simple curiosities

i have moved

2010-07-22T19:55:00.002-06:00

hello everyone
i have moved blogs
please update your info :)
i love my new blog!!
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party time

2010-07-17T07:01:00.004-06:00

this little girl turned 8 on July 2nd! this is the first weekend we were able to get her and she is going to have a party day!
we are going to go and get her pictures taken, then off to Let's Pretend where she will have a dress-up party with her friends and then a slumber party.
she has been in my life since she was 3 years old, now she is 8 and it is super crazy how much she has grown up in the last year.

a couple of things about her.
favorite food: spaghetti and bbq
favorite color: every color of the world
favorite show: spongebob and icarly
favorite singer: taylor swift and miley cyrus
favorite thing to do: play with kittens and swimming

stuff that has already happened while being 8 years old...broken arm! Monkey bars were the cause. Now we have to make it work with her pictures. Guess it will be remembered forever!
Have a great weekend...I am sure mine will be full of crazy moments with 5 little girls staying over.

xoxo
kimi

sooo hot!!

2010-07-14T17:11:00.002-06:00

i don't know where you might be from
but i live north of dallas, tx
dallas is hot! dallas is humid! my hair hates both!

my hair is getting so long and with that comes warmth
i usually get home from work
and the hair goes straight up
off my back
i sweat a bunch
so i figured a way to also keep the sweat off my face.

how do you like??
what do you do when it is so hot outside?

xoxo
kimi

hello my darlings...have you seen this??

2010-07-12T19:54:00.002-06:00

blog-a-palooza!

the lovely danielle (aka biscuit) is having an awesome giveaway on her blog!
if you haven't been to her blog, you should check it out. she is quirky, silly and totally adorable!!

go enter her giveaway to win an amazing gift from the unbelievable shops!!

will be back later for a fun post!
xoxo
kimi

make everything better

2010-07-07T16:02:00.005-06:00

chef duff from ace of cakes has come out with his own line of baking goodies!

go check it out and start making some fun stuff.

duff products

also there are some fabulous recipes there too.

like these

xoxo kimi

can't wait

2010-06-29T13:12:00.002-06:00

oh yes, i will be one of the crazy people waiting tonight to see this movie

And I can't wait!! 12:01 am here I come (if i can make it)!!
xoxo
kimi

Todd Family

2010-06-06T16:38:00.004-06:00

I have been shooting a bit more lately. Unfortunately during the cooler months we were planning our move. So lately it has been some hot TX weather.
A couple of weeks I had the honor to shoot our old landlord and his family. We rented from them for 4 years and saw each of their children grow up with our monthly rent visits.

They were a crazy group and I don't know how Resa (mom) keeps up with their energetic personalities!
John and Resa - thanks for letting me hang out with y'all for a couple of hours!

home sweet home

2010-05-28T11:16:00.002-06:00

(via weheartit)

I saw this on Emjay's blog who saw it on Carrie's blog. 3 degrees of blog posts :)

A- My AIR CONDITIONER is set on: 72 in the evening and 75 during the day

B- My BEDROOM theme is: incomplete - we are still in need of a bed frame

C- The CAR in the driveway is: Jeep Cherokee - in need of a wash

D- My DESK looks: non-existant. i am hoping to find one this weekend.
E- The EXACT time I wake up daily is: around 7:30 am - sometimes before, sometimes after.

F- The FIRST thing I wash in the shower is: My hair - so that in case something happens with the water at least that is clean.

G- My GARAGE is filled with: tools, bikes and sporting goods

H- My HOME is: coming together slowly.

I- If you peeked INSIDE my bathroom you'd see: a messy counter and a dirty sink. need to fix the sink so the water drains better.

J- My favorite JUICE is: simply orange juice with pulp on ice

K- The best part of my KITCHEN is: my cool antique farm table and courthouse chair
L- The LAST person who visited my home was: sammie and alex last week

M- The last piece of MAIL for me was: bills and junk mail

N- My NEIGHBORS think I'm: crazy or unsocial. we just moved so it is weird to have new neighbors.
O- If you OPENED my fridge you'd see: takeout containers, meat, lots of cheese and plenty of condiments
P- My last house PARTY was: haven't had one yet.
Q- A QUICK meal I like to fix is: spaghetti and meat sauce
R- My favorite ROOM of the house is: our living room
S- The SHAMPOO brand I use is: Dove

T- My largest TELEVISION is: in our living room and our christmas to ourselves 2 years ago.
U- UNDER my bed you will find: nothing cause my mattress is on the floor.
V- The last time I VACUUMED was: sunday...i think. :/
W- Looking out my WINDOW I see: my huge backyard

X- I wish I had X-TRA: shelving in the master bath and living room
Y- My YARD is: huge with a brand new fence that charlie put up this past weekend.
Z- ZZZZZZZ My bedtime is: usually around 10:30-11 pm

hope everyone has a great weekend!

please remember what memorial day is all about and keep our troops and their families in your thoughts!

xoxo kimi

austin or bust

2010-05-17T20:31:00.002-06:00

tamara and myself took a road trip to austin to go to renegade craft, to see elsie and to get a tattoo and see mike and elisa!
it was a great trip with fun stuff along the way. here is the weekend in pictures...lots of pictures!

and yay! I got to see Elsie. She is so lovely in person! and my boobs are almost as big as her head! geez!

there is a few more pictures. some from the photo booth and a fun school picture shoot.

also the largest donut you have ever seen!

i will post these tomorrow.

xoxo

kimi

here we go

2010-05-13T07:21:00.003-06:00

tamara and i are heading out tomorrow to austin to attend this!!

and to see this lovely girl!

i am so excited and it will be tough getting through today's work.

also, we are hitting up some awesome austin shops!!

if you see me there, say hi!!

xoxo kimi

on hiatus

2010-03-27T16:00:00.008-06:00

if you didn't know already. we are buying a house! take a look!

we close on april 13th
so right now we are head deep in boxes and packing and purging
ALOT of stuff!

i am going to go on hiatus until we are moved in and settled a bit.
we have had a lot going on this month.

and i am excited about my 30th birthday coming up in about a week.
but life is just too much right now to keep up with my blog.

so i am hoping to be back in june!
hope everyone had a wonderful spring and i will see you when the sun stays out late and rises early.

ohhhh, also - i will be tweeting so come follow me on there Tweeter!
we will be going to austin on may 15th for Craft Renegade. so if you are going, let me know so we can meet up!

happy spring and best wishes!
kimi

quiet nights...loud mornings

2010-03-01T19:31:00.002-06:00

(via weheartit)

my much lovliness of a friend vivs is teaching a journal class this month.
i have signed up
in hopes of actually doing something creative this month
(1st 2 months of this year...total failure)
(via weheartit)
also happy march!
which means spring is around the corner
and about damn time!

i have made some march goals
1. no alcohol (non all year so far!)
2. find house (tomorrow will be our 1st day looking at insides)
3. learn to knit (damnit, just need to do it)
4. clean out craft area
5. get everything ready for a yard sale
6. take more pictures
7. get new hair cut (i have been wearing it in a messy bun...everyday!)
8. eat less fast food
9. do journal pages
10. have more fun days with charlie

hope you have a great march!
xoxo
kimi

snowy birthday love

2010-02-14T08:34:00.009-06:00

this week was eventful

charlie's sister ashley's birthday

snow

and

charlie's niece mackenzie's birthday

it was a long week after hurting my knee

most days after work

i would just come home and ice and put up my knee

so unfortunately i didn't get to get done half the stuff

i wanted to

i don't have great shoes to keep my feet dry and walking in the snow

was a little bit painful

but we were able to see the snow on friday

and go to dinner with mackenzie, tori (her friend), ashley and greg

it was delicious

the place was like benihana

but cheaper and better service

we will probably start going there

from now on

Happy Valentine's Day!!

may you be loved today

may you love today

may you enjoy everyone around you

to charlie - i love you with all my heart!

snow day!

2010-02-11T20:14:00.008-06:00

it has snowed all day

the most snow dallas has seen in history

it is also this awesome girl's 17th birthday

We were supposed to go and do our Valentine's Day date this evening.

