Showing posts with label red. Show all posts
Showing posts with label red. Show all posts
Monday, July 4, 2016
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Doodle Diva Lite Giveway
Congrats to Michelle!!!
She won last month's t-shirt giveaway! Michelle is a loyal Doodle Divas supporter and Doodle Divalicious in every way.
Speaking of Doodle Divalicious . . . Doodle Divas just came out with some baby clothes for its Doodle Divas Lite concept!
Why should the adults have all the fun? After all, divas come in all shapes, sizes and ages!
Send a shout out, comment or 'like' here or on Doodle Diva's Facebook page to be entered for a Doodle Divas Hearts baby bib
Winner to be announced after Valentine's Day.
Good Luck!
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Chill In the Air
With the chill of Fall
weather upon us, it seemed appropriate to introduce some divalicious cold
weather apparel.
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| www.DoodleDivas.Etsy.com I was really surprised at how incredibly soft and snuggly the material felt. Even my buddy who ended up modeling these kept on and on about how super soft the sweaters turned out. |
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It’s designed to stay on the
shoulders with the Doodle Diva and flowers on the front. But my buddy had fun
with it draping off a shoulder and wearing it backwards for an even cuter vibe.
Kind of brings to mind the glorious
days of ‘Flashdance”, the Go-Go’s and Valley Girls.
Regardless. Whatever way you wear it,
it’s a diva delight!
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You can find your divaliciously soft and snuggly little number on my Etsy page here:
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Happy Halloween!!!
Hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween! :-)
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| Frankie's Diva |
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
ERR-E-A (Area) Rugs Revisited
Years ago when I first moved to Asheville and lived in a one room hovel, I invested in these matchy-matchy JCPenney area rugs. I seriously live in a studio apartment. ONE room living.
The huge rug defined my kitchen area. The runner defined my hallway to the bathroom. The tiniest defined my bedroom.
I had no idea then that I was doing exactly what area rugs are designed for . . . defining areas. I thought the taupe carpet was ugly and boring and needed some color. I was going for a Southwestern motif. That's a whole 'nother drama/blog.
Anyhoo, some well meaning acquaintance told me later when I moved to another apartment, that rugs on rugs, (carpeted floors), was just silly. He was way gayer than me when it came to what's what. So I deferred to his judgment and tossed the rugs and never reinvested.
Cut to 10 years later. One guy I went out with had area rugs placed strategically in his hovel. It looked great. Plus he helped paint the ceiling of the downtown courthouse when they went through their renaissance.
His gay card totally trumped my other friends.
Then another interior designer balked when I told her about not having rugs on carpet. She said rugs on carpet were absolutely acceptable and done all the time. So armed with this new info and lots of HGTV, Ikea and free advice from an interior designer, I got to work:
Zebra stripes are dangerously tacky if not done just right. An entire room with zebra stripes as a focal point to me is very nouveau riche. But as a rug to add a splash of energy and interest to a bland hallway floor . . . ME LIKEY! :-)
I read that a rug at about 4x6 by the bed added warmth and unity to a bedroom. And with all the black and white already going on with the bed, I really wanted to go for that "POP" with red. And CONTEMPORARY shag carpet as area rugs is so way cool.
This is a perfect square I found at Ikea. It separates where I park my butt in front of the computer from the kitchen. It's like a gateway rug. I read that rugs and furniture can help guide folks where to go.
So if the kitchen sink throws people off, my handy dandy rug is here to assure them, "Yes! That's the kitchen biotches!".
On my mad dash shopping spree last weekend, I found this little gem. It's simple and understated yet cute enough to blend with my decor AND keep your paws clean. It sits in my miniature foyer.
By the way, I learned a while ago that wearing your shoes indoors on carpeted floors is like a major no-no. Apparently you track in major Major MAJOR quantities of nastiness by doing that. I try to always take mine off in the foyer.
Another Ikea purchase. Super cheap. It's in front of my laundry room. It's not the cherry red I like. But it's hidden behind a mini wall so it could be vomit green and you wouldn't remember it exists once you step inside the condo.
It serves it's purpose: another place to wipe my filthy paws.
And finally, here's the leader of the pack. Meet my big ass red shag rug for the living area. I read the living area rug helps unify the seating arrangement and traffic.
