ARTIST JOURNAL | Notes from the studio
Inspiration, new work, and stories about life and travel.
The Saguaro + The Parker in Palm Springs
I had good intentions, people. I meant to find some time to sneak away during the good light and take some fantastic shots of The Saguaro and The Parker. But when I got to The Sagauro the sun was going down, and it was completely gone when Sandra...
You’re My Obsession: A Hip Handmade Holiday
Susan Peterson of Freshly Picked and Alison Faulkner of The Alison Show are very fun to have breakfast with. Especially in places that look like this. I got to catch up with Susan/meet Allison for the first time at Camp Mighty. They did a...
Freaky Friday: Women I Love
Have you met Andie and Emily from Assemble Shop & Studio? They’re taking their brick-and-mortar shop and going online full-time in January to spread their awesomeness all over the world. I finished a social media consultation project with them...
Feeling Thankful
I’m thankful that I got to eat these cupcakes that Uncle Beefy made this summer and hang out with some great friends. Today I’m celebrating the tons of things I have to be grateful for by spending the day with my awesome family. See you tomorrow....
Camp Mighty 2012: Derreck Kayongo of Global Soap Project
Listening to this man’s story was the most moving part of my Camp Mighty experience. Derreck Kayongo is the co-founder of Global Soap Project, an organization he was compelled to start after he learned about the millions of partially used bars...
Notes From Day Care: The Dangers of Twirling
Thursday, November 1, 2012Nathaniel had a great day! This morning he loved painting with glue then adding colorful squares to black paper - such an artist! At circle we sang songs about pumpkins with the flannel board. Nathaniel loved pointing at...
You’re My Obsession: Camp Mighty 2012
I have a lot to say about Camp Mighty. Unfortunately I can’t say it all today.When I got home yesterday afternoon I fell asleep three different times. I was exhausted, but happy and grateful. I felt so inspired this past weekend. I got to hang out...
First Full Day of Camp Mighty
I hope you enjoyed Drew’s guest post yesterday. Hate the mustache, love the mission! :) Today’s our first full day of Camp Mighty and I couldn’t be more excited!Leslie, Me, Jill, Liz, Sandra, SheriWhat about you? Have you ever thought about...
Movember: Mustaches for Men’s Health
by Drew BiehleA lot of fundraisers take the form of “if you sacrifice some money, I’ll sacrifice something about myself, too.” To benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation, do-gooders will drag their bodies along 60 miles of pavement if you’ll drag $60...