Just wanted to share with you all some new artwork I got this weekend. It totally jives with my quest to be hard core.
There is a store near where I live called The Green Boutique (sadly, they don’t have a website). They have the most adorable items. Everything is whimsical and quirky. Kind of like me.
The last time I went in there I fell in love with several pieces by an artist named Erin Smith. Her stuff is so witty but like most things I fall in love with, it is a tad pricey. After my run on Saturday I had no choice but to swing by The Green Boutique and do some shopping. They had some new stuff from Erin Smith and there was one piece in particular that I couldn’t stop staring at.
One of the women working noticed my lust for it and told me I could always do lay-away. Lay-away? Who does that? In these tough economic times I decided, I do. Who cares? I must have it. Lay-away here I come. I paid the 20% down and called my step mom to tell her about it since she introduced me to this cute little boutique to begin with.
About an hour later my amazing step mom called me to say she was coming over and needed some help with an outfit she just bought. She just needed some advice on how to wear it and what to wear it with, etc. I said, “Come on over your fashion advisor awaits.”
You see where this is going don’t you?
She showed up with the Erin Smith. I could not be more delighted. Yes, I am completely spoiled. Yes, my father picked the most amazing woman to marry those 20 plus years ago. Yes, I hung it immediately.
The aforementioned item shows a little girl standing next to a motorcycle. Motorcycles are very significant to me as my dad raced them and they were a special joy to him. Every time I hear or see one I think of him. In addition, the phrase on the piece (in my mind of course) perfectly describes me.*
“i may appear harmless…but inside i’m completely badass”
*The one I got is bigger than the one shown.
I love it! You have a very generous and thoughtful stop mom!
sorry, *step mom*, I mean 🙂
That's cute!!! What a great step mom!!!
Girl nothing wrong with Layaway! I always forget about it but just think, it's actually pretty smart, you get to pay for something with cash instead of charging it and no interest!!
That's a great saying! I might have to still it one day! You have a great stepmom!
Awww, how sweet is that!
Enjoy your new artwork. It suits you!
Pretty cool stuff. Congrats on the new art. Cheers!
What a great quote! I thought that yesterday when scoring big at the 2nd hand store!
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That's awesome. By the way, I just read your "I like speed work and I cannot lie." Best thing ever.
That is so great! Such a great piece of art.
If someone tries to run me down on a motorcycle, I will know exactly who to blame.
Yay! You have an amazing step mom! And i love the quote 🙂
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How very sweet of your step mom. I love finding cute little stores like that. However, like you I seem to gravitate to the more expensive items!
What an awesome relationship you have with your step mom. She sounds wonderful- what a thoughtful thing for her to do. Reminds me alot of my sister. Yeah…I can see the badass in you- you're definately a sassy girl!
You're right! Her work is so fab. Love the book club one! My Mom always knows when to show with a little something to make my day too. : )
Ummm…where's the picture?
Congrats on your purchase!
Never heard of Erin Smith before, but just visited the site you linked; she has some very interesting art. So cool of your stepmom to help you acquire that piece. 🙂
Wow, very cool and unique. You are one lucky girl! Thanks for your advice on my calves. I do have a foam roller and will try it out before my next run!
You are HILARIOUS. Can't wait to check Erin Smith out. I also have a propensity to fall in love with things that are pricey – I had to sort out my receipts for my tax refund today so I have evidence of this now 🙂
Very touching. And what a stepmom!
What a nice thing to do! I love the artwork. Very funny! I hope you enjoy it for a long time. 🙂
Ooo thanks for linking to that site, love it!
VERY sweet of your stepmom! that is soo awesome. i just knew that's where you were going with your story! 🙂
that is a cool piece of art!!
Oooh, I love it! That is seriously the best saying ever. And how cool is your step-mom? That is just awesome!