EtsyTreasury "Pretty Country Garden" curated by decoratethediva 06-30-09

EtsyTreasury "Pretty Country Garden" curated by decoratethediva 06-30-09, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

Decoratethediva featured my scarf in her beautiful "Pretty Country Garden" Etsy treasury on 06-30-09.

Thank you decoratethediva!

Etsy Treasury "Chartreuse with Envy" curated by sweetlifespiral 06-29-09

Etsy Treasury "Chartreuse with Envy" curated by sweetlifespiral 06-29-09, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

Sweetlifespiral featured my Lime and Cream Loopy Loops Lariat in her "Chartreuse with Envy" Etsy treasury on 06-29-09.

Thank you sweetlifespiral!

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Cufflinks
artistscs28
FlourishBathBody
chartreusedesigns
peanoonies
kanokwalee
sweetlifespiral
LauriArrington
katylua

Etsy Treasury "Powder blue..." curated by Designingit

Etsy-Treasury---Powder-blue, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

Designingit featured my Powder Blue Loopy Loops Lariat on her Powder Blue Etsy treasury.

Thank you designingit!

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decoratethediva
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Handmadecrafter
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ctdarke
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Etsy-Treasury---Earthy-Diva

Etsy-Treasury---Earthy-Diva, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

Decoratethediva featured my Lemongrass Lots of Round Leaflets Lariat/Statement Neckware in her Earthy Divalicious Etsy treasury on 06-28-09.

Thank you decoratethediva!

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kanokwalee
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Ottoman
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ImmaculateException

Etsy Treasury "Wonderful" curated by cookieletta 06-27-09

Etsy Treasury "Wonderful" curated by cookieletta 06-27-09, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

Cookieletta featured my Lots of Round Cup Leaflets in her "Wonderful" Etsy treasury.

Thank you Cookieletta!

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cookieletta, TheCozyFarmhouse, MamaFarfalla, kanokwalee, Starpompom, cookieletta, desirapesta, thejunebride, jewellrybykelley, toolisjewelry, LizardsJewelry, ikabags, ayatasarim

Austin in an Afternoon 06-27-09

Austin Convention Center

Austin in an Afternoon 06-27-09, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.
Shadow of a flower arrangement on a table at the Austin Convention Center
on 06-27-09 after HOW Conference's over.

The Capitol Dome

Texas State Capitol Building

Texas Senate Chamber

A view from the Senate Chamber looking south at downtown Austin.

Love these chairs in the Senate Chamber.
Bob Bullock History of Texas Museum


The Long Center

Stevie Ray Vaugn sculpture on Town Lake Hike & Bike trail.

Dog park on the Town Lake Hike & Bike trail.

The Congress Ave. Austin bats viewing area in front of the Austin American Statesman.

I went to HOW Design Conference in Austin last week. It was a packed full 4 days. The conference itself was three and a half day. The last half day on Saturday I took a new friend I met at the conference sight seeing. We went to quite a few places in Austin considering we only had one afternoon to do it.

The conference ended at 12:15pm on Saturday.

We started the condensed tour with lunch at Iron Works BBQ.

After lunch we went drove down to SoCo then drove up Congress to the Capitol.

We walked around the capital, to the extension, up to the 4th floor, down the stairs, stopped at the Senate Chamber before leaving for the Bob Bullock History of Texas Museum.

The Transformers at the IMAX was sold out but we wouldn't have to see that any way. As it was, we took a pretty fast tour at the museum considering how extensive the exibits are. The museum have some new updated sections from the last time I was there. Or, maybe I just didn't see everything the last time.

After the Bob Bullock, we went to dinner at Madam Mam's Thai restaurant on the drag (Guadalupe at 26th Street). The food was awesome as always. We drove through and around UT campus afterward.

We made our way down lamar to Town Lake. We parked at the Long Center 15 minutes parking by the box office. Luckily, there's no event at the time. We went up to the Long's balcony overlooking downtown. Crossed the street to see Stevie Ray Vaugn sculpture. We walked down the Hike and Bike trail a little bit and see a lot of dogs (with their humans on the shore) taking a swim.

We finally made our ways to the Austin American-Statesman Congress Ave. bridge bats viewing area. They fenced the area and make a formal spot for viewing. They also fenced in the parking lot specifically for bats viewing visitors. There were a lot of people there. It was very hot still but worth braving the heat. There were jugglers in front of the viewing area entertaining people while waiting for the sun to go down and the bats to come out. I'm glad to see that there was a cart selling drink. A few minutes after the bats came out, people started to get up and walked around right in front of people that still sitting on the ground enjoying the bats. One of them stood up right in front of me taking pictures. I wished they didn't do that.

