March 5, 2010 • 11:35 am 0
I just bought tickets to see Alice in Wonderland tonight and I am antsy with excitement. (I hope it lives up). I love how this story lends itself to so many visual interpretations. Check out the Mad Hatters over the years. Which is your favorite?
The original Disney version. A little cross-eyed, no?
A wood engraving illustration from the original book.
And of course Mr. Johnny. Can’t wait to see him!
Filed under: Just for Fun , alice in wonderland, mad hatter
February 17, 2010 • 9:35 am 0
Way to go Chanel, representing Whippets everywhere! Yes, I’m a huge dog show dork and it was so exciting for me last night to see the Whippet in the Best of Show! The last time a Whippet won Best of Show at Westminster was in 1964. Sadly, Chanel didn’t take the big trophy cup, but it was fun watching her anyway. Olive was so proud.
Filed under: Just for Fun , Chanel, westminster dog show, whippet
February 15, 2010 • 10:23 pm 2
When I travel I seem to like to take pictures of dogs. Here’s a sampling of pups across the US that I’ve encountered.
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• 7:31 pm 5
I haven’t spoken about this much on my blog in fear of, well, failure, but it’s about time I start talking about my goals for 2010 and face my fears! This year is the year that I’d like to start my own business. As most of y’all know (thanks to my friends who read my blog) I left my desk job last June to pursue something…else. Its been an interesting journey to find what I’m passionate about, but I believe I’ve come to a good point in my life.
After taking several classes, a soul-searching trip to Portland, and putting quite the investment in a vintage letterpress, I’ve decided that I’d love to pursue a career in all things paper.
I love the tactile experience of creating something and although I love my social media and internet (a lot) there will always be something special about paper. Isn’t it the best when you receive a letter in the mail? A hand written note? It’s my hope to spread the love one stamp at a time.
As our wedding approaches (quickly) I’ve been busy making and practicing calligraphy, invitation design, and letterpress. It’s my hope to pull all of those things together by end of year (if not sooner) to be able to quit my day job and do this for real! I’m taking baby steps toward my goal and will report my experience here on the blog. I’m strongly considering going back to school for this endeavor, which really excites me, as well!
So here’s to jumping in head first and doing this! Cheers!
Filed under: Just for Fun, Letterpress , calligraphy, invitations, Letterpress, paper, starting your own business
February 8, 2010 • 11:48 pm 0
What feeds your soul? These days, I’m finding so much inspiration from my friends. They’re doing really cool things, taking lots of chances.What’s inspiring you?
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• 9:29 pm 0
I strongly desire to have a collection of succulents, much like this one. This is a picture I took at Hotel Saint Cecilia in Austin, TX. By far one of the coolest hotels I’ve ever laid eyes on.
Filed under: Just for Fun, Out and About , atx, hotel saint cecilia, succulents
January 13, 2010 • 12:00 am 0
Probably the best etsy banner I’ve yet to see. Ever.
From the lovely and witty shop of Ryan Abegglen, one funny s.o.b. (From what I read, I don’t actually….know him).
Filed under: Just for Fun , etsy banner, ryan abegglen
January 4, 2010 • 6:09 pm 2
I got a fun new app on my iPhone today called Polorize. It takes photos and “Polaroids” them. And it’s free! Huzzah! Here’s a couple of pics from my camera that I tested it out on.
Miss Priss
Our house during the blizzard of 09
Filed under: Just for Fun , iphone app, polarize, polaroids
January 3, 2010 • 2:27 pm 1
Beyond my other resolutions this year, Travis and I have decided to adhere to a strict budget. As always, spending got a little out of hand over the holiday season so we’re trying to jump-start this year a little bit more…frugally. It’s not like we’re strapped for cash, but when we revisit the credit card statement we notice alarming trends like: an inordinate amount of money spent going out to eat, little trips to Target here or there that add up, or an occasional shopping trip by yours truly. ((guilty)) So on January 1 we sat down, Travis with his faithful Excel Spreadsheet in hand, and laid it all out on the line.
The result? Lots of time at home, pre-meditated spending, and a couple of tiffs between Travis and myself. Just 3 days in. But this is a good thing. Travis and I are getting loads of quality time, we’re appreciating things more, all while being smart about money.
Take last night. We decided that Saturday night would be our night to eat out this week. We trekked out around 6:30, feeling freed after spending the day in the house, and enjoyed a lovely meal. We each only ordered one cocktail (a mighty leap for me) and left spending approximately $44. When you’re thinking on a budget, it’s so easy to see how quickly meals out add up. And I found myself appreciating that meal so much more. After dinner, we opted to buy Scrabble at Target. While $15 might seem pricey on a budget, Travis and I felt like it would give us hours of entertainment and was worth the investment. And we knew that going to a bar or a movie would probably cost us more anyhow. Thus, our night ended in a competitive match. Travis came out victorious (rats).
So we’re on to day 4 of Budget 2010 and things aren’t so bad. I foresee lots of time in the house this year, plenty of Scrabble, and countless hours staring at Olive. But I know this will teach me important lessons, accountability and gratitude.
So cheers to you, Budget 2010!
Filed under: Just for Fun , 2010, budget, new years resolutions
