The Moldy Doily

the big followup

So let's just admit that I am awful with time management lately.  Or perhaps my lack of blog posts has been because I have zero free time to manage.  If I am not shopping for the t.v. show I work on, then I am doing fittings, standing on set, researching clothing lines, stuck in traffic or sleeping.   Life is good.  On the plus side, I am working so much that I don't even have time to spend money or deposit my paychecks...so I am sort of stockpiling deposits for the bank.  I will try to best sum up the past month or so for you all.  First of all that Current Affair Sale was amazing.  I swear the booths were packed with multi levels of awesome.  I scored a hand painted clutch purse and a mossy green giant avant garde thin jacket with enormous pockets from SCOUT.  I will try to take pics of them for you to see!  

poor Laura had an awful Steaming injury preparing clothes for the sale...it looked like the E.R. might have been a good idea. If you get squeamish easy-scroll down to avoid this insane burn bubble

Designer Maxine Dillon!

After the Current Affair sale I was exhausted.  Hauling racks of clothes on my day off is not really on my list of favorite weekend activities.  I mustered enough energy to attend the L.A. ladies choir event at FAMILY book store.  My pal Cynthia invited us, and we wanted to show our support.

Here I am sporting my new bangs, which I have realized are quite the commitment.  No one told me that I would have to actually buy a dryer and use products to keep them down.  I realize that I miss my old messy tumbleweed hair after all.  Something about no style is appealing to me as I get older and wiser.  I don't like waking up with giant winged bangs.  My pal Laura decided to dye her dark brown locks and make them ash blonde.  It's a cool new change

Becky Stark and Aska are the founders of the lovely ladies choir.  The place was packed.  

Back at work we have been shopping for lots and lots of fabulous dresses and shoes for the cast of 90210.  It's been a whirlwind season and we are almost half way done with season 3.  It's been great going on location and watching how all the components come together from the various departments.  These Valentino shoes were magical

isabel marant stone pebble cuff

my friend Annakim has been wearing the vampire t-shirt I made for her around town.  Doesn't she look awesome!?

Other than working all the time, I've been enjoying my new married home life.  The hubby and georgie boy have been spending loads of time together.  Check out the latest pics of these two guys


lastly...Mr. H and I went back out the desert to explore sweet getaway homes and fell in love with an all new spot.  As you may recall the last one we fell in love with fell through.  We had fallen hard for that spot with the kidney shaped pool and hot tub and magical views, but the owner decided to take it off the market.  They say everything seems to happen for a reason and now we have stumbled upon a whole new place that has a cool creative energy.  Fingers crossed that we land this adorable abode so that we can disappear out of L.A. when we need rest and relaxation.  Here's a sneak peek at the new place-

VIEWS for miles and miles

I am dying to sit on the porch and drink coffee and make artwork in the garage without any distractions.  Well, I wouldn't mind a visit from a roadrunner or rabbit.

A Current Affair

COME JOIN me and my pals this weekend for A CURRENT AFFAIR!

This weekend- Friday Sept 10 and Saturday Sept 11: a new vintage presentation...

Join over 20 premier vintage retailers and private dealers from LA and beyond, including Scout, Siren, Mercy Vintage, Selien's Vintage Apparel, Golyester, LA Vintage Exchange, and Found by... 

 

A Current Affair: Pop Up Vintage Marketplace

Friday Sept 10 as part of Fashion's Night Out
6pm-10pm
DJ Nguzunguzu/Open Bar
first 25 attendees get a free issue of Crushfanzine, and a free dance class at Ryan Heffington's The Sweat Spot
mobile food truck The Flying Pig will be available downstairs
$10 admission

Saturday Sept 11
10am-5pm
DJ Nguzunguzu/Beverages
Cynthia Rowley Mobile Fashion Truck available downstairs
$10 admission

(above and below are pics of Laura Kranitz hats- she and I are sharing a booth together!)

Sponsors include: Flaunt Magazine, Crushfanzine, The Sweat Spot, Fiji Water, Izze Sparkling Drinks, PAMA pomegranate liqueur, Lunazul Tequila

In the penthouse loft of the Cooper Design Space
860 South Los Angeles Street, 11th floor Downtown LA

map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=860+South+Los+Angeles+Street,+Los+Angeles,+CA&sll=34.018243,-118.488606&sspn=0.007114,0.016544&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=860+S+Los+Angeles+St,+Los+Angeles,+California+90014&z=16

Please join us on facebook for updates, press, photos and more: www.facebook.com/itsacurrentaffair
and follow us on twitter.. (tell us how we can follow you).. @acurrent_affair

PASS IT ON>>>>>>>>>>

 

Urban Decay + kime buzzelli party!

The debut party today was super fun!  So many rad girls turned up for a magic makeover.  Silkscreening by hit and run guys and spinning records from the darling d.j.s Pony vs. Tiger.  So many fun friends came out to support.  I had a grand time meeting some fans of my artwork too!  One girl came by with 5 things for me to sign, I couldn't believe it

 

 

Laura from URBAN DECAY got the super psychedelic painting eyes







 

 

 

 

don't you just love my new eye makeup?  I was excited to document the many layers of blue

 

I was excited to show off my new chiffon dress and weird tulle headband too.

 

so for those of you too away to have attended the party, the makeup is 

going to be for sale all over...

including Sephora's and select MACY's.  Urban Outfitters also has some available.  I will post the rest of the event pictures asap!  TONS more from the photo booth xo

here's the 1520 space link:urban decay + kime party

these last pics were from Jiro's Glam photo booth, my pal Ilga (amazing Florist) made me this lovely bouquet

 

Extravaganza! (I've always wanted to say that)

Ok, this is really the end.

As for the shop Show Pony, it will be officially closed after this sunday.  That means if you wanted a piece of the shop (weird displays, mirrors, horse statues,flair etc...)

We will be in there Thursday to Sunday 12-6 getting everything priced to GO GO GO. 

We will be launching an online shop in the months to come featuring some of our favorite things.

Come and visit us over the weekend if you are in town!

xo

the last late show

I suppose it has taken me this long to write about this night, because I wasn't sure how to relay the heavy wave of emotions.  After an exhausting week installing artwork and Friday night art show in Hollywood, Saturday seemed to come swiftly like a blur.  My poor pal from Ohio had no idea when she came to town for a pleasant vacation what was in store for her.  The entire day full of anticipation about how it would all go down.  I was a wreck.  

Something about knowing that this would be the last art opening in the space seemed sad.  I found myself reminiscing the past parties, the familiar faces, the crazy art shows, the funny moments, the old block...

I was wondering what would be the tipping point for the tears.  What moment would it become real to me?  I compared it to that feeling where you hear about a death but it doesn't sink in right away.

From the minute I walked downstairs the momentum was overwhelming, people from the early days, the first shows, the designers- the artists pouring in the front door all there to say goodbye to the little shop with odd hours.  I couldn't believe all the people who brought surprise gifts, flowers and told stories of the shop.

The Apparel New retail editor let me know that we were featured on the front page of the website.  You can read it here

we all had to say goodbye to the show pony mascot, which was sold later in the night to a darling young shopper!

