shop update

In the next couple of weeks I will be adding all kinds of new stuff to the shop and today I've got a few things!

I spend a lot of time at my computer and decided it was about time to create some really colorful and fun mouse pads. I have five different designs available in the shop HERE.

I've also got a variety of new iphone 5 cases available, even a few designed by my husband Andy!  see then HERE

I've got limited quantities of large hand carved heart stamps HERE. Just in time for Valentines Day! 

Stay tuned! I'll be announcing more updates next week.

fashion friday- beautiful black

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roasted chick peas

I am a big snacker (its kinda a problem) so I am always looking for ways to snack a little healthier! One of my favorites is roasted chick peas (or garbanzo beans). Once roasted they have a nutty flavor, are crispy and can be sprinkled with all kinds of herbs and spices to add even more flavor.

    INGREDIENTS

    1 can of chick peas (most grocery stores have them labeled as garbanzo beans)

    Olive oil

    Your favorite herbs, spices and flavoring (salt, curry, paprika, dried or fresh herbs, etc)

    Start by draining the chick peas.

    Place them on a paper towel to soak up any excess water.

    Transfer them to a bowl and drizzle olive oil. Mix until coated with oil.

    Pour onto a baking sheet.

    Bake at 400 degrees for about 10-15 min or until they are crispy.

    Cover with seasoning while they are still warm.

They are SO delicious (Lucy even loves them!) and perfect to eat alone or great for adding some crunch to a salad entrée.

rustic valentines

If you are a regular around here you will know that I love using simple supplies in my projects and I love using anything from nature (especially branches). So I decided to put a fun and rustic twist on traditional valentines!

1. I started by gathering branches and cut them into chunky sections. 2. Next I carved the bark away. 3, 4. Then I used my wood burning tool to burn designs into the wood.

5. I used recycled grocery bags and cut hearts out. 6. I added a a few embellishments with a white paint pen. 7. Last I glued those hearts onto twigs and placed them into the branches. 

a peek inside my sketchbook- oodles of doodles

a family collaboration

My husband Andy and I (and Lucy) have continued to collaborate on all kinds of creative projects and back in the fall we started another large painting and have been slowly working on it- setting aside time for family painting sessions. We bring the video camera out to the garage and let it records hours of our work. It's really chaotic, super messy, sometimes challenging but always lots of fun! We are almost done with out latest painting (just a couple more sessions left) and I have put together a fun little peek into our process!


collaborate from Alisa Burke on Vimeo.

For more of our collaboration you can visit HERE

fashion friday pattern mixing

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exploring we will go

A while back we made the promise to each other to always make time to seek adventure as a family 

(you can read about it here). Exploration and going outside is a big part of our daily lives and 

once in a while I like to share a little peek into our adventures.

Hug Point State Park is just south of Cannon Beach, Oregon and is one of my favorite places to visit. At low tide you are able to hike around rocky cliffs, explore caves and stand in a waterfall- it is literally nature's playground!