Marquees ~ Twinkling Again

 

A little over a year ago,

 I made a hard decision.

Due to lack of space, I stopped creating marquee signs.

 

But new design concepts kept popping up

and continual requests from you

had me realize that I am not done.

 

When something persistently knocks on your heart

you have to answer it, right ?

 

So today, I am moving into a new studio space

so I can return to my inner twinkle !

 

1st up ?  A giant champagne bottle

 

If you are interested in receiving emails

on the latest light-up creations just pop me an email at:

lisa@lisagolightly.com

 

 

 



Toilet Paper Art & Einstein

 

Can you see what this white and lovely art is made from ?

 

 

 

 

Look a little closer

 

 

Yes, that's right, it's just plain and lowly toilet paper !

Made by turkish artist Sakir Gökcebag

 

 

A contrast that leaves me inspired

to challenge myself

to re evaluate and elevate

how I see ordinary things

In other words ... find and create your OWN beauty

 

 

Albert Einstein, a big proponent of creative play says it best ~

 

“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.

Imagination is more important than knowledge.

Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world" 

 

 

Wishing you all an extra~ordinary day full of discovery

 

Lisa

 

 

Let's Go ...

because magic awaits.

 

 

Step in to the weekend

&

let it be everything you dream

 

 

Was going through past photos of my decoupaged antiqued mirror pieces ~ still love this one !

image by lisagolightly

There's A Cloud In My Champagne

Not certain why

but I have been channeling Magritte today ... in pink.

 

Maybe it was a dream

 

champagne sky 18" x 24" acrylic

 

 

This and more original paintings coming to the shop soon !

Painting Clouds & Blogging

 

 

Getting back into the groove

of blogging and picking up some paintbrushes again.

It's been way too long and I've missed you !

 

 

Check in soon to see the new paintings of pink clouds

cakes and lovely ladies !

 

XO

 

Lisa

Blue Velvet Crush

What is it with blue velvet that is so beguiling ?

 

It is showing up everywhere this season

and I admit I have a bit of a crush.

 

 Moody and mysterious ... it sets the stage so perfectly for October
 

Will you be adding a little

to your home or wardrobe this Fall ?

 

 

  via greigedesign.com

 

via 3bp.blogspot.com

 

via casasugar.com

 

 

or how about these barbed wire men's slippers ?

( I would wear these ! )

Blue Velvet With Barbed Wire Embrodery Slippers Matthew Cookson Paris

 

vintage silk velvet hangars via toast.co.uk

 

 

 

via issue23.tumblr.com

 

Would you do velvet nails ?

 if s, here is where to learn how

 

And if velvet had a sound ... I believe it would be this song

 

Wishing you a weekend ensconced in good things

 

XO

 

Backstage and Breathless at Alexander McQueen

Won't you join me backstage at the McQueen Fall 2012 show ?

 

Lots of gorgeous

feathery, flouncy, furry and slightly futuristic frockery

happening in this short backstage film made by Sean Frank.
 

( silence music on the sidebar before  playing )
 

 

Enjoy !

Happy Fall,

Lisa

 

 

Stillness In A Great City

Song: "Hymm To A Great City" by Arvo Pärt

 

Thinking of those we lost & the courageous today
Be still, remember & take with you the beauty of our spirit.

 

 

Sharing with you a few spacial installations by Snøhetta entitled
"To A Great City"

at 7 World Trade Center and other locations in NYC

 

 

the Woolworth Building

 

 

Fort Jay

 

Installations © The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York. Photo: Kristopher McKay

Dreamy Pink & Gorgey Orange

Sending you off into the weekend

soaked in pink and orange gorgeousness

I am dreaming about slinking around in a skirt like this ...

while contemplating something beautiful ...

Do a bit of reading ...

while sipping on a sweet little somethin somethin

~ like these blood orange margaritas ...

Blood Orange Margaritas

1 cup (8 oz.) freshly squeezed blood orange juice (about 7-8 oranges)
½ cup (4 oz.) freshly squeezed lime juice
¾ cup (6 oz.) tequila
½ cup (4 oz.) orange liqueur
¼ cup (2 oz.) simple syrup
Blood orange slices, for garnish

sip, enjoy, laugh, repeat

 does this color combo make your mouth water too ?
I thought so.

Here's to you and gorgeous summer weekend !

~ Treat yourself well and keep things cool ~

Lisa

she loved life ~ alittledashofash.blogspot.com

skirt ~ emillio pucci

painting ~ cecily brown

book Taschen's New York ~ available here

Blood Orange Margaritas ~ annies-eats.com



Buzzzzz !

Were naturally having a little happy time here

not only because it's Friday

but

New goodies are in the shop

* like these Push For Champagne signs *

So stop on by

and don't forget to have a

 ringy-ding-ding

kind of weekend !

Cheers !

lisa

image by Lisa Golightly

Happy Mother's Day !

Here's to that special something

we share with our one and only

M  O  T  H  E  R

Cherish what you have

if your lucky enough to have her

&

celebrate all the goodness she gave

XO

Lisa


image via shopspanishmoss.com

A Vintage Wedding Gown Get's Prom-Ready

My daughter was asked to the prom ( last week ! )

and she wanted a vintage prom dress

I work well under pressure but ...

I had my doubts we could pull something off this last minute

We pushed up our sleeves put on our foolish optomism hats

and headed out to the antique stores. 