Here I am on the steps with the artist from the last show...Lorena

Danielle from Ohio

view from the street

Look who's home from college for a short trip! EMMA

the right arm: Britt and her pal Micah

Look at me wearing my new JESSIE SPEARS sunglasses

Miss K.K. one of the old school designers for the space

ME and Emma: seems like old times

The Hottie Harb sisters

show pony official shutterbug taylor

there's a new red head in town

back in the early days, miss sarah aaronson would come to the shop and flash me the peace sign (she and her pal matthew thought that I looked like a hippie /stevie nicks)

brilliant writer jessica hundley (middle) with her lil sis and lil sis's boyfriend)

danielle and her cousin steven with his pal

old school pals jonathan and his lovely wife bethany.  I don't think I've ever seen him without a cat theme shirt on

old show pony cohort niki swung by

Laura from Le Pink (who used to be the show pony neighbor!)

photographers of the house: lisa and taylor

hot new kids on the block

look at the cuties in the d.j. loft!

lil jasper's big art night out

outside the Han cholo boys had a flat bed truck with a live RAP act

fran had on her super silky jumpsuit

umar from the early art show days!

the shop stylist crew from the old days...scott free and janet planet!  The first real stylists to rent our crazy frocks for videos and magazines

former shop girl cynthia and pals keeping watch at the door

eric and jubilee won the rad inchworm pinata

here's emma and her pal who took home the show pony mascot

lil brittzy manning the front desk at the last ever art show

fabulous show pony designer ari

D.J.Pubes and his sweet lady stella

here's the long goodbye to the bad boys next door to the show pony shop...that's right the Han Cholo kids are bailing on the block too.  Brandon said that the only reason he ever moved and opened a shop on this block is cause I told him to join us, and since we are leaving he is following our lead.  I joked that the real reason was probably that he would no longer have the show pony to borrow office supplies from. 

 

so after this photo of me and my oldest L.A. pal kutmah was taken around 11:30, he went outside to bring in the clothes rack. I never saw him come back in and then 20 minutes later he called to say he had to go.  He said that as he was bringing the rack in to the shop, he glanced up and saw the store and almost started crying.

And that was the moment it hit me, the point when the tears would come.

I instantly realized that this was the place where all of my memories of L.A. had taken shape.  My best friendships forged.  Remembering Kutmah and I printing one of kind tshirts in my bathroom for Shakira, making art on found objects all over echo park.  It was then that I cried not just for the end of this adventure but for the fear of losing touch with these creative souls that I adore.  I realized that this place that we could enter at any time, and do things whenever we pleased was no longer going to be "our" space.  And that part was so hard to handle.  But I hung up the phone and stood in an almost empty room with a few of my closest friends and starting crying because I knew that I just had too.  

How many times have we pulled in the chairs and turned off the lights and closed the gate.  I can't imagine what will take over this place in the future.  I have never been that comfortable with change, and yet this past year has made me a semi-pro.

Over the course of this long weekend I cried a few more times about passing onto this new phase, once while talking about it to friends and once alone in the car.  

(most pictures are mine, unless super professional then they are (c)taylor brittenham)

I apologize for the lack of blog posts lately and promise to get back on track starting this monday!

We are still open at the show pony til the end of the month our regular hours.  The store will also be getting rid of more of it's displays, mannequins, jewelry cases, mirrors and merch.  I will be posting some limited ed. prints on the etsy site later this week.

here's an oldie but goodie of me and brittzy

what a long strange trip it's been

I woke up saturday to dozens of amazing comments on the blog, and on my facebook page with sweet words and advice on the closing of the show pony shop.  

I know it would be simple and easy to blame the economy on the shop's closing, but the truth is that I really just felt this pull towards something new.   It was always more a labor of love than a moneymaker for me.  I just had a feeling that the time had come to pass the space to a new tenant.  I think when you want to open new doors sometimes you have to close other ones and make room for things to come in.

When we decided to have a sidewalk sales before the doors officially closed, I had no idea that so many people would turn out with parting gifts and comforting hugs.  I also had no idea how much the show pony had made people happy to  live here in echo park.  I knew we had made some impact on the block, but not aware how much people had enjoyed coming to the parties etc...

Our friend Maura brought cupcakes from Lark & champagne to celebrate

the kids at ladyboy put their stuff on the block as well

megan from ladyboy in her unicorn costume

current art show with emily ryan's work up

jasmine holding Viviene's baby Jasper!

violet and vinca were making a special batch of lemonade for the customers

britt (right arm) in her festive sale hat

julia came by to document the hoopla, she also interviewed me later in the day when I broke down in tears on film. It had finally hit me, this whole thing was really ending.  This is what I would miss the most, the crazy sales and the fun people in and out of the shop. The funny stories people shared outside sitting at our little table.  Julia reminding me of the one time she came by as a young 19 year old after being fired and sat in the dressing room crying, needing advice and a place to hide out.

Want to know the ultimate highlight of the day!?

Well darling Fayette from the Cockettes came by to visit us and see the show pony on it's way out.  For those of you who may not know her legendary status, refer to my old blog post about her here

She and the fabulous Cockettes are reuniting for special anniversary shows soon!  Will of course keep you all posted. Here's a picture of us that Taylor took:

Awhile back , (maybe years? ) my picture was taken for VENUS mag. When the photographer recently heard that we were closing she thought I may appreciate having a few of the show pony images on a disc.  She came by today and gave these photos below to me.  In retrospect, they make me happy/sad.  It was Annakim's first ever art show at show pony...and singer Heather Porcaro performed in the loft for a full room.  I am going to miss seeing all of my creative friends crammed into one place.  This saying goodbye to the shop is a lot harder than I thought it would be.  I have tied up so many memories in these walls.  Most of my life in L.A. has been spent right here in this shop.  I think about all the friends that have worked here, and all of the funny parties and neighbors that have occupied the spaces nearby that have come and gone.  I really do not know how I will feel at the end of this month when I have to walk by it and know that it is no longer my little gypsy den.  A place with weird fashions and odd hours and impractical flair.

Thanks to all of you blog readers who have offered up your comments and reassured me that this is all going to evolve into something good

(probably have to click on the images to see the whole picture)

(all VENUS mag photos from photographer Meghan Quinn)

The final SHOW PONY art/block party opening will be this SATURDAY March 7th.

It will be our 102nd party!

I'd love to see all of the old pals

WOW, to think we had 102 times of all that flapper craziness.

Please come and say goodbye if you are in town- or tell friends.

March 7th Saturday- 7-10

Show Pony

1543 echo park ave

L.A. CA 90026

adieu adieu, parting is such sweet sorrow

The end has finally come for this creative chapter.  I have struggled to make this decision for awhile, but have decided that the time has come to say goodbye to the shop.  The past nine years have been amazing-full of creative artists and designers and makers!  We have had fun parties, sales and performances.

It will be so hard to say goodbye, and I am so grateful that I was able to work with so many incredible and creative souls.

In the beginning, when the block was more like a ghost town, I have the best memories of the local kids and their contribution to the block parties.  One particular girl named Cherie who was adorable and would come by everyday and hug every customer.  Most of those kids have long moved away.

I have met so many people because of the show pony, and have to thank all of my friends who over the years supplied flowers, ladders, tape, cupcakes, wine, their handyman time etc...  Because of my incredible close friends and my dear right arm "britt" the show pony has been able to stay around as long as it did!

There have been some crazy moments on this block, drive by shootings, crazy art openings where I have almost been arrested, that list can go on and on as well.  

