Holster Decisions + Watercolors

Holster 001 : jean version + printed cotton version (with stabilizer, aka fusible interfacing)

I am having trouble deciding on a closer and / or interior / back zip to make this secure. A good friend of mine came up with an idea to make it even sturdier (with a plastic) that I will try soon, but for now, the stiff fusible interfacing is working better than the jean version (too floppy). I love the clean look of both, though. Thoughts?

And here's a few paintings I did on my last trip to CT.  I've just been playing around, but I am happy with the results!

(These are for sale, $20.00 each, over at my Etsy Shop; MarthaHaskins)

Happy Thursday and Happy Travels!

xoxo

<3 Alex

First shot of the Trench Duffle Carry-On

Here's the first (quick / phone) image!  I took a vintage trench coat and made it in to a carry-on sized duffle.  So far, I am LOVING it!  But, I also realize I may be the only one.  I have a trip coming up, so I'm going to test it out and will let you know how it goes!

<3 A.

Online Information - Truly Packable!

Everything you need to know, now on devices that fit in pant pockets!  It is kind of amazing when you stop to think about it.  We are making ourselves able to "have" less, but yet we still consume so much.

Just the inspiration I need to go tackle my basement.

<3 A.

Garage Studio Inspiration

I'm working on my garage studio (well, it's a joint space...the back is a wood-working studio for my husband's hobby and the front is my design studio).  Needless to say, I need inspiration:

Source: decor8blog.com via Alex on Pinterest

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And a little bit of fun:

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Think I can do it?

<3 A.

Second Bedroom - Clean

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I have officially moved every piece of crap (okay, mostly art and school supplies, more magazines - no surprise there - and few cat fur/dust balls...) from the second bedroom/home office to the basement, where I will single-handedly sort through each piece: recycling, garbage, goodwill, or ebay?! So far, so good. I'm going for gold here though. I'm hoping it will look like this in no time:

Source: countryliving.com via Maggie on Pinterest

...or maybe even this (hint hint) =)

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Happy thoughts!

<3 A.