........... Rocking Out ..........: 2011

9.07.2011

Quit your Job...do what you love.

It's been a while since my last posting. It's been a great summer and I am finding myself enjoying the early fall weather. I have been staying busy in the garden and in my design studio. I worked with my friend Jess this summer designing jewelry for her brides maids...pictures to come (once she gets around to sorting through all her wedding photos!) Today, I had the pleasure of handing over to my friend Gabe, a ring I designed and made for him to propose to his lovely girl friend. :o)

The only thing I can't figure out is why I spent so much of my life waiting tables rather than doing what I love. Gabe was happy. I'm happy. Everyone should be happy.

7.22.2011

:::::WIDESPREAD M'FEN PANIC:::::

This lady just got herself the three night pass for shows in Milwaukee!! Infact I got two tixs to each of the nights!!! Who's excited???? MEEEEEEE! In case you're not pumped...here's a little somethin'....

Sweeeeeet!!!!! I can't wait to get down with that dirty southern rock!!!! Shoots I'm excited!!!!! Whoooo Hooooo!

7.21.2011

:::Freedoms Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose:::

If I had to name one woman that rocked hard, loved big, and lived life wildly it would have to be the lovely Miss Janis Joplin. With her heart of gold and a voice exploading with soul she redefined beauty and style.

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7.14.2011

KICK UP SOME DUST...and get down with Brown Chicken Brown Cow String Band!!!!!

Xander Hitzig, Justin Morris, Orion Hitzig and Matt Del Olmo are BrownChicken BrownCow StringBand.
Charlie Hatcher is also an original member playing Bass and Singing. Charlie is currently not touring with the band and is the proud Father of he and his Wife's baby Girl; Ruby. Congrats Charlie -
BrownChicken BrownCow StringBand began performing in the Spring of 2008 in West Virginia. BrownChicken gelled as a group fast, effortlessly. During late evening jams at various back porches and campfires the band was born. The boys spent a lot of time together, really listening to each other, the results of which quickly began to show up in the music. In the Fall of 2008 BrownChicken BrownCow StringBand moved to Maui, Hawaii and released our first album: "Fruit Goggles". When they first arrived in Maui they began performing on the streets of Paia meeting folks and exploring.
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While touring Maui the band wrote their second album: "Gallop on You". This album includes some of the first tour's favorite works: Gypsy Jig, Bees Making Honey, Put you in the Ground, and many more. Since then BrownChicken has toured the United States coast to coast non-stop. The Band turned two years old this past August 2010 and released their third Album : "...It's a Deep Sbject" in West Virginia on July 2, 2010 at the Wild Bean in Lewisburg. BrownChicken BrownCow StringBand makes it back to their home state of West Virginia once a year to visit and perform. Look for them their in August 2011.

I feel blessed to know these guys! They Rock the strings and make me happy. I find myself singing along in my garage as I work. There's just something you have to love about these boys. The soul that come across in their songs, their whisky drinking, wild eyes and fast fingers...well that says a lot....I Love you guys and I hope to see you soon!

Everyone else, try some of this...

7.06.2011

E L E C T R I C F O R E S T !

Photos Compliments of Chelsea Baumann

Lights and entertainment compiments Electric Forest

Models/Stylists Emily Starr and Chelsea Baumann

7.05.2011

Rock Star ...(((Front and Center)))

Rain or Shine We had a Frickin' Good Time!

Pictures of Particle and YMSB via my cell phone :o) @ the first place I ever took part in a festival Harmony Park in Geneva, Minnesota! <3 The Family Reunion!

7.01.2011

You Can't Drink All Day, Unless You Start in the Morning

photo http://somethingsgoneawry.blogspot.com/

You can't drink all day, unless you start in the Morning. This is true, but let me also say that if you do that you might feel like your trippin' by 4.... luv you nicole

Stars and Stripes

Sorry I forget where I found this photo....Happy Independence Day!

What Can I say, "I was made in the 80's"

my quirky sence of style and me where all made in the 80's baby

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6.26.2011

-------->Fashion Toast Find<-------

Yes and Yes....I just really like all these things. Of course I'm pretty sure I can't afford any of it right now but hats off to style anyway...

photo via fashion toast

(((((Peace Owls)))))

Great Art by Rachel...she has this and more for sale on etsy: http://www.rachellovespeace.etsy.com/

6.25.2011

Feelin' Fernny

Just a little inspiration for a project I am working on....more to come....

Rollin' in the Grass

There is nothing and so much to do...as the summer dayz keep flying by I find myself taking it all in and loving every moment I can. Taking a road-trip up north was perfect. Seeing old friends, jumping off cliffs, drinking out of mason jars, taking bike rides with wine, swimming in 50 degree water of Lake Superior, sitting, staring at the lake, letting my heart sing with all that the northwoods can bring. This week back to work....

6.07.2011

R O A D T R I P P I N '

I'm bumpin around the house getting things ready for my own roadtrippin adventure and feeling pretty excited so I thought I might share some of that feeling with you ...