Compilation Blog Blog

I woke up bright and early this morning thanks to the yummy smells of breakfast being made and coffee brought to me in bed. This was a sweet welcome, especially as I have had trouble waking up early lately. My new bedroom is a bit darker than what I'm used to so it makes it hard to have the discipline to get out of bed.

The early wake up gave me plenty of time to catch up on some blog readings and I thought I would make a small compilation of neat stuff here.

For instance, at Angry Chicken Amy shows this sweet little birthday box she made for a lucky birthday boy. I think this is a really neat idea. I always like buying my nieces and nephews art supplies and this is a fun way to put it all together. Get the details here.

And then I saw this amazing tent on Decor8 made by Timothy Karpinski. Read more about it here.

And on the blog A Beautiful Mess I learned that Jenny Lewis and her boyfriend are putting out a cd together. Yowza yay! Go to the blog to get the link for a free download.
Also is anyone else doing the 30 Day Journal Challenge on Running With Scissors? It's been hard for me to keep up because of moving and starting a new job but I was able to finish to pages and get them uploaded. I have a few more done but have not had access to a scanner lately so I hope to get them up and going soon. See the images below. It's never too late to join. See more pages but other participants in the Flickr Pool here.


Now it's still early and I have plenty to do today. Plus I work tonight. Plus I'm going away tomorrow for a whole wedding weekend. I'm excited!

Have a great day!

Monday Monday

By the end of this week I will have the keys to this adorable house. My boyfriend and I are moving in and I can't wait. I'm looking forward to decorating a new place. On the second floor there is a loft and that is going to be my new studio space. I'm hoping the new space will offer new inspirations. I've been in a bit of a studio rut which I think is to be expected after a thesis show. I need new surroundings and motivation. I'm also going to take part in Janel's (Run With Scissors) journal challenge. I think it will help a lot with getting me out of my artistic block.

No new news about jobs. Wha whaaaaa! I had that interview the other night and still haven't heard anything. I'm still keeping my fingers and toes crossed, however, and am keeping my eyes peeled for a four leaf clover.

Today I rode my bike to my studio and I have to admit it's the first time I've done it since last summer. I'm just not in biking shape yet. It was a nice leisurely ride but when I went to leave I had a flat tire. / : I walked home instead and that was nice, too. I saw an ice cream truck playing gospel songs. Random.

See you tomorrow!

Yesterday I I felt like I was thisclose to getting a good job and now it sounds like it may not happen. I'm going to remain positive. Fingers crossed on both hands and toes crossed for good measure. Hopefully I'll hear something today.

Here's something for you to hear. Have you seen the blog Run With Scissors? Run's blogger Janel is absolutely sweet and charming and posts the best pictures. She and her husband want to adopt a baby in the near future but it's so crazy expensive, but Janel came up with a great way to raise money. If you want to sign up to help she will send you a baby bottle for you to throw your spare change into. The bottle is a nice reminder of how important this fundraiser is. After reading just a few posts of her blog you will want to sign right up and do what you can to help. Go here to read more about it. Even if you don't sign up this is definitely a blog to add to your favorites!

Tonight is our closing in Chicago. If you are in the are stop by between 5-8 at 230 W. Superior in the River North area. It's going to be a lot more relaxed tonight. We'll have some bottles of wine and good company. If you can't make it I will certainly do my best to take better pictures!
As long as the weather holds up Cassie and I are going to hit a bunch of yard sales today. I'm trying to find a couch. I want a green couch. Like a grandma green couch. ( :