busy bee

Yesterday was a bit of an "off" day for me, but today I'm back! And at work on a gazillion projects for 09. Seriously. Not much to say today except for I cannot wait to share with everyone- the new stuff is a-ma-zing. Here is a sneak-a-leek.

tee fashion

So a couple of great things.
1) I hit over 300 people that heart me on etsy. Which is nothing compared to some of these crafters, but being that I just make the big 2-0-0 post things are progressing nicely over there. Confetti!
2) I have been working feverishly on new work. New canvases are being stowed away, new note cards are being designed and put in files everywhere and also an entire new tee shirt line. Lots of designs- men and women.
I was chatting with a few of the models for this new line this week and we were saying how we aren't really tee shirt people- which is exactly the reason why I am deigning these new tees. They will be more minimal than the first set, all on alternative apparel shirts and the artwork will still be k.a.
So, we started chatted, what can you wear the new tees with. Here is my suggestion.
Love these little short bubble skirts- tucked in, they make your legs look really long. Add some fabulous heels and you can actually wear a tee shirt out again! Goodbye ripped jeans!
newlook, topshop, monkigirl,
topshop, jcrew, jcrew

i know but...

I know it's the weekend but she's giving away my stuff! Go win it!

Dallas Shaw for Oliver Peoples?

Not quite.
I have been searching high and low for the perfect pair of geek chic glasses and as a huge supporter of Oliver Peoples I decided if I was going to did it- I would do it right with a pair from Peoples. I have a new photo shoot coming up soon and thought the large vintage style frame would be perfect. A huge thank you to my new friends at O.P. for helping me find what I thought would be just right for the upcoming shoot... but when they arrived they were just huge.
Before shedding a tear, and shipping them back to my new friends, I decided to test the bells and whistles on my new camera to see if they would photograph well. Unfortunately the glasses were still large on my tiny head- but check out the photo that makes me look spray tanned AND like my hair is blowing in a beyonce video! whoo! Wonder if it was those glasses after all?!
Fun setting. This style didn't work. I'm going to try out the Lukas style. I'll let you know how they look. :)

it's bliss!

We know her, we love love love her. I darling e-friend to me as I began my little art blog is Traci. We know her as Mrs. French, of the popular blog Bliss, and we like her her just that way. I have to tell you the truth here. I really feel that there are far too many people people running blogs that have poor taste, and some of the very same people tend to have alot of readers. (Maybe that says something about america?) But not the case when it comes to Ms French and her readers- her picks are simple and very chic in an effortless way. When we found out we owned a few of the same items I felt my eye was sharp that week.
Anyway, I thought I'd share some of my favorite images from her etsy page and tell you a bit about about our friend and her photography. She currently uses a Nikon d80 after a little accident with a d40x (mabel)- for those of you in the camera market. Here is what she says about finding insiration in her hometown.

" I find inspiration everywhere! I think I live in one of the most inspirational areas of the world. Portland is such a cool city, the gray skies are an added bonus for me. Oregon is amazing, mountains coastline, amazing vegetation...magical! I also find inspiration through my son, he inspires me everyday. Finally, I am addicted to exploring the work of others...through etsy, flickr, blogs...etc. If your surround yourself with beauty you can't help but capture it."

I love that. French has a great sense of style and says that style should be effortless which shows in her picks throughout the week- but especially in her Monday picks, which I never miss. She swears she doesn't think about those picks but just bookmarks those babies! If you haven't checked this out- which I know you have- please do.

etsy makeover!

My etsy shop got a makeover today. Hope you'll visit. :) 41 items are on sale. If you are purchasing a custom canvas you just email dallasshawdesign@gmail.com. The new prints will be at the etsy page shortly! eeeek!

ooh thank you!

A quick thank you today to the fabulous capree for writing about me on her blog. She is aready linked to me but if you haven't read her yet- here she is: My adventure is your advantage, And she's too darn cute!
Over the break, the lovely, and talented, Beth of TreChic Organizing sent over these photos of how she used my tags this holiday. I love seeing photos of the work when it is out of my hands! These are adorable. So simple - just how they were dreamed up to used. Hope you are all using them the same way. (More cute notes coming this year! Already photographed and can't wait to show them off to you!)
You can get your own set of deer doilies or deer tags here. enjoy!

better in 09

Back to work after a nice break- possibly the longest I have had this year! Every year I get bombarded with people asking me what my new year's resolution is. Well, it's the same every year and has been for a while now: To Be Better. I goes a little something like this: If you promise to just take yourself and do all of the things you already do- but better- and you do this every year just think of all of the improvements you will have made as you age. Every year I become a little more earth friendly, a little bit better a cook, healthier, a little bit more stylish and even more organized. But just a little- making one giant resolution would have me back to normal in a month.
I have new projects under way for 09 already and am so excited to share! I hope you will all enjoy them. It was actually pretty easy to get back to work after the hardest decision I had to make all week was what color nail polish to wear to the party?!
Welcome back to work creatives!!!
elle, realsimple