It totally does. It makes a world of difference and adds character, warmth, energy and completeness to the room. I got it from Ikea so it's adorable AND affordable!
Bonus!
Next post I'll try to remember to discuss more storage solutions.
The huge rug defined my kitchen area. The runner defined my hallway to the bathroom. The tiniest defined my bedroom.
I had no idea then that I was doing exactly what area rugs are designed for . . . defining areas. I thought the taupe carpet was ugly and boring and needed some color. I was going for a Southwestern motif. That's a whole 'nother drama/blog.
Anyhoo, some well meaning acquaintance told me later when I moved to another apartment, that rugs on rugs, (carpeted floors), was just silly. He was way gayer than me when it came to what's what. So I deferred to his judgment and tossed the rugs and never reinvested.
Cut to 10 years later. One guy I went out with had area rugs placed strategically in his hovel. It looked great. Plus he helped paint the ceiling of the downtown courthouse when they went through their renaissance.
His gay card totally trumped my other friends.
Then another interior designer balked when I told her about not having rugs on carpet. She said rugs on carpet were absolutely acceptable and done all the time. So armed with this new info and lots of HGTV, Ikea and free advice from an interior designer, I got to work:
Zebra stripes are dangerously tacky if not done just right. An entire room with zebra stripes as a focal point to me is very nouveau riche. But as a rug to add a splash of energy and interest to a bland hallway floor . . . ME LIKEY! :-)
I read that a rug at about 4x6 by the bed added warmth and unity to a bedroom. And with all the black and white already going on with the bed, I really wanted to go for that "POP" with red. And CONTEMPORARY shag carpet as area rugs is so way cool.
This is a perfect square I found at Ikea. It separates where I park my butt in front of the computer from the kitchen. It's like a gateway rug. I read that rugs and furniture can help guide folks where to go.
So if the kitchen sink throws people off, my handy dandy rug is here to assure them, "Yes! That's the kitchen biotches!".
On my mad dash shopping spree last weekend, I found this little gem. It's simple and understated yet cute enough to blend with my decor AND keep your paws clean. It sits in my miniature foyer.
By the way, I learned a while ago that wearing your shoes indoors on carpeted floors is like a major no-no. Apparently you track in major Major MAJOR quantities of nastiness by doing that. I try to always take mine off in the foyer.
Another Ikea purchase. Super cheap. It's in front of my laundry room. It's not the cherry red I like. But it's hidden behind a mini wall so it could be vomit green and you wouldn't remember it exists once you step inside the condo.
It serves it's purpose: another place to wipe my filthy paws.
And finally, here's the leader of the pack. Meet my big ass red shag rug for the living area. I read the living area rug helps unify the seating arrangement and traffic.
It totally does. It makes a world of difference and adds character, warmth, energy and completeness to the room. I got it from Ikea so it's adorable AND affordable!
Bonus!
Next post I'll try to remember to discuss more storage solutions.
A Grown-Up Bedroom
I'm the "Friends" generation. I loved Monica Gellar's eclectic pad. That was my look for the longest time.
Eclectic is just a fancy word for, "I can't commit to a style I like so I'm just putting in a hodge podge of crap I like whether it totally matches or not."
I look back at reruns of "Friends" now and think, for Monica's character to be so anal about things being clean, that is one junky cluttered looking space.
My bedroom was no exception. I did always keep the rule to NEVER have a tv in the bedroom. Something about the zen or balance or whatever.
I just think it's tacky. I don't want to ever end up 'living' in my bedroom.
Otherwise it was a pretty random mess. Hand-me-down rickety end tables with chipping paint and overstuffed drawers in 1970's boring brown. Hand-me-down dresser I was gratefully able to hide in the closet. Hand-me-down bed and mattress that I am too embarrassed to admit the age.
At one point I was going for gold and angels. Shut up. It looked so much better in my head.
It never quite panned out the way I wanted. The comforter was like some gold thing I found at TJ Maxx. The sheets didn't match the flat sheet. The flat sheet didn't match the pillow cases. The pillow cases didn't match each other.
I had angel paintings, wall decor, knick knacks up here and there. But no one got it because they were too diminutive compared to the size of the room.
It was a mess that even Monica Gellar would have frowned at.
