Painting, painting...

I am almost finished painting my sunshine yellow walls to white. It's so much brighter now. Once finished with the wall I'll concentrate on the area behind the cupboards and drawers. I found pulls and knobs that I like and a butcher block counter top at Ikea for a reasonable price. I also moved my wooden armoire into the kitchen. It will now serve as my pantry. Its a large piece, I thought about selling it but I just love the solid rustic wood with wrought iron finish. So it stays and will be useful.
I am still investigating the back splash. I am not sure about that yet but will keep you fully apprised with my progress. If you have any suggestions feel free to send them my way.

Summer Project

I can't believe we are in the midst of summer already. With that comes working on projects that I have been putting off. Hence we turn to my kitchen. It's in need of major TLC. My friends know my kitchen is an enter at your own risk space. The cabinet doors may fall off when you open them. The cabinets are extremely outdated. I am painting them white and will put on handles on them. The walls are going white as well. The sink is old, old old! I would love a farmhouse sink. The counter top is the challenge. I am thinking butcher block but I'll have to price it out to see where that would put the budget. If you have any suggestions about the counter top let me know. I am thinking about ripping out cabinets and puttin in open shelving in some places. I am in the "if you can't renovate - PAINT mode. Also the fan in the kitchen needs to be updated. Cinnamon's kennel is in the back of the kitchen and unfortunately it has become a holding spot for paint, boxes etc. All that will be moved to allow for this gorgeous wood and iron armoir that is going to become our pantry. Yes I know - ambitious, but I am an ambitious kind of gal.  So now you know where I will be spending most of my summer. I'll keep you updated on my progress.

Fathers Day Gifts!

If you are looking for unique Fathers Day gifts take a look at my sports water bottles.  Oh I also have these on mugs too! You can find them in my shop on CafePress. What do you think?

As Featured On The Today Show!!!

I had no idea my little i TEACH tote was featured on the today show on Monday May 7th. Here I was getting mega sales in my CafePress shop. I thought it was because my bag was featured in a photo that CafePress used for its flash sale ad which I am sure gave my sales a big boost as well. But while I was tinkering around with my account I just happened to see a headline in CP's blog that said "Teacher Totes featured on the Today Show" so I took a look at the video and lo and behold there was my tote up there on the table during their Teacher Appreciation segment. I couldn't believe it! I called my husband and pretty much the rest of my family and friends screaming. I am not sure how much they really understood, but they got the gist. Hence, it was a really good week for Diggs Design Studio and I am so appreciative that CafePress liked my tote design and sent it to the Today Show!

Sales, sales, sales!!!

My I TEACH bag was featured by CafePress for their flash sale. Check it out in their ad. I am so excited. I don't think I have sold this many items ever! Yay! http://www.cafepress.com/diggsstudio.

Something New: Sketch

Here is a sneak peek at what my little guy is up to next. You have to keep checking in to see how I get to the final illustration. www.diggsstudio.etsy.comhttp://www.diggsstudio.etsy.com

Blank Slate - Scratch The Surface!

My Spring Break turned out to be a little longer than normal because I got pretty busy volunteering time at my son's school. It's time consuming but totally worth it! But now I am back to ME. I am participating in a show put on by Bluelucy Gallery in St. Pete called Scratch The Surface. They had a great idea - put together wood paneling squares. Charge artists $20 for them and then create to your heart's desire. There is no particular theme to the show. My deadline is the end of this week so I have lots of creating to do! The opening is Saturday, May 5th.  Keep checking in to see what type of progress I have made on the board. Oh, and artists get to keep 100% of the proceeds. How cool is that?

Check this out, I think my dog Cinnamon is trying to tell me what she wants on the board:-)