Since I’m not going anywhere for the long weekend, I’ve been perusing some of my favorite magazines and catalogs for inspiration on projects I can do at home. I am thisclose to my home being totally done–whatever that means–but right now there’s still a few blank walls I want to fill with something more interesting. TheContinue reading “inspiration for planning new projects”
Monthly Archives: August 2014
to do lists of the semi-adult: episode 7
In this episode of To Do Lists of the Semi-Adult, Jewels and I talk about sending birthday cards–because Jewels and I are really bad at it. We have tried many, many ways to keep track of birthdays and send cards on time (like this birthday card book Jewels made), and our best tips are toContinue reading “to do lists of the semi-adult: episode 7”
what i wore sketch
An illustration of what I wore to work last week. Pen and marker. Shoes and necklace from Target. I can’t remember the source for the dress, but I think it was either Kohl’s or Macy’s. Happy Friday! I thought we’d never get here.
vampires in the lemon grove: decorating inspiration
I haven’t yet finished Vampires in the Lemon Grove: And Other Stories by Karen Russell (Kindle here), but what I’ve read so far has been imaginative and beautiful–but with underlying horror and sadness. In the story “Reeling for the Empire,” a group of girls are held captive to produce beautiful silk for their government. In this case,Continue reading “vampires in the lemon grove: decorating inspiration”
living room sketch, two ways
You guys know my living room, right? I just moved and decorated this year and I’m still quite happy with it. But it never hurts to imagine something new and play around with what if. So I drew a few sketches: one based on my living room now, and one with similar pieces that canContinue reading “living room sketch, two ways”
a new library card
After deciding to really focus on my finances for a while I finally got a library card over last weekend. It’s long overdue, really, but better late than never, as I’m sure librarians would agree. My first book from the Chicago Public Library is In the Garden of Beasts (Kindle here) by Erik Larson. I’ve read DevilContinue reading “a new library card”
concert in millennium park and what i wore
(Outfit posts seem super silly after a week like this one, no? But in rough times you’ve got to make good art, and, well, right now this is my art.) I work very close to Millennium Park, and every Monday this summer they had a free concert as part of Downtown Sound. I was able toContinue reading “concert in millennium park and what i wore”
to do lists of the semi-adult: episode 6
In this episode of To Do Lists of the Semi-Adult, Jewels and I talk about having presence at work and in life. A great Wall Street Journal article on the topic (that you can read if you have access behind the paywall) sparked our discussion, and a picture of the infographic gave us some tips toContinue reading “to do lists of the semi-adult: episode 6”
tiny bathroom decor
I know it’s small and you don’t have much space for storage and it’s probably the last room in your tiny apartment you think about decorating. But can I be honest? I really like my bathroom. The window is lovely and provides all this nice light. The white and blue I use keep things cheerful. AndContinue reading “tiny bathroom decor”
illustration of characters from twin peaks
My final fashion illustration class was this week, and we displayed our final projects. We had to create five different figures, and I based mine off of Twin Peaks. (I’ve talked a little bit before about the great costumes in that show.) It is visually stunning, and using it as inspiration for my drawings allowed meContinue reading “illustration of characters from twin peaks”