Washington D.C.

Hey everyone! 

Once again, Alli and I are participating in the

Marcatus Art Fair on Sunday. 

Stop by and say hello :)

And if you can't make it, look for the opening of my 

Etsy Store coming soon! 

Sea Lovin'...

Just love the pattern the ocean foam makes. 

Look at it- one of Nature's finest moments :)  

I am going to make a fabric based on this image. And guess what people? I have started my first project on the loom!! Photo coming this week. Promise.

Gurl...

Noticed this on my last trip to Washington D.C. 

One of the funniest store fronts I've seen in a while!

Will definitely put a smile on your face.

Happy Memorial Day!!!

To welcome in the summer, I decided to make my own 

Blackberry and Jasmine soda. 

This refreshing treat is easy and fun to make! 

You should try it too :o

INGREDIENTS: 
2 cups of fresh blackberries
3/4 cups of sugar
1 1/2 cups of water
5 Jasmine tea bags (remove the jasmine from the bag)
6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (2-3 lemons)
seltzer


INSTRUCTIONS: 
1. Put blackberries, jasmine, sugar and water  in a saucepan. 
   Bring ingredients to a boil. 


2. After it boils for 1 minute, reduce heat and simmer for 8
   minutes.

3. Remove from heat.


4. Take a potato masher or something similar and mash the berries
   to extract as much juice as possible.  


5. Let cool than put the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 
   minutes or until cold. 


6. Remove from fridge and add the lemon juice. Stir contents. 


7. Strain the mixture in a fine mesh strainer.


8. Once that is done, add as much seltzer as you want to achieve
   the right amount of sweetness. 


9. Pour in a glass filled with ice and enjoy!!  

Cooking Time...

Look at this cute recipe box I picked up on Etsy.com. 

It is from the California based shop- Primitive Wood Crafter. 

Check them out.

And now I am inspired to make my own recipe cards. Will show you pictures when I am done :)

Lucid...

The other night, my friend Scott and I adventured down to 

lower Manhattan to meet Zachary Quinto. 

Yup- Spock/Sylar/Sasan on So Notorious. That awesome guy. 

I so got my Star Trek communicator signed!! 

But that is not the point of this post. 

The reason he was at Midtown Comics was to promote 
LUCID- a graphic novel. 
It is written by the actor Michael McMillian (A.K.A. Steve Newlin on True Blood) and illustrated by Anna Wieszczyk, a current student. 

I usually don't read graphic novels but this one looks interesting. It centers around the Agent Matthew Dee, a newly appointed "Protector of the Realm". His mission, which sounds simple, is to  protect mankind from supernatural threats. However, his first month on the job doesn't turn out to be a walk in the park.
Check it out and have fun reading :)

Thank you for the day...

today that is, because See My Friends is being released!!!

 Ray Davies of the Kinks has joined together with the likes of

 Bruce Springsteen, Mumford & Sons, Black Francis,

 Lucinda Williams and even Metallica 

to cover the greatest songs from the Kinks back catalogue.

 I just need a moment to jump up and down with excitement!  While I do that, enjoy Mumford & Sons and Ray Davies in the studio :)

Getting Crafty...

Good News!

 My heart necklaces have sold out!

 If you are still interested in purchasing one-

 I am taking custom orders- no worries. 

Here are some of the designs you can choose from.

  

In other news- I have started working on my weaving! 

Products coming soon :)

Check this out...

Looking forward to seeing this exhibit at MOMA before it closes.

Looking at Music 3.0

Oldie but goodie...

Last night, I took a journey back to my childhood and went to see 

 David Crosby and Graham Nash. 

Yes, I am a child of the Spice Girls generation, 

but it was the music of the 60's and 70's that was engrained in me from the time I was born. 

Even though to some, this music is dated, take a listen. 

This song is just one of many

that really puts a smile on your face :) 

And after all these years, their harmonies are still spot on. 

  Musical Gods they are!! 

Reminder...

Craft Fair this weekend! DC baby- here I come!

Details here- Marcatus

Soft Covered Notebooks

Necklaces

AND MUCH MORE!!

Romantics Anonymous...

Last night, I was fortunate to catch a screening of 
Romantics Anonymous 

at the Tribeca Film Festival. 
This sweet little french film will warm your hearts and give you the biggest craving for chocolate. There's just something about those French and their sweets. But no complaints here!
Really though- it is a fun romantic comedy that captures the awkward quirkiness of life. The joyful director, Jean-Pierre Améris, who was at the screening answering questions, did an amazing job with this film. The casting was superb, specifically a  memorable performance by Isabelle Carre. And the script was funny with just enough gags thrown in to make the film cute but not cheesy like many american chick flicks. Do support this film but bring some chocolate when you go! 

Greetings...

from a little forest creature. 

Something to think about...

Baby It's You...

Getting excited for a night of fun with Ryanthelibrarian.