I had an idea to continue the red/black/white theme. Voila! (details later):
Saturday, October 29, 2011
My Bins Have Bins
Storage solutions. I think that's got to be the most popular phrase in interior design. Lord mercy!
I abhor, despise, hate, CLUTTER. I have yet to win the battle completely. But I'm getting there.
And places like Ikea, Target and Walmart have some sweet, AFFORDABLE ideas and solutions. Several years ago, another interior designer friend introduced me to shelving and baskets as a storage solution. It was and IS one of the most clever solutions I've ever used.
When folks come over, they always comment on the shelving/basket system I have going on. So I got to thinking of how I could incorporate that same idea with my new condo. Another interior designer friend introduced me to Uline, http://www.uline.com/.
Then I found out about these cool bins Target carries and grabbed every red one I could find. I needed more and a high school friend got in touch on Facebook and hooked me up.
Here's how it turned out:
I went for black shelving from Ikea. I was looking for red but I had to be careful. Too much red can be overwhelming. Too much black can look too heavy. I had to balance it just right.
I decided the "heavy" stuff would need to be "breakable" black. That means the shelving would be black but I could break it up with red and white.
White was very important too. Solid red, solid black and solid white with no pattern would look way too bland and heavy and manufactured.
Breaking up black or even red would help keep the rooms light and airy. Think of it like the sky. Just a bright blue sky is pretty, but it's monotonous. Once you pop in some fluffy white clouds with varied shapes and texture . . . VOILA! Beautiful sky. :-)
I abhor, despise, hate, CLUTTER. I have yet to win the battle completely. But I'm getting there.
And places like Ikea, Target and Walmart have some sweet, AFFORDABLE ideas and solutions. Several years ago, another interior designer friend introduced me to shelving and baskets as a storage solution. It was and IS one of the most clever solutions I've ever used.
When folks come over, they always comment on the shelving/basket system I have going on. So I got to thinking of how I could incorporate that same idea with my new condo. Another interior designer friend introduced me to Uline, http://www.uline.com/.
Then I found out about these cool bins Target carries and grabbed every red one I could find. I needed more and a high school friend got in touch on Facebook and hooked me up.
Here's how it turned out:
So it was open shelving for the stereo. The designer suggested closed shelving for the tv area:
I decided the "heavy" stuff would need to be "breakable" black. That means the shelving would be black but I could break it up with red and white.
White was very important too. Solid red, solid black and solid white with no pattern would look way too bland and heavy and manufactured.
Breaking up black or even red would help keep the rooms light and airy. Think of it like the sky. Just a bright blue sky is pretty, but it's monotonous. Once you pop in some fluffy white clouds with varied shapes and texture . . . VOILA! Beautiful sky. :-)
Doodle Divas Corporate Office
Better late than never. I've been busy. I bought my condo almost two years ago and just last week really got to setting it up the way I like.
So maybe I procrastinated a little bit too. But I have been super busy for real. Anyway, some folks wanted to see what I'd done, what I would do, etc.
So here goes:
Number one: I do not like yard work nor dealing with the outdoors.
Number two: I do not like critters.
Number three: I do not like to hear people stomping their feet above me when I'm chillaxin' or sleeping.
Therefore, it was imperative I have these three items handled with my abode purchase. I bought a third floor condo.
No yard work. No critters from living on the first floor. And I'm THE top floor. So no one above me.
I got it brand spanking new. Like I got to choose if I got fans or not, (I did). Carpet or wood, (carpet). Washer? Dryer? (Yes. Yes.)
Then two years later, I decided to actually make it look like a respectable human lived here. I threw myself a birthday party. That way I was FORCED to get it looking right for the guests.
It's still a work in progress. But I'll do a post by post of various features. All in this one post is a bit much.
But here's one:
Color scheme
I knew red would be my main color preference. I also knew I wasn't painting any walls. I don't have that kind of patience or focus.
I did a lot of research and an interior designer buddy came over and helped me get things set up a certain way. Then lots of reading and paying attention to things I liked that I came across.
There are different types of red. It took some trial and error but I finally figured out I love Love LOVE BRIGHT cherry red. Burgundy, blood red, or other off-reds just don't cut it.
Ikea and Target typically have the red I go for. Ikea is hands down my favorite when it comes to sourcing my favorite red.
