Hoop Dog Studio

I've blogged before about artist extraordinaire, Lori Buntin. I recently visited the wonderful space that she and her partner, Cathryn, have created right in the middle of midtown, Kansas City.

So much space and so many fabulous things to see. These pics were shot in their garden where they grow everything from carrots to blackberries.












You can even find chickens in this paradise! Anna, are you hearing this?! Complete with chicken bleachers where you're invited to sit a spell.

I was warmly greeted by the likes of Tina Turner and Dot. Besides all the fresh veggies, Lori and Cathryn have farm fresh eggs and bread.

And the indoor space is just as wonderful, minus the chickens.

And packed with whimsical art.

I don't usually take pics of people's bathrooms, but I couldn't resist.



And there's more; the studio space is huge. If I lived anywhere near midtown, I would have to have a space here.


And Lori's work is always amazing . . .








Thanks to Lori and Cathryn for the tour of your wonderful studio, garden and living space on 33rd and Troost and for the artistic inspiration.

I Heart Weird Garden Art

. . . and styling with grungy green pennies.

When I was in Los Gatos last month, Kristy at Frank had some wonderful paint-washed shoes in her shop garden under a bird cage. And thanks to Barb at Sister's for the tip on the grungy pennies. She styles her shop with the most wonderful elements; it's all in the details.