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
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.
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…
Working towards 30
So tomorrow marks the one month countdown until I’m 30. No one is planning a party for me, so I think I’m going to do it myself. Which is probably good that I get to do it, because then it will be something that I really like! Here is the outfit that I plan on wearing, hopefully it’s not freezing cold! I’ll be posting about my birthday wish list and I’ll be designing my very own invites and party, so stay tuned for some fun details! From top to bottom: Large Flower Hair Clip in Pastel Yellow on Etsy from The Chateauroux; $32, Puff Sleeve Minidress in Black from Built by Wendy; on sale for…
Dark Hair
It seems that blondes are taking a backseat to these dark lovelies on the celebritey scene. Especially those with dark hair and blue eyes, aren’t they gorgeous? I think it’s time to try a new hair color … Zooey Deschanel has to be my girl crush – she’s pretty, has a little bit of quirk to her and she also has an amazing singing voice. It grabbed me right away when she starred in Elf and sang ‘Baby it’s Cold Outside’ Now she sings under the name of She&Him … so cute. Katy Perry (above) Megan Fox (above)
Plenty of Time
Now that I am in business for myself I am able to take more time off to spend with family. This past weekend we went camping on our annual trip to Elk Neck State Park in Maryland, and the weekend before that, we had a spontaneous trip to Rehoboth Beach. And a few photos from the Rehoboth trip below:
Gebrauchs-Graphik 1952
I love hunting in antiques stores and this weekend my keen senses helped me to find a wonderful publication on International Advertising Art in German and English. It features grand examples of design in advertising and I could not resist becoming the owner of it. Though it’s mostly in German many of the parts have an English translation with it making it an ideal find. Take a look below at some of the snapshots of it’s pages. Ooooh, you love it to don’t you? I barely even browsed through it at the store but knew it had to be mine as soon as I picked it up. Once I got home and began leafing through…
