During taping for a segment on today’s 10! Show, I had the pleasure of meeting Eren Cannata, a very talented singer/songwriter who was today’s musical guest. Eren performed his title track from his latest CD “Blame it on the City” — a fantastic song, and it was the inspiration for our lovely city scape mural!
Emily and I put the mural together using inexpensive masking tape, construction paper for buildings, and Post-It Notes of various sizes for the windows. I love how bright and colorful it looks in our living room!
Added bonus — it makes a super-fun backdrop for spontaneous jumping on the couch sessions!!
Even Clara joined in on the fun!
Thanks, Eren, for providing such great inspiration! If you haven’t seen Eren perform, you should check him out here!
May 10th, 2010 on 9:12 pm
Dear Valerie,
This was the first thing which came to mind. Gals, if you don't remember this, just ask your husbands. They will most likely remember!
And, for good measure, "My post-it notes!!!"
Love,
Mark
May 10th, 2010 on 9:14 pm
You are such a FUN mom! Emily and Clara are so lucky to have you!
May 10th, 2010 on 9:57 pm
That's a great city scape. But, wow – between the jumping on the couch, and the video game even my husband doesn't recognize, you guys have us feeling really old!
May 10th, 2010 on 10:14 pm
Ok those building rock. Looks like I'll have to loosen my grip on "my post-it notes!!!"
May 10th, 2010 on 10:50 pm
Not sure how often you guys jump on the couch, but Emily's face in BOTH pictures is PRICELESS! Such JOY!! I love it!
May 10th, 2010 on 11:35 pm
Hmmmm…… maybe that's what we'll do for the upstairs. Love this.
May 11th, 2010 on 6:01 am
SO much fun! I love your mural. I have not heard of Eren; I'll check him out – thanks!
May 11th, 2010 on 6:36 am
so cute! i think we may try that! in the basement of course b/c i just had the main level repainted!
May 11th, 2010 on 7:00 am
How lovely! So simple yet so effective! Looks like you guys had fun!!
Maggy x
May 11th, 2010 on 7:16 am
@ An Almost Unschooling Mom — Hahahaaa!! I don't remember that video game either! But according to Mark, it is a classic. Go figure! I highly recommend jumping on the couch/bed…. it's so much fun!
May 11th, 2010 on 7:17 am
@ Ivy/Anna — Yay!! I think I will be scribbling notes down on the windows of the buildings. Functional Art!
May 11th, 2010 on 7:19 am
Tracey C — Not very often, but I think Emily remembers and talks about it for a looooong time afterwards! There was lots of giggling in this house!!!
May 11th, 2010 on 8:46 am
very fun! Love the way it turned out
May 11th, 2010 on 8:55 am
Very cute! And the kiddos look like they are having the time of their lives! Priceless!
May 11th, 2010 on 9:04 am
@ danita — I bet it would look awesome in the basement!
@ Lois Lane — Hee hee! The only time I let the girls jump on the couch is when I'm jumping with them. I can't let them have ALL the fun!
May 11th, 2010 on 9:04 am
I LOVE this!!! So colorful and the kids are having so much fun!
May 11th, 2010 on 10:49 am
I love the city scape mural. That is so cute that I want one on a wall in here. I'll wait for you to come by and put it up for me.
May 11th, 2010 on 12:41 pm
@ Petula — You're so funny!!
May 11th, 2010 on 3:56 pm
Very cute!
I love the large building and the jumping on the couch!
May 11th, 2010 on 6:07 pm
That is so cute, what a great idea and I love you jumping on the sofa!
May 11th, 2010 on 9:24 pm
Emily and Clara are simply ADORABLE! Great mural… I love it.
May 13th, 2010 on 5:29 pm
I love all the fun things you do with post-it notes!
May 15th, 2010 on 7:56 pm
LOVE IT! You have such fantastic ideas. I love that last photo. Emily's smile is just great!
June 3rd, 2010 on 1:41 am
valerie, this is beautiful!!!!