beautiful, she still had lots of charm left in her. We were able to do some running around, attempted to ride horses, hit an antique shop and saw some friends.  Great little weekend away from home.

shop update - lemon/lime rickey

I've been quite lazy in posting the new shop items on here.  Must fix that asap.  I bought a new dress form, and I've been experimenting with new lighting in my studio (aka house). The spring/summer lighting is just not the same as the fall.

flights of fancy

I won this bird dress off ebay the other day.  I just love the little bird meets nautical stripes print. Isn't it just the perfect summer dress. I can't wait to wear it!