I first met April six years ago through snail mail. We exchanged postcards and letters for two years before we met in person. She's a huge part of the reason I love Chicago so much, and I think this interview will show you why. She's a brilliant woman, and I'm...
Hey there, hot stuff! How's your week going? I hope it's great. Today is Vinyl Records Day. Maybe you could celebrate by making some crafts out of recycled vinyl? Or just bust out those LPs to actually listen to. Right now I'm on a bus headed to New York City! I'm...
Today starts a new feature, where I will provide you with a challenge for the upcoming week. I encourage you to share your interpretations, reactions, and results to these prompts wherever you so choose. Maybe you'll share on social media with the hashtag...
Time to continue exploring my state through roadside attractions! Last time, I shared pictures of giant Pez dispensers and Mother Goose themed parks. Today I have nine new places for you to check out in Maryland, courtesy of Roadside America. Attraction: Ouija Board...
August 8th is World Cat Day. How can we honor our feline friends? We read them stories about things they are good at We make sure to photograph their "good side" We provide them with friends, and embrace inter-species love We take their subtle hints to get off the...
I really admire people who can devote themselves fully to a project. Like Ron Swanson says, "whole ass one thing". Katzi (a Video Production Specialist by day and snail mailer by night) started the Creepy Hearts Club, and I really love how much it has taken off. Read...
Two weeks ago, I finished my very first art journal. Last week, I shared some pages that I was embarrassed to share at first. And this week, I've started a new art journal in a soft cover red Moleskine. I only have four pages done so far, but I'm feel really good...
I really enjoy going to visit my friends Melissa and Lisa at their store, Analog, in DC. It's a cute little neighborhood, right off a Metro station with a blossoming art scene. The last time I visited their gorgeous vintage clothes and handmade stationery I got the...
Well hey there! Happy Underwear Day! What color are your undies today? I recently got some new pairs at Aerie, which is my favorite place to shop for all types of panties. Today I'm sporting these teal and yellow guys. There's more to life than underwear, though. What...
I try to have something on me at all times in the event that an opportunity for performing a random act of kindness presents itself. I make little envelopes for strangers, keep "you are beautiful" stickers in my purse, and tons of crazy and fun stuff in my trunk (even...