A Stroll Down Memory Lane...Funny Commercials.

In honor of Aaron Burr's birthday, here is another of my favorite commercials from the past.  It still makes me chuckle.
Original "got milk?" commercial

Blessings, Tracy

See...I told you!!!

I knew it!  I have been telling my husband for years these little devils were dangerous! ;-) EEK! They terrify me.

Blessings, Tracy

Is that you Mr. French???

Last year, I decided that I should try to make Christmas ornaments each year for my family members.  I was inspired by the snowman ornaments that I saw on "Michelle my Belle's" blog.  This woman is SO creative!  I just love her blog.  Since it was my first attempt at making ornaments, I decided to follow the instructions she posted for her snowman ornaments.  I thought they turned out really adorable and my family loved them.  This year, I came up with an idea to make Santa ornaments with dangling legs .  I am way behind with making these, since I just finished forming the main body of...OMG (sweating and wringing my hands)....the FIRST ornament last night.  Oh yes, did I forget to mention....I have to make 6 of these guys!!!  I seriously think my brain has been in denial that Christmas is only a week away!  While making my first Santa last night, I thought he looked familiar, but couldn't put my finger on who I thought he looked like.  The first thing this morning, I looked and him and thought, "Oh my gosh...Mr. French!"  Not sure any of you are old enough to remember the television show Family Affairs; which aired possibly in the late 60's, early 70's? One of the characters was a very proper gentlemen's butler named Mr. French; played by the actor Sebastian Cabot.  I faintly remember the show, since I was pretty young at the time, but I do remember the characters.  Don't you agree that my Santa looks like Mr. French?

Left to right - Mr. French, Uncle Bill, Jody, Sissy, and Buffy. Not pictured, but also a popular character on the show, is Mrs. Beasley, Buffy's doll.

 

Here are the snowman ornaments I made last year. I will try to post more on them later. 

**You can see the completed Santa Ornaments here.

Blessings, Tracy

A Stroll Down Memory Lane...Funny Commercials.

I haven't seen this commercial for a few years, but it still kills me.

Nissan "Doggie Mind Control" commercial (Dogs Driving SUV) w/ Clint Culp...

Blessings, Tracy

OMG!! When I say him...I nearly had an "Art Attack"!

I attended the "Art Attack" open studio event at the Northrup King Building yesterday.  The Northrup King Building is home to over 200 tenants including a creative center to over 190 artist as well as various small business and nonprofit organizations.  I go there several times a year for their open studios events.  I always walk out feeling inspired by all of the beautiful art.  I also love seeing the artist's work spaces, including the tools they use and seeing the works they have in progress.  Most of the artist are very nice and willing to discuss their work, their educational backgrounds and the processes they use to create their pieces.  Some occasionally have demos during these open studio events and a few regularly teach classes at their studio.  There are many wonderful artist in this building, but two studios that I always make a point of seeing are SoMi Tileworks and Sharra Frank Fine Art Mosaics.  Kirsten Walstead is the artist behind SoMi Tileworks.  She makes these beautiful, chunky tiles and tile collages, that I am in so love with.  I do think her website could use some updating to show a better representation of her beautiful collages, including many of her newer pieces.  I also think it is hard to grasp from the pictures how beautiful these pieces are in person.  Sharra Frank's studio is like a magical wonderland for me.  I swear I feel energized by her creativity.  It's like a drug for me.  She makes spectacular mosaic pieces and her studio is filled to the brim with beads, gems and interesting objects she uses in her art.  Unlike my work space, her supplies are all artfully arranged like a Macy's Christmas display.

While nearing the end of my tour, I noticed a tall gentleman walking in front of me.  He was wearing black jeans, red converse style high top tennis shoes, a black leather coat and he had a great looking dark faux hawk (not everyone can pull off this look well).  As he turned his head to talk to one of his friends, I saw the side of his face and my heart nearly stopped!  I remained calm, but in my head I was screaming, "OMG...is that Christopher Straub from Project Runway?!"  I am a huge Project Runway fan, so this was a surreal moment for me.  I am also one of those (stupid) people who always thinks I should leave celebrities alone while they are enjoying their leisure time, so I didn't say anything to him.  HELLO...CHRISTOPHER STRAUB....I'm not sure what the hell I was thinking when I made that crazy decision.  Yes, in the end, I left the poor man alone.  But on the inside, I was seriously jumping up and down, clapping my hands and screaming, "I love you Christopher Straub!! I love you!!"  We were in the last few studios together and while he was enjoying the art, I was struggling to keep myself from staring at him.  I got all excited a second time when a crazy thought crossed my mind that Christopher knows Tim Gunn, one of the regulars/host on Project Runway, whom I also ADORE (cue the internal screaming and jumping up and down).  I hope he didn't notice the goofy looks I was giving him.  I was pitiful! 

Here are a few pictures of Christopher recreating some of the looks I may have given him while we were enjoying the studio tours. OK, I may have been stalking him. 

Well, I enjoyed a beautiful fall day, looked at some wonderful art and was lucky enough to run into...OMG, Christopher Straub!!  Most importantly, I escaped the day without any restraining orders.


Blessings, Tracy

Oh, Dexter!!!

Dexter Morgan and Vince Masuka

Masuka had the best scene on Dexter last night.  Love his crazy "Two Words" theory, as to what (he thinks) happened at this crime scene.  The gestures of Masuka and facial expressions of Debra & Dexter are priceless.  Maybe it's one of those times that you have to understand or watch the show to get the full humor it??  I don't know, I just thought it was really funny. You can see the clip from last night's Dexter here.  I love this show!

**Warning - Clip NOT appropriate for children!**

Blessings, Tracy

Love Jimmy Fallon's October Set Design!

I caught a little of Jimmy Fallon's show the other night. Although I don't catch it that often, his show has really grown on me.  I think he has some pretty good interviews, they have some funny regular bits/skits and I think it is funny how he always seems to be on the verge of cracking up.  One criticism, I do think he does take a few of his skits a little too far at times. Overall though, I think he does a good job.
BUT, the reason I am posting is.....I really love the Halloween-ish backdrop (behind his desk) and the ripped up curtains they are using on his set this month.  I'm thinking about trying to make the desk backdrop (tree with bird silhouette) for Halloween next year.  Now, if I just had a window to put it in....

You can get a better or full view of this silhouette, by watching some of his recent interviews on his show's website.

Blessing, Tracy

Anticipation!!!

Oh, how I love me some Dexter!  It's taken me all summer to recover from the season finale, which I'm still not sure I am completely over.  Now...I can't wait for the new season, which is starting next week!  Gasp!

Blessings, Tracy