little a.korn house tour

So I've been wanting to do this for awhile, and this week I finally decided I'd do it! A little house tour of our sweet little house.


The first thing you see upon entering our house...Keys,robots, shoes,and skateboards oh my!

This robot poster is from the children's company "The Land of Nod" I really like to incorporate children's design into our living space (since we have two rockin' little ladies in the house)


This is what you would see looking right in the door.We used to have a fish tank on top of the little black tanle but slowly our poor fishies passed away.So now I just use the table to hold my bubble gum machines,books,n such.


The pictures above the table are: robots,babushkas,Kevins Teenage Mutatnt Ninja Turtles comic from his childhood,and the stencils JBurd (my boss and tattoo artist) used to do my feet tattoos :)

Here's the main "chillin" space teehee

Shelf above the couch.Again I try to incorporate the childlike atmosphere in our home, with a bit of a pop art,nostalgic feel as well.

Side table with my vintage underwood standard portable type writer a top.

Super neat pillows.

Pictures i took a few years ago of Zoe and Amelie and had blown up.I actually want to replace Amelie's picture soon (since she is only two days old in that pic)


I recovered an ugly mint green rocker and foot stole my mom gave me as well. It used to have chocolate brown fabric with brightly colored circles all over it, but I recently changed it to the striped fabric.

Coffee table book my BFF gave me for my birthday a few months ago.


Vintage Bruce Lee Poster I got for Kevin for our anniversary last year. Its in the dining/kitchen area.


My little bakers rack in all its cluttered glory. (i love it lol) (all the littl;e paintings down the left side are family paintings we each did one) I LOVE to use kids art work in decorating too.

Cute decor in the kitchen

Pics on the side of the fridge i LOE these so fun :)
(the rest of the kitchen needs to be re-done so NO pics lol)




Potty room (as we like to call it) :) I love all the pics in the bathroom!
Zoe and Amelies little dwelling ( some of these pics are from the ohdeedoh.com room tour they had a few years ago.The girls room is the only room (besides the laundry room) that is actually another color except white.


Handmade and a few store bought birthday tutus.

Chalk board door,Zoe and Amelie's first dresses,hopscotch rug....


And lastly our bedroom.

This is actually an older picture.We now have my wedding corset and kevins wedding corsage framed above the bed, and some pillows I made etc.
That's all folks! I hope you enjoyed!
xoxo

Honey it's hot out!

Today a thunderstorm has FINALLY come about (Thank God!!) It's been 100 + degrees here ALL week!! Yesterday I'd had enough! I had to go to target to get Amelie some diapers and I really had no clue what to wear, so this is what I can up with to beat the heat...



Super simple kept me cool in the insanely hot humid weather.


hair wrap-made by me
necklace-hot topic
tunic-macy's
leggings-target
sandals-hot tomato

Thats all the clothes I have to update for now. Short n sweet.
xoxo

our yesterday...(a picture narrative)

Yesterday was a very neat day indeed. The Mr. and I had to trek down the highway to go to my school (*squeel!!!!*) We were scheduled for a private tour and we had to tie up some lose ends with the financial department.

But before we could hit the road we had to stock up on proper snack of course!

An hour later after many laughs courtesy of XM satellite comedy stations, we arrived in Memphis.

However, once in the proximity of where we needed to be, I decided I should use the iphone map app (improperly) on my phone.Needless to say we made a place we knew the location of ,all confusing and got "lost" , we were'nt 100% lost, we simply turned around (put away all electronic devices and a few minutes later we were back on track)
Yay!

From then we just followed all the cute signs until we arrived at our final destination.


After talking over some financial things,signing papers,and getting my super awesome school shirt, we got to ride in an awesome van to go tour the school.

Ha ha neat huh?
Memphis College of Art in all its artistic glory! Yay!!

Once inside the school I was overwhelmed (in a good way) at all the amazing programs offered and all the SPACE students get to work in. I was also very excited to learn that students can take one elective per semester which can be anything from,jewelry making, to welding!! EEEP be STILL my heart!
And of course I was inspired by all the neat art that was left around (most things were moved out since it's summer break)


After we were done with the tour and the lovely lady who gave us the tour and myself had fully discussed her super cute urban outfitters sandals,it was time to eat.We went to one of my favorite places in Memphis,The Memphis Pizza Cafe.

It's a very small cute little place i was introduced to years ago by a friend. The atmosphere is very fun and homey and they have super amazing pizza!

After devouring our ENTRE pizza!!!! We were two happy campers and we headed out to hit the road back home.

However, we decided to make a quick stop at the mall and I ended up getting a cute dress from Charlotte Russe. All in all it was a very good day, it was nice to get to spend time with Kevin without the tiny tots around.I can NOT wait to start school in a few weeks.I know the drive will be tedious but the end reward is totally worth it!
Three cheers for more artful adventures of love and creativity!!!
xoxo

summer fun oh the cheap!

All moms know it. That moment where you want to yell at the top of your lungs , you feel like you've been cleaning all day, yet the house still looks tragic,and the kiddos...oh boy the kiddos are just about to kill each other. Well, last week I was at that point so after swim lessons, and dinner I promised Zoe and Amelie they could go outside with a few bowls of "homemade sidewalk chalk paint" It's the cheapest easiest kiddo occupier I use all summer and spring. The recipe is simple:
stir together equal parts cornstarch and water then stir in food coloring, get a few brushes and take it outside!!

