Jenny Sweeney Designs

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2009-07-17T08:23:00.000-07:00

Colorful Minds are Interesting Ones

2009-04-14T18:20:00.000-07:00

I have this fantasy that I can live in this fantastically streamlined home...where serenity and monochromatic color is my guiding force. And poof... instantly I am transported back into reality where I realize how scrumptious and delicious color is and that I can't live without it!

Why so beautiful?

2009-04-14T18:07:00.000-07:00

This was a window on the villa I stayed at in Ubud. I was so overwhelmed by the beauty of everything in Bali. Because of the surburban sprawl of look alike strip malls where I live, I was smitten with even the most minute detail. There was so much attention paid to the tiniest of things..which made them impossible to ignore. Even the daily offerings of fresh flowers, fruit and incense was a festival for the eyes. And it continually made me feel like i was missing something in my everyday life back home. It certainly reminded me how much I dislike Sam's club. Large, excessive and uninspiring.

Can't get Bali off the brain...

2009-04-14T17:46:00.000-07:00

Oh sigh...I wanted these to be a small collage...a lesson in patience. Anyways, I borrowed a couple of these off of Anahata's blog http://anahata.typepad.com/my_weblog. Just a glimpse into our amazing Bali art retreat. Ana's altar, Balinese kids coming home from school, my wallpaper art project and my hands after a day of art. I can still hear the ocean, motor bikes and the local people asking "where are you going?" every time I walked out of the villa. It's starting to fade though. And I feel myself longing for it. That and the womb of creativity we created.

Moving into fearless

2009-04-14T17:32:00.000-07:00

Well, truth is I don't like writing and I am not so good at it. I wanted to just post photos. But the writing makes it so much more interesting. I was actually going to just scrap this blog and start over. My perfectionism takes hold...that is why I have 100 journals with one or two pages written. I am not happy with how I started, so I have to get another journal to start over. BUT, I decided to stick with this blog. Make it a work in progress. I am not happy with any of it today...but I am going to see if I can gradually watch it evolve. I was so inspired by Jena's blog http://fearlessjourney-jenafer.blogspot.com. She weaves her story and accepts it as it unfolds. Thanks Jena.

Ever since returning from Bali I have been painting like mad. I started with these beautiful girls and then started to move onto some more personal art. Things like "don't fuck with me" which is how I am feeling these days.

Bali inspired art!

2009-03-25T20:10:00.000-07:00

Bali 2009

2009-03-25T20:04:00.000-07:00

Just a sampling of my amazing trip to Bali. The smells, colors, people and landscapes are forever etched in my mind. I could have gotten lost there forever. I went for an art retreat and met 18 other women from around the world. Anahata Katkin was the artist who shared her incredibly inspiring spirit with all of us...

Mariska Hargitay

2009-03-15T06:27:00.000-07:00

Here is Mariska in one of the shirts I designed for her line.

LOVE THIS

2009-02-13T12:06:00.001-08:00

I am not who to credit for this.

Invitations for Mariska Hargitay

2009-02-13T11:59:00.000-08:00

Here is an invite we created last year for Mariska's foundation, Joyful Heart.

A birthday gift...

2009-02-13T11:43:00.000-08:00

I created this little piece of art for a dear friend and put it in a vintage frame.

You must...

2009-01-24T14:37:00.000-08:00

Found this on a wall of an old building in Key West, Florida

Ethan and Spencer

2009-01-22T16:27:00.000-08:00

Lovin the night vision glasses

Unicorn Love

2009-01-22T16:24:00.000-08:00

This guys hangs on my wall. He sticks his tongue out at me and it makes me laugh!

Fountainebleau Hotel

2009-01-22T16:23:00.001-08:00

Stunning lobby

Fountainebleau Hotel

2009-01-22T16:12:00.000-08:00

I want to dream all day in these cabanas.

Fountainebleau Hotel

2009-01-22T16:08:00.000-08:00

These "stairs to nowhere" at the Fountainebleau Hotel in Miami were flashtastic!