The traffic getting out of the parking lot was pretty bad. There were still a lot of people on the bridge looking at the bats (and a bit more still down at the viewing area). We were so tired (at least I was) that we didn't want to wait until the traffic cleared up to leave.

I think we visited quite a few places and did pretty well for an afternoon.

More photos.

Etsy Treasury "Sugary Sweet" curated by decoratediva 06-24-09

Etsy Treasury "Sugary Sweet" curated by decoratediva 06-24-09, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

Decoratethediva featured my Lotus Pedals Scarflette in her Sugary Sweet Etsy Treasuy on 06-24-09.

Thank you decoratethediva!

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amyhatch
dafnadagan
RedChair
dennisanderson
theye
EcoKate
MISMA
houseofharriet
VintageConfections
jessjamesjake
ThePeachTree

Etsy Treasury "blue + gold" curated by JenniferBurkin 06-24-09

Etsy Treasury "blue + gold" curated by JenniferBurkin 06-24-09, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

JenniferBurkin featured my Lots of Round Cup Leaflets Statement Necklace Lariat/Necklace/Scarf in her "blue + gold" on 06-24-09.

Thank you JenniferBurkin!

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GetReadySetGo
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SundraSandrusi
kanokwalee
JenMurray

Etsy-Treasury "June is Bustin' Out All Over!" curated by riorita 06-23-09

Etsy-Treasury "June is Bustin' Out All Over!" curated by riorita 06-23-09, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

riorita featured my Ivory Silver Lining Strands Scarf in her June is Bustin Out All Over! Etsy treasury on 06-23-09.

Thank you riorita!

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Hende
JDavisStudio
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Uniqueartglass

Etsy Treasury "Rose" curated by 3FUN 06-23-09

Etsy Treasury "Rose" curated by 3FUN 06-23-09, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

3FUN featured my Lots of Round Cup Leaflets Statement Neckware/Lariat/Scarf in her Rose Etsy treasury on 06-23-09.

Thank you 3FUN!

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MaisyandAlice
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Etsy Treasury "222" curated by innovationdesign 062309-3

Etsy Treasury "222" curated by innovationdesign 062309-3, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

Innovationdesign featured my Lots of Round Cup Leaflets Statment Neckware/Lariat/Scarf in her "222" Etsy treasury on 06-23-09.

Thank you innovationdesign!

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flapperdoodle
thecraftpantry
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elde
Sumikoshop
kvwilkinson
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Petite Leaves Garland in Yellow

Petite Leaves Garland in Yellow, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

Nature inspired...

Petite Leaves Garland Statement Neckware/Lariat/Scarflette An all season neck garland that will brighten any outfit. Dress it up or down. Wrap it around a few times to make a little scarflette for cooler days.

Petite Lace Leaves Garland Lariat/Scarflette/Necklace

Petite Lace Leaves Garland Lariat/Scarflette/Necklace, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

Nature inspired...

Blazing Fire is 2 strands set of the Petite Leaves Garland, one in Sunflower Yellow and one in Orange Blaze. A great, lovely combination. Lots of little leaves, mingling, entertwined.I love this garland. It's cute. It's beautiful. It's fun. It's lot of things, all good.

Wrap around a few times for a slightly brisk day or just hang the garland around your shoulder and feel like you're hiking in the woods, even when you're in the office!

Petite Leaves Garland in Orange Blaze

Petite Leaves Garland in Fire Orange, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

Petite Leaves Garland in Orange Blaze

Nature inspired...

An all season neck garland that will brighten any outfit. Dress it up or down. Wrap it around a few times to make a little scarflette for cooler days.

Available in many colors in my etsy shop. I'm working on listing it in my Artfire and 1000markets studio as well.

NEW COLOR: Fern Frond Scarf in Berry Pink

Fern Frond Scarf in Berry Pink, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

Francisco Matto: The Modern and the Mythic at the Blanton in Austin June 21 – September 27, 2009

I have to make sure and make time to go check out this exhibit. Not going to wait until the last minute and miss out on a great exhibit like like I did last time. But, when...?

Etsy Treasury "grey day" curated by JenniferBurkin 06-21-09

Etsy Treasury "grey day" curated by JenniferBurkin 06-21-09, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

JenniferBurkin,
JenniferBurkin featured my Vintage Teal Lace Leaf Scarflette in her beautiful "grey day" Etsy treasury on 06-21-09.

Thank you JenniferBurkin!

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shecological

Etsy Treasury "OLD ROSES" curated by MariaCavallero 06-20-09

Etsy Treasury 06-20-09, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

MariaCavallero featured my Grey Mist Enchanted Forest in her Old Roses Etsy Treasury on 06-20-09.