Once I decided on red, I already knew black and white would be the accent colors. And since Doodle Divas was all about black and white with a splash of red, the color scheme was perfection.
So maybe I procrastinated a little bit too. But I have been super busy for real. Anyway, some folks wanted to see what I'd done, what I would do, etc.
So here goes:
Number one: I do not like yard work nor dealing with the outdoors.
Number two: I do not like critters.
Number three: I do not like to hear people stomping their feet above me when I'm chillaxin' or sleeping.
Therefore, it was imperative I have these three items handled with my abode purchase. I bought a third floor condo.
No yard work. No critters from living on the first floor. And I'm THE top floor. So no one above me.
I got it brand spanking new. Like I got to choose if I got fans or not, (I did). Carpet or wood, (carpet). Washer? Dryer? (Yes. Yes.)
Then two years later, I decided to actually make it look like a respectable human lived here. I threw myself a birthday party. That way I was FORCED to get it looking right for the guests.
It's still a work in progress. But I'll do a post by post of various features. All in this one post is a bit much.
But here's one:
Color scheme
I knew red would be my main color preference. I also knew I wasn't painting any walls. I don't have that kind of patience or focus.
I did a lot of research and an interior designer buddy came over and helped me get things set up a certain way. Then lots of reading and paying attention to things I liked that I came across.
There are different types of red. It took some trial and error but I finally figured out I love Love LOVE BRIGHT cherry red. Burgundy, blood red, or other off-reds just don't cut it.
Ikea and Target typically have the red I go for. Ikea is hands down my favorite when it comes to sourcing my favorite red.
Once I decided on red, I already knew black and white would be the accent colors. And since Doodle Divas was all about black and white with a splash of red, the color scheme was perfection.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Lucy! I'm home!
Red started off being the least prevalent color in my illustrations. It was deliberate. I knew I wanted a certain look consistently.
Red had its very important place. Less is more.
But with some things, the color red is the essence of that character. Case in point: Lucille Ball
Red had its very important place. Less is more.
But with some things, the color red is the essence of that character. Case in point: Lucille Ball
I couldn't resist.
I conceded.
Red rule broken . . .
. . . zero regrets! :-)
I conceded.
Red rule broken . . .
. . . zero regrets! :-)
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Make it Pop!
Face it. Doodling is associated with a distraction from the mundane and tedious.
While trying to figure out a design for my Etsy banner, I got the idea to focus on what already works and manipulate as few ingredients as possible. Fussy and detailed logos just don't work.
I changed one thing - the background.
It was white.
It's now RED!
It's simple.
It works.
It POPS!
Mission accomplished.
While trying to figure out a design for my Etsy banner, I got the idea to focus on what already works and manipulate as few ingredients as possible. Fussy and detailed logos just don't work.
I changed one thing - the background.
It was white.
It's now RED!
It's simple.
It works.
It POPS!
Mission accomplished.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Red or Red?
This whole Doodle Divas thing is a series of lessons, mistakes, interruptions, and surprises, (good, bad, ugly and indifferent).
Something as simple as a single spot of color can turn things topsy turvy. In this case, the color red.
Holy red lipstick Batman!
Ideally I just wanted the Doodle Divas to have a spot of red - their lips. Then punctuation really seemed to help things pop as well. I went to get my first print.
Loved it.
Between that printing and the next, I had changed drawing applications. I go to get my next prints.
Hated it.
Not the printer's fault.
Here's why:
Something as simple as a single spot of color can turn things topsy turvy. In this case, the color red.
Holy red lipstick Batman!
Ideally I just wanted the Doodle Divas to have a spot of red - their lips. Then punctuation really seemed to help things pop as well. I went to get my first print.
Loved it.
Between that printing and the next, I had changed drawing applications. I go to get my next prints.
Hated it.
Not the printer's fault.
Here's why:
Notice how the shades of red are completely different?
I call the red on the left, Dried Blood Red. The red on the right is, Bright Cherry Red. The new app I chose used the cherry red.
I love the Bright Cherry Red. So I changed shades. Don't worry if you have the Dried Blood Red before I switched shades.
It'll be worth more than the current shade since it'll be way rare to find an original with that shade.
Anyhoo . . . lesson learned.
One lesson down.
MANY, Many, many more lessons to go I'm sure.
And that's OK. :-)
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