From the beginning,musicians like Ariel Pink, Becky Stark, Civil War, Dame Darcy and many more have played, as well as dance troupes, films, bad poetry readings, weird theme shows...the list goes on.  

The list of designers that have graced the space- almost too long to list.

We will be having two sales and then a closing party, which of course I will post.  The first sale is this saturday on the block.  The shop LADYBOY will also be closing at the end of MArch and they will be having a going out of business sale this weekend too. Feb 28 saturday 12-5

XO

It still hasn't hit me yet.  But this has been a huge part of my life here in L.A. and I'm sure the tears will take over soon enough.

Feeling more worthy...

The super cool blog site WorshipWorthy just did an interview  & confessional and featured my art!  check it out at the link above...

The blog is by Jennifer Wannarachue-check out her pics and bio here:           worship worthy bio/press

below is one of the new pieces I've been working on for the show at Gallery 1520 in March! You may have to click on it to see the whole image because my weird formats on typepad like to cut everything on the right side out of the picture- alas-

Did I mention I  noticed that almost 7 of my blogger links on my sidebar list have been hidden or not published- and I just noticed it!? I guess as I was adding new people links the earlier ones were bumped down and no longer listed. Boo, so I have corrected the error and now we have our pals LOST TEETH and Viv-lish's Tarnished Lady back where they belong.  Old school creative pals

Georgie says that he has been relaxing for me, since I have no time for naps.  He's doing nap overtime

soft opening...

my dear and darling pal emily ryan is coming to visit L.A. from nyc soon and we are delighted to host a mini month opening for her new work.  She always creates the best artsy stuff and has the scariest ghost stories to share.  Because our openings are normally the first saturday of the month, but she doesn't arrive til th 10th, we are having a mid month debut for her work.  

We will decide an official show date and then invite you all to the party this coming week!

Besides the show pony girls are venturing off to Joshua tree for Cynthia's annual birthday desert bash.  As you recall from previous years, it's a "get out of town" must.  One of the only places where you can actually relax and sit on a porch with a cup of coffee and watch the landscape unfold.

Last year's festivities parlayed into my break up and year of living single.  Perfect for pre-Valentine's Day again huh?  Nothing better than running out of town with your lady pals in a car full of music and costumes and snacks, to a place where roadrunners, wild bunnies and horses roam free.  

scary little xmas

the show pony ladies had many many mega sales before the big Xmas day.  Some downtown, some on the block...mostly huddled in the cold.  Here's the littlest of the show ponies trying on a fancy frock.

Britt is modeling the hat collaboration between ari pistilli and me

and here's my glittered xmas cards in production.  I made them hinged so they can spread lots of joy this season.

For the first 20 moldy doily readers who email their address to show[email protected]   you can receive your VERY own to keep

I made this sweet beaded necklace for my friend-

here's the wrap job

Then Xmas day arrived. Should I say the AB FAB afternoon.  I should not mention that Xmas eve I spent crying myself to sleep (up til like 3 alone)  

I know it seems glamourous to be stuck in L.A. during the holidays away from the family...but trust me, it's a little bit cold and depressing.  Especially when everyone you know is off with their families and your phone has not rung for hours and hours.  When Miss cynthia arrived, she came toting lots of mixers and cocktail makers.  I was handed rose infused drinks, ginger infused drinks and then found her face down into my couch while "Better off Dead " played in the background. (did I mention it was her VCR tape?)

Family tradition for her she said.  Anyhow, I wasn't prepared to cry on Xmas so, I threw on AB FAB and decided we should utilize the rad URBAN DECAY makeup kits I have.  Did I mention it was merely noon and neither of us had received any gifts from anyone yet?

Anyway, it got a tad scary, some glassware was damaged, some dancing may have taken place.

Our DAISIES tribute

She had to meet her sister for dinner, and I had to keep georgie boy company.  The afternoon was hazy, but that was probably for the best.

Hope all of you readers had a happy and festive holiday and promise come 2009 the posts will be all time creative and daily.  I swear.  I've been coming out from under a rock, and think this year is gonna be goooood

HORNY

Annakim Violette, my lovely pal was featured on the cool website The SELBY- her house has always possessed magical particles.  You should all come to her art show next saturday the 13th of December at the show pony.  Should be wild!

the title is :
"Horny"

an ART installation at show pony......1543 Echo Park ave- from 7-??

music by heather porcaro and feather beard plus special guests.....

beautiful fairy cupcakes from deliahs

majik gift bag 

dress code= nothing but glitter and peacock feathers

free love bat to the person with the least amount of garmets and the most glitter on!!!!!!

tea party purple rain dance with dj chupacobra

24-hours is a really long time

This past weekend PAPER mag invaded L.A. and held their 4th annual 24  Hour dept store on Sunset.  This time we came a little more prepared, but still lacking the interns. Friday night at 6p.m. the doors opened with lots of fanfare!  A full marching band stomped through the aisles and down the street to open the festivities.  Britt and I had a grand ol' time, complete with pizza, champagne and lots of loopy late night transactions.  

Rodarte sisters created a sweet booth with handpainted totes and giant pinatas

Jeremy Scott and pal Jenny Dayco

Designer Laura Kranitz and her rad head gear

Michelle and Pearl

Nicholette and the Screaming Mimi's booth served up some HOT shoes/boots

The Chapin Sisters delivered an incredible set

L.A. Record was selling a funny t-shirt...

Rachel Zoe's asst Brad came by, so we gave him a fan

The event was more spacious this year and super FUN! A different band played every hour on the hour.  The cool Crops and Rawbers offered up their new vegan food for folks

Cali brought his new pal Bobby.  I like calling him Curly Bobby

On Saturday, a crew of lowrider cars came by to show off on the roof.  Some of these cars were off the hook incredible.  

this magenta glitter one was my FAVORITE!  It was like a barbie dream car

Black Black on stage

Miranda July and Mike Mills doing some shopping

A moldy doily fan came out on saturday!

becky stark before she took the stage, came by and tried on some pretty things

these next pics are Taylor's take on the night...

00OBAMA  (double "o" bama)

ME and my new BFF

Lady Tigra onstage 

Cutie Rumor Willis came by the booth and bought a headband for her sister

We Are the World took the stage late Friday wearing band attire

We retired the booth at 6p.m the following day, only to have to go back to Echo park and host another block party event.  Weary doesn't even describe how we felt

another saturday

The Show Pony had it's 97th opening this weekend.  To say that is was quiet was sort of an understatement.  The L.A. weather that day was grey and strange and slightly rainy.  There were a million parties and street musical festivals going on, and to be honest I was happy that is was sweet and slow.  

I had a few friends pass through, like my lil pal Vinca...who is really growing up fast. After the opening David, Taylor and I went out to eat- David ordered an impressive dough blob Profiterole spread.  I've been in sort of a strange fog lately. Maybe that my life is changing again and old chapters are ending and new things are beginning.  Something about that always scares me.  

my new tights!

