Allentown Fair
Last night I got to see Gaslight Anthem, and then Weezer at the Allentown Fair. What a show! Rivers, the lead singer, was a gigantic ball of energy engaging the crowd at every moment. From jumping from the drums which were up on a platform down on to a trampoline, crawling in a box, to running through the crowd, it was just an amazing concert. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] p.s. Thanks Jan!!! 0
America
I won’t go too deep here, but last night before watching the new flick “The Expendables” there were two commercials that focused on American-produced cars. I wish we could bring much of our production back to the US for products other than cars, and I realized this the other day when my son and I were having a discussion during lunch. Nearly everything at our table was made in China. He was trying to read something on the bottom of his toy, and it just said CHINA. Everything I picked up from then on was stamped or printed with Made in China. It saddens me. I like the recent commercial for JEEP, whether it’s playing…
Saucy
I’m turning thirty-one in a few short months, and I want to be a little saucy – red that is. I found this amazing dress on ModCloth called Miss Issippi, and these shoes on Zappos. I’m thinking this would be the perfect outfit for the one night where I get to celebrate being me. 0
Piano
Confession: I wish I could play piano and I love music that is all or contains piano. It makes my heart flutter! I tried to teach myself how to play when I was around 10 or 11, but I only played by ear…no sheet music. I don’t understand a single thing on sheet music. But I loved playing and still love listening. Here are a few favorites of mine for you to listen: Fiona Apple, Sullen Girl [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Nico Muhly, Quiet Music [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Bella’s Lullaby from the Twilight Soundtrack [Audio clip: view full post to listen] 0
Growing Pains
The ladies over at Craft MBA and Scoutie Girl are writing this week about Growth, and Megan of Craft MBA hit home with her second point of “You need to match your growth expectations to your lifestyle choices.” Well said. When I was working full-time for someone else, I was able to balance all of the other parts of my life because it was what I was used to. Now that I’m making the most at my attempt to be a one person company, I am now aware of all of the things I didn’t know that I was missing. For one, the amount of time that I get to spend with my family. I…
Sept. 22
The wedding day. It was one of the best days of my life. A huge party in honor of our love, what could be better? Though, things weren’t all peachy. I lost my voice, and I didn’t just lose it … it was non-existent. On the night of the rehearsal I was mouthing words (seriously, I couldn’t even whisper) to my husband-to-be and not able to join in all the jolly conversation that was going on. My bridesmaids and I were thinking of unique ways to do my vows if my voice didn’t return. Cue cards? Ventriloquism? No. I drank lots of hot tea, committed to my antibiotics, and had a humidifier by my side…
Books
Almost every year mom asks what I want for Christmas, and I always tell her “Books from my wishlist on Amazon.com“. These are the books she chose to get me this year. Thanks Mom! Embroidered Effects by Jenny Hart The Guerilla Art Kit by Keri Smith home, paper, scissors by Patricia Zapata Interaction of Color by Josef Albers 0
Merry Happy Feliz Whatever
Enjoy your holidays, whatever they may be. Be safe and relish the time with family and friends. Text above hand-drawn, then recreated in a semi-sloppy way using Illustrator. 0
Workspace Wants
So my husband and I (mostly my husband) have been working on a space for my studio. So I’ve been of course, compiling a wish list of things I’m going to add to it. Below are some of my favorites! Vika Amon/Vika Alex from Ikea, $209.98 Fira mini chest from Ikea, $14.99 ea. Stockholm Flat File from Container Store, $7.99 ea. Sortera Recycle Box from Ikea, $8.99 Calhoun Light Pendant from Pottery Barn, $99 ( I already purchased this one, it’s on sale!!! ) Helmer drawer units from Ikea, $39.99 Holman Ledge from Pottery Barn, $35 – $155 or Ribba picture ledge from Ikea, $19.99 Wheat Bread paint from Behr, price ranges I have many…
Birthday Gifts
So what does a gal turning 30 want for a gift? Well I’m not sure about most, but here are a few things on my list. Pen Case Leather from Craft Design Technology. $110 Medium format film from Lomography $45 for a 10-pack This adorable red Alarm Clock from Pedlars. $65 The Fraulein Tote from Moop on Etsy. Currently Sold Out, Oval Locket and Chain from Tiffany & Co at a whopping $425! I want one, but not at that price. Oval Key Pendant from Tiffany & Co, $300. I recently have taken a liking to Rose Gold jewelry. I saw a watch in this color while shopping, it was gorgeous! Red Bookends from Merchant…
