Monday, June 3, 2024
Can a Cat and a Zebra be best friends?
Halfway across the world
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Olympia High School Australian exchange student Anne Virgo...this one is for you!
If a family owns a house for many decades as we did with ours
the contents begin to form a story.
The tale of the home that unfolds as one enters is often rich with the history of its occupants
and their varied lifestyles.
Our basement was no exception, in fact,
if the walls could speak it would describe everything from
World War II artifacts to the early Apple video iPod that I owned.
Anne Virgo, an Australian exchange student,
and I created this mural based on a photo in a book
she had as part of an art assignment that paired
students up in high school Art class.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The Bluesway
Welcome to the Bluesway, a two-part Hallway in the shape of a backwards “L”. Why is it dark blue, you ask? Because that’s what the Pity Kitties like at dusk so they can all come out of hiding in the illumination of black light.
The leader of the clowder is Ambrosia, who has situated herself in the center and keeps an eye out for all who dare enter. She works like an alarm, any strange hissing or that agitated “meeeooOOOOowwwrrrr” cries that they make when their fur stands up on their back alerts me to potential mischievnous. No one knows why Ambrosia is their leader, it’s a house mystery. Maybe because Ambrosia is made with oranges and coconut, which is her fur color?
Her arch-enemy stares at her non-stop at the opposite end of the Hall. You can’t see Miss Holly Golightly of “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” fame, but she’s there. I added her to the ceiling as a special one-time treat for you, my beloved reader. It’s anyone’s guess who would win in a catfight between the two. Perhaps Holly is the real ruler of the Hall, what do you think? Or is she too prissy to fight? Considering she was a Thrift Store find, she sure is loaded with gems and jewels.
I have added their daylight faces in the next photo along with their names, but don’t bother them…ts. They’ll let you know if you are ever wanted or welcome.
Click on photos to see them bigger! UPDATE! |
This was the first mockup I created, it had the Overlook Motel Theme from the film "The Shining". Then I came up with "The Bluesway" idea and it worked better with my overall vision of what I wanted.
Monday, May 13, 2024
Do you like vintage pennants?
I was so excited when I spotted this retro-style banner. It made my heart flutter and it was old-school in design. It made me reminisce about my Pixieland banner which I once adored. Still do.
So I compared the pennants they had finding the oneFriday, May 3, 2024
If you are my Sister
Sunday, April 28, 2024
The Iconic "Owls In Love" painting UPDATE! New photo
Our coffee table was off-white marble with brown veins and it was oblong in size which paired perfectly with the couch. The couch had a fancy golden black and brown design, but it doesn't show up. I believe the couch came from Selden's Home Furnishings, still in business in Olympia.
I always kept my stack of subscription magazines on the table: Seventeen when I was younger, then Glamour and others. As an artist/designer I was interested in all of it and even had a fashionista stage in life. I subscribed to Architectural Digest too, because I've always loved interior design and still do. I hope I can still find the photo of my parents on the couch with the Owls. Keeping my fingers crossed!
About Me
- Sandra Riffero
- Artist, Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, and Creative Idea Person with specialties in advertising, graphic design, marketing and photography. Storyteller, writer, closet comedian. I like to inspire people, and I'm constantly creating and sharing my perspective on life. World traveller. I'm an activist (animal rights, political, environmental and more) and believe in the power of one person to create positive changes. ☼
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