J. Sample Design.

Ta Dah! My completed logo.
I worked very hard and through many sketches and ideas and arrived here. I've very pleased with it. The 3 dots actually are a Brail "J" and can be used alone or with my name. I plan on using different colors for my different identities. so, I'm very proud and am getting very excited the closer and closer I get to being a true, professional designer! I am currently working on an online porfolio, so maybe someone can see my work and take interest in me as an artist.

DIY Cork Containers.

The cutest thing. One of my favorite pieces in my rooms (dorm and bedroom at home) are my ginormous cork boards that I am continuously adding pieces to. Whether it's photos, to cute tags, to ads, to fortunes, to bows. They're just massive collages, and I'm always new ways to use cork. This is perfect. Tutorial here.

Want It. Need It.

some things i've recently discovered and want very badly.

Bensimon Shoe (the French girl's converse as Cup of Jo calls them), Wintercheck Paul Desk (I think I want the green one), and Andrew Martin Sofa (isn't this the most gorgeous piece of furniture ever?!).

Accomplished.

4:20 in the morning. I finally finished my logo book and the stress has lifted [for now]. Now I've had a chance to fill my stomach with cereal and catch up with my roommate and her day, one last post and I'm off to hit the sack. Not only did I finish my book, but I also chose a logo for myself (which I will be happy to share once I've had some rest and time to resave it). I'm really excited because not only is that a step towards becoming a professional designer, but it's a way to label myself and my work. On that note, I bid you adieu!

Kitty Cat.

I'm so excited to see kitties when I go home!
Photos by Thomas van der Zaag. Spotted on Miss Moss.

Monday Loves.

today i am in love with:

rolled up skinny jeans
antique key collections
lemon & lime prints
Jude Law hosting SNL
Mary Ellen Matthew's iconic SNL photos
desperate housewives' drama
zoo tycoon for the ds
worn in toms
my new logo

April Showers Bring...

May Flowers! Happy May, even though I'm a day late. April really flew by. I love daisies!

Cute Garland.

I am completely obsessed with the cute garlands I've been seeing. Perfect summer project. This would be an extra cute added touch for our dorm room next semester. This one is made with leather dots!

The Shack.

I finished The Shack on Thurs. As much as it seemed everyone one else really enjoyed the book, I really didn't like it too much. I will be honest and admit I did start listening to it on audio tape (and wow was that a burden off my shoulders to listen to it while I worked) so that may have to do with my perception a bit. But it's a really good story for those who don't know God or have a true relationship with Him. It has some REALLY good lessons you can take from it. There were a few lines I took the time to mark. The down for me was how a majority of the book was conversation. Nothing was happening making it hard to get into. And most of the conversation seemed fake. But kudos to Young for writing such an impacting novel. I would suggest it to others who are in need of some personal God time, but don't go into this book for entertainment purposes.

Busy Saturdays are NOT my Fave.

A flickr photo before I'm off. I wish I were them today...