MUSIC OF THE NIGHT: A Mid 1990's Alternative Pop Rock Edition Part 1

Sitting here this evening in my home.  I took a nap falling asleep while it was daytime but awoke to darkness with the curtains still drawn open.  This twilight effect always throws me for the rest of the day, especially in the winter time when the night falls so early.  So ofcourse even after a 2 hour nap, awakening in the dark, it was only 6:30pm! I've been kind of sitting around in a silence since but finally meandering to the computer I went to my faithful backup form of entertainment...music. I had a pretty mellow station on and suddenly heard a song I hadn't heard in years.  The kind of song I loved when it came out but somehow completely forgot existed.  It got me wanting to listen to some other songs I haven't heard in years which lead me to listen to a lot of songs coming from the same era in my Life...late middle and high school.  This was a very confusing time in my Life that I've blocked out almost entirely, as such I'd forgotten a lot of great tunes as well.  Some however have always endured because they are often overlooked but eternally great songs.  So I've decided to take a dive into throwback from my formative years in school and here's a list of the ones I've chosen to lend my ears to.


This being the track I heard on Pandora that starting this daisy chain of songs tonight...


Definitely one of the most enduring songs that seem to pop up in my Life just when I need to hear it most...


And those which seem to sum up my generation...








"Not even GOD takes this long to get back"






Oh Fiona...your crazy ass had me from the get go. Meow!


Because who doesn't feel better after listening to this song? Seriously, it's pure happy!!!



"You feel straight but you knock on wood."



"OooooOOOOOooooooooOOOOoooooooooooh"


Funny did not know what a reacharound was when this band came out hahaha!!





"I'm plowed into the ground."



Not a lot of people's but my favorite Elastica song.



"I like my sugar with coffee and cream!"

Truly I didn't think they'd top Ill Communication and yet......rip MCA.


Always thought this video looked like so much fun to make.



These guys were just smooth and who doesn't love Tarantino samples in their tracks?





Oh the list could go on and on and on.  No really I am listening to these songs as I post them.  I do this from time to time...the Life of a chosen introvert.  But I don't mind sharing this really because I truly would be doing this anyways.  It's time I think for a shower where I will listen to some more Pandora radio but that's for me and not for you. And in case I don't see you, good afternoon, evening and good night. (but that's another blog. ;)

I Came, I Saw, I Conquered ... My Very First Art Show!

What a heck of a night it was last night for me. There were some bumps in the road getting there. I packed and moved everything myself in the freezing rain while having to put the rush on so as to make sure no inventory was damaged. I found the toughest part to be actually getting through doors since my boxes required BOTH of my hands at all times due to the delicacy of my jewelry. If I dropped a box it would have quite possibly been game over lol. But I made it in and I made it to a table which was the perfect size for what I required. Nervous as first, I could feel the eyes of veteran artists watching me, the new girl, as I set myself up. I put quite the confident front on even though I was unsure as Hell. For me this was finally it, my chance to prove the validity of what I have spent so much time and money on for the past year and a half. Before I knew it, it was game on and in came the patrons. So many so fast! At first it didn't seem like many really seemed to notice my table but after the first few ladies meandered over it really took off from there. My first sale of the night was actually one of my favorite pieces, a statement necklace, something that is parting to become a trait of my personal style. This girl was positively in love with my work and could not stop telling me how beautiful everything I made was. She loved my work so much in fact that she refused to pay me $28.00 for the necklace and insisted I take $40.00 because I was way underselling myself. This girl, whom as I was spinning I forgot her name, was positively my hero of the day. She hands down set the tone for what would turn into a truly wonderful night. I made 3 more sales within the next hour after that. I have been on Etsy since August 2009 and have only made 4 sales on there since then so to make 4 sale sin one hour to me is nothing short of astounding! I met some really great other artists as well while I was there. We talked techniques, materials, ideas, and suggestions. And I am positively vibrating from the energy from the show and I cannot wait to make new pieces that I can showcase at the next one. One particular conversation about organic materials really hit home. It's funny as I was having that conversation I am thinking of all the shells and sea glass I have personally collected from the local beaches. I totally have the know how and why the heck am I not putting it to use? I suppose up until this point it has simply been because I have been trying to crank out quantity. That's not to suggest I have been skimping on the quality, I just haven't utilized the more time consuming and intricate techniques I have learned. In particular I want to start doing more wire wrapping. So overall the night was a huge success. I even picked up a little something from Kelly, a sweetheart of a vendor and one of my neighbors at the show. She makes the most ADORABLE little cartoonish skull-type creations. I had purchased one of her pins at the December show and upgraded to one of her ornaments this time. She even had a painting of one of her little guys which I may get next time if she still has it. I am and always have been about supporting the local arts. Where it was once music and DJ's, now it is my fellow artisans. I looked forward to meeting more of them and networking so we can all push eachother to success. It really is incredible how many people don't know that Hampton Roads has quite the impressive local market for handmade goods. Anyhow I digrees as that is another blog entry for sure! Virginia Beach Local Art and Photography Show at Barnone in Virginia Beach. If you have the night free, it is definitely worth checking out the next go round! And as always thank you to those who continue to support me not just by purchasing my pieces, but providing me with the confidence and support that I have truly needed to keep going. And a special shout out to miss Ivy Best for being the perfect wing woman. Without her the night simply just wouldn't have been the same!

