Lisa Golightly

showing restraint

2008, July 23

Ok, so first you should know I have a serious weakness for wooden German toys. Serious weakness. My grandparents moved here from Germany and had a German imports store, so the love runs deep. When I saw this:

I nearly fell off my chair. Oh, if our kids were a few years younger! I even started debating, for the grandkids sake mind you, if it wouldn’t be an investment, keepsake to be handed down. This is a seriously amazing toy/antique. If you have little ones, walk, no run straight here to scoop it up.

i want

little bit of this…

2008, July 23

The days are getting away from me around here. Last week we went blueberry picking

and the kids have been working away on some paper mache

while I have been working away on some projects of my own

I decided (cause hey it won’t be that hard!, yeah right) to swap rooms with the kids’ play room and move my office/studio in. I always underestimate the time these things will take, but am really excited because it will be a much better fit for both rooms. I spied this great faux floor mat over at sfgirlbybay that will be a perfect fit in my studio. Maybe it will satisfy my obsession with painted white floors!

art, creating, everyday

happy weekend

2008, July 18

I think we will be heading down to this fun event this weekend, made even more fabulous by its location at the ace hotel (I think a visit to their photobooth will be in order).

everyday, i want

kids spaces

2008, July 16

I thought this was a fresh look for a child’s room via the current issue of Cookie magazine. It got me thinking of ways to give my guys bed a little more personality.

These are the fabrics I like for his room (the lumpy’s, er elephants are a particular favorite of his). via purlsoho and buyfabricsonline

and speaking of living with kids, take a look at this fun space, a refreshing home that doesn’t try for perfection (but ironically looks pretty darn close to me)

(via the new york times, via decorno)

decor, everyday, inspiration

under the sea (ok the pool)

2008, July 15

Three posts today, I think that’s a record for me! I just really wanted to show some pictures I got back from our vacation. I took a disposable underwater camera and had a little fun. Believe me when I said it, I am running out of wall space! I am so in love with these. I’m still waiting on my holga film to come back. It’s like the old days of waiting to get your film back. I actually really miss that, the surprise of what you captured.

art, everyday

white and some more white

2008, July 15

I’ve been really inspired recently by some beautiful home shots in blog land. I’ve been particularly taken with all the white painted floors recently. I did this in my daughter’s room, and I’ve always had floor envy. I wish I could do this to all of our floors. I’m thinking it would be especially nice come mid-January…

(via tinekhome, via decor8)

(via a room somewhere)

decor, inspiration

violet

2008, July 15

I recently participated in a gift basket for the lovely Jennifer Garner and her daughter. I created a painting in my line portrait style. I hope she likes it! (you can see it below near the bottom left)

art

new in the shop

2008, July 14

A quick post to let you know I have a new print in the shop, along with a lovely hand painted frame. I love the color, I almost kept it myself, but I’m running out of wall space!

art, etsy

lots to share!

2008, July 11

I have been working on these for a while now, weaving together different aspects of my work into a new line of children’s art. I really love how they have turned out. I have painted some charming little silhouettes onto wallpaper and mouted them onto these gorgeous wood panels. They are available now on my website under wallpaper art, please take a peek!

art, creating, decor

ah, summer days

2008, July 9

This summer we made the choice not to sign the kids up for a bunch of camps, one each was the rule. Oh, but it was so hard! We live in such an amazing city full of so many neat camps, there was definitely temptation. There are acrobat camps, art camps, theater camps, science camps, zoo camp, think of it and they’ve got it. I can happily report, though, that we made the right decision. The last few days have been so much fun. We try to do something fun every morning and lay about in the afternoon. Today we spent the morning at Jamison square, and oh how I love this city! The kids played in the fun fountain that cascades and forms a wading pull, drains, and begins again. We visited a toy store down the street and I got my daily caffenation here.

A simple lunch (sans wine for the kids) and now an afternoon of painting outside while the kids run through the sprinkler…

followed by our new favorite treat, mochi

here’s a peek of a large painting I have been working on

creating, everyday

back to work…

2008, July 7

We are all caught up on sleep and laundry from our trip and digging back into summer. I am working in our mud room to enjoy the sun, and keep an ear and eye on the kids.

Yesterday we were could not tear ourselves away from that amazing championship game at Wimbeldon! Now wanting to sign the kids up for lessons, how easily influenced I am…

art, everyday

we’re back

2008, July 4

and with us many ‘treasures’ found along the way.

Now I need a nap…I hope to be back up to full speed next week with some fun new pieces to share.

everyday

our bags are packed

2008, June 23

and we’re ready to leave town! We will be spending the next week on the beach in Mexico.

swimsuits packed…check

sunscreen…check

digital camera…check

video camera…check

holga camera…check

underwater camera…check (yes, we are our own paparazzi)

and one little boy with the stomach flu…check (we’re all about timing in this family)

see ya!

everyday

strawberry fields forever

2008, June 21

Yesterday we spent the day picking strawberries. The pickings were good and we came home with a whole flat. It was so beautiful and while we only go up to an island 15 minutes away it feels like another world.

everyday, uncategorized

slipping into summer

2008, June 19

Usually by this time I’m starting to feel the crunch. Finding ways to keep everyone happy and occupied while still getting a respectable amount of work done. But this year it seems so much easier. The kiddos have found little projects on their own and widdled away for hours, and by afternoon we all find ourselves out in the back yard enjoying the sun.

everyday

pretty in pink

2008, June 18

My favorite flowers are in full bloom in our yard! Now if I can just get myself out there to do some weeding, sigh.

everyday, inspiration

it’s that time of year again

2008, June 17

We are back from our little weekend vacation. It was a great way to kick off the summer, as is a lemonade stand. I’ve already spied a couple this summer, and it is only a matter of time before the kiddos want to set up shop. I saw these tips this morning and laughed. Our customers are usually our neighbors and my parents, but the kids think it’s all very exciting.

everyday

ssshhhh…

2008, June 12

My parents are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary tomorrow, so we will be celebrating with them on a weekend trip. I made this for them from one of their wedding photos.