Pretty colors all ready for two tiny tot artists to tag up the side walk:) Amelie has the dump-it method,she kinda gets the brush in the paint and plops it on the sidewalk.

Zoe on the other hand likes to concentrate,take her time, and paint letters,up and down the side walk.

Now, both kids are perfecting their specific artistic sidewalk painting skills,whats a mom to worry about?! hmmm....in Tennessee? MOSQUITOS!! So,while Zoe and Amelie painted,I "painted myself and them with bug spray....ICK!!!

However, I'd much rather only have to worry about fighting off mosquitos than breaking up another tiny tot fight.
So after an hour give or take a few minutes, like most activities, the girls got tired and grumpy and it was time to pack it all up and head in the house.

The glorious after math?
I hope you can use this super easy recipe in your moments of mommy desperation this summer.
xoxo

five outfits for you to view? :)

Sheesh I'm so behind, but Im getting up to date pretty good I think...so here's a run down of some of my clothes lately (in the 90 degree (plus)weather of the south)
I've been wearing my hair up a lot more because of the heat.I also have recently re-gauged my ears to 00(that explains the huge captive bead rings I'm rocking in a few pics)


hair wrap:hand made by me
necklace: handmade for little a.korn designs by me
tank: rainbow
skirt american apparel
flats: macys



flower-made by me for little a.korn designs
tank-rainbow
belt-thrifted
skirt-thrifted
sandals-rainbow
necklace hot topic

bow-idk
dress-target
leggings-target
boots-wally marty

bow-hot topic
necklace-handmade by me for little a.korn designs
shirt-target
belt-thrifted
skirt-target
leggings-f21
gladiators-target

romper-target
belt-steve madden
necklace-hot topic
footless tights-macys
sandals-hot tomato

ok that's all folks!!!
xoxo

Kindie rock and Kid hop...

Kevin and I like to consider ourselves fresh, young, progressive, somewhat fun parents. I am 26 and kevin (just turned 28 today HAPPY B-DAY KEVY!!!) So we're young parents and we like to still have fun.

We also try to raise Zoe and Amelie in a fun, creative ,environment that fosters creativity and imagination. One way we try to do so is through the sense of sound/ hearing.

Kevin and I have a great love for classics such as RUN-DMC, At the Drive In, the breeders, The beastie Boys,The Pixies, etc. Kevin has deep roots in hip hop and I'm an indie girl to the core.


(hmm Amelie needs a Run-DMC shirt too lol)

So imagine our surprise when we stumbled upon "kindie rock" and "Kid Hop"
DEFINITION:
"It's called "Kindie Rock," and unlike the Barney and Doodlebops you're used to, this style of music is a little more rock and roll. And... more familiar to parents.

Basically, Kindie Rock combines well-known tunes from contemporary music with kid-centric lyrics that are imaginative and amusing." -susan kim-


We like to think of "kindie rock" and "kid hop" as music progressive parents and their offspring can both enjoy. (Because face it Barney,the doodlebops,and the (shudder) the wiggles are just NOT where its at!
A favorite we have stumbled upon is "Secret Agent 23 Skiddo" !!! I read about him in Cookie Magazine (RIP) a few years ago,I never really payed much more attention to him until l heard one of his songs on XM satellite radio.


Secret Agent 23 Skiddo is a rapper and dad (to the most adorable little girl Saki.) The Skiddo crew is mom,dad,and saki.They all rock the mic together in a fun, family friendly way. I know some people may find this a bit lame, but I find it to be a nice balance between what we once were,and who we've become..parents. And, I'm not telling you to throw out your vinyl collection and replace it with all kid friendly jams, but it's a nice added extra.

True NOTHING will ever top the kings of rock RUN-DMC. The wave of kindie-rock and kid-hop will be neat to throw into our kid friendly mixes we give to the girls friends for b-day presents!

Here's one of our favorite secret agent vids...



You can read more about the Skiddo crew at their website...click here!


Hope you enjoy!!!
xoxo

my future is bright and full of color...

I know it's been a month of Sunday's since I've last written. Life hasn't been dull (AT ALL!!) We have had high, highs and low, lows. But amongst all the chaos, life has been bringing us lately, I have been truly BLESSED with wonderful life changing news.....



I GOT ACCEPTED TO ART SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's my super pretty acceptance package that came in the mail for me!!:)


I will be attending Memphis College of Art in ...eh ....about three weeks!!! I will be majoring in visual arts with a concentration in Graphic Design. :) (This blog will surely be getting a make over or two while I'm in school) I will be sooo happy to put my Mac to use for creative endeavors.

Here's the school...

and another cool night shot...


Memphis college of art is inside of the Brooks Museum of art in Overton Park in Memphis Tennessee. I live an hour and a half away the school so I will be driving there for classes two to three days a week. It seems a bit extreme but it's an amazing school and the prospect of being surrounded by so many creative people moves me (right on down the highway) :)

We are making the trek there Tuesday to view the school and talk things over with some people to make sure every things in place. I did get a bit bummed thinking things were not going to fall in place financially but I trust that everything is going to work out.

I am so excitred to finally share this info with you guys! Sadly I won' be able to drive back and forth to Mississippi to work at the tattoo shop anymore (I may help out once or twice a month) But my tattoo shop family knows that this is a true dram Im pursing, nad who knows, once Im done with school throw myself back into the world of tattoo shops and actual apprentice to tattoo.


Possibilities are endless in the world of art....<3

xoxo