But due to the weather it was cancelled

so instead we just ran to a sushi restaurant down the street

i forgot to take pictures while we were there

hopefully we will be able to go to the dallas symphony

since our tickets got rain-checked

before we went to go eat

i started having another weird reaction

to something

but it looked like i got my top lip filled with collagen

charlie thinks it is funny

i took 2 children's benadryl

why children's benadryl

they are grape and melt in your mouth

i like them

way better than the grown up kind

we took some pictures together

we hardly take pictures

in photobooth

but here is a little valentine's special

tomorrow we get to work from home

cause all the snow on the road is supposed to turn to ice

maybe some new pictures of snow tomorrow

look at me go! 2 posts in a week! thanks for sticking by!

xoxo

kimi

i know...i know

2010-02-10T20:58:00.004-06:00

i have been MIA

work has been busy

and i have been trying to focus on myself

what have i been up to, you ask?

reading

running

work

and now i have hurt my knee

so now i will just be reading

and hopefully a blog here and there

my honey is taking me to the dallas symphony tomorrow night

for valentine's day

i am excited

but sad that my knee is hurting

hope all is well with everyone

i haven't forgotten about you

just haven't consumed my life with you

i had to get my life back

and try to find a good balance

between them all

here is a little natalie dee to get you through your thursday

xoxo kimi

nataliedee.com

slow movement

2010-01-06T13:24:00.002-06:00

so one of our goals this year is to take life slower

we live in a electronic world

cell phones, computers, television

this weekend we are taking a pledge

from friday night

to saturday night

we are going without all of that

and more

no lights, no batteries, no stove, no twitter, no blogs, no e-mail

we are keeping heat (cause it is supposed to be freezing)

we will turn off our cell phones

we can read

we can clean

we can enjoy each other's company

we will be using our car

cause i really want to go to a dutch oven demostration

i will be using my holga documenting the day

i will scan my pictures when i get the film back

i will blog via pen and paper

yep, you read right

i will write about my day and our experience

and will scan it in also and will post on Monday or Tuesday

also along with the slow movement

i came across our city lights blog

i will be participating in the Slow Readers Book Club

go to our city lights blog and e-mail her

if you would like to participate with me!

hoorah! for a slower year

xoox

kimi

new year, new outlook, new journeys

2010-01-03T20:17:00.005-06:00

well it is now 2010

i hoped to be a better blogger
FAIL
at least for the 1st 3 days of this month

i have goals
just like everyone else
but am really bad at keeping them
i get lost and discourage when
i don't do them

i am going to blog differently moving forward
i am in the process of creating a new home
for my thoughts, for my crafts, for me

i have never been a follower
but have come to needing friends
or approval from everyone
not doing things for myself
or because i need to be liked

that time is OVER

i am trying to break from this routine
i am going to be myself
i am not going to apologize
for not blogging
or
beat myself up for not finishing a project

i will keep promises to all my blog friends
i will not let you down
and will be here if you ever need
a listening friend

i will blog my style
randomness and craziness
thoughts that go through my head
stuff you might not want to hear
or stuff you might

i will start taking more photographs
and talking about what might be going on in my life

time has changed
and 2010 holds great things for me
i am the only one that holds myself back
i am the only one that has control over my life

i will like what i like
not because it is the "cool" thing to like
but because it makes me happy inside

all of you make me happy inside
so this journey continues
just on a different path

link
through the magical forest
with magical creatures
magical adventures
and
lovely stars

first order of business
a little get to know me
(better)

link
1. What is your name and whats your blog name if you have one?
Kimberly 'Kimi' Tom - Simple Curiosities of Kimi Starr

2. Where do you live? City, State? if you could live anywhere where would it be?
Coppell, TX - right outside of Dallas

I would live in Montana in a cabin

3. Where do you work? whats your job title? Do you love your Job?
I work for a company called Mosaic
Job Title - Operations Coordinator for Fulfillment and Assets
fancy title for - making sure people have stuff and if they leave the company, i get it back
I enjoy my job. I love my team mates!

4. If you could work anywhere or do anything what would it be?
I would work with animals
or
children

5. What are you reading right now?
Wicked

6. What are you listening to?
right now...Big Bang Theory
in whole - ingrid michaelson, regina spektor, airbourne toxic event, band of horses, iron and wine

7. Guilty pleasure?
magazines
link
favs
-bust-
-rachael ray-
-southern living-

8. Name your TV shows:
glee, gossip girls, family guy, the office, parks and recreation, any show on bravo and food network

9. What is one thing you do everyday?
check my google reader

10. What is your beauty product?
MAC blush

link

11. What do you like to do for fun?
read blogs, be outside, do crafty things, take pictures, hop in the car and go nowhere.
link

12. Do you have a twitter? Lets be friends!
kimistarr

13. What was your favorite gift that you gave or recieved this year?
my mom gave me a few prints from red velvet art! love them.
Red Velvet Art

14. Whats on your bed side table?
alarm clock
remotes
books
picture of charlie
lotion (get your head out of the gutter) it is for dry legs
muscle relaxers

well hope i haven't scared you off
if i did
oh well
if i didn't
thanks for reading

xoox
kimi

A Happy Happy Magical Birthday to...

2009-12-31T09:44:00.006-06:00

Kiki

She is a inspiring blog friend that lives here in TX

We haven't met!

But I feel like I know her.

Her blog is totally amazing and she always has the best pictures.

Someday we will meet.

Have cupcakes, craft and have fun photoshoots.

I hope she has a fantastic New Year's Eve Birthday!

Best wishes to her!

xoxo

kimi

let's take a bow...

2009-12-29T14:04:00.006-06:00

gift bow that is!

i came across this tutorial on How About Orange.

i know that it is past christmas, but this tutorial can be great for any occasion

you can make them ahead and have them ready for that last minute gift.

i made mine out of a paul frank advertisement.

*magazine sheet, glue dots and a stapler is all you need*

i am working from home this afternoon
due to "inclement weather"
if it gets icy at all here
people freak out
i will take it though
cause i am working
finishing up some other stuff
and watching my new obsession

i never jump on the bandwagon first time around
but will have to for Season 2
i find it witty and inspiring
i love the coach and kurt
so i am catching up on episodes
which means no commercials and not having to wait
each week for the next episode
have i told y'all i am not patient at all!

do you watch glee? if so what is your favorite character?

have fun and craft on!

xoox kimi

sick day

2009-12-28T10:42:00.002-06:00

after traveling from cold houston to warm, dry dallas after going going all week before christmas i am sick.
i wanted to get stuff done yesterday, but ended up sleeping most of the day. then last night when i went to sleep, i only slept for 2 hours, waking up at 12:30 am and was awake until 5 am, slept for a few more hours and now up again. my cough sounds like a lung is going to come up and tissue has been my bestest friend.
i do not do good when i am sick. i get really sad and frustrated and try to do more than i should.
i am hoping this next year i am less sick than i have been. healthy food and healthier living.
hope all had a great christmas and wishes for a awesome new year.
i have lots of pictures from christmas with the kid, north pole express, gaylord texan hotel and houston christmas...just have to resize them all.
hopefully soon i will have a real picture post.
xoxo kimi

Winner! Winner! Winner!

2009-12-18T21:20:00.006-06:00

ok, so i had ended up having 4 giveaways!!

1st and 2nd draw were for comments left on the blog
3rd was for the people who re-tweeted
4th was for the stocking and all names
went into the hat for the drawing!

i am hoping to get these packages out tomorrow morning.
tonight is our christmas eve
with the kid since we will be going to
houston for christmas this year
so hopefully tomorrow
they will go out
i will probably be able to pull myself
away from the house for 20 min!!

so without any more delay or ramble
here is the winners!!

i will be in contact with everyone shortly
so that i can get your mailing address
so the packages will be ready to go tomorrow.

thanks again for everyone that made ornaments and entered the giveaway.

i hope to be back on sunday with pictures from our pseudo christmas!
hint - we are staying in a hotel tomorrow night :)

xoxo
kimi

magic magic magic

2009-12-12T10:38:00.003-06:00

found here

a little bit of

2009-12-12T09:14:00.003-06:00

christmas magic

found here

200th Post Party!! - Giveaways, Christmas Magic and Surprises

2009-12-12T08:24:00.007-06:00

giveaway closed.
winners soon!
thanks for everyone that entered and re-tweeted!

i have just hit 200 posts with this post

and with that said
i will be having a few giveaways!
YAY!

as many know, i hosted a ornament swap this past month
unfortunately there were a few people that were unable to participate

so some of the lovely ladies have kindly donated
their leftover ornaments to this giveaway

i felt like a little elf putting together boxes of 24 ornaments
definitely got me in the christmas spirit!

there will be 3 different giveaways
2 are just ornaments
1 is a stocking with a few fun little things
i have been collecting
for the past 2 months
(few things - elsie journal, freckled nest mini book kit, purple glitter makeup pouch, fabric squares, rva sticker, peace pendant and a set of my flower postcards)
along with the stocking, there will also be a set of the ornaments
now that is a fun box of giveaway prizes!

here are the ornaments you can win!!
(make sure to click on them to see their blog)

