Murals, Murals, Murals

Some long awaited time off is coming my way this weekend! I plan on doing lots of yoga and the many murals I've been promising people. Madeline, Cars and Trains, Noah's Ark, and Hibiscus are all on my list. Here is my Hibiscus Room design. It will be a repeating border:

Swatch This

Some great designs by artist Matthew Langille fell into my lap the other day that put a smile on my face, so I had to share! The ever popular watch company Swatch is currently featuring Matthew Langille's illustrations on their watches - including Snuggle Bunch, Germaholic, and Floating Away.

I would totally pair up the Snuggle Bunch Watch with jeans, tee shirt, and some Chuck Taylors, but the Germaholic is definitely little black dress approved. You can see more of Matthew's energetic drawings on products for Havianas and Marc Jacobs.

Check out his site: www.matthewlangille.com

Aloha

I've been commissioned to do a mural for a 16 year old Hibiscus Flower lover. She seems pretty down to earth, yet trendy, so I want to design something really cool for her. Something fun, but something she can go through her teens without it getting dorky, ya know? She wants it to be a border so she can still clutter up her walls with posters and pictures like teens are supposed to do. She likes pink, orange, and yellow against the blue green base color she has now. I'm thinking I like the white flower design with a pink, orange, and yellow outline so it's not so overpowering. So here is my inspiration so far...

Namaste

The Grand Opening Weekend of Alluem was a success!!! Soooo many people came to check out the studio and to take the free classes. My kid's class was packed with 37 kids! I feel so honored to be part of something so wonderful! I thought I'd share a couple shots that I took this weekend.

Alluem Yoga Studio at the Old Mill

Owner and amazing teacher, Gina Pachkowski

The class in action

Me just making sure the doorways are high enough. :)

Alluem Yoga

I'm back from my 3 week hiatus...things have been crazy to say the least, but that's not why I'm writing!
You may or may not know that I've been training to become a Children's Yoga Teacher. I studied with Little Flower Yoga in NYC under the direction of Jennifer Cohen. Jennifer and the other teachers at Little Flower are a constant light and inspiration to me, as well as the kids they teach day in and day out. While time and scheduling does allow me to teach along side them in the city as much as I would love to, I have connected with another amazing life force.

Gina Pachkowski, who got her training at the same school I practice, The Yoga and Healing Center in Scotch Plains, NJ, has been working diligently to open a studio of her own. Well, this weekend her dream is coming true!! Alluem Yoga will soon become the sanctuary to many in Cranford, NJ!

Located at 347 Lincoln Avenue East, otherwise known as The Historic Droescher's Mill on the Rahway River, is one of the most beautiful historical buildings I have ever stepped foot in. It's naturalistic feel emits peace and serenity unlike any other stand alone yoga studio I've seen. And not to be partial since I'm one of them, but the teachers who will be instructing at this studio are all simply amazing human beings. Gina has truly pulled together a great group to help create a supportive and nurturing environment for all of the future students!
The Open House begins tonight from 5-8pm with a Free Chair Yoga class from 6-7pm with Eileen Michie. Tomorrow the building will be open to view from 10am-2pm with a free Vinyasa Flow style class from 10-11am with Gina. Sunday will be open the same hours with a free Kid's Yoga class from 10-10:45am with me. So stop by whenever you can this weekend to tour the studio, meet the teachers, and to take a free class!

She'll paint anything these days...

Just a little something to go along with the Personalized Crate Business...

I found some unfinished wooden frames at Michael's and decided to make one to match the crate I recently painted. This was a fun one...there will most likely be more frame gifts in my future.

That's Tough Love!

Today is the day - Barnes & Noble Back to School Official Launch date! Whether you're going back to school or not, head over to your local Barnes & Noble anytime between July 15th and September 15th to pick up your school supplies designed by me!! I appreciate your support!!!

0641977271 - 2010 Weekly Planner 5x8 Tough Love Engagement Calendar -$7.95

0641978480 - Pink Tough Love Lined 3 Subject Notebook (8.5x11) - $6.95

0641983301 - Tough Love Chunky Lined Journal (6x8) - $6.95

0641983182 - Skulls Purple Nylon 3 Ring Binder Pouch 7x10 - $7.95

0641986645 -Teal and Purple Skulls Funkeyboard Keyboard Stickers - $9.95

0641983107 - Teal & Purple Skulls Pencil Set w/ eraser & sharpener - $7.95

0641983247 - Dots and Stars 3-Ring Binder With Dividers - $6.95

0641978456 - Dots & Stars Lined Journal (8.5 x 11) - $8.95
1615530975 - Skulls Booklooks Bookcover BTS 2009 - $4.95 (not pictured)

Hand Painted

I was on a roll this weekend with the crates! I had a couple orders and I am quite happy with the outcome. The first was Fisher Price's Rainforest and the second was just a little specific...Mickey, Donald, and Goofy playing soccer in Liverpool Jerseys. Sure, why not?!

Featured in Cookie Magazine!

In prep for Barnes & Noble's Back to School launch next week,

Cookie Magazine - the Stylish Parenting Magazine for the New Mom: Home Decorating, Parenting Tips & Family Fun -

has given us a shout out!

Click Here: http://www.cookiemag.com/magazine/blogs/dailyfind/back-to-school

My 'Dots and Stars' pattern has been included in the shot!

How exciting!

Thanks, Cookie!!

July 3rd

I've discovered the iMovie application on my Mac...I'm in LOVE!

During our trip to Point Pleasant, my good sported friends let me film mini clips of them - my goal...a silent film! Ha! I crack myself up! This is great! (Al picked the music - "Maple Leaf Rag" by Scott Joplin...well done, Al!)

If you're having trouble viewing this...check out my YouTube page:

http://www.youtube.com/KGDraws