you can find me here now.
still working out the details but it's a start for now. :)
xot.
April 25, 2011
April 19, 2011
April 14, 2011
Spring Hop.
Woohoo! Countryside and State Fair are now available for purchase in the Studio Calico shop! The dt is celebrating by 1) doing happy dance 2) giving away our favorites from each line.
I will be giving away 1 package of Countryside Tags (lOVE THESE), the orange phrases rub ons (both featured above) & the Statefair yellow notions (shown below)
Other items used in both projects:
Blank Canvas paint
Warm Calico Mister Huey
AC Precision Pen
Winner will be chosen Monday, April 18th.
Next stop.....Miss Vee.
xot.
April 13, 2011
whip it.
When a problem comes along
You must whip it
Before the cream sits out too long
You must whip it
When somethings going wrong
You must whip it
Now whip it
Into shape
Shape it up
Get straight
Go forward
Move ahead
Try to detect it
It's not too late
To whip it
Whip it good
Love my mixed cd's from dad. Kicked off this morning with Devo, Whip It.
So appropiate for what I'm feeling right now.
Lot's of opportunities on the horizon.
Photoshoots booked, studio in the making, meetings to be had.
All good things.
And the sun, the glorious warm sun has been shining in the AK this past week which does wonders for the mind and soul.
Over the weekend, I did something I haven't done in a very long time.
I got up early Saturday morning, picked up T and met R for the most delicious breakfast at Snowcity Cafe. I can't even begin to express how much this was needed. Girl talk versus baby talk. I love my boy but I think in order to achieve that balance we all so desire, we must make time for just ourselves and our friends, even if it's once in a blue moon.
I squeezed in a photoshoot that morning as well.
Meet the King of Sting.
Just a little preview as I'm still editing away. He's an Alaskan boxer who's in training at the moment.
And lastly...
That's my hand, covered in my favorite paint of all time. Check out my project here.
xot.
(awkward...I just saw that Liz Kartchner created a new website...Something Slendid. I see their slogan is "let's make something spledid" which I love but in no way meant to copy in my photo above. Anyhoo...check out the new site. It's beautifully put together and the classes look fun. I'm looking forward to the felted cupcake class.)
April 08, 2011
girl out of sorts and of course, loves friday.
Lately, I've been feeling out of sorts.
I'm going to blame it on the weather and a few other minor events that took place this week but I'm done with it and not going to complain about here.
Instead I'm going to show ultra cute pics of my son because he's helping me get through this funk.
These were taken the day he turned 4 months.
I'm amazed how much he's progressed in these few months.
*He has has to sit up (still with a little help) otherwise he gets frustrated.
He'll probably have a little 6 pack soon...when I do have him lying down, he keeps his head up in sort of like he's doing a crunch.
*We do this thing where we roar at each other. He started doing this low, raspy roar a few weeks ago when I got home from work one day.
*He communicates a lot. Lot's of yells, and roars and ooohhhssss. He's not a quiet baby.
*He did roll over from his back to belly for the first time this weekend and now he's a rolly polly. No more leaving him alone on the couch.
*He does well at tummy time but still doesn't prefer that position.
*He's super active and a jumper. Will probably follow his fathers footsteps and be an ace basketball player. We're already discussing colleges. :)
*He's now 20lbs and 26inches. I know. Big.
*He's always happy and smiling except when he's tired. He takes after mommy and gets super grumpy.
*He's started to get attached to his blanky and likes to pull it over and on his face.
*He's super ticklish under his thighs up by his butt.
*He gets a little scared around other people but will quickly warm up to them.
*Hates the carseat.
*Loves his peek a boo apple toy
*He grabs at everything and puts it in his mouth.
*He's starting to feel things out. Like the skin on my arm or the fur on our dog.
*He usually has at least one strand of my hair clutched in his hands.
Sigh.
Anyhoo, here's a peek at an upcoming tutorial I'm going to have up on the Studio Calico blog.
Stay tuned for that.
Lastly, I want to sort explain or retract something I said on last week's current post.
wondering: why some people can go through life being so cranky. I mean, I get it...we all have our days but sheesh, this person is constantly at a low point in her life.
Kind of feel all upity about it.
Not like I don't go through low points in my life...far from the truth. I just know that this particular person creates these "low points" and constant drama for herself. That's all.
I never meant for that comment to be a broad judgement towards anyone and everyone. I feel like a shmuck for putting that out there.
Things I'm looking forward to this weekend?
Photoshoot with a boxer. Exciting about doing something different and out of my comfort zone.
Breakfast downtown with friends before said shoot.