1. Felt Stocking (made by Betsy)
2. Funky Finds ornament goodie bag (made by Jessica)
3. White Feather and Felt Ornament (made by Jari)
4. Ball of Yarn and Needle Ornament (made by Jaymi)
5. Painted glass ball with glitter (made by Kiki)
6. Denim Tree Ornament (made by Danielle)
7. Owl Stuffie Ornament (made by Amber)
8. Mushroom Ornament (made by Brittany)
9. Paper Origami Ornament (made by Leslie)
10. Paper Diamond Ornament (made by Kasey)
11. Felt Leave Ornament (made by Allison)
12. Knitted Star Ornament (made by Mandy)
13. Spool and Thread Ornament (made by Carol)
14. Felt Heart Ornament (made by Lehua)
15. Wood Painted Christmas Story Ornament (made by Tamara)
16. Beaded Candy Cane (made by Caitlyn)
17. Unknown Ornament (from Jenny)
18. Secret Package Ornament (made by Jamie H.)
19. Felt Holly Leave Ornament (made by Ashley)
20. Clay Cookie Ornament (made by me)

I am not going to show a whole picture of the ornaments
because i want you to be totally surprised of the amazing
artwork and craft these ladies put
into their ornaments!

so how do you win you ask??
there are 2 ways to get your name in!

leave me a comment on this post
with your favorite holiday tradition
please make sure you put a e-mail on where to contact you at

second way
is to re- tweet about this giveaway
my twitter account
is HERE
go to my page and find the giveaway tweet
that way i can keep track
all who does it

contest will close on thursday night at midnight (CST)
winners will be drawn on friday morning
i will try and ship packages out on friday

ornament swap participates are eligible to win one of the stocking giveaways

i love all my bloggie friends, but due to time restraints
this contest is only open to US and Canadian Readers

happy merry holidays
xoxo
kimi

some awesome stuff ahead

2009-12-08T21:01:00.002-06:00

next post is my 200th post!! ahh! 200 posts - wow!

come back on saturday morning for the biggest giveaway ever!
there will actually be 3 giveaways

until then, finally a picture of my pom pom wreath!

merry holidays

2009-12-06T21:46:00.004-06:00

tomorrow or tuesday ornament swap packages are shipping out
christmas cards going to start this week
did a christmas photo shoot today
dogs were not cooperative!
decorations are up
lights are up
mass load of cookies from the exchange
so excited about christmas this year
charlie has really gotten into the spirit this year
he actually has wrapped the first present under the tree
he helped put up decorations
and he went with kk and me to the holiday in the hall
even though it was freezing
i love that he is getting into the spirit
i love that he wants to participate
i love him oh so much!

believe

2009-11-30T11:17:00.002-06:00

happy monday everyone
(and last day of Nov.)

we have had a few people unable to finish their ornaments in time.
life happens and i totally understand.

i have created a poll that if you are participating, should have got e-mailed to you.

i am very excited about the swap.
i have been in nevada/utah for the past week.
tomorrow is our last day.
i will miss my family
i will miss the mountains
i will not miss how dry it is here
chapped lips and dry skin are no fun!

i have had a wonderful time
but look forward to all the fun
december has to hold for us!

everyone have a great monday!
xoxo kimi

(stolen from Janel's blog)

randomness

2009-11-21T08:26:00.002-06:00

i have a huge tendancy to find lots of cool websites, bookmark them and forget about them.
i don't easily become obsessed with things, which can be very discouraging.
i end up just liking anything and everything!

so in no particular order (or reason), here are some of my bookmarked items.

lovely garlands

Gingerbread Caramels

Grape Fizz Cowl

toy-a-day blog

T-shirt to Newborn Gown

Hot Apple Cider in Apple Cups

ache tumblr

hope you enjoy!
happy sunday!
xoxo
kimi

a little something from me to you

2009-11-15T14:31:00.002-06:00

yesterday, while i was getting my hair did for a wonderful and moving wedding. i was talking to the lady at toni and guy. we were talking about photography, i kind of have lost touch with my photography lately. but talking to her makes me want to get at it more...but after talking to her she told me
you have inspired me
it was moving and exciting that i have inspired anybody and that is one of the things i want to do in my life. i was myself and excited about talking about photography and my journey of photography.
i will try and post more personal pictures
more things that go on with my life
more crafts and more of the wonderful things my
eyes see.
i saw this today and hope it will help you in finding yourself if you feel a little lost.
found here

xoxo kimi

sunday morning fun

2009-11-15T09:36:00.005-06:00

i love terrariums. there is something mysterious and magical about them. little animals living in their own environment within cute little glass homes.

i came across this etsy shop and fell in love. hope you enjoy the pictures and have a magical sunday.

Doodle Bird Designs

The Glass Shed

My own picture. Artist unknown
taken at diaroma-o-rama this last May

And make your own. CRAFT tutorial - Here

After Christmas I want to make my own!!
Hope you enjoy!

xoxo kimi

why do i love this

2009-11-11T22:47:00.002-06:00

commerical so much! it moves me for some reason. not sure if it is the piano or the statements, but it makes me want to make videos!

crafty week

2009-11-08T21:47:00.004-06:00

and thankful thirty...i have not forgot about you. i have been working and not getting home until late.
today i went and had lunch with my friend Skye. she helped me sew 3 of our own stockings. i am super excited and will have a picture soon.

i also have been working all evening on making pom poms for this fun wreath!

here is my pom poms so far!!

hopefuly i will be able to show you a finished wreath tomorrow...

night night!
xoxo kimi

smiling makes people wonder

2009-11-03T21:12:00.002-06:00

i am going to start doing Jamie's Thankful Thirty. So to catch up...here is 3 things I am thankful for.

My family - they have taught me to take life slow, see people for who they are and appreciate life.

Charlie - he teaches me something new everyday. he loves me for who i am and allows me to grow and keeps me grounded when things start to feel tough.

To have a roof over my head - although I wish it was a bigger rough, it keeps me warm, it keeps me dry, i get to have a nice bed to go to every night and running water to take hot showers.

****I couldn't find a picture of the outside of my house...will take one tomorrow**

Comment and let me know you are also participating, because I would love to see what you are thankful for!!

Come back tomorrow for another thing I am thankful for and I will also do the 34 random things from Vivs blog!!

Go Sign up!!

2009-11-02T12:30:00.002-06:00

I know I will!! I am extremely excited about this class and you can win a spot before they go on sale!! What is better than taking a super fun craft online class...taking one for free.

So head over there and get on it! Cause I want to see the fun things you make!

xoxo
kimi

november goals

2009-11-01T16:45:00.002-06:00

credit

so i am taking a bit from lovely janel on goals
i have a hard time getting anything done
unless i have them wrote down some place
and able to cross them off and feel accomplished

1. order my supplies and get finish my ornaments for my swap
2. be the best bridesmaid ever for my lovely friend alex
3. have a good time, eat lots of food and dance my socks off at the wedding (pics to come on nov. 15th)
4. wrap all the christmas presents i have so far
5. clean out shed and storage closet
6. make christmas stockings
7. learn to sew better
8. find excellent black friday deals
9. spend quality time with family
10. take more pictures
11. start my "a week in the life"
12. comment and be more in touch with my bloggy friends
13. figure out christmas cards
14. clean entire house and donate all want nots.
15. make curtains for bedrooms
16. spend more time with the boy and do something for him this month
17. knit a scarf or two or three
18. send happy mail for no reason but to tell people they are special
19. gather ideas for a new tattoo
20. get a fun fall haircut and color

yay for goals and yay for November! hello thanksgiving, spending time with family, cooler weather and getting ready for christmas!!

xoxo kimi

oh, i forgot

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to post a picture of my pumpkins

happy nov 1st!!
xoxo kimi

Yay! I am back!

2009-10-31T20:32:00.016-06:00

I am back after almost a 2 week hiatus due to the Macbook being out of commission, due to a husky eating my power adapter.

Lots have gone on the past week or so!
Here is the short version :)

i got my lips done
i met Elvis Trooper
hung out with chewy and the cutest princess leia
saw darth vader doing some shopping (who knew?)
let r2d2 know that obie-wan kenobi was my only hope
then realized that elvis tropper was a poser and met the real storm troopers

after i got in all my star wars fantasies
i went to the bridal shower
for my bestest friend
whose wedding i am in on nov 14th
she was lovely
and i am so glad that she calls me her friend too
then on oct. 25th was my boy's 30th birthday
and i surprised him with dinner not with just a couple of friends
but with about 20 friends!!
he was surprised and didn't understand at first
what was going on!
then on friday i hung out with my favorite "gangsters"
then was saved and brought to the good side by an angel!
whew! what a crazy week!
but before turning myself into a beauty from the 20's...i accidently cut my bangs..
thinking it was the wig!
no more scissors to my hair for a while!
happy halloween!!
xoxo kimi

a day in the life...postponed

2009-10-27T20:13:00.002-06:00

so i started "a day in the life" today, because I actually forgot to do it yesterday. but right not i am without "my" laptop, because of no power cord.

so i will probably just start it once I have my laptop. i feel lost without it. i still have my work computer but can't put any programs or anything on it...so it is a boring "does what it needs to" laptop.

so i will probably start next monday.

but for an inspiring photo.
janel showcased this amazing photographer today on her blog.

katie is amazing, talented and i am totally jealous of her creativity!

i love this photo, it is what i feel like some days.