Fran just happened to be wearing her USA stripes as we passed this Super-Obama poster.  Don't forget to watch the debates tonight!

out of the bedroom

This past Thursday the Show Pony hosted a lil shindig at the shop for Austin, TX design label BOUDOIR QUEEN. The ladies of the Echo Park were blown away by all the lovely goods. Delicate capes with doilies and victorian fabric panels combined with stunning pins and buttons. My favorite was the pale peach bias slip dress adorned with tiny pom poms. We will be carrying some of the line at the shop, so if you missed the event you still have time to score a nice piece. Of course you will have missed meeting the creative creator and her rad husband. They were super cool, and she dressed up in a long violet dress that annakim would love to snag Miss K.K. and her man came to check out show My new inch worm pinata after the trunk show we headed to the Cha Cha to relax then we met up with luther and magician mike at the Little joy. Where we swiftly left and headed to the Gold Room to shut the place down. maybe it was the late night drinks, but we were blown AWAY by the magic card tricks this is robin saying "WTF, how does the magician do that?"

7 Layer Cake

The Show Pony is going to be hosting an incredible TRUNK SHOW for Boudoir Queen on August 28th. That's a Thursday evening. The designer behind the line is Dawn Younger-Smith. She creates one of kind pieces from old 20's lingerie and clothing. The final pieces are decorated with darling rhinestones, pom-poms, lace, beads, and feathers. According to her bio her history is colorful as a muse/makeup artist to stars. She also modeled for the Famous Steven Arnold. (Who in the summer of 1976, helped Salvador Dalí with the creation and opening of Teatro Museo Dali in Figueras, Spain.) She has a team of fabulous seamstresses working for her including Antoinette Sales who has designed and made stage clothing for every rock star around. Client list includes Ron Wood(Rolling Stones), Tom Petty, Anthony Keidis (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Bangles, The Go-Go's, Dwight Yoakam, Cheap Trick ,Johnny Cash, Charlie Sexton, Pete Townsend (The Who), Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, Freddy Mercury (Queen) and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. The list goes on and on! Both Antoinette and Dawn have Rock Star Spouses which have inspired them . Antoinette's ex husband Hunt Sales world renowned drummer . Known for his work with Iggy Pop, Todd Rungren and Tin Machine(David Bowie). Dawn's husband rocker Mark Younger-Smith was Billy Idols Guitarist for nine years. He also played for Joe Cocker, Charlie Sexton, Patti Smith and wrote songs with INXS.

better late than never...

I meant to post this a week ago! Before I skipped town for Chicago- the SHOW PONY had a party for artist Toni Oswald. The shindig was a blast, and her stuff made the the walls happy and the loft look like a true fort hangout.  Mr. Vincent Gallo introduced me to Toni at Aron's records in the late 90's ,and after that she would come in for auditions when I worked at a casting office.  She looks exactly the same and has magical red curls and incredible style.

Her sweet pals all showed up to support her work, and see her in person (she no longer has been living in LaLa land! She found love and  moved away in bliss)

Jubilee was excited to get a photo with Milla Jovovich, she complimented him on his sweet ensemble. there were a lot of kids running around the Show Pony, and a bunch of new babies too. Pretty soon Matt and Viv will have their cute new accessory for parties too. after we closed shop, everyone walked up the hill to some surprise party for some guy that none of us knew. We walked into a dark house with tons of people shhushing us and telling us to that the man of honor was about to come home. After 10 minutes in the dark with bad smells and strange voices, my agoraphobia got the best of me and I had to bail. Perhaps I ruined the surprise, who knows. We followed Jason Mason to TAIX to watch him perform and then landed at CHEETAHS strip club. That's where all the bad boys from HAN Cholo were hanging out. When we stumbled in they looked like 12 year olds busted thumbing through daddy's penthouse. We felt sorry for them and headed to ASTRO for food we would all regret eating the next day.

block party

opening # 96

For all those people that may say I am not into commitments, let me start  by saying that SHOW PONY will be officially 8 years old this OCT 13th.  Sure that seems far off, but I mention it because last night was # 96 art opening block party extravaganza.  If we didn't remodel it would be # 99, which would seem EVEN cooler.  The shindig last night toppled into the street again and was pretty lively.  I decided to dress a little Egyptian and wear dark raccoon eyes just for fun. You have to click on these images to see the whole thing- because typepad had somehow changed the formats and half of them are cut off on the right side- or maybe that's cause I'm inept.  

these were taken before the action... little brittly right before the party begins Miss Becky Stark (on rt) posing with me at the shop. She and her boyfriend (of Lavender Diamond) were doing an art show and performing at HOPE Gallery A customer was wearing this "Georgie Boy "necklace. I almost cried when she said it was vintage and therefore unobtainable. Isn't it divine? Sandra Chi the artist and I posing in front of one of her paper drawings! Kimberly Faith: jewelry designer ---in the house with her fab stuff The window display of the heart projected on the world- Lavender Diamond's dream vision

Bandmate A good time was had by all. Lincoln Madley performed in the loft and the ladies below swooned. Our Iranian band friends showed up. Fran's family from Oakland came down, Miss Koshi was there (sure she took better pics than mine) I got to meet one of my favorite cast members of the L-word. It was a rad shindig

plaid pony

Saturday night, the block had it's monthly art opening. Show Pony stocked up on lots of cookies and candies and cheap wine. The street was packed. I've never seen so many people crowded onto the sidewalks. It took about 15 minutes to get from one end of the building to the other. Fun all over, HOPE gallery featured Hamburger Eyes- huge black and white photo images. The former WORK shop reopened as Ladyboy Shoes!
The night was long and ended up with a pow wow at Taylors new pad and a trip to a house party.

wendy from OOGA BOOGA !

this was the block early on...

and later

Outside...HOT VEGAN dogs tossed on the grill

the happy D.J.s in front of LADY BOY. It was the big Ladyboy debut, with new wave shoes and art by Amy Jo

Annie, out front (incredible leather jewelry maker!)

guess who got a new South Paradiso Medusa leather?

we like to train 'em young at Show Pony. Miss Vinca and her assistant took over for us ladies while we entertained the crowds

BEST $10 I ever spent...Balloons. What is it with balloons? Girls dig em. I wanted to do a photoshoot with everyone with the balloons. Shiny, ribbons...stars...hearts

mark your calendars! That's right I'm wearing PANTS! Can you believe it? Check out my hobo chic, all I need is one of those sticks with a polka dot cartoon rag. Turns out that everyone else was on a "mad about plaid" revolution too. There were even MORE plaid shirts that I couldn't snap

OUR PLAID MATCHED!

plaid family?

HAN CHOLO boys

By the way I just posted this big watercolor painting on my etsy site- currently on the wall of the shop

Flapper-thon

This weekend was a blur. A blur of colors and crazy. I like having a bunch of girl friends who like to get dolled up and go out dancing, and stay out til the sun comes up. ( Really trashy flappers) We had an insane adventure and I apologize that I neglected to post sooner. Sleep was crucial to my survival. These are the shots I promised from the store of the feathers. And a few of my pals the day after.

Also this weekend: The Debut of Organic HOMEMADE PIZZA! Delmore-LICIOUS. Viv and Matt have decided that the folks in the building deserve to taste their incredible handmade pies. So for those working and living in the building, we LUCK out! Finally real food delivered to your door/store. Only on the weekends for now. Check out the 4rd FLoor special that Annakim is eating. That's not a typo, my floor was painted way back and they misspelled 4th as 4rd-after the 3rd was done.
This is her reaction when I told her she couldn't eat the whole thing by herself. She tore into slice after slice

all of these special pizzas are hand tossed up in the air and made with gourmet ingredients- they even come in their own BOXES!