Some much needed downtime with my guys. May even get out the stoller for walk outside, if it doesn't snow or get crazy windy. Seriously Anchoragites...that wind yesterday. Crazy, no? I was dodging trash cans, and pieces of roof shingle. Even our neighbors shed was flying in the air. No joke.
We were without power and heat all morning. Luckily the coffee stand down the road had power. Score!
Enjoy the spring weekend!
xot.
**quilt made by Jamaica
April 01, 2011
girl loves friday.
Do you ever open up a post and just stare at the blinking cursor trying to think of something clever to write.
That's me at this very moment.
I'm not going to force it.
I will simply say,
happy Friday.
xot.
March 30, 2011
currents.
listening: Mazzy Star
eating: greek yogurt
drinking: decaf skinny white chocolate mocha/water
wearing: skinny black jeans, soft grey tee and back oversized cardi.
feeling: a little tired. sometimes I feel even more tired when I get more sleep.
weather: blue skies...it's getting warmer!
wanting: a personal assistant. have I mentioned this before?
needing: not much. would like good morning hug from the boy though.
thinking: how awkward I can be sometimes.
enjoying: my hair. I know, sounds like I'm full of myself but I actually took the time to style it rather than running a brush through it and calling it good.
wondering: why some people can go through life being so cranky. I mean, I get it...we all have our days but sheesh, this person is constantly at a low point in her life.
I had such an awesome weekend.
Bought myself a few things on my short budget. Why have I never been to Kohls before? Also bought a few more sleepers. I'm addicted to sleepers, especially ones that zip.
My facial was fabulous. Not sure why I've never had one before..well, I know why. Because I'm cheap. But this was a gift from my guys so I had no excuse. When I got home from my mommy day, Jeff met me at the door to tell me my face was glowing. Yes, he actually used the word "glowing". Made me smile.
Family time together, visit from dad, surprise package from mom, red velvet cupcakes, shrimp & grits (my bday dinner this year)...it was all low key. Just the way I like it.
Put up some new artwork in my studio.
I downloaded these from one of my new favorite places on the web. New to me..not the web. There's also a great read on there about being a shy photographer. Actually there's a lot of great reads on the site. I finally found a tutorial on how to use a tilt shift lens which is pretty awesome.
Guess I should get on with my Wednesday.
Thanks for all the birthday wishes!
xot.
March 28, 2011
list 33.
1. I was born in Osan, South Korea.
2. I bit off the tip of my tongue when I was 5.
3. I was infatuated with Wonder Woman and the Smurfs.
4. I believe we get what we put in.
5. My favorite movie use to be Center Stage.
6. I was a shy cheerleader.
7. I moved out of my parents house the summer before my senior year.
8. I handle difficult people by killing them with kindness.
9. I won my first film camera in a poem contest in jr high.
10. I played volleyball.
11. No matter how successful I become as a photographer, I will always make time to scrapbook.
12. I pray in my car before I back out of the driveway.
13. I use to hate skinny jeans, now I prefer them.
14. I've never colored my hair.
15. I LOVED playing tether ball.
16. It was always easier to make friends with boys than girls.
17. My first car was a rust bucket but I loved it.
18. I never leave a store without checking their clearance section.
19. I eat crustless pb&j's.
20. The first thing I do when I come into the office is turn on Pandora.
21. I indulge in an US Weekly magazine about once a month.
22. I'm obsessed with watching the Kardashians.
23. I met Jeff when I was 14 and married him when I was 21.
24. Before the age of 27, I never wanted to have kids.
25. My early 20's were kind of a blur.
26. Hugging my son is the most comforting feeling I've ever felt.
27. I wear more grey than one person should.
28. I love love love the bookstore.
29. I don't like putting people on the spot.
30. I'm usually the listener, not the talker.
31. If I wasn't living in Alaska, I would be in Washington.
32. I'm a homebody.
33. I'm content about turning 33.
xot.
March 25, 2011
Kicking off my birthday weekend with some early morning shopping followed by a facial.
I vow to buy myself some much needed clothes rather than heading straight for the baby section.
Well...I'll probably head that way afterwards. :)
Enjoy the weekend.
xot.
March 22, 2011
sneaks.
for your viewing pleasure.
Singin' in the Rain (main kit)
a mixture of the main and the Tap Dance add on. it's been awhile since i've been totally infatuated with an ac alpha. i love this clean & simple font.
a mixture of the main kit and add on mentioned above. i find it incredibly cool that SC includes grey cardstock in their kits.
another mixture of the main and add on. i finally used my Slice! i know the camera is actually backwards but i ended up liking the backside after slicing the image.
xot.
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