Happy Birthday Baby!

2009-10-25T09:19:00.003-06:00

Today my sweetie turns 30!! I just wanted to wish him a quick happy birthday!! I am so lucky to have you by my side, everyday! You are my rock and have grown so much as a person since I have known you! I love you and hope you have a fabulous birthday!! Love, Kim

a week in the life

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photo credit

Vivs sent me an e-mail today, stating that she is going to be doing Ali Edwards "A Week in the Life". I am going to give it a try starting Monday and would love for anyone of you to also do it with me. This documents the everyday tasks that you might over look and someday will look back and see what you did in that one week. Life rapidly changes every day, every week, every year so to document this...it monumental.

weekend outings

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yesterday, we went to our local pumpkin patch that is down the street. i love this patch, because it isn't crazy busy like the bigs one a little north of us. nothing crazy, just pumpkins everwhere and at reasonable prices.
here is a few pictures from our outing!

then kaitlyn and i went and saw Where the Wild Things are. It was amazing, moving, inspiring and sad...i totally cried my eyes out at the end. it was amazing the artistry that was put into the monsters. KW was my favorite, very sweet, very mellow natured, very easy to relate to.

here are some photos i found on IMDB

hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!!
xoxo kimi

Ornament Swapee's

2009-10-11T21:06:00.003-06:00

photo credit

hellloooo everyone!
i am super excited about the number of participants in the swap.
hopefully i have everyone's name down
if not, leave a comment or send me an e-mail (kimikimkim@gmail.com)
so here is the final count!

Allison Drew
Amber
Ashley W.
Astrid
Betsy
Brenna
Brittany W.
Caitlin
Carol Anne
Corinne
Danielle C.
Emjay
Heidi
Holly N.
Jamie
Jamie H. (inspired mess)
Janel
Jari
Jaymi
Jenny
Jessica
Karly
Kasey
Kiki
Lehua
Leslie
Tamara
Vivianna
ME!!!

i will be sending out an e-mail to everyone either monday or tuesday with a outline from the blog of the details and my address to mail the items. please remember to include at least $5 for shipping and if you would like to include any other small gifts or cards for the holidays.
i am very excited to spread my giving to my blog friends in one big package :) and am so excited to see the wonderful ornaments you all will create out of love and joy!!

if you have any questions, please let me know.
happy crafting!
xoxo
kimi

hello fall

2009-10-09T17:33:00.004-06:00

yesterday it was a balmy 80 degrees, rain moved in last night and today is 55. gotta love TX weather!!

i have been under the weather for the last couple of days and will be glad to have insurance again so i can go to the dr. and find out why my stomach hates me.

i have ate crackers, toast and cup of noodles today and my stomach still makes me feel nauseous after eating.

i finally decided to try and get out of the house and was going to go and get dog food. well some of you might know that i suffer from anxiety and panic disorder. some days i am totally fine, while others are not so good...today i made it down the street and turned back around.

i know that when i do that, that means i need to do something to break my cycle or else i will not leave the house and make excuses not to. i can not live that way and tomorrow i have to go hang out with total strangers at the Urban Street Bazaar down in Bishop Art District tomorrow morning, cause i have volunteered. i am super excited, yet deathly nervous to go.

anyways, even with the bibble babble about my anxiety...i ended up coming home and took my baby lucy for a walk and found this awesome intact acorn! SCORE!! i love fall and wish i could turn my house into an autumn wonderland, but with being on a budget it is tough. no new toys or decorations. oh well. i will proudly place my acorn on a shelf.

here is a pic of it!! and yes that is my hand. it looks like someone else's. unfortunately photo booth doesn't have wide angle.

and a pic of me and lucy (my pitbull mix)
yay! for cooler weather

remember the ornament swap signups end on sunday night!! there are about 25 participates and I am so excited about the response! thank you all my crafty blog friends and my crafty real friends :)

peace out friends, have an amazing weekend
xoxo
kimi

Overwhelmed

2009-10-07T07:24:00.001-06:00

Christmas Bokeh, originally uploaded by * andrea ..

I am so excited of the response to the ornament swap. With only 4 more days to sign up, please tell you friends!!

I am putting together a more exciting post about my adventures to the Texas State Fair!

Hope everyone has a great Wednesday!

xoxo kimi

Ornament Swap - Sign Up Closed!!

2009-10-01T07:59:00.007-06:00

1. Tree 2. Donut 3. Heart

Hey lovely friends!!

Look what is just around the corner!!

I have decided to host a ornament swap. I totally love handmade ornaments and love decorating my Christmas tree with lovely things my friends have made!

SOOOO... Make an handmade ornament for each participant of the swap, you can personalize, you can sew, you can make it out of paper, you can do whatever you would like!!

The idea is just about the same of the past craft swap hostesses Janel and Jamie!

Here are the fine details:

*Leave me a comment on this post with your e-mail address and if you are interested or e-mail me at kimistarr@gmail.com.

*I will close sign-ups on October 10th, 11:59 CST - CLOSED!

*I will post the list of the participates on Sunday, Oct. 11th and will send an e-mail to all the participants with my mailing address.

*You will make 1 ornament for each participant in the swap, so if there are 15 participants, you will make 15 of one ornanment (you will get one back also).

*Please also include at least $5 for shipping and handling to get the packages back to you.

*Swap items will need to be sent to me by December 1st and I will get packages sent back out on December 5th. To unsure delivery before Christmas, if it is not received by that time I will have to take you out of the swap (unless there has been communication between us before that date that they will be late).

If you would like to include a small present also for each participant you totally can, but make sure to wrap it!

I am super excited to host this swap and hope to bring out the Holiday Spirit between my wonderful friends that I truly cherish!

If you have any questions, you can e-mail me or leave a comment!

Holiday Season has arrived!! What's better than making gifts for our friends!

xoxo

Kimi

drumroll please

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here you go!!
and on the video i say my shirt is embroidered when really it is iron on transfer...ooops :)

thanks everyone who entered!

time for a giveaway!! obsession style

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ob⋅ses⋅sion –noun

1.	the domination of one's thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc.

2.	the idea, image, desire, feeling, etc., itself.

3.	the state of being obsessed.

4.	the act of obsessing.

Right now my current obsession is pandas. I usually will only have 1 obsession at a time. I roar the web looking for panda pictures, I doodle pandas on any empty scrap of paper, I daydream of playing in tall grass with baby pandas.

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So on to how to win a 8x10 matted photograph!! Comment on this post with a link to your current obsession. Tomorrow I will put together a post about everyone's current obsessions. I always like seeing what everyone is currently into.

Also, you can send me a link on Twitter. If you haven't already, go and add me :)

Deadline is going to be tomorrow around 3 p.m. I might even do a vlog of the drawing for the winner and you can see which photograph you will receive!!

Good luck everyone!
xoxo
kimi

photobooth friday...uneventful

2009-09-25T20:53:00.003-06:00

so i am having brain farts about photobooth friday so i just make faces at the camera...and then i got this face and then i got a picture of me laughing at this picture.
i laugh at myself a lot. more than any human really should, but life is too short to take it too seriously!
i hope more creative things will come soon! i have been going through flickr and seeing all the fun elsie/rachel autumn class projects and it is truly inspiring and revs up those creative juices a bit.
hope everyone has a great weekend!
xoxo
kimi

tied up your skates...it's time to derby

2009-09-18T20:46:00.002-06:00

i have had a huge fasination and respect for roller derby! i love the toughness and grittiness of it! i love the fun nicknames and awesome costumes. i love the unity of friendships of women from different backgrounds...all for the sport called roller derby!

i am super excited for this movie to come out!! it has my favorite people in the whole world in it. drew barrymore, ellen page and kristen wiig!!

don't waste your time on me now

2009-09-18T18:00:00.004-06:00

you're already the voice inside my head...
song that will not leave.

so i have a headache and get this look on my face when i am thinking about things...then i wonder if people look at me and wonder if am mad or something.
nope not mad or sad or anything...just thinking LOL!!

I am a little sad that I can not take this, this fall.

But can't afford it right now and still have many items not finished from the last one. I at least get to see all my blogger friends making these fabulous crafts!!