Don't you want a pizza from this happy family? These lovebirds are tying the knot next month! Talk about mystic pizza

They've Landed

Those feather clips and hats by Laura Kranitz that everyone falls in love with, are back on the shelves at SHOW PONY. This batch is truly to die for. Seems like the master artisan has upped her game and created shapes and styles that seem to take hours of dedicated love.
This pile on the floor doesn't do them justice, I'm waiting for the right head to feature them. My favorite is the crown peacock and the long dangle peacock comb. I will post separate images of them tomorrow when I find a hair model. (or as I like to say, Brittzy!)
Anyway if you have been
a.) feeling dumpy
b.) feeling like your skin has broken out
c.) gained weight?
d. all of the above

These clips are so outrageously gorgeous that no one will even remember you have a face, or body for that matter. It's all about that clip baby

Speaking of being influenced by the OUTER LIMITS and just landing from another dimension-
The April 2008 issue of HARPER's Bazaar is pretty fabulous. There is an article on Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell, a spread on ethnic fashion, a spread on avant garde dresses, fantasy fringes, 70's blissed out folk craft wear, and more bohemian rhapsody. I don't have a scanner but photographed these from the issue so you can share in my excitement.

The above and detail here are of a minidress with sequins and draped back. The skirt part is a beaded Masai skirt with shells and tassles

this silk sequin mini dress is by matthew williamson and there is a beaded neckline ribbed vest. Check out the gigantic wool bracelets!

electric turquoise ruffle silk gauze dress by Burberry Prorsum

cool colorful patchwork knit dress by Etro, THE NECKLACE!!!! OH wow- this is what my blog is all about folks- that necklace right there, Silk cord and semi precious stone koo koo crazy necklace-with mirror and beads- (two different pieces placed together by Johanne Mills and and VVRouleaux)

Ok, this dress must be mine. Seriously I have to own this

this suede tassle mini-dress with mirrors is by Balmain

silk strapless dress by Giles

tulle and fur top by Fendi

suede fringe dress by Roberto Cavalli

blue feathered coat by emilio pucci

leather and silk chiffon dress D & G, and suede fringe gilet by relik

knit doily top and skirt by JEan Paul Gaultier

detail!

chiffon dress Alberta Ferretti suede fringed jk Paul and Joe. Look at that eagle necklace

dazed & confused

Hey check this out:
Writer niki roberton did a little story on the Show Pony for DAZED DIGITAL. Too bad it was before our big super duper remodel.

(photo DS)

Show Pony in Echo Park, Los Angeles was started in 2000 as an art and fashion space. Eight years on, the once-run-down strip of Echo Park Avenue has become a flourishing centre for cool vintage stores, hair/art salons, coffee shops and the successful Family. Show Pony's creator Kime Buzzelli (a Los Angeles artist) is at the centre of this hurricane.

Dazed Digital: How has Echo Park changed?
Kime Buzzelli: When we first opened the area was like a little ghost town. Now the block is mostly retail. We are excited about Family coming to open a gallery on the block next month. They sell exciting books and records and host rad performances by the Sads, No Age, and Abe Vigoda.

DD: What do you think of the independent music and art culture that's expanding in Los Angeles now?
KB: I love it. I feel like LA has a real revolution going on right now. It seems that so many interesting artists and musicians are collaborating and creating things. I also think that there are small collectives of designers and musicians who perform together and this system seems to feed off of each other. The Smell seems to be making real good vibes, lots of all ages shows and excitement in the air as bands play, there's also Little Radio, The Echo and their new EchoPlex. The boys over at Dublab take their show online and around town to places like the art museums and the Natural History Museum. My favorite place to see art shows with bands is New Image Art Gallery. On this side of town, Show Cave and Tiny Creatures.

DD: What impact has Show Pony made?
KB: Well, I think we were definitely in the group of pioneers of the initial scene, and participated in the early years of DIY everything. You want to do a one-woman show in the loft, it's yours. Want to show your indie movie on the wall, it's yours. Want to build a cake sculpture in the shop and wear plushy outfits while performing? Go for it. We had Becky Stark, Ariel Pink, Sonny Von Bulow, Civil WAR, JD from the Hairy Patt Band, Dame Darcy all perform in the early years.

DD: What are your plans for the future?
KB: We are currently doing a major overhaul and remodel. The plans are to bring it back full circle to its original art roots. Less clutter, more amazing stuff. And more wall space for art installations. I would like to start hosting classes out of there or letting artists take over the space with new ideas. Like, every month changing the name and hosting a shop within a shop, like Grow Pony (sell plants), Dough Pony (we can sell pastries), you get the picture. That could be fun

here's the point the other night where the party really got dazed and confused:

this little tea pot must have been laced with something

Pretty

I just have to repost this image because this profile is STUNNING. Check out Heather (co-owner of the TAYLOR de CORDOBA Gallery) and her purchase from Saturday night's party.
I have seen a lot of ladies purchase there amazing clips at the Show Pony, but WOW...this particular picture is incredible. If you haven't seen last months Marie Claire issue that focuses on L.A. ART and musicians, try to check it out, Heather Taylor has a beautiful colorful fashion spread in front of FROHAWK's paintings.

By the way, you should really go to her gallery and check out the latest art show by artist
Claire Oswalt titled: Trustfall. You may remember me raving about her work while in Miami for the AQUA Art Show. She creates these paperdoll like hinged paintings that are incredible.

March 15 - April 15, 2008.

here's the PRESS release

Taylor De Cordoba is pleased to present Trustfall, a new series of sculptural drawings by Los Angeles-based artist Claire Oswalt. This is the artist's first solo show with the gallery.

With her puppets made from wood, twine, and graphite on paper, Oswalt explores an increasingly complex adult world with a childlike simplicity and curiosity. The push and pull between control and freedom is pervasive throughout her series: from a girl being blown away, to the clothes that have fallen on the floor, to a man falling out of his chair. Her puppets demonstrate a sense of restricted movement, while the title of her series suggests an unrestrained freefall, made possible only with trust. Oswalt ensures that each fall is a fall in the right direction, or to a safe place. And although they are put into a position that lacks control, the puppets put their trust in the artist and subsequently the viewer. In this sense, the puppets welcome us into their world as we explore the trials and tribulations of "falling" in love and falling through life. Though Trustfall is theatrical with its changing backdrops and Pinnochio-esque qualities, its characters instill a quiet sense of realism that prompt the viewer to ponder the simple aesthetic quality which propels these puppets into our world.

