Hart 2 Heart

Lanky sez. . .

"I think we need to redecorate."

"Here, I'll help."

Dim Sum Run

This is Josef. He is one of two brothers who own the Flying Pigeon bike shop in LA. They sell very cool bikes (I like this one), AND they host fun bike rides.

Every third Sunday, they have a "Get Sum Dim Sum Ride". This is my kind of exercise. . . final destination: food. 

That's the L.A. skyline in the background. If you enjoy riding through natural beauty, this isn't the ride for you. I find urban biking to be really interesting, especially with a pack of other riders. After a leisurely ride from Highland Park to China town, we arrived at the Empress Pavilion.

If you haven't had dim sum, you must try it. And if you don't like pork, maybe you shouldn't.

Being the granddaughter of a pig farmer, I was feeling it. Yum.

It was awesome meeting, riding, and dining with the other bikers, from all over L.A. After thoroughly stuffing ourselves, for very little money, we headed back to the bike shop.

But not before stopping at Antigua Coffee House. Another very charming destination.

And then, an unplanned stop. Yes, that is my bike, with a flat tire. And since I am inept, Josef was kind and skilled enough to patch my tube. And off we went.

Maybe I didn't burn too many calories, since I ate my weight in pork buns, but it was super fun! If you're in the neighborhood, you should try it. They even have bikes to rent, if you don't have your own.

And now, back to work. I have a busy week ahead, getting ready for the Fiesta Hermosa, a big arts and crafts fair over Labor Day weekend. Summer's almost over! Can you believe it? 

 

 

 

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That's right . . . call me. Sorry for the formality. I just republished my email blast here. Wish you were all local so we could decorate cookies together! Maybe I'll take the show on the road someday! 

Let there be light.

Almost done. . .

. . . done.

40 Pt. Fermin Lighthouses, done.

sigh.

 

 

Under the category of . . .

. . .what was I thinking?

One of the landmarks of San Pedro, is the wonderful Point Fermin Light House.

I was asked to make some "simple" lighthouse cookies for their volunteer appreciation event. Well, I tried to simplify the design, but as usual, I got carried away. 

After I made a sketch, Andy created a cookie cutter. The cookies were baked, and the fun began.

Let's just say, I'm making progress. There are a lot of details to add. I nice white silhouette probably would have been very effective, but that's not how I roll. Sheesh. Check back with me tomorrow. 

 

Mixed emotions.

These cookies say it all. After a great weekend, selling my goods at "Art in the Village" in Carlsbad, I came home sick as a dog. Surprisingly, I hadn't been ill since October, so I guess I was due. Fortunately, I have a slow work week, so I'm taking a couple days off to get well. Now if I can just convince the dog to sleep all day. 

I need some "pretty."

It was an ugly day. Actually, it started out lovely enough. But then, Emmet and I had to leave to go to the chiropractor. We put Lanky outside, as we always do, with a bit of a struggle. He does NOT like to be left alone.

We ran a couple errands, and returned home to find Lanky INSIDE the house. Well, it seems the back door didn't quite get shut. Another pretty picture, please.

We also found: one chewed up shoe (mine of course), corn chips scattered all about the living room, a half empty bag of pita bread, and one destroyed pillow, which used to look like this. sigh. I'm tired.

Thank you for shopping!

It was a wonderful weekend here at Kelley Hart headquarters. Thank you to all of my friends, family and customers who stopped by to sip sangria AND pick up some great bargains!

Three of my favorite boys showed up in their new Kelley Hart outfits!

I filled my back yard with my entire inventory.

I've been busy sewing, getting ready for a plethora of fall shows. So there was brand new merchandise, as well as past season's goods for 50% off.

Here's Suvan, checking out the sale rack.

One more cute photo of brother Elias in his new Train set.

Another happy customer in her denim skirt.

A one-of-a-kind dress for the sweetest little girl!

And of course, there was a "gift with purchase"!

Cookies. Of course. Hope you too, had a fantastic weekend! I'm a little pooped myself, and grateful for the generous support of everyone who came to shop at the house and my web store. 

The sale is ON!

Preparing for the big sale!

I've been burning the midnight oil getting reading for my sale this weekend. I now have full inventory of my flower skirts for ladies and girls.

They will be 30% off at my home sale AND in my web store! Starting Friday at midnight you will get 30% off your entire purchase when you use the code hart30 at check out. The sale will end Sunday night at midnight.

I've also been working on these sweet vintage hanky bonnets.

They're not in my web store, but I'll probably put some in my Etsy shop next week.

They are all one of a kind, and all have the sweetest details.

Hearts are always good.

The bonnets go especially well with my pillowcase dresses, which will also be available at my home sale.

There's lots to do, cookies to bake, sangria to make, clothes to sew!