Artsplace Fall '09 Class Schedule

Hi again!

(I know! Two posts in one day! I'm going somewhere! ;)

Artsplace in Cheshire, CT has uploaded it's Fall 2009 class schedule:
http://cpfa-artsplace.org/pdf/Fall_2009.pdf

~ Alex

Fashions Night Out - NYC Success!

Hi all!

Fashions Night Out filled the streets all over NYC last night! I can't wait to hear the effect it had and I hope it was enough to do it again in the future.

My Twitter: http://twitter.com/AlexWhatton
(Search FNOnyc OR #FNO09 to read all about it!)

Happy Friday Folks!
~ Alex

The Elephant's Trunk

In hindsight, I'm so sorry that I didn't take a photo...but here goes:

Yesterday morning, James and my Mom and two of our good friends Donna and Jessie got up bright and early to go to the Elephant's Trunk; a flea market in New Milford, CT. (Click HERE for more information.) I hadn't been in nearly 10 years or more and I remember loving it when I was a kid.

It was still the same, actually even better now that I have a house to decorate! We arrived around 8:45 am and searched and wandered for about four hours!

I ended-up buying this (all iron piece) for $20!

Near the end of the day, James and I bought some Stromboli (ham, prosciutto, and cheese) from a guy who called me "baby" when we walked up...and against all better judgement. Now when we think back we remember that we had seen this Stromboli sitting out all day (since we arrived that morning). It had meat in it, there was no refrigeration, and we didn't know the guy. What a bad idea that was!

On the way back to New Jersey, we made a couple of stops - but I wasn't worried about it for some reason. When we got home James and I were both starving and I put some of the Stromboli in to the oven to warm it up for lunch. James cut up some apples and some cheddar and I put the Stromboli on to our plates and then ran downstairs to get a sweatshirt.

That's when I heard James scream "OH MY GOD!" (Which, I have to admit, is not something he normally says.) I ran in to the kitchen and he was pointing at his plate. TINY MAGGOTS WERE CRAWLING OUT OF HIS SANDWICH! How gross! Unfortunately, much to my mothers disappointment, we did not think to take a picture in the moment...and immediately wrapped-up all of the nasty, infested Stromboli and threw it in the garbage, which was then double wrapped and brought to the big garbage can. (This is where my mom will say "you can still go take a picture!")

The best part is, that when I was cutting the sandwiches off, I ate some of the meat that fell out before putting it in the oven...

HAVE A GREAT LABOR DAY EVERYONE!

Fashions Night Out NYC - 9 Days!

Get ready for Fashion Week - the best time of the year!

Click on your favorite Designer, Vintage Shop, or Department Store to see what they'll be doing in their shop on Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 6 - 11 p.m. all across New York City! (I'm working on my itinerary now...and I purchased my shirts!!!)

Happy shopping and benefiting (40% of each t-shirt purchased, plus whatever each store decides, is donated to the National September 11 Memorial)!
~ Alex

Mega Millions!

Hi all!

Don't forget to buy your Mega Millions tickets for the big drawing tonight!

What would you do with 252 Million Dollars?!

~ Alex

How do you know?

Still feeling a bit lost...how do you know?

Book Pillow!

A couture pillow for my Dad. My first entirely hand-sewn project comes to an end...but it's so cute! I didn't even realize I was doing a hand applique until I started my summer class at Parsons - amazing! Let's see what happens next. (Sorry for the bad photo - it was late!)

Happy sewing!
~ Alex

Start your project!

The day is here - time for you to start that project. I know I've missed New Years by a bit - but I have a new resolution. JUST DO IT! (And I can't believe how much I've already done this year!) I promise to keep up with my blog more. I'm getting a new computer in the next month or so and that will surely help. (My Dell crashed two months ago...which is why you haven't heard much from me. I give up on it.)

More soon! And remember, you CAN do it!
~ Alex

"Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield

"Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find

Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten..."

If I had $100.00 on Etsy.com

I'd buy SweetToothVintage's Blue Floral Print Tent Dress for a day on the town! (Click here to view her shop!)

And I'd pair it with mylavaliere's Swallow Headband. (Here!)

I'd place lauratrevey's beautiful watercolours ALL over my office. (Here!)

I'd carry asaborake's leather Pencil Case with me wherever I go! (Here!)

And I'd want to carry DeeRPhotoArts' up close and personal Peacock Photo with me whenever the rain starts falling... (Here!)

And with that last $1.00 - I'd buy a lottery ticket to try to be able to purchase...

sheriscrystals' Wedding Cake Chandelier...Now...above my studio desk or vanity? How will I ever decide! (Visit her store here!)

What would you buy?

ETSY

Where do I find my?...

Inspiration?

A great burger, raindrops on glass, candlewax pooling on a tablecloth the right breeze at the right moment...

you look around and you stare me down, grinding my heart with the sting of garlic until breaking and winding I fall. Glancing to catch your snicker as you wave at the girl in the shop window.

I treasure your hate as you bellow at the puppy pissing on your worn leather shoes.

I somehow love you for this

tinge

of

fear.

Eat a pear and stare down into the abyss that ate Alice whole.

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...who knows...I couldn't tell you! I wrote it on the bus ride home. It started out as a "Where do I find my Inspiration" note and this is what happened!

Happy Tuesday!

~ Alex

My bags are here!

http://www.valhallabrooklyn.etsy.com/

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Personally, I'm obsessed. I can't put these bags down...I don't even have anything in the clutches (that I'm using as wallets) yet! I just don't want to leave them at home! Look, even my cat Leo thinks they are GREAT!

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Have you Etsy'ied yet?! (Here I am!)

Today's NYC Sample Sales

I love to know where to shop!

Sample Sales!!! GO SHOP IN NYC!

~ Alex

Sketches!

Sketches!, originally uploaded by Alexandra Whatton.

My first Fashion Studies class at Parsons - and this is my homework?! I'm in love.

Dream on!

~ Alex

My Custom Kicks!

Here they are! My custom Keds from Zazzle.com! They took me quite a while to design, but they were so easy to purchase once I got all of my designs up there...and I have to admit, I'm quite proud! They definitely won't be everyone's cup of tea, but I love the color and that it makes me want to get to work in my studio each time I look down! Every time that I look down, I will instantly feel like creating - which is my favorite time in the world!

More photos here!

Your own Custom KEDS here!

Oh the things you can do in the world today.

~ Alex