Taylor De Cordoba is located at 2660 S La Cienega Blvd in Los Angeles, CA and is open from Tuesday – Saturday, 11am-5:30pm. For additional press information, contact Heather Taylor at [email protected] or (310) 559-9156.

the big night

The past few weeks have been hectic to say the least, and last night's reward was a big party with old friends and cupcakes celebrating the grand re-opening. I was notified the other night that the L.A. Times article on the shop was published online already! To my surprise it says that the girl in our reopen flyer (the cute one one the carousel pony) is a self portrait! Um, well... no- I wish! For future reference I try to never draw myself as much as possible. Of course I will take that compliment and utilize it to buffer the blow in the article which states that I am older than I actually am. Ouch, nothing can hurt more in Hollyweird than someone adding a typo to your age or weight. But whatever, I was told by a psychic once that my real age was "7". Can't mess with that. Although in the moment I was a little alarmed, I opened up my second email to reveal this horoscope to me:

Your Horoscope for APRIL 05, 2008

Do not automatically think that beauty always has to be defined by old-fashioned standards, kime. It is time to set your own definition. There is no need to fit yourself into some socially constructed mold that doesn't resonate with who you truly are. Your job is not to try and make sure that everyone loves you. There is only one person you need to satisfy, and that is yourself.
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WOW, right?
It's like divine intervention saying "Sure, you may want to phone and get that mix up corrected, but you know the real fact, so why does it matter?" And hey, the article is awesome and the fact that the shop is featured in the image section and sharing all GOOD news about the designers and street is worth it.

Next door to the Show Pony (at LUCAS), my pal Susie is showing her photos of musicians, friends, and sassy street life. She is also hysterically funny like a comedian, so your lucky if you came and met her last night at the opening.
The HAN CHOLO boys were on their best behavior last night at the art show, cause you how those kids like to throw down a street party.

miss violette came out in true colors

Marsea trying out a little Show Pony flair

The designer K.K. and Kelly from Flounce, model the new stuff

me in a new tropical jacket

future show pony Vinca

mini cupcakes were provided by Delilah's Bakery up the street

Scheid, Amber, and amazing artist ASHLEY Macomber

jennifer and jeaneen

new friend Sessann with the best doily craft necklace on

miss Laura Kranitz, the legendary hands behind the feather revolution

emma came all the way out for the party!

check out her cool platforms

The only comforting thing after a crazy art/party and the realization that you missed Christopher Walken on SNL: this puff face

p.s. In my effort to take snapshots of all of the partygoers I sort of neglected to take pics of the shops final look. Whoops. Promise to take more of the entire space soon

the sneak peek

The LA Times image section this Sunday is going to have a little story on the ol Show Pony remodel! When the photographer came by to shoot the pics she had to deal with some creative wrangling to make it look already polished. I liked that she decided to leave in the ladder and the chaos, and embrace our work in progress.

Don't forget this SATURDAY is the big debut party with all new frocks and paintings and goodies. Delilah's is making us trays of teeny tiny cupcakes too.

not gonna do it

I am boycotting this April Fool's Day. I mean, it always goes sour. I can never execute a prank that doesn't go terribly wrong. I wanted to post a great blog with some insane or juicy info and then wait til tomorrow to reveal the truth...but alas I cannot think of anything.
Hope that none of you were victims to cling wrapped toilet seats, loosened salt shakers or frosted cardboard cakes. I promise that I won't pretend to have a new arm tattoo to my father as well. For the record it's not always nice frosting some plain donuts with chocolate laxatives

I wish someone would make these to pass out at the GRAND REOPENING party for the SHOW PONY this saturday. Imagine how festive that would be?

I liked this Happy April debut art

if you've been holding your breath...

The time has finally arrived. The wonderful gypsy den has all grown up. The ladies are going to be more organized, more efficient, and more glamourous than ever. We not only have sparkling gloss walls, but new sexy displays and cases to house the gems. It's gonna feel like your are living your life like some French movie when you come in. Ok, maybe now I've gone too far, but hey anything is more fabulous that all that clutter we had in there before.
You won't believe your eyes. I promise. So mark it in your calendars, APRIL 5th, next Saturday. It's a luxurious affair with cupcakes provided by local darling DELILAHS. Plus special musical guest...HEATHER PORCARO of the Heartstring Symphony. All new designs for spring and summer and fancy new jewelry to hang all over your self.

It's gonna be well worth those 2-3 months we were M.I.A.
SPREAD the WORD

I'm Blushing

Check out the sweet post on me by Street Style darling Linee Allen for NYLON...

Art star & Show Pony provocateur Kime Buzzelli looks made in the shade!

1. bracelet by lee angel, $205, intermixonline.com
2. rings by free people, $12 each, freepeople.com
3. charm bracelet by betsey johnson, $140, betseyjohnson.com
4. hat by forever 21, $9.80, forever21.com
5. dress by mayle, $429, shopbird.com
6. tunic top by tsumori chisato, $239, shopbird.com
7. bag by urban outfitters, $34, urbanoutfitters.com
8. perfume by marc jacobs, $30, sephora.com
9. hair spray by coiff oceanique, $2, sephora.com
10. paint set by red envelope, $38, girlawhirl.com
11. painting by kime buzzelli, kimebuzzelli.com
12. shoes by frye, $158, anthropologie.com

Check out more on artist Kime Buzzelli HERE: http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=275

For more street style by Linlee Allen, check out Fashionably Loud and linleeloves.blogspot.com.

here's a painting I made last year- it's gone now- but just found the pic

Gaultier Spring Couture- mermaid-licious

friends swap

Every year at the Show Pony we like to get festive. We buy some egg nog or some mulled cider and we cookie it up over at the shop. We markdown some stuff down that we can't stand looking at anymore, and we pull lovely crap from our closets to trade down on the block. In the past we have sold some rad art, books, knick knacks and clothes that we are tired of, but that someone else will scream " SCORE!".

I think one year someone found a PUCCI print scarf and another pal scored an original PICASSO. Ok, now I'm just pulling your leg to see if it plays jingle bells.

Anyway, try not to miss this one, cause I'm selling some ART- and jewels and furniture too.

We will be hustling all day from 11-5, so come join the party.

new art by rebekah miles

This past summer I met artist Rebekah Miles at the JILL of ALL TRADES show in Santa Barbara. She had the cutest business cards I've ever seen. Little watercolor webs and tiny things all dreamy and painterly. Her work has an innocent feminine flair, and her subjects range from fruits to masks and love stricken couples. Tonight the Show Pony welcomes her for her solo ART show-at the shop and display of her handpainted art book covers. She also creates whimsical wall hangings from yarn and clay and paints lovable lions on plates. If you are in or around L.A. please try to stop out and see us to jumpstart the holidays.
I promise to do a follow up post for those of you who can't make the party- to show her installation and the festivities!

another BLOCK PARTY down

After the 24 HOUR Dept Store PAPER event, poor Brittz and I were forced to pack up and drive back to the store and host another art show at the SHOW PONY. To say we were beyond weary and slap happy is an understatement. One glass of wine and we were loopy.

Billie from the CHANGO coffee shop had her ART Show over at HAN CHOLO- it was awesome. Especially the wood cut out wall hangings

Lucas featured the artwork of skateboarder CHRIS PASTRAS-Echo Park neighbor and talented painter. His whimsical paintings feature cover art from tabloids and cool narratives. Fellow skater Jason Lee came out to support the show.

Papermag begs:TRICK your sad self out- for 24 HOURS!

The PAPER mag 24-department store project was a wild success. The SHOW Pony ladies successfully fancied up the hairstyles of countless shoppers. In fact we sold so many feather hairpieces that designer Laura Kranitz had to bolt the party after midnight and create more designs and return at 3:30 a.m. Ouch! The operation was supposed to continue for 24 hours- and most of the other vendors had interns doing the dirty graveyard shift 1 a.m. til 8 a.m. We nearly lost our minds in the wee hours Of course Show Pony doesn't have interns, sadly we snuck out around 5 a.m. and took some gypsy naps. Lucky for us we were stuck in the middle of the venue next to our favorite people FAMILY bookshop and HEARTSCHALLENGER sweet treats. The second day Miss Lohan came through the place with a PAPARAZZI POW- and Jeremy Scott sweetly introduced us. (markhunterphoto)

Hayley Wood in a pretty feather headband by l. kranitz!