Low and behold ( cue the angels )

we scored a GORGEOUS 1950's wedding gown at a shop called Gypsies.

It fit like a dream, was in pristine condition

and best of all ?  It was only 65.00 !

Before ...

After ...

Here's how we did it:

We 1st removed the old sleeves & purchased some white tulle
for the new straps. ( yes, you CAN dye tulle ! )

Saving the old sleeves to experiment with the dye,
we made the perfect shade of vintage robins egg blue using
regular liquid Aquamarine, Teal and Tan RIT dyes.

Using 2 xtra large Rubbermaid containers
one was filled with water
and the other with a tepid dye mixture
( we started the dye bath by diluting all the colors
in hot water 1st and then mixing and stirring it in well with cool water )

We dipped the dress in the clean water
pulled it out and carefully shook out the excess water ( never wring )

then dipped the dress and tulle in the dye bath swishing it around
with a big plastic spoon to ensure even coloring. 
The longer you leave it in the darker it gets.
When you're happy with the color just put it back in the clean water,
swish it around and add more water till the rinse water is clear.

We hung it on a hanger with strong plastic clips ( metal can rust )
and let it dry in the sun.

Sewed the armholes, added the new dyed tulle straps,
cut and hemmed the length

... and voila !  A happy girl in a pretty dress !

Soaking It In

This morning's walk in the warm Austin sun and slight sunburn on my shoulders

remind me of this sublime painting by Michael Carson

( who is quickly becoming one of my favorite contemporary artists )

"Girl On Black Towel"

Whatever the weather wherever you are

I hope you are soaking in something beautiful this weekend !

XO

Lisa



Paper Wigs

 Can you believe ...

these wigs are made from paper ?

Gravity defying works of art

brought to you by Amy Flurry and Nikki Salk.

How fun are these ?

Lisa



White Lace And Promises

Clean crisp white lace seems so fitting, fresh and feminine

as we enter into a brand new week and brand new season.

Nothing brings on the feeling of promise and possibility quite like white does.

A little something from Marrakech, make up artist Pat McGrath & Louis Vuitton ...

Love To You All,

Lisa

image 1: Royal Mansour in Marrakech via royalmansour.com 

2: Makeup by Pat McGrath for Louis Vuitton Spring '12 Show

3: Lace detail from Louis Vuitton Spring '12 Show



This Weekend ...

we are planting a few flowers in the front yard

Do you have any big plans  ?

 Wishing you a splendorous weekend !

~ XO ~

Lisa

image via Petals & Ink on Pinterest

It's Been a Ruff Week ...

 and I'm ready

      to do a little of this ...

Which brings me to the question,

do you have a good photo of your doggy in a seated or reclined positon ?

I am doing a 4 legged model search

for some upcoming vintage style dog paintings.

If yours is chosen there's a free print in it for you !

just send your images to lisa@lisagolightly.com

Let the cutedown begin !

Zzzzzzz

image via grahamandgreen.com.uk



So Inspired ~ Cake Opera Co

It's a good thing I don't know how many countless "moments"
( which sounds better than hours or days ) 
I have spent pinning cake pictures on Pinterest.  I'm addicted people !
( those that don't eat, pin perhaps )

But the breathtaking creations of Alexandra Pellegrino & Jessica Smith ?

Well, they ... take the you-know-what !

Meet the masterminds of
The Cake Opera Co

I stumbled upon these ridiculously meticulous works of art this morning
and it was too good of a feast for just my eyes ~ I had to share.
It's hard to believe they are cake !

Many of the towering confections are made of macaroons ( that's SO french, no ? )

 

~ Hope you enjoyed ~

Sweet dreams to you !

XO

Do you also wish to be sucked into the Pinterest time vortex ?

send me your email and I will drop you an invite !

This Weekend ...

Once again getting smitten for spring in all it's lovely green glory

Enjoy every little bit of what this weekend has to offer !

 

image by pichaus

Soulful Elegance In Austin ... My Dream Home Tour

Remember this ?
About a year ago when posting about my move to Austin,
I used this picture as a representation of what I imagined
a dreamy slice of Austin life to look like ...

No idea where in Austin this place was, or honestly if was even a home.
But the contrast of the industrial looking exterior
and teasing glimpse of chandeliered opulance behind the sliding barn door
was enough for me to do some big time swooning.

But little did I know, that was just the beginning -
By pure happenstance, I just recently stumbled on the property and found out
not only is it downtown, it IS a home with a retail space
it's for sale
( just 4 million + )
and has a history.

Keep scrolling ... wait til you see the inside !

The building dates back to 1890 and was formerly the
Protection Hook and Ladder Company No. 3,
prior to becoming the legendary Capitol Saddlery.

Here's the retail space ...
( oh, how I would love to open a Lisa Golightly brick and morter shop here ! )

just a short commute up the original freight elevator and you're home

Ready for the tour ?

The living room ...

The kitchen ...

Imagine washing the dishes with a clear view of all the state capital happenings

The master bath and bedroom ...

office ...

( gotta pay that massive mortgage payment somewhere ! )

now THIS is a mudroom ! ...

entertainment area ...

Maybe this home isn't everyone's cup of tea
but it's soulful venetian elegance
resonates so much to me.

Until I can figure out what I could sell on Ebay for 4 million,

I am left to my dreams
( and that's not a bad place to be )


Ciao !

XO
Lisa

images courtesy of Sotheby's