My totally awesome (totally rapid) visit to Seattle last weekend! Want to see my trip photos? They’re over on flickr. (want to see just the design related ones? I put them in their own album!)
Knowing so many brilliant people who love what they do.
Hooking up some pattern testing connections and ordering some new yarn! Check out my lovely knitting pal: handmade by stefanie! I am testing out a pattern for her and she’s testing out my Daisy Cutter beret! Which means the pattern will soon be available for purchase! Hooray!
Friday5: week 60 Glorious Monday off. Tuesday called for red lipstick. Wednesday: I am not really feeling whatever emotion it is behind that face, I just enjoy making my face do completely unnatural things. Oh Rubberface. Nothing to say about Thursday. Today: HOORAY it’s Friday! I’m flying to Seattle to see my best friend! WOOOT! Happy Friday, everyone! <3
Things I love this Thursday, rottencupcakes-style from me to you!
Accomplishing things on my to do list!
Cooking at home! Nothing fancy but we never cook and have relied on takeout for far too long. There is nothing like a homecooked meal and I’m lucky enough that Scott is an amazing cook!
Speaking of which, I am knitting like mad! I am currently working on a custom order hat (fuzzy & grey! for a dude!), an ottoman cover for myself & a present for my bff. As soon as the custom order hat is off these needles, I will be casting on another beret for the shop! A new design! I think in black but haven’t decided on color yet!
Avocado toast! Om nom nom. Sourdough bread + mashed up avocado + a pinch of salt=perfection breakfast!
This video of Joseph Gordon-Levitt (I have crushed on you since 3rd Rock!) singing Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance (found via my google reader & a fabulous lady who shared the Jezebel article):
What I’ve been up to? Engagement announcements for my dear friends, Sooz & Yama.
The Engagement!
They just got engaged during a lovely weekend in Palm Springs, where Yama proposed to Sooz under the Pee Wee’s Big Adventure Dinosaur! How adorable is that?!
They wanted something fun and bright; reflective of themselves individually and as a couple. They wanted to include photos of them as children and they provided their own clever copy!
8.5 x 11 Cardstock in Luxe Cream which printed and then trimmed to size; we went with the luxe line to give a little more heft & texture to the announcements
Friday5: week59 Oh Monday: I always look at you with the same thought—”What is this business!?” Tuesday: I think I am talking to my own hand. Wednesday: a tiny top hat made out of hair. Thursday: late night glowing rectangle time. Friday: YAY FRIDAY!
Skull Portrait 5 by 7 Inch Letterpress by Letterpress Delicacies
Letterpress Delicacies on etsy! Look how amazing this print on the left is (which I totally just ordered)—the craftsmanship looks stellar and their designs are incredibly clever. Check out the Bolts and Clouds card and the adorable Thanks a Million set.
AngryPaulRand on twitter: “3 easy steps to being a successful designer: 1) Do great work. 2) Don’t be an asshole. 3) There is no step 3.” Brilliance, truth & hilarity!
The upcoming long weekend! Hopefully, it will be both relaxing and productive!
“If you can’t draw as well as someone, or use the software as well, or if you do not have as much money to buy supplies, or if you do not have access to the tools they have, beat them by being more thoughtful. Thoughtfulness is free and burns on time and empathy.” -Frank Chimero, What advice would you give to a graphic design student?I think a whole lot on this list is applicable to more than just design students.
My rad new cupcake earrings that sooz gifted to me!
CS5–> Old hat, I know it’s been out forever BUT we’re doing the big switcheroo at work and we watched a bunch of videos and I got all re-super-stoked (gridify/live distribute/split/span columns!!!).
Getting ready for hat season to commence! I have a bunch of gorgeousness that I’ll be adding to the shop this weekend!