This weekend we plan on going to Oktoberfest...so that should make for some fun pictures!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

xoxo kimi

little late with photobooth friday

2009-09-12T09:38:00.004-06:00

hello everyone, sorry photobooth friday comes on saturday. i went and had a lovely dinner last night with my friend sari, viva and alex...who happens to be getting married in 2 months! there will be a lot going on the next 2 months and i will make sure to try and post the fun activities.
here is photobooth fri-sat picture :)
I am off to get a bridesmaid dress and help with some invitations!! Have a wonderful saturday!

xoxo kimi

photobooth friday

2009-09-04T16:01:00.006-06:00

oh, i know! i have been MIA! there has been things going on...and things that haven't. i won't make excuses...i have just been trying to not be on as much!
i have missed my online buddies and hopefully you have missed me too!
but in any case. i have a photobooth friday edition!
sitting outside, enjoying the cooler, cloudy weather and wearing scarfs...the best accessory ever!

i need a hair cut, super bad...it is drab. no dimension, no color. i am thinking of cutting it like this:
this is Cassandra from Hey Monday! When we were bowling last night, a music video popped up and I was like "i love her hair" so i think this is what i will do!

i have a new job and this new job sent me to Seattle last week! it was beautiful and i didn't want to come back to the flat Texas...someday i will visit again and explore! this is a picture of Mt. Rainier from the plane...the plane that is just flying by a mountain!
The tip of it is above the clouds, I was so amazed by this and spent the whole week telling people what I had seen. I think they thought I was crazy!

i am excited for autumn, i am excited for the 3 day weekend, i am excited to see old friends tonight and meet new ones. i am excited for game night with new co-workers/old friends and mostly excited, because i have missed the blog world...so leave me lots of comments and love.

thanks for sticking around and sorry for the sabbatical.
xoxo
kimi

there are days when i am truly touched...

2009-08-02T20:31:00.004-06:00

and today is one of them. Kiki commented on my last blog post about having a surprise for me (Kiki, I tried to comment on your blog, but for some reason your comments do not work). And since I am very impatient, I kept checking her blog and THIS POST showed up!

I am extremely excited to get this amazing painting in the mail! I can't wait to put it up! This painting is unique and extravagant. Thank you so much to Kiki! This really brightened my day!

Guest Blogging

2009-07-26T09:00:00.002-06:00

i have been asked to guest blog at a couple of lovely friends' blogs this week.
today, i am over at Heidi's 20 stamps for later...come over to find out a little more about me and what i am into right now.

and i will be posting over at Six Gun Annie's blog about my photography a little bit later today. there will be a few unseen photos from when i first started taking pictures over 7 years ago.

and then tonight...there will be pictures up of the first couple of days in montana.

lots to look forward too!!

thanks for stopping by!
xoxo kimi

photobooth friday...well at least taken on

2009-07-24T23:10:00.003-06:00

so i got a little side tracked after i took my picture.

sorry i have been non-existent lately. i have/will be guest blogging at a few locations this week, so stay tuned for links.

went out with friends to the horse track tonight and won me some money!! it was a great time and was so glad to be able to leave work at 5 pm.

now it is late and charlie is asleep next to me...so lights are out and i am watching me some good ole' stand by me!! me and my sister used to watch that movie so much when we were younger.

but anyways, here is my photobooth friday. laying in bed, using the only light i have around me to capture the pic. this is my book light that i use to stay up till the wee hours reading.

hope everyone has a great weekend and i will be back before it is over to start showing pics of montana...over 700 picture taken, so it is a lot of editing and going through.

sleepy time now
xoxo kimi

can't wait

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to be here in 1 week!!

Next Wednesday we will be flying to Billings, MT to go to a family reunion in Glendive and visit my family!! I can't wait to see these faces!!

My sister Heather, Mom and Dad!My Uncle Bob, Aunt Shelly, Angie, Seth and Kat!

And a whole bunch more! Aunt Sue and Brandon, Rachael and Kenzi, Uncle Brian, Grandma Tom, Grandma and Grandpa Quesenberry, Uncle Robin and Aunt Kim, Heather, Chris, Richard and baby Richard, and a ton more family!!
It will be the shortest 6 days ever...but worth every minute.

My family means so much for me and I am very excited to introduce Charlie and his niece Mackenzie to everyone! To go camping and eat home cooked food, to be in cool 70 degree weather and see the mountains!

I LOVE MONTANA!!

shambles, disarray, havoc, confusion

2009-06-12T20:29:00.003-06:00

= my week!!
Which wore me out! I feel like I am not fully intact. I haven't gotten enough sleep any night this week. I haven't cleaned like I have wanted to...or went through items...or crafted!!

Just sleepy and exhausted!

Next week will be better! Next week will be better!! Next week will be better!!!

Guest Blogger

2009-06-07T18:26:00.003-06:00

Today I had the opportunity to guest blog for one of my fab friends Vivs over at Polka Dot Robot!! Go check it out!!
Until next time!!
xoxo kimi

viv and me in springfield, mo!

Photobooth Friday Special!!

2009-06-05T18:16:00.002-06:00

The lovely EmJay will be posting a special Photobooth Friday over at Polka Dot Robot, where she will be the guest blogger!

Go check it out and leave lots of comments!!

xoxo
kimi

p.s. everyone have a great Friday night!

photobooth friday!

2009-05-29T21:36:00.003-06:00

thank heaven it is friday!! what a week this has been...going garage saleing tomorrow, so sitting here looking up some good ones!! not much else on this end!!

will be honest

2009-05-25T20:11:00.006-06:00

haven't felt like blogging. haven't been feeling good again and have been concentrating on getting stuff done around the house. got through some of my magazines...finally! lots of new recipes to try. here is a few images from diorama-o-rama on saturday. these are taken with my macro lens that i absolutely love!! hope you had a wonderful weekend.

also, i would like to welcome to the world Kenzi Maria! She was born on Saturday, May 23rd @ 6:33 am to my wonderful cousin Rachael and her husband Matt! Isn't she cute! I get to go up to OKC in a couple of weeks and hopefully take some pictures of her and to love on her! *sorry, pics were stolen from the hospital pics :)

photobooth friday!!

2009-05-22T18:31:00.006-06:00

hello lovely people...i am getting this posted before anything else comes up:)
i just got this totally awesome jar from one of the xo5 girls, jenny! it contains journal prompts, quotes and wonderful sayings. plus it contains these totally awesome stars! and if you know me, you know i totally heart stars.

and then i keep seeing this prius commerical on tv, so i looked it up on youtube and found the making of it, watch all the way to the end to see the commericial. it is very inspiring and totally amazing! i wish i could have been apart of this very creative form of movement.

weekend to do list...
*fun day planned with charlie for saturday, which will contain venturing outside of dallas, driving around and hopefully taking some new pictures
*going to the diarama-a-rama - free beer and a life size diarama
*sending out all xo5 packages
*cleaning out my craft area
*put together a package for my new friend erin with scrappy stuff
*organize blogs and webpages and try out evernote
*start reading Marked
*get scentsy items all ready for my home party on wednesday.

trees

2009-05-20T21:28:00.002-06:00

trees, originally uploaded by kimistarrcreates.

i love me some trees!! i think they are an amazing addition to our lives. someday i hope to have a tree house, so i can be up high and talk with them personally.

what is one of your favorite objects??

everything is going to be ok...

2009-05-20T15:23:00.005-06:00

at least by the time it is Friday, it will!

Last night I didn't sleep good, but still woke up at 5 am to go to the gym. I hate 5 am for that reason now.

So today has been a sleepy day and think I will try and take a nap when I get home, if the dogs let me.

But thought I would share a pic I pulled off my camera from Puppyland!! Can I keep her?? I only wish! But she was so so so cute!

Will try and blog again later, something with more substance.

The Spark - May Challenge - Feet

2009-05-18T18:54:00.002-06:00

My lovely friends over at The Spark do monthly challenges, this month's challenge is Feet.
This picture is of Janel, Jari and myself at the Firehouse across the street from the RVA store. We took it in between classes...we just looked down and there was this heart in the cement. It was totally appropriate. I love these girls and so glad that I got to spend 3 wonderful days with them!!

Website Sunday

2009-05-17T11:59:00.005-06:00

Ok, I am trying to get through and share the many websites I have come across the years. So every Sunday, I will try and feature one of these websites.

Today it is The Bread Art Project. You can have your pictures toasted into bread or create your own. Every toast that is created, they will donate $1 to Feeding America. Which helps locate food banks supply food to people who might not be able to afford it, in our own neighborhoods.

So, please go to both websites and when the chance comes, donate food to your local food banks. There are starving children right where each of us live.

music video saturday

2009-05-16T20:07:00.002-06:00

is brought to you by...Goldfrapp
first seen on tara whitney's blog...thanks!

photobooth friday...made for saturday

2009-05-16T19:50:00.004-06:00

cause i didn't get home until 12:30 am last night and didn't take a photo before I went to work. i might need to start bringing my laptop with me on fridays just in case.
so here is my photobooth friday picture...today :) just for emjay! i am sorry it is late.

happy birthday vivianna!!

