Happy Valentine’s Day Crafternoon! <3
Two weeks ago, I invited my friends over for a Valentine’s Day Crafternoon at my place! I was so happy with how things turned out– loads of snacks (Strawberries! Champagne! Cookies from cutie…
Girls Get Busy Manifesto
Sometimes I need a little reminder of my roots, you know? Once upon a time, I was a really cool kid, doing stuff, making things, believing in my own power. Sometimes I forget…
Lou Lou Loves Everyone
A few weeks ago, I received something in the mail that made me infinitely excited– a custom flower headband from dear LouLou! I’ve mentioned Loulou on the blog before; she’s the gal who…
And, We’re On To 2012
I spent last night out in the desert–in tranquil Yucca Valley– two hours from our Los Angeles home. There were no cars flying by, no right-around-the-corner coffee. There was no place I’d rather…
A Guide To Gifting When You’re Blue
My mom told me something when I was very young that stuck. “If you’re feeling down about yourself, it can help to do something kind for someone else.” As cliche as it might…
Go, Gourds, Go!
Tis the season! …Pumpkin season, that is! I’m nuts about pumpkins. I look forward to October because businesses start pulling out the pumpkin pie. Coffee shops add “pumpkin latte” to their menus. And…
On Becoming Older, Wiser, and Better Dressed.
Oh, I’ve missed you! I’m outta Los Angeles, where I just finished up some work at the Fresno Art Museum. I don’t have the words to describe how wonderful my experience was–eye opening…
A Labor of Love: Fashions by Raquel Rodriguez, Age 11.
A week and a half ago, I participated in a group art show. I had a great time checking out art from other people, talking to old friends, and meeting some new ones.While…
Being Vegan is Easy; Or, How I Stopped Spending Money on Noxema
Years and years ago, when I was a mere 24 years old, I was in a band. The who’s and what’s weren’t important; I was a terrible bassist. What’s important was that our…
Drew Confessions
Yesterday, Ben and I headed to Torrance to check out an antique store. When we got there, we toured the furniture, ooh-ing and ahh-ing, until I happened upon this: $5? I’d be a…
I Left my heart at Vroman’s.
Ok, so this was a case of nerdity.I received an email from my local bookstore (Vroman’sin Pasadena, if you wanna know) about two weeks ago. They send these out monthly, and they are…
Camille Rose Garcia at Michael Kohn Gallery
On Saturday night, we went to the Michael Kohn Gallery to see Camille Rose Garcia‘s new show, “Snow White and the Black Lagoon”. After meeting our friend Wade there (all the way from…
Serger Class at Common Thread Studio
I was taught to sew when I was about ten, by my mother. I ended up sewing most of my clothes in high school and college. When she passed away, I stopped, despite…
What I Wore, and My Current Matthew Sweet Obsession 2.28.2011
My camera sitch is taking a hiatus (truth? Uh, my camera died a few weeks ago! RIP), and I’m taking the opportunity to draw everything, including What I Wore posts! The weather has…
