Pop. Then nuttin'.

The Sound Of Power Going Out

An outtage ate my post. Yup, the power went out. Just a little pop according to my neighbor.  I didn't hear a thing. Except my own big, long, shocked gasp as my computer shut itself down along with everything else.

I was just about done with today's 'What I Found and Overheard at the Party' post and poof, nuttin'.

I'm obviously back up and running, but apparently I hadn't save what I was working on so I must recreate some of it. More on that tomorrow. You are going to love everything I've found, so do stayed tuned for the post on the flip side. 

For now, my wish for you on this Monday.................

....gentle breezes and no squirrels on the powerlines.  [I don't know that it was a squirrel on the powerline, but they've been very busy of late, so it's a distinct possibility.]

Monday Meet Up

Have you connected with me on facebook yet? If you haven't today is a great day to do it. If you have, it's the perfect day to pop over to our page, eespecially if you're a shop/business owner or blogger. Why, you ask? Because it's Monday Meet Up.

Stop by and share your links and do a little networking with others who have left theirs.

If you're not a shop/business owner or blogger, stop by and say hi regardless. I'd love to connect with you on facebook.

That's if from here for today.

Here's to power!

Inspired: Design

via skonahem

Geometrics

Hi guys. Have I told you before that I've had geometric inspiration on my board for ages? I think I was ahead of the trend curve. Maybe it's because I have a soft spot for geometry. You see, I wasn't so good at Algebra. I mean, I am talking downright awful. I stayed after school for extra help, had my Dad who was a missile engineer help me with my homework which would bring me to tears, but it was all for naught. I just didn't get it. 'But WHY does x + y = z' and 'why the hell is pi a mathematical constant'? However, in his ultimate wisdom, my Algebra teacher Mr. Bennett allowed me to take Geometry even though my Algebra grades weren't good enough to send me on to Geometry. Well, he made and exception and go figure, I rocked geometry. Seriously. Hello As.  It was all so logical. I think geometry was the only math class I ever liked. 

Ode to my favorite math class.......let's get back to inspired: design. Geometry is all over the place and in our face everyday, so to see it as a major design trend (again) makes me smile.  

rectangular crate bed tray via monchihic;

square vintage vera scarf via fox and fawns; chevron shirt via zzouzi;

triangle and sqaure bracelets via laurenmanoogian; argyle purse via toriska;
triangle bowl via skonahem; circle necklace via  justlena;
multicolored-leather rug via scad; triangular bowls with squares and rectangles

I've am inspired by geometry and you'll see that I often incorporate it into my illustrations.  I'm currently working on another, but it's not quite done. Here's a sneak peak of a small portion of 'In Flux'.  

via batesmercantileco

Are you on the geometric bandwagon or do you like things a little more soft around the edges? Personally, I have wicked varied tastes ranging from shabby chic to ultra clean and modern. Hey, variety is the spice of life, right?

Shoutout

I am taking part in a giveaway over on simplesurber. Lacy is celebrating her year of blogging and put a notice out that she was looking for giveaway participants via etsy forums. I happened upon it and the rest is history. So, if you want a chance to win the Grow Love print from Bates Mercantile Co., pop on over simplesurber and find out what you've got to do!

Say hi to Lacy while you're there and let her know I sent you.

Are You a Facebook Friend?

I'm beginning to realize I'm connected to a lot of people on the internet, but sometimes in different ways. Some I'm connected to via etsy, some via Mercantile Muse, and some via Facebook.  I'd love to connect with you all via Facebook, as I post even more bits and pieces there that I think you'd like. So if you don't already 'like' Bates Mercantile Co. on facebook swing on by and hook up.

If you're on pinterest and not a follower of my boards yet, you'll find me here. I'd love to see what you're pinning too!

Have a fabulous Monday. Mine is chock-full, but I'm checking things off the list as I go, so that's a plus.

Thanks, as always, for being here.

Over and out,