<3

Twas the Night Before the Art Show ...

Well this is it, a year and a half later and I am finally about to participate in my very first local art show. Sure it's not at a classy establishment, its at a bar. But it is free and I am appreciative and excited to be a part of it. I went to the December show and it was very cool to see so many local artisans in one place. There really is a great boom of local artists that unless you are aware, you wouldn't know they exist. I am definitely one of those artists but this is the year I goal myself to change that. I really need to start putting my self and my work out there as I am SWIMMING in inventory!!! I just can't stop creating! Tonight I am making all of the preparations and have also rebooted my Facebook page. A Facebook page may not seem like something of all that much important but man I've seen what a difference it has made for others around the country. I hope to get my things in order and finally get that elusive business so I can vend May Moon though I fear even still I will not be prepared until NEXT year. But I will get there I promise!!! The important thing is that I do not stagnate. I am making good connections and am starting to see my networking branch out again as it did when I was promoting club nights and DJ's. As I approach my 30's I definitely want to have a steadier footing for selling jewelry. At this point now that I am embracing my whimsical, artsy self, I don't know if I can envision myself going back to being chained at a desk working for a corporation. I've always dreamed of owning my own business doing something I love. I just always assumed that it would never happen because I had nothing that I felt I was good at or passionate enough to pursue. Well now that has changed and while embark on this long, tough journey ahead, I will not stop until I finally fulfill my dream of having my own store. But that's step 1000 and I am on step 2. Nonetheless, expect big things from this gal in 2010! Bring it on!!!!

My First Post Yay!

Good evening and welcome. I am a young and upcoming artisan, or so I hope! I make all sorts of crazy and creative things. Right now I mostly orient myself with making jewelry but I hope to soon be making things of all uses. For now I am just content with trying to improve upon my craft. I recently quit my job to become a fulltime Mom to my beloved 13 month old daughter Isabella. She really has been the whole inspiration and spur to my creative side resurfacing late last year. It's safe to say that I am a Dreamer and always Dreaming. Having no source of income is something brand new to me. I am also not accustomed to being a homemaker. I take my hat off to my fellow homemakers for this is not an easy job by any means. On top of which it's not one that tends to garner any source of respect. I may end up having to go back to work or I may not. Either way my enthusiasm for creating things of beauty will not waiver. Having a creative outlet is so important to one's sense of self. And while due to monetary constraints this time at home may be fleeting, I plan to make the most of it!

Anyhow, I've got a fever and the only perscription is working on a new item I am trying to create...I am going to create some eyeglass holders. I will be checking in here and there with my story and my updates.

If you would like to see any of my works then please feel free to check out my Etsy store:

www.mooncatchercreations.etsy.com

Thanks for looking me up and have a wonderful remainder of your day! : )