A visit to moms

2009-01-05T21:05:00.000-08:00

A few of the residents at my moms funny farm. There is nothing like the sound of these guys braying up a storm. It is ridiculous.

Who doesn't love....

2009-01-05T20:56:00.000-08:00

A big fat sale? NYC

Inspired window

2009-01-05T20:50:00.000-08:00

I love a window that catches my eye, like this one!

Seriously

2009-01-05T20:44:00.001-08:00

This girl is rockin' her look....

Happy New Year!

2009-01-05T06:35:00.000-08:00

Here's to a new year filled with amazing possibilities. There are so many things to be grateful for. I am dreaming of a retreat in Bali, a newly painted bedroom and the creative inspiration to continue repurposing things around the house.

Dexter: In House DJ

2008-12-25T20:11:00.000-08:00

www.Bungalow360.com has the funniest listing of their staff. It really makes me smile. This is Dexter, the in-house DJ who volunteers his time to meet the girls. I love the humor on this site. Lots of ridiculous fun and silly photos too.

Take me away

2008-12-25T19:59:00.000-08:00

I fell in love with Carrie Gifford's illustrations the first time I laid my eyes on them.

www. redcapcards.com

Sweet buns

2008-12-25T19:56:00.000-08:00

Love these undies from www.freepeople.com.

You can never have enough...

2008-12-25T19:53:00.000-08:00

Pillow cases from www.lushdesigns.com. They come in 5 colors for a happy bed.

Surfer Boy

2008-12-25T19:42:00.000-08:00

Spence loves the ocean...just like his mom!

Ethan

2008-12-25T19:41:00.000-08:00

I can't help it, he is just so darn handsome!

The Sweeney Boys

2008-12-25T19:39:00.000-08:00

It doesn't get any better than this.

Jenny Sweeney Designs

2008-12-25T16:32:00.000-08:00

Our store features mostly handmade and vintage one-of-a-kind treasures.

Jenny Sweeney Designs

2008-12-25T16:28:00.000-08:00

Our Studio

Holiday Party 2007

2008-12-25T15:16:00.000-08:00

The girls at Jenny Sweeney Designs know how to party!

Cappuccino and a Tattoo?

2008-12-25T15:11:00.000-08:00

Perfect!

Party in NYC

2008-12-25T15:07:00.000-08:00

The party we created for Mariska in NYC included buckets painted with french words overflowing with daisies, custom tee shirts, balloons, giant tubs of bubbles and bubble wands, paper banners, pinwheels,party sticks and lots of giggles and laughs.

Yippee

2008-12-25T15:06:00.000-08:00

Enjoying his party!

Party in Central Park

2008-12-25T15:02:00.000-08:00

We flew to NYC to create this special party for Mariska's son's first birthday.

Party Details

2008-12-25T14:29:00.000-08:00

{photo by katrina wittkamp}

Paper Fancies

2008-12-25T14:22:00.000-08:00

We wrapped pocket size Buddhas in Japanese papers.

{photo by katrina wittkamp}

2008-12-25T14:19:00.000-08:00

Our specialty of adding paper whimsy to any party!

{photo by katrina wittkamp}

2008-12-25T14:15:00.000-08:00

Love this cake. Marked for Dessert in Libertyville, Il created it for us. we added the paper fancies.

{photo by katrina wittkamp|

Party Photo Shoot

2008-12-25T14:10:00.000-08:00

Just a shot of the table we styled....

{photo by katrina wittkamp}

Chicago Home Magazine

2008-12-25T14:03:00.000-08:00

Chicago Home Magazine

2008-12-25T14:00:00.000-08:00

Chicago Home Magazine

2008-12-25T13:57:00.001-08:00

Chicago Home Magazine

2008-12-25T13:48:00.000-08:00

Chicago Home Magazine featured my home in the march/april issue of 2008.

{photo by katrina wittkamp}

Lovin' Gwen

2008-12-25T13:44:00.000-08:00

I adore Gwen Stefani's style and am loving her campaign for her Harajuku fragrances!