NATE: a.k.a. King RITZ from Family Bookstore made the hours go by much faster Performance DARLING Ann Magnuson came by and tried on some Show Pony gear. Her old band BONGWATER is a personal all time favorite Cameron from Decades came by Ari and Josh hug Wendy from OOGA BOOGA's booth The adorable intern Scout Willis (16) at the Jeremy Scott booth helped Britt and I choose our fun buttons. I ended up scoring the happy mushroom pizza and she picked out the colorful chip cookies (photo mark hunter) Mark (COBRASNAKE) giving a massage to Kim Hastreiter from PAPER FAB stylist Gitte proud sponsor for the red bull-- Aaron Rose CAT-CULT fanatic This point of the night is sort of blurred with sleep deprivation. Sometime after 2 a.m., we feathered up and ventured to the MAC makeup photo booth where artists fixed the lips and you are asked to choose a frame and get shot. I was lucky to pose for amazing photographer HENNY GARFUNKEL! I made this dress a few years back for a fashion show- and actress Samaire Armstrong bought it and then weirdly it made an appearance on day two of the dept store when Haley Wood appeared wearing it! whoa

the EMPLOYEE award goes to Eric- Mr. Teardrops ...CALI Show Pony busted on the D.J. wall for tardiness Britt shows off her denim banana HIT n- Run t-shirt

JILL OF ALL TRADES!

My new and fabulous friend Emily KAtz and I drove up to Santa Barbara yesterday to sell our wares at the CRAFT-bonanaza "JIll of All TRADES". The event- hosted by Kenny and Chris of the PRESIDIO motel- was quite a hit. The crowd was very pro-female entrepeneur. All kinds of artists, bakers, performers, and designers filled the parking lot with VINTAGE and new crafts and clothes. We were positioned right in the middle of the place- and therefore had a great vantage point.
Having merely 4.5 hours of sleep and cupcakes for nourishment always adds to a fun day.

Barrie of CORNFED

Planner of the EVENT: Kenny shopping

Jenny from Sirens & sailors wearing her new knit beaded necklace

future show pony

my favorite booth at the venue...

This rad lady created the coolest cupcakes in the land. Check out her "Charles Bukowski dirty ashtray special" it's really coffee grinds and candy cigs

what about the lucky cakes?
Heartbreak at it's finest recovery

the family that plays together stays together. And this particular 3-piece family does Portishead better than Portishead

FABRIC SKIES MAKE ME HAPPY

this is about when the cupcake high + the sleep deprivation made us loopy

see this kid proves that it's still possible to remain happy, even when there's a monkey on your back

the one and only

Today is the birthday of designer AMADOR PACK
The amazing detailed leather bags that rest on your shoulder like an art piece.

The Show Pony carries the line RAYMOND- and features unique leather patchwork bags that are super soft and often scrawled upon in diary like detail.

Check out the handiwork here and then look forward to her new website being up and running soon for shopping. She is also up for custom orders as well.

amadorpack.com

too hot for everything

It's too hot to sleep, too hot to walk, too hot to eat, and according to Georgie Boy, too hot to be covered in layers of persian fur.

Someone maybe getting a new "Lion's Cut" this week.

somehow we ended up having another show pony art opening. The temperature was tipping 95 and yet that didn't stop the street from filling up. Our pal Taylor showed off her new art pieces.

see ya later...
I'm going to the movies, or to sit in front of the frozen food section.

from the gypsy vault

I can't believe these pictures of the Show Pony tent (at L.A. PAPER party) are dated 2005! It doesn't seem that long ago. I thought I should post how crafty and cute my pals are. Check out the insane layers of jewels, capes and flair most of us are wearing. I can't wait til I'm 80 and still walking about in these sort of get-ups.

pg. party

Yesterday the Show Pony had an afternoon delight debut party for singer Alessi from London. The pixie like singer with the dainty accent spun songs from her guitar for hours and hours. Most of the shop was filled with darling underage girls bursting with creative talents. Emma and her Malibu posse came toting tribal bags and vintage poloroids. Animal Magik played hostess and provided the crowd with red velvet cake from Delilahs, and annakim presented more amazing jewels and chiffon frocks.

Alessi's playful personality and magical style made everyone happy.
A great time was had by all who attended.

Everyone loves starman.

the hottest look of the evening...

yeah that's right, a real turquoise eagle necklace

guess who's back fresh off a Dinosaur Jr. Tour?

brittzy and I hiding out in the loft, minutes before we threw stuff down below

Emma took some rad pics with her new camera

I'll try to post more rad video action from this soon!

it sounds like a ghost...

This wednesday at the show pony- please join us for a lovely day party-til sundown at the shop. This festive party will feature the folk music of Alessi-visiting all the way from LONDON! Please come by and say hello. We will also have a lil trunk show with amazing new clothes and jewelry by ANNAKIM Violette.
Snacks and drinks will be served.

Alessi lives in a little house in London where she makes her songs.
She uses shells and sequins for their rhythms, the guitar to paint
the scenes, the keyboard and glockenspiel for decoration and her
voice to tell the stories . . .

Paying attention to the smallest and yet sometimes the most
significant details in the natural world is inspiring to her song writing.
Trees, leaves, constellations, birds and the studying of dreams are
some of her favourite subjects to write about.

The song For One Year was recorded on a lovely summer day in
Los Angeles with Blake Collins, who shared Cloud no.17 and played
the piano, helped Alessi to tap the teacups and stir the water . . .

Alessi records all of her songs in her bedroom and is currently
putting her record together, we've heard through the willows that
the record will be titled Notes from the Tree house but we arent
yet sure if we heard that correctly . . .

She has played (and read) at Night & Day up in Manchester
(thankee to Johnathan Rice), Bar 107 faraway in Los Angeles
(thankee to the Portable Infinite) and at the end of an enchanted
garden in East London (thankee to S.O.S), in and around London
Town and she has plenty more future performances up her sleeves . . .

You'll hear about all upcoming appearances right here at this very spot ...

BUT, for now hum along hummingbirds and fill 'yer ears! ...

We heard this about Alessi ' s music . . .

'' it's not from round here '', said Andy Connell of S.O.S ....

'' it sounds like someone recorded a ghost '' said Alan Marke of CHXP ....

''your music makes me want to climb a tree find a koala bear hug him and steal his stash of lollipops '' said Melvin of Wonderful Spells ....

'' neverknowingly understood '' said Corrine Drewery of S.O.S ...

new stuff at show pony

Show Pony Saturday...

This past weekend, the shops on Echo Park stayed open late in honor of the 30th Annual LOTUS Festival. Viv made her fabulous Bastille Day drinks and Kimberly Faith played records. Annakim came by and showed off her new eggplant friend. The profile on that vegetable- WOW!

I'm going to be selling off more of my drawings and paintings that have been stacked up in my workspace. So if you need something pretty for your wall- stop by and sneak a peek.