2009-05-13T18:08:00.002-06:00

We all wish we were in San Francisco to help you celebrate!! Hope you had a wonderful, creative, festive, happy birthday!!
Lovies,
xo5

Loose Teeth Vintage Inspired Sundress with Petticoat GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

2009-05-12T13:36:00.001-06:00

Loose Teeth Vintage Inspired Sundress with Petticoat GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Here is a totally fun giveaway! Totally check it out. I love this dress and the colors. I am not much of a dress girl, cause I can never find anything I like that fits right and doesn't look like a garbage bag! LOL!

feel the need to runaway

2009-05-11T13:35:00.001-06:00

Runaway Train, originally uploaded by Faithful Chant.

far away from everything today. today is a tough day...maybe someday i will get into it. but that is a story for another time.

if i feel distant lately, it is because i am
if i seem like i forget a lot of stuff, it is because i do
if i say i am going to do stuff, but don't...it is not on purpose
no energy
no ambition
no creativeness
too many emotions feeling the need to spill out at the same time.
wish i didn't think about the zaps or the confusion
but it is there, waiting for me with open arms.

thank you for all the care
thank you for being patient with me
thank you for just listening (reading)
xoxo kimi

is it boot season yet...

2009-05-11T00:29:00.003-06:00

cause i want these!!
i guess not for another 7 months again! maybe someone will get them for me so i have them ready for November. aren't they cute and fun!

what is something you wish you could wear year around??

Happy Mother's Day! Love you Mom!!

2009-05-10T20:22:00.005-06:00

So, I am also going to do a journal promt from Jenny to the J!! She asked, "What have you learned from your mother. Janel also did this on her journal! While doing this, I realized that I don't remember a lot of stuff my mom taught me when I was little...so I will need to call her and discuss. What I love about my mom and grandma is that my mom is the first born of 5 children and I am the first born...of only 2. My mom is a wonderful artist and used to do charcoal drawing of mostly Native American's. I loved watching her create things! Both her and my dad are great with their hands and have always done stuff themselves. From remodeling the house, to fixing the cars, to creating art.

Christmas 2007 - Me, my grandma and my mom

Here are the 20 things I have learned from my mom (Penny).

1) How to cook
2) To be organized (at least try)
3) The love for music
4) Patience
5) Everything happens for a reason
6) How to wear makeup and apply mascara
7) That I can do anything I put my heart to
8) To be compassionate
9) How to make a bed with hospital corners
10) To always treat people how you would like to be treated
11) To be an artist
12) Live is too short to stay mad
13) My love for adventure and travel
14) That it is ok to cry
15) How to make amazing Christmas candy (although hers always tastes better)
16) That Christmas songs are the best sung out loud
17) That ice tea is the most refreshing drink in the summer
18) The best time spent is with family and friends laughing
19) That I should always be myself
20) That not everything is perfect, but how you react can change everything

I love you mom and wish I was there to celebrate today with you! You are one of my best friends and I thank you every day for teaching me all of these things and more. You are the strongest, bravest, most caring person I know. I love that you are silly and slightly blond at moments, but you can always make me laugh and feel better when I am down.

These are all the reasons I am very greatful and thankful to have you as my mom!!

a little break

2009-05-07T09:20:00.002-06:00

well since i have been home, i really have not done too much, but spend time with the boy. Well and go to the bookstore and puppyland :)

tonight we are going to go and see this movie, which the boy has been anxiously awaiting and i will go and see it cause it looks good.

To do list this weekend
-Go to Taste of Addison - eat and watch Foreigner
-Finish my posts of Springfield and RVA craftweekend
-Run - (Week 3, Day 2 of the C25K)
-Start my journaling pages
-Do something special for XO5 girls!!
-Ultraviolet Rock and Art Charity Show

xoxo Kimi

Part 2

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-Elsie's Bathroom

-Kitchen

-The Awesome Jeremy Larson

-The Beautiful Emma

-The cute door!

-The best concert ever!

the best 3 days ever!!

2009-05-05T19:40:00.003-06:00

This weekend me and Tamara drove 8 hours up to Springfield, MO to go to the RVA Craft Weekend and let me tell you...it was amazing!!

What made it amazing??
-Roadtrip with Tamara
-Stopping for healthy food
-Swine Flu Bathroom
-Finally meeting Jari!
-Sleeping on comfy pillows
-Got to go to Big Mamma's for Vanilla Hot Chocolate

-Being welcomed by this sign!

-Given crayons during our Inspiration Workshop! Yes, crayons and I colored the whole time!

-Getting to know these girls! The best Friday morning! And getting tons of ideas for the best things!

-Having an awesome lunch at Pizza House.

-My first glimpes of many visits that weekend of the Red Velvet Art store!

-A mini shoot with this fab girl!

-Finally getting to meet my birthday twin, Janel! Jari and I ran to her when she arrived like we have been friends forever! And that is just how it felt all weekend!

-Getting invited up to Elsie's loft! Which I think we were the giddiest girls ever!! (go to my flickr page to few more pics)

-Being in Elsie's studio and being able to just look at everything! She is so inspiring!

-Giving Elsie's dinosaurs a little love!

That is all for tonight!! There is more to come tomorrow!

Come back for more about Elsie's loft, the best concert with an amazing musician, fun photo shoots, craft party and random pictures from Springfield!!

The best thing of all!! These bestest of friends a girl could ever make! I feel like I have known these girls for ages and it was only 3 days! I wish they all lived closer so that we can go thrifting, crafting and cause as much havoc as we caused in Springfield! I love them from the bottom on my heart and miss them so much!

List of 8's

2009-04-27T19:52:00.003-06:00

~Complete the lists of 8’s.
~Tag 8 blogger friends, go tell them you tagged them…

8 Things I Am Looking Forward To:

Friday, to go to Springfield
To finally meet Jari, Elsie, Rachel, Leigh-Ann and Emma
To go to the RVA Store
To go to sleep tonight
To eventually catch up on everything
To take Charlie to Montana in June.
To travel more
To Blood Orange Sorbett

8 Things I Did Yesterday:

Slept
Took a shower
Couple loads of Laundry
Made dinner
Went Geocaching
Pull off Spring Fling pics off the cameras
Hoped to clean more...but didn't
Went to the store

8 Things I Wish I Could do:

Motivate myself more
Be more creative
Knit
Be a better storyteller
Clean more without hating it
Take my own advise
Fly

8 Shows I Watch:

The Office
How I Met Your Mother
LOST
America's Next Top Model
Talk Soup
Top Chef
Ace of Cakes
Spongebob

8 Favorite Fruits:

Strawberries
Oranges
Watermelon
Canteloupe
Raspberries
Cherries
Peaches
Blackberries

8 Places I’d Like to Travel:

London
Sydney, Austrailia
Coratia
Thailand
Egypt
New York
Disneyworld
Ireland

8 Places I’ve Lived:

St. George, UT
Logandale, NV
Overton, NV
Las Vegas, NV
Grand Junction, CO
Irving, TX
Moab, UT
Coppell, TX

If you’ve already played, disregard or send me a link so I can come see your list! Look forward to reading your crazy 8’s!

8 People I’m Tagging:

1. Jari

2. Andrea H.

3. Miss Anna

4. Alicia Whitney

5. Monica Dominguez

6. Heidi Winn

7. Brittney Rhodes

8. Janel

Funky Finds Spring Fling and New Do!

2009-04-26T20:54:00.006-06:00

Saturday I had a great opportunity to participate in the Funky Finds Spring Fling. It was put together by an amazing hardworking couple! Jessica and Joe Dougherty did a fabulous job for their 1st show. I had a great opportunity to do their engagement photos last summer.

I wasn't expecting my first show to be a learning experience and just wanted to enjoy myself and the amazing talent around me. I had a blast, sold some of my items and got a lot of positive feedback about what I have been doing as a hobby for so long.

I had some amazing artists around me and made some new friends, which is always the best thing to walk away from.

Behind me was Deathly Cute out of Austin. This creative duo, Brandy and Michelle came all the way from Austin to do this show. I loved all of their fun stuff and bright colors!

To my right was MiaMaria! This very fun, totally adorable artist, Mia make amazing aprons and super cute purses. She asked me to do my very first trade, so I got this cute apron that I wore the entire show to hold my money, which was easier than my cash box. I believe she got one of the Camera Van prints. She was a wonderful neighbor :)

Across from me was also first timer Caroline Creates. She makes cute invitations and cards. She had a tough time with her paper goods and the door that was near by. We didn't get to much time to catch, but I wish her the best of luck with any of the shows in the future...hopefully not near a door.

New Hair!! Not as bright as I hoped...but I still love it! You can see the blue and purple slightly in this picture! I love the base color...darker definitely looks good.

i don't mean to neglect

2009-04-22T18:51:00.003-06:00

...but life has been busy, busy!! This is my kitchen table right now. I am in "get ready" mode for my first show!! Funky Finds Spring Fling in Ft. Worth, TX!! I have been working now stop on prints and getting everything together that I "think" I might need for a 8 hour day!!