Check out the new broadway show

Baby It's You

I'm already dancing and snapping my fingers! 

And we can really use more girl groups in this world. 

Craft Fair!

Calling everyone in the DC area! 

Or those who want to plan a weekend trip. 

My friend Alli and I are participating in the 

Marcatus Creative Art Market

 May 1st and you are all invited! 

It will be a day of fun in the sun with food, music and art!

So please come on down if you are around.  

Notebooks, stationary, bookmarks, jewelry and possibly some woven items will be available for purchase. 

Looking forward to seeing you.

:)

Another reason why...

The Danes Rock!!!

P.S. If you are in the NYC area- she is performing a free show tomorrow night. Details here

Dreams...

do come true!!!

Sundae Bacon

Stationary...

Cause it's fun to send letters :)

Candy Gram...

Went to the beach the other day and came across this shark. 

Just think, warm sunny days ahead.

Notebook idea...

Rainy Day Blues...

Some songs for a rainy day.

Notebooks...

Many of you have been wondering about this Etsy store I keep talking about. It will come soon, I just want to make sure the quality of the products are good enough to post! And I really want weaving to be my main craft, but this loom I ordered has yet to be delivered. In the meantime, these are some soft cover notebooks I made from scratch. They are printed and embroidered by yours truly. They are a work in progress but if you are interested in purchasing these, please email me for details. They cost $5 plus shipping. You have the option of blank white pages or graph paper so please specify your choice. 

Thanks for all your support!!

This is why...

I love New York City. 

Little guys like this make the world a better place :)

Oscar Time...

It's Oscar time!!! 

Even though I've only seen a handful of this years nominees- I am rooting for The Kings Speech. Yeah I shouldn't truly judge till I see all the contenders but it was such a deeply moving film that in my opinion trumped True Grit and The Social Network on an emotional level. And both Colin Firth (Mr Darcy :)) and Geoffrey Rush deserve awards. The movie works so well because the two of them and it is hard to imagine the film working without that relationship. 

Don't get me wrong, I mean who am I to judge? Seriously, I am watching the Oscars to see James Franco and root for Helena Bonham Carter- the most kick ass actress. This is just my two cents. And one last thing- I really hope that Bansky shows up in a monkey mask!!

Enjoy the Academy Awards tonight!

Underworld...

Baltimore Aquarium, 2010

Urban Achievers Please Stand Up

Being a Little Lebowski myself, I just had to make a pilgrimage to the Little Lebowski shop in Greenwich Village. All dudes and dudetts must abide and check this kitschy place out. When one walks in, they are greeted by a dude lookalike- robe and all. Filled with t-shirts, bowling pins, a toilet and a rug that really ties the room together- this store is a must for all fans of the movie. Now if you excuse me, I'm off to drink a white russian and go bowling. Peace.  

This last picture is from an entrance to a restaurant nearby. 

Ryan the Librarian thought it was pretty. 

Check out his blog- Ryan The Librarian 

Seeing Red...

Loving this vintage pocketbook. I am addicted to red bags and might need help. Yellow, blue where are you?  

Loving public art...

Baltimore, 2010

This awesome statue stands outside the city's train station. 

Printing has commenced...

Some notebooks I decorated. Printing is so much fun! 

Science Class...

Isn't this plant cool? 

It reminds me of science class back in the day. 

Static electricity anyone?

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, 2010

Stampin' Time...

Started working on a printing project.

Here is a test print.  

R.I.P. White Stripes

Bitter sweet news here. 

The White Stripes, one of my favorite bands, 

has decided to call it quits.

 I will be in mourning for a bit. 

Here is what they said on their official website. 

Angels...

If you can, see Angels in America- currently playing at 

The Signature Theatre. 

It has a wonderful cast, it is thought provoking 

and the overall production is amazing. 

Though the lovely Zachary Quinto has left the show, check out the other excellent performers while you can. Billy Porter as Belize puts on a memorable performance that should not be missed. Ok enough of this review- get yourselves down to the theatre!! NOW!

Home, let me come home!

After all these months, I'm still singing this song!

Le Tour D'Eiffel...

The Red Balloon...

 Needed a box to hold some letters, 

therefore I designed my own! 

Dinner Party...

Random page from my notebook.

 Need to get creative soon or this blog will dry up!

In the meantime, here is the guest list for my 

imaginary dinner party:

Jenny Lewis

Ghandi

Leonardo DaVinci

Man Ray

Audrey Hepburn

Edith Head 

Rembrandt

The White Stripes

Salvador Dali

Tim Burton
Loretta Lynn
The Coen Brothers
The Dude

The crew of the Enterprise

And of course- all my friends! 

Gang Green!

The only thing on my mind now-

GO JETS!!!!!!

J.E.T.S. JETS JETS JETS!

Gang Green!

Calm before the storm...

Steppingstone Park, Winter 2011

         

  

          

Central Park...

Central Park, November 2010