Thank you MariaCavallero!

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Thai Temple in Marble Falls

Thai Temple in Marble Falls, originally uploaded by nutchanat1.

I didn't know there's a buddhist temple in Marble Falls, TX until my sister uploaded this to her flickr photostream today. Show you how out of touch I am! Have got to talk to my sister and get out more!

Wat Nitadsasanakhum Buddhist Temple
300 Double Creek Rd
Marble Falls, TX 78654-3742
(830) 693-4336‎

New Color: Fern Frond Scarf in Citron

Fern Frond Scarf, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

A new color for the Fern Frond crocheted scarf made of wool blend bulky chunky yarn for carefree and warmth. Citron color is just so much fun. It's light enough for a brisk day. Wrap it around into a cowl/neckwarmer on the colder days.

Barack Obama: 'We Need Fathers To Step Up' | Parade.com

Barack Obama: 'We Need Fathers To Step Up' | Parade.com

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Responsible Fatherhood article from the White House

I signed myself up for the White House email a while back. Today, Michell Obama sent out a special email for Father's day with a link to the White House blog on Fatherhood. The article is so powerful and really touched my heart that I have to share. I hope that many people will follow the link and read the President's full speech and video.

Here's some of the article on the blog:

SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST, 2009 AT 10:27 AM

Responsible Fatherhood

Posted by Macon Phillips

On the 100th anniversary of Father's Day, the President writes a piece on fatherhood in Parade Magazine talking about his own life and highlighting the responsibilities all fathers must step up to:

In many ways, I came to understand the importance of fatherhood through its absence—both in my life and in the lives of others. I came to understand that the hole a man leaves when he abandons his responsibility to his children is one that no government can fill. We can do everything possible to provide good jobs and good schools and safe streets for our kids, but it will never be enough to fully make up the difference.

That is why we need fathers to step up, to realize that their job does not end at conception; that what makes you a man is not the ability to have a child but the courage to raise one.

On Friday the President hosted some well-known fathers and everyday dads from across the country to discuss what fathers are doing to strengthen themselves, their families and their communities. One of the guests at that event was Chief Quartermaster John Lehnen, who adds his thoughts to the President's in this video.

SALE in my Etsy store $10 off all Lace Leaf Scar No. 3 and No. 4

Lace Leaf Scarf No. 3 $10 off, Now $28

Lace Leaf Scarf No. 4 $10 off, Now $18

I've put all of my Lace Leaf Scarf No. 3 and No. 4 in my Etsy shop on sale. All are $10 off from the original price. There's only 1 left in each color for this season. Please check them out. Thanks!

FALL 2009 PREVIEW - Lots of Round Cup Leaflets Garland - Statement Necklace/Lariat/Scarf in Fig

Lots of Round Cup Leaflets Garland - Statement Necklace/Lariat/Scarf in Fig, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

I finally got the last color for this garland done and listed. I love this fig color. Make a statement and stand out from the crowd!

OMG I am IN LOVE with the Siberian Cats & Kittens

Siberian Cats & Kittens, originally uploaded by siberian.cats.kittens.

I was looking up to see if BO the first dog is really hypoallergenic. Then I thought, hmm... what about hypoallergenic kittie.

OMG Siberian kitties are SOOOO adorable! I am SOOOO in love with them. Sam is not going to be happy with me. But, Sam is still my No. 1 kittie hands down. No worry Sam. :-D

Siberian (cat)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Siberian is a large, affectionate, semi-longhaired Russian cat breed. The national cat of Russia, the Siberian cat is recognized by most major cat registries for Championship competition worldwide.

Check out wikipedia and siberian.cats.kittens flickr photostream for more adorable photos.

BO the first dog

BO.CARD, originally uploaded by The Official White House Photostream.

What a cute doggie! I wonder if he's really hypoallergenic?... Gotta do more research.

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BO.CARD

Combined front and back view of the "Bo" baseball card, which is available to download as a pdf file from www.whitehouse.gov. This is the official portrait of the Obama family dog "Bo", a Portuguese water dog, on the South Lawn of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

This official White House photograph is being made available for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way or used in materials, advertisements, products, or promotions that in any way suggest approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.

Uploaded by The Official White House Photostream on 19 Jun 09, 9.31AM CDT.

Etsy-Treasury "Clowning Around" curated by decoratethediva 06-19-09

Etsy-Treasury "Clowning Around" curated by decoratethediva 06-19-09, originally uploaded by kanokwalee.

Decoratethediva featured my Lots of Round Cup Leaflets Garland Statement Necklace/Lariat/Scarf in her Clowning Around Etsy Treasury on 06-19-09.

Thank you decoratethediva!

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ArtByResolution
3FUN
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