Eccentricities Mosaics by Kelly Aaron

Things are coming together for the Country Living show next week in Austin, TX at the Travis County Expo Center. I'm so excited about my new sign!!

This was the first cowboy boot I made and it was purchased by a great customer in London.


Signs by Tomorrow made the sign and I would recommend them highly. If you're in KC, they're on 87th and Farley.

I spent hours the other day getting every piece tagged and bubble wrapped. I want to make a few more things and am going to land just shy of my inventory goal, but it is what it is!!

Putting It All Together

Elle came over today and we specked out my booth for the Country Living Show in Austin, April 27, 28 and 29. It was so helpful to get everything pieced together so we could determine what I still need! Looks like I need A LOT, but we're well on our way. So excited!!





I should be in the basement right now working on more inventory, but I'm not far from my goal and it's nice to relax on a Saturday night.

What's the Deal?

Most of the frames I use for my mosaics come from thrift stores. I picked this one up recently and am wondering what in the hell is behind the engraving - "Always and forever . . . Illegal"??? What kind of picture would go in here?

Nothing Says Love Like Bugs

Seven years ago today, I married Jason Aaron. Does he know how to please a girl or what? Ahhhhhhh . . .

More Fun with Baby Heads

This somewhat twisted candle stick includes (of course), a vintage baby doll head, a pink melamine cup, figurine sans heads, and a plaster flower. I believe my next in the series will include some red and gray - so many possibilities!

Something Funky This Way Comes

I did some shopping last weekend and came upon some GREAT candlesticks done by Dee Dee Walters, a local KC artist who taught me how to do mosaics. These Trinkets and Treasures candlesticks by Anthropology have been a source of inspiration for many who want to put their own spin on the project.

I decided to give it my own go and here's the finished product, complete with baby head and baby leg.



Now, I want to see Sharon's take which will involve fake blood and a zombified baby doll to be certain!!

Thistle

Kavi came across Thistle, a great vintage shop at 329 Southwest Boulevard, and just knew I'd love it - she was right!! What struck her - a shop owner who offered her a hot cider when she walked in the door, great styling by both color and theme, and fun merchandise.









This vanity was revived with fun, neutral-toned houndstooth paper.



I picked up some mosaic ingredients and will definitely be back soon! Find Thistle on FaceBook HERE.