We have a new shop!

http://statesandkingdoms.bigcartel.com/

We think it's pretty, simpler,  and awesome fun to use - see what you think...

And now that listing new items is easier, we will have more new goodies available :)

new music! new strokes!

I'm really digging the new Strokes album. It took a few listens, but it's in there good and tight now. The last song (and 2nd single, I reckon) is super dreamy. "Under Cover of Darkness" is the most Strokes-y song on the record, and I like it, too.

BASEBALL

Today is opening day for the NY Mets!

Music! Nazz!

I love this song like crazy. I first heard it on the Nuggets compilation of American rock singles from the 1960's. There are so many amazing American bands from the 60's that got lost in the shuffle. Also, Todd Rundgren was, like, 12 when he wrote this. Crazy.

Crazy Cozy Knitted Necklace

Here it is - The Chunky Necklace series:
Made with fluffy yarn and silky ribbon to add a bit of flair to any ordinary outfit.

Available in the shop

Throw a ball of yarn at me and call me grandma

I'm revisiting my old knitting days. I can now be found knitting obsessively in any and all free moments that I have. I'm turning out scarves like nobody's business. The fruits of my labor will come to light soon.

I also find it curious how I seem to be attracted to activities that call for similarly shaped tools - drumming, drawing, knitting. Coincidence?

Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse

Sean and I watched this whole moon event last night/early this morning. It was quite beautiful. Sort of reminded me of one of our designs. Not really, but here it is-

Celestial Landscape