Reasons To Save Money

Reasons To Save Money

Why (I think) it's important or me to save money: +Living on your own + Go on vacations and/or day trips regularly + Travel (ex: Utah, San Francisco, Chicago, Europe, Canada, NYC) + Have an awesome wedding (in the future) + Stock up on postal stamps/fund my mail...

Monday Mailings

Monday Mailings

Last week I got some awesome mail from JoAnna, Rob, Jennifer, Toni, Stephanie, Nathan, Linsey, & Steffi. Thanks guys!!In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I was writing a lot of letters on this stationery last week:I also sent out mail to Postcrossing members, Rose, Andy,...

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!   Here are my favorite things I've found online that relate to March 17th:     [You Are My Fave] St. Patrick's Day in a box!   [OlechkaDesign]Super cute clover magnets! comes in a cute gold gift box   [Craft Zine] Rainbow Pudding This link has...

Ring A Ding Dong

Ring A Ding Dong

I like to think I have a pretty broad taste in rings but once I laid them all out I realized that the majority of my rings fall into the chunky/gaudy. I'm okay with it, though.Some of my favorite ringsRings and necklaces are really the only types of jewelry that I...

Weekly Happiness

Weekly Happiness

Things that made me happy the past week+ discounted stationery and postcards at Daedalus Books+ beautiful weather+ buying a Salsa dancer-esque hair clip for $2 at the deli+ getting my debit card situation resolved and selecting a penguin card design+ finally feeling...

Monday Mailings

Monday Mailings

Last week I got some awesome mail from Marguerite, Suzie, Nicole, Linsey, Tallie, Theresa, Erica, Mad Madge, and Postcrossing folks.I also got an envelope from a girl I went to high school with named Jill. She went to art school and makes costumes now! Super cool. She...

Magic Gardens In Philadelphia

Magic Gardens In Philadelphia

Today, Matt and I went to Philadelphia to see the Magic Gardens. It's basically a huge and fantastic mosaic art piece that has been turned into an area that you can walk around and absorb all of the color, shimmer, and greatness. The artwork is done by Isaiah Zagar...

Finish This Book: Progress 1

Finish This Book: Progress 1

Happy weekend time!!For Christmas my boss, LaShandra, bought me Keri Smith's newest publication Finish This Book. I had discussed how I have started many art journals and never finished them and she wanted to support me in finally completing one.I cut up paint...

Celebrate Animals: Bug The Cat

Celebrate Animals: Bug The Cat

About six months ago I adopted a cat named "Bug". He is sweet, loving, and cuddly 50% of the time and a rude cute asshole the rest of the time. I love how he runs the house, knocks over water bottles, and parkours all over the furniture.Some of my favorite pictures of...

Red Makes A Comeback

Red Makes A Comeback

Last week I got my hair highlighted bright red! Since I got it done I’ve been noticing how prevalent red is in my life. This is important because if you would have asked me five years ago what my least favorite color was, I would have said “red”. Over the years I have...