Later in the eve of Bastille Day-
Mr. P and I attended the downtown wedding of our friends Donita and Bob. The festive party was held in the elaborate basement of the HOTEL Figueroa, where Mr. P and I had our 2nd date... 3 years ago.

guess who caught the bouquet?

the amazing L7 ladies

looks like someone else may be getting married after this shindig!?

the dashing pinstripe suit I picked out for mr. P.

WOW

Every now and then an article of clothing that I made back in the day resurfaces someplace nice.
Sort of a reminder of the old days- when Kutmah and I watched the Simpsons and screenprinted in my small bathroom.
Also a sweet reminder of why the bathtub is still stained 800 colors. This sweatshirt was from that time- and I discovered it posted on the fashion spot site.
Someone had these items picked out as a fab combo.
Super rad.
(kime buzzelli sweatshirt for SHOW PONY line old school)

that's all I have to say about the sale...

if the link isn't working copy and paste this:

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=kbuzzelli

Rose BOWL re-cap

So Mother's day went off without a hitch. Loads of deals at the booth between VIV- and I- and our new frock fans. Thank God for the visits from pals like miss Emma (her mom !!)

and Joaquin and Fran (check out the painting he found- that looks just like his dog matteo)

The girls trying to promote the stuff

this is what a flu fever face combined with a 2 hour sleep looks like at 5 a.m. call time...

this is what two people who've had little to no sleep look like after setting up a flea market stand. Add the in flux of bargain shoppers and heat and you have delusion.

She's like a Double Rainbow

Cinco De Mayo at the Show Pony was drenched in glitter and rainbows thanks to designer Miss K.K.

She choreographed a modern dance pinata explosion for the sidewalk as well as created magical costumes of silk. The streets were littered with pastel confetti and ladies with wreathes on their heads.

It was about time the boring street had a wake up call-
Here's all the pictures of the set up- and hopefully later I can post the party pics in full swing.

Lady in REd Visor

For about seven years...the Show Pony has had it's share of interesting customers. None have been more interesting however, then Chinese lady with giant red visor.

She started shopping at the store a few years back, dragging her suitcase in with wheels and bags of Asian produce. Often she would inquire with shoppers about how much their clothes cost, only to told , "um...I don't work here, this isn't for sale." With which she would say ..."So how much you sell for?" "How much" "this fit me?"

Frustrated, the shoppers would nervously leave.
On occasion she would come in and try on every single thing in the shop. Usually she shows up right before closing and lingers for an extra hour.
Britt one time ended up selling her the purse right off her shoulder.

This past Wed. Britt arrived to work wearing her new rainbow knit top, excited about her purchase.
Hours later- around closing I entered the Show Pony to see Britt at the counter in a t-shirt and Red Visor wearing the rainbow knit. How did she scam that one? Britt just looked at me and shrugged her shoulders.

Persistance is key.
You just have to keep asking in broken English until the patience wears thin and the person surrenders the goods.

She wears it well

Block Party #79

Sometime last week, while obviously bored I figured out how many art openings the show pony has hosted. Realizing that it was around 78- sort of freaked me out.
This weekend at the Show Pony artist Lianne Ricci made her 2nd appearance- showing new work. The party started off quiet and ended with a noise band bang.

Here's some highlights of the cool folks who came to party with us:
Here's the artist with Frohawk

Brittzy and Taylor in front of the work

Gium-from Han Cholo

Rockwell with his sister ( a fabulous puppet maker)

the Beautiful Echo PArk kids

The Blonde squad

Annakim tries on the new top hats

and the cute couple award goes to...

normally we close shop at 10- somehow time escaped us and we exited at 11p.m. All the while trying to close down the loud drums and screeching duet of guitars. Mr. P. was peeved and unplugged the band twice before declaring he played better music at age 9 and then walked home.

Afterwards we went downtown to see the new bar Seven Grand. This is the new bar on 7th that boasts an impressive whisky selection. The decor is stunning- taxidermy and rich wood trims- paired with plaid carpet and flower wallpapers. Even the bathroom had a glass case full of stuffed ravens with rhinestone necklaces!

new stuff

Here's some NEW things that maybe GOOD for jump starting a SPRING feeling.
Don't make fun of this post- surrender to it instead.

1.) I posted a few new things on my ETSY site:

www.kimebuzzelli.etsy.com
I plan on posting more stuff this week too.

totes for all your cool spring crap

2.) Super star eyelashes are making a fab comeback- Trust me they make everything on your face look better

3.) Fun gaudy spring clips are making a comeback...

4.) New ARt Show this weekend with all new paintings by Lianne Ricci

5.) the up and coming project of Target teaming up with designer Alice Temperley
6.)This artwork I found on my friends blog...

http://www.cneeon.de/start.html

7.) Some psychedelic unobtainable sofas and stuff from ...gasp Anthropologie

Quilted Performance

Kentucky artist Clint Colburn travelled all the way out to share his art at Show Pony. His work is reminiscent of pastel scientific Cy Twombly ramblings. His sweet midwest attitude + his adorable girlfriend were quite a hit on the block. Not such a big hit, was the new Real Estate office that took over the space next door. From the front window it looks sort of like a fake Barney Miller set or H & R Block office. Funny how 7 years ago the sign in the window read FUTURE PRADA Outlet. (that was a gag by the previous previous renter.) How the time passes...first it was an alternative book store, then an old fashioned perfumed soap shop and then an owl and 60's macrame home headquarters- alas.
Entertainment for the evening was provided by Sonny Von Bulow- a.k.a. Lincoln Madley.
Costumes included a beaded crazy quilt, and a Louis Vuitton scarf worn as a mask. Sounds like poetic Roxy Music meets old Bowie.

Artist Clint Colburn with artist Frohawk two feathers...new found pals

looks like Frohawk might wanna change to Kojak Two-feathers

Over at Lucas...the art of Albert Reyes was displayed

the Han Cholo gang

Oh that Britz, she loves that salsa

Miss Minnow with her new fang toothed friend

this is me after art opening number 78 at the show pony. That's right 12 a year. 78 trips to Trader Joes for snacks and cheap wine. 78 social engagements and multitasked conversations.

The new BeDAZZLE

This week- we spent every waking hour slaving over the Show Pony shop- repainting, reworking, recovering, & rebuilding. I don't think I've ever sworn as much as I did while doing all of this. I have new found respect for anyone who does anything in construction. It was also a reality check for my patience levels...I have discovered I have next to none when it comes to things bought from Ikea. My worker- Britt deserves a golden monument for putting up with this weeks work. It's funny how a little feng sui can make a space sunny. We painted the walls a sweet golden buttercup and made all the furniture metallic gold. We worked like Laverne and Shirley and realized that a handyman is the next thing on our wish list. Even the dressing room had a makeover. The monthly gallery opening was last night- and the room was big enough for dancing. If anyone knows any great designers or dress makers- we are on the lookout, cause the racks are bare.

XOXO

new project magic

While working on a new painting jacket project- discovered the joy of pandora.com. I have heard friends using it- like Orchide and Mr. P- but was suckered in hard today. You put it in your favorite music people- band or singer or song and it will base an entire station around that sound. It's like a magic D.J that knows more songs then you. You can make as many stations as you like.
D.J. Kutmah thinks that may be bogus. Perhaps he doesn't like that technological competition on the tables.
So I've started off with a karen dalton station, cat power, kate bush etc... all my good girls.