I wish to catch up with all my lovely blog friends and look at inspiring things, but you gotta do, what you gotta do!!

Miss everyone and will hopefully be back on next week before my wonderful trip to Springfield, MO for RVA Craft Weekend with the amazing Elsie Flannigan, Rachel Denbow, Emma Chapman and Leigh Ann!

Loves to you all!
Kimi Starr

P.S.
Will try to post on Friday...why you ask?? Cause I am getting my hair did!! FINALLY! and it might just be one of the awesome do's that the lovely miss Holly posted a while back...HERE!

Say goodbye to boring mousy brown, that needs a trim and dimension!

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We hope everyone has a wonderful Easter Sunday. We are being extrememly low key and getting stuff done around the house. I love Sundays that are like this!!

Lovely Friday

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sky polaroid, originally uploaded by kimistarrcreates.

I hope everyone has a great and wonderful Friday and Easter Weekend!! I will try and blog this weekend, but would rather relax and do nothing...seeing that the next 3 weekends I will be busy busy!!

This picture is of the tree in my backyard and the lovely Texas clouds that are ever changing!

xoxo Kimi

Birthday Fun!!

2009-04-08T20:05:00.013-06:00

So last Sunday (April 5) was my 29th Birthday!! My wonderful friend Melanie took me out to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch and we walked around Southlake Town Center for a little bit. I was able to visit one of my favorite stores, Anthropologie! Were I snapped some pictures of things that were inspiring, along with with this photo with the 2 and the 9.

My yummy Chocolate Coconut Cheesecake!!

Antropologie drawer handles. I love all the colors and different styles.

Their random displays of different items around the store.

When I got home, Charlie had spent the morning baking me this homemade cheesecake (ok, i love cheesecake!) I believe there was 29 candles on that sucka! Good thing the smoke detector didn't go off.

Yay for blowing out candles!

Charlie took me to Sushi for my birthday dinner. It was a lovely end to a most excellent birthday.

Thank you everyone for the wonderful wishes and a very happy birthday to my my birthday twin Janel, she also turned 29 on April 5th!!

Today is brought to you by the letter...

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Ozarkland: K, originally uploaded by dinglemunch.

i love letters! especially my initials.
back soon with a major post.
with pictures,
and fun,
xoxo to you all
you make me so
happy,
silly,
inspired,
creative,
loved!

i was lost...

2009-03-25T09:35:00.002-06:00

but now i am found! Hopefully be able to post tonight. I am going to sit in bed, with my new birthday present...and answer all the questions from the last RVA chats that I have missed.

I am starting to feel under the weather, so trying to nip it before the weekend!

Hope everyone is doing good and I promise I will be back! Pictures and everything!

xoxo Kimi

Chat Questions...

2009-03-23T19:35:00.006-06:00

Ok, here is the next addition from chat questions, cause I missed another chat!

-favorite kind of muffin? Strawberry with big sugar crystals from this amazing bakery!

-how do you store your clear stamps? no clear stamps ribbons?usually just throw them in a drawer

-what/who motivates you the most? Being around fun exciting, crafty friends and music

-favorite smells? like candle smell... the smell right before it rains and wet dirt

-favorite thing to do on a sunday afternoon? catch up on blogs or watch a movie

-file or clip your nails? bite...horrible habit

-if you have a time machine, which era would you go back to? I would go back to the 1920's, right before money really started to take over the country. Where people lived in small towns and got everything at the local drug store. Where families grew most of their food or traded other goods for stuff they needed. Where hard work meant tending to the families land.

-if you could befriend one person (famous or otherwise) who would they be, and what circumstance would you like to 'bump' into them? Drew Barrymore. I think she has always been a strong female in society. She has her own production business and seems so down to earth. We would run into each other at a knitting class and totally become great friends.

-How do you keep track of all your inspiration? And how do you all stay so motivated to be so creative? I have a pendy folder for stuff from magazines, mail, catalogs and any other random items that catch my eye. For the items on the computer, I use delicious tagging system and tag them with inspiration. If I come across a random picture, I put it in a folder that says "Inspiration" and try to put the title and artist. So when I feel I need a little pick me up...I can remember what I like.

-What is everyone's favorite cake flavor? Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

-favorite book? Tuesday's with Morrie, by Mitch Albom

-heels or no heels? no heels, although I think they are cute, they kill my feet.

-mac or pc? both...just got a new mac for my birthday...pics to come soon.

-what did you have for din? I went with a friend last night to Chuy's, a yummy mexican restaurant.

-any new inspirations or photos you are getting creative juices from? everyone's blogs on RVA, catalogs and new store layouts for the spring.

-favorite blog of the moment, RVA of course!! Elsie's and LA's

-favorite moment of spring so far? the rain. i love the rain in the spring, cause it is not freezing cold rain and it makes all the wild flowers here bloom faster

-any big craft plan you want to tackle in the next 2 months? My first art show next month...getting that finished and finish a painting.

-breakfast, lunch, or dinner? brinner :) I love pancakes and french toast with hashbrowns and sour dough toast with strawberry jelly...mmm

-fav movie of all time? Empire Records and Sixteen Candles

-what do you all do for work outside of crafting? I am a assistant to the VP of Customer Service. I want to go back to school to become a Montessori Elementary Teacher.

And a little love from one of my favorite artists that make me smile!

nataliedee.com

Lucky Star Creations Giveaway WINNER!!

2009-03-19T21:04:00.004-06:00

I received both comments and e-mails, so I compiled by time entered. I had 28 people enter and thank everyone so much for your input! I will probably do a giveaway every other months...so keep an eye out for it.

*DRUM ROLL PLEASE**
And the winner is...

Jess said...

Camera van.
Great stuff.
I really loved them all.

My wonderful friend Jessica Whipple

Congrats Jess. I will send you an e-mail to get your address!!

Again, thanks everyone!

More posts to come maybe this weekend. I have gotten really busy and have a ton of pics to edit and lots and lots of fun stuff going on!

xoxo - Kimi

Questions from RVA Class Chat

2009-03-14T10:46:00.004-06:00

Sorry that I could not make the chat! I love chatting with these girls and they get me all excited for what I am doing!! There was a lot of questions for the group asked, so I am going to answer them right here...so a little get to know Kimi Starr session has began!

** If you could have your hair any color for a week, what would it be?
white with hot pink tips
** What's your favorite nail polish color?
black sparkles
** Describe your house in one word:
everywhere
** Celebrity fashion hero?
Mandy Moore
* What color is your bedroom?
white, unfortunately! I am horrible with interior design
* What is something that you crave?
Acceptance
* If you could be one place, right now, where would it be??
In Las Vegas, visiting my family that I have not seen since November.
*what song is stuck in your head right now?! Lady Gaga's Poker Face! Love that girl and her rockin' style!
*Favorite Childrens Book?
Anything by Dr. Seuss, especially Green Eggs and Ham.
*what's your perfect breakfast?!?
I love pancakse, with peanut butter and syrup, hashbrowns, bacon and sour dough toast with strawberry preserves...mmm.
*Anyone have crafty people in their family?
My mom does charcoal drawings. She doesn't do too many now...even though I wish she would! Mostly Native Americans...maybe I can round up some images. My grandmother used to always do crafts with me when I was little. I remember making pom pom animals and crocheting!
*Anyone else have tattoos?
Yes, I have 2. Stars on my back and a kanji sign for "Chicken". it is my nickname that my boyfriend gave me. I am hoping to get a tattoo of a camera on my right arm for my birthday! Hopefully we can get down to Austin, cause that is where our tattoo guy is!!
Here is my tattoo right after it was done 3 years ago...

Time for a GIVEAWAY!! - - IS NOW CLOSED!!

2009-03-12T20:47:00.004-06:00

So I am in need of some help! I have my first Etsy show in a little over a month and am having a hard time deciding which images to put up in my Etsy shop! This is where you lovely blog friends come in...and help me make some decisions.

If you would go to Kimi Starr Creates Etsy Choices, there are 30 images here. Leave a comment on this post of your favorite photograph and if you do not have a blogger login, also your e-mail address so that I can contact you.

On Thursday, March 19th @ 5 pm CST, I will close the ballots and choose a random winner...A winner...that is what I say! *In my most annoucing voice* "And what will I win Kim", you ask! Well the photograph that is their favorite, of course!! Signed, matted and framed for your lovely hanging pleasure, is what you can win!

And then the next week, you will see new prints that will be available for purchase in my Etsy Shop - Lucky Star Creations!

xoxo

Oh my, I am behind

2009-03-11T09:32:00.005-06:00

On my google reader!! I read all my blogs on here, so I can not be distracted by pretty links on people's pages, which lead me to going 10 blogs deep from where I usually start!! ADD=Kimi

So if I haven't commented on ya lately, I apologize!! I will get there...someday :)

holy big post batman!!

