Pink Legos, Edward Gorey and Pegasus

Lots of new pretties going into my shop!

PIRATES!

I've been a fan of pirate lore for as long as I can remember. So, I was pretty excited to read about the National Geographic tour of the exhibit Pirates coming to St. Paul at the the Minnesota Science Museum. One of the reasons I have been a fan of Pirate lore and history for so long is that pirate ships were one of the only places that different races and women were allowed to live as equals. Everyone got a vote and everyone worked. This is an unprecedanted collection of artifacts and on display is the ONLY pirate treasure EVER found. 

Can you imagine?? Finding real pirate treasure! 

This is a great exhibit and if you have the chance to see it, you should head right over and have a look.

I also recommend talking to the staff. They have hired people to work the exhibit who dress in character, speak in character and have LOTS of knowledge about everything you can think to ask. 

Roaming the Midwest

I have been running around like nuts. I have so many pictures to edit and projects to finish and all I want to do is be outside. Just got back from Chicago! I think it was trip #13 there!

I have lots to share very soon. I'm off to the Minnesota History Center this afternoon as they have the first official printing of the Constitution.  MNHC -have a look! 

Comic Books!!

Something I have done a few times is work at the Midwest Comic Book Association Spring Con(and Fall Con). I did this a few weeks ago and wow, did May fly by for me! It's already the end of the first week of June! Yikes! 

The convention is not huge but I love it and there's some cool things to see! Have a look!

A Very Green Post

One of the very best things about Minnesota is how green it gets here in the spring and summer. There are parks everywhere and people really love to garden. I suspect because the ground is frozen for so long you don't take it for granted when you can see something green and alive. I hosted a picnic for a friend recently at a park that I have been exploring by the name of Theodore Wirth Park. It was hit pretty hard by the toronado that touched down here last year but is recovering nicely. There is a lake, beach, flower garden, biking trails, hiking trails, golf and lots of picnic space. I haven't covered the whole park yet but here is some of what I explored on my last visit.

Florence Fairy Tale Deux

I got to see Florence and the Machine for a second time at the beautiful, historic State Theater. It's such a gorgeous venue. Florence herself. commented on it's loveliness. The show was wonderful and she did not disappoint. Her stage set up is much bigger than last year and she was certainly more relaxed this time around. A few pics from my seat in the balcony!~

Girly Geek Collections

So, I collect a fair amount of different things. Many of them geek related such as female action figures and certain comic books. I collect handmade necklaces and evening bags for the more girly side of my personality.

One of my collections I've been working on lately is my Harry Potter Legos. I don't have all of them yet. The newest sets are the ones I haven't added to my collection yet. Which is okay for now since until very recently I didn't have anywhere to have them set up Now, that I do I've been putting them all together. 

The earliest ones are great because they have colors of bricks in them exclusive to the Harry Potter line and have since been retired. Greens, orange and purples. I'm sure I'll post many pics as I go but here are a few to start.

Minneapolis Favorites

I decided to share some photos of some of my favorite pieces at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. This is not all of them but a few. Including a Maxfield Parrish piece that I adore and was gifted with a song written just for me to go with it.

St. Paul Art Crawl

Another event I attended recently was the St. Paul Art Crawl. I seem to only make it to one every couple of years but, I always love it. An art crawl is when artiists living in lofts and co-ops open up their studios which are also often their homes to showcase their work. You can find absolutely amazing things. There are so many things for sale and I often find myself wishing I had an endless bank roll and endless gallery space at my disposal. One of the thingss I truly love about the Twin Cities is the thriving art scene.  I'm lucky enough to not only know a lot of talented people but to have my home filled with lots of their work.

The Fairy Garden Party by Deborah on Etsy

Art in Bloom 2012 Part II

More from this lovely afternoon

Art in Bloom

I love the art museum here in Minneapolis. It's not very big but it is so lovely and well put together. Last year I attended my first Art in Bloom and then my second this past weekend. It is an event in which artists and florists make arrangements inspired by pieces throughout the museum. They are so lovely and some of them smell amazing. 

These are photos from this past Friday. I have so many I may have to do another post! 

You can read more about the museum here, artsmia

Gothic Fairy Tale Tradition

An event I love and have attended since it's inception is Goth Prom.

The idea is for you to have all the fun you didn't get to have in high school.

The themes through the years have varied such as; Catacombs, Steampunk, Night Circus, and Midnight Garden. It's a great excuse to buy a new and unique dress and have friends over for absinthe. Here's some pictures from past proms.

It's a very tongue-in-cheek affair full of 80's and 90's dance music and lots of silliness.

New Pretties!

New Pieces. What is it about spring time that gets you so motivated?

BRASIL! Macy's 2012 Flower Show

This event signals my start to spring here in the Twin Cities.