Actually... One more quick crafting update from the last month before I leave.





3d cutout diarama wip






And here's my favorite outfit from the past two weeks. A dash of Tuscany to brighten up my winter blues. Pieces bought from Florence... with colors clearly meant to flatter Mediterranean skin. I matched the flow of the dress with the flow of the off-cream pashmina and covered the flow with a loosely fitted spring jacket to give structure.

There was a different day where a woman complemented me while I was drawing in the west end and told me that she adored my outfit because it was just all class and asked me where my skirt was from. I told her it was from Esprit and she looked disappointed by the answer but told me I wore the skirt well. The truth is.... you never have to shop expensive to get the same looks. You just have to find things that fit.

I was just thrilled with this encounter because it means I finally matured into all my old clothes. And it's just as well because I have not shopped in almost a year.








I have some secret plans to work with power tools and welding-- (What else are friends with studios for, amirite?)

Christmas stash

Despite being January, the leftover presents of friends & family continue to roll in-- but no complaints in from this girl, whose idea of a good time is christmas all year long. I thought I'd take the time to share some of the beautiful things I received because they are just too awesome to keep to myself.


Two friends decided to add to my always growing collection of teas and I never get sick of it.

An elegant pair of crystal earrings. With the right evening gown, I'm ready for my own breakfast at tiffanys.

A handcrafted 'condominium chicken'. Everything down to the textile and the pattern was completely original and sewn by hand.

And my absolute favorite. A handsewn chalk bag made from the empty innards of a cute dollar store bunny rabbit.


A closer look:
Adorable plaid lining and silkscreened leather for straps. I'll be wearing this to the gym with pride on Monday.