2009-03-08T21:10:00.018-06:00

First off...hope everyone had a great weekend! Mine was a busy, inspiring one! Yesterday was bit of a rough day and this was supposed to be uploaded yesterday. I had an endoscopy to check for ulcers in my stomach...but there was none!! So yay! But I was totally out of it all day yesterday and the nurse suggested to not use the internet...which was slightly funny. They didn't want me to do any online purchases or transactions. Apparently it would affect my senses to make decisions...LOL!!

I have finished a few of my projects from Elsie and Rachel's class...finally!
My teepee's! I sewed the backs...which was a little scary, but had a lot of fun doing the had stitching and hope to make some more soon!!

My felt wall art. Charlie is the Xbox controller...cause that is what he loves and well I am the camera. I love the way the camera turned out and love the colors! My heart in the middle didn't work out as good as I was hoping, so I need to work on my filling skills.

I tried stitching lettering. It isn't centered very much, but hey you get the point :) This picture is 3 years old...wow!! This is a picture that I have taken a while ago. It will probably be in my Etsy shop soon. This is a cool phone that I found while yard saling on Saturday. I love the color and Kaitlyn was definately digging it! I don't really have a place to put it yet, but hopefully will get some more shelves for the fun stuff I find. I started playing around with my sewing machine on Saturday and made this felt bracelet for Kaitlyn with some left over scraps, a vintage button and a felt cupcake that I came up with. I think she liked it...for about 10 min and then she was over it. I think she liked pushing the pedal more than the bracelet.

Kaitly's First Soccer Game - They lost 3-2, but I think the 6 year old girls liked the cheer they did and the time out pep talks better than chasing after a soccer ball. She was so tired that night, that she went and got her pajamas on by herself and said she was going to bed. It was funny, but at least she is exhausting herself!
Ok, the pictures below are for everyone following the 365! Specifically Janel who sent me a message yesterday in regards :)

March 2nd...mmm...cupcakes!!March 4thMarch 5thMarch 6thMarch 7thMarch 8th

There will be an etsy shop update tonight and hopefully a bit more crafting...I can't wait to start the felt sunglass case!

Everyone have a great Tuesday!

xoxo Kimi

wonderful

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first seen at Inspired Mess

TAG - If you read...you have to do!!! HA!

2009-03-06T14:03:00.004-06:00

From your 5th folder in your pictures and your 5th photo in...
Not sure who this is...but I have a folder for hairstyles that I like, so when I am going to change up my hair I have some of my faves already there!

So onto the 2nd part of the tagging.....

My Three's (3'):

Three Names I go by

1. Kimi

2. Kim

3. Kimi Starr

Three Jobs I have had in my life

1. Sales Rep at Sam Goody

2. Executive Assistant

3. Assistant to the National Sales Rep for Dickies Girls Sleepwear

Places I have lived

1. St. George, UT
2. Las Vegas, NV
3. Coppell, TX

Three TV Shows that I watch (or at least record on my DVR)

1. How I met your mother

2. Lost

3. The Office/Ugly Betty

Three places I have been

1. Yosemite National Park

2. San Francisco, CA

3. Branson, MO

Three books I have especially enjoyed

1. Crank

2. 5 people you meet in Heaven

3. Harry Potter Series

People who e-mail me regularly

1. Christy

2. Mo

3. Heather

Three of my favorite foods

1. Baked Potatoes

2. Steak

3. any seafood

Three friends I think might re-post

1. Not sure

2. Maybe

3. You?

Three things I am looking forward to

1. Yard Sales tomorrow

2. My birthday!

3. Family reunion in Montana the end of June!
Ok....so there are my answers...now its your turn!! Have fun!

March 1st

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March 1st, originally uploaded by kimistarrcreates.

I am starting 365 today, along with my blog/craft friend Jari.
It may not be pretty or creative...it is just me.

xoxo Kimi

finally....

2009-02-28T18:33:00.010-06:00

I have finished the new layout of the blog and finally a blog header...hope y'all love it! It is my favorite colors right now.

Here is my fun new purchase!!

One of Silje's cute knitted headbands!! I wore it out today and got a few stares...but I know cause they were jealous of the cuteocity of this thing!! I totally love it! I love the colors and how fun it is!

Last week, I went to my most excellent friend Skye's house for lunch with our friend Nic and her husband Rick. She is a designer and very artistic. I walked into her craft room and this is what I found....

Nic, Me and Skye!!

Thanks for having me over for lunch and totally inspiring me with your beautiful house!!

umm, yeah

2009-02-25T13:35:00.002-06:00

i am sorry i have been a little slow in posting on my blog. i get busy and this is the one thing i end up neglecting, so i am sorry all my lovely friends.

lots to do and lots of exciting things. i got my scentsy stuff in the mail yesterday and haven't even had the chance to really play with it.

i have started on my felt teepee last night and got all the parts cut out. i love them!! i wonder if they make felt in large sizes so i can make me one for the backyard. so i can lay inside of it on cloudy days and day dream of lakes and trees and springtime! i would invite all you over and we can have a picnic inside! wouldn't that be wonderful!

what is on your to-do list? what do you do when you think it is almost too much sometimes?

Color Me Happy Scrapbook

2009-02-23T17:46:00.002-06:00

Ok...finally project 1 is complete...sort of. I started to lose inspiration when it came to the cover. I will probably add on more at a later time. But all the inside of it is done. I haven't scrapbooked in over 5 years and I remember why...I am an ultra perfectionist when it comes to it. Oh well, hopefully this class will help me with being more confidant in how I design and execute things! This is me with the finished product...I look like a bum today!

Have a great day!!

xoxo Kimi

how did this happen??

2009-02-23T08:02:00.002-06:00

i am so behind on everything right now!! I was planning on getting caught up with all the crafts from E & R's class this weekend, but that didn't happen. I just put together my "To Do" List and it is insanely long. Hopefully today I can mark some of these off my list. Let's hope!

On a brighter note...I had lunch at one of my favorite people's house yesterday. My friend Skye, who is an amazing designer. I have lots of fun pictures from her house. I offered to move into her craft room, but I think that her and her husband probably thought it was a bad idea. I will have lovely pictures up 'hopefully' this afternoon.

Have a great Monday everyone!
xoxo Kim

life is good!

2009-02-20T15:58:00.003-06:00

This week has been a wonderful week!!

Elsie and Rachel's Spring Online class started on Sunday! I have yet to finish my first project, but here is the cover of the 'Color me Rainbow' Scrapbook!

I will try and finish it this weekend, along with getting started on the 2nd and 3rd projects...eeek! Already behind...need to play craft catchup!

Also this week, I have signed up for Scentsy! I have been really excited about this product since Thanksgiving when I saw one at my moms house. I have a couple of friends involved and decided to go for it! I will have my website up and running by next week.

And last but not least to add to this wonderful week, I just found out this afternoon that I have been selected to be apart of the Etsy Dallas Group! I applied last month and have been waiting to hear from them. I am very excited about this and this will allow me to be apart of more shows around the Dallas area.

Along with all this exciting news...I have made some of the greatest blogi friends whose creativity, inspiration and wonderful comments make everyday brighter!! Thanks to all of you who have stopped by!! I will have a list of them off to the right very soon.

I might just need to lose some sleep this weekend to work on all these great projects!!

Kimi

the infamous 'captain crunch frap'

2009-02-17T22:11:00.003-06:00

i have pictures...it doesn't just exist from a friend of a friend that had it!! i have tasted it with my own tongue and oh boy, oh boy is it Delish!!

So what you need to get this yummy drink that tastes exactly and I am talking exactly like Captain Crunch Berries cereal is...

1) Hop in your car (or truck or on your bike or use your walking legs)
2) Head down to your nearest Starbucks
3) Either drive thru for us lazy people or walk up to your friendly barista standing at the counter
4) Put on a brave face cause they might look at you weird or question your sanity
5) And ask for a Strawberries and Creme Frappicino in your size of choice and as for either 2 pumps of toffee nut or 1 pump of toffee nut and 1 pump of amaretto. That is the key...the pumps! And I am not talking 1985 red heeled PUMPS...
6) Pay your dues and patiently wait for the most amazing thing ever...and this is what you will get!!!

Here it is...heaven in a plastic, dome covered cup!

**disclaimer**
once you have this, you will crave them frequently!

Thanks for your time and Thank You Starbucks for adding 10 lbs to my weight.

Messy Messy

2009-02-17T16:18:00.003-06:00

That is what this site is right now!!

I am revamping and adding some fun headers and such! Also, I will try and keep my flickr site updated.

As for the etsy shop, it is currently on hold while I be a bit creative for some new stuff I am currently working on.

Have a great week and I will update again soon!

*xoxo* Kimi