Sometimes I wish I still smoked cigarettes. Sure, they make your hair and clothes stink and they can kill you, but nothing beats coffee and a cigarette. I quit smoking (for the second time) about five years ago and I still miss it sometimes – such a powerful...
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Well. That’s it. I’m officially never going to get any work done again. Yesterday morning at 5:00 AM, I stumbled across Vintage Vogue on Instagram. Here’s the description. The account of Vogue Magazine archives. Dedicated in sharing daily nostalgic...
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I love seeing a creative project that’s been living in my brain for such a long time finally come to life. Sandra Harris and I have teamed up to launch We Are The Contributors, a creative community and publication that brings together artists, designers,...
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Good morning! I wanted to share another Three Gift list with you in case you’re looking to give or receive a gift today. GIFT TO BUY: BLOCK SHOP SCARFMy Block Shop scarf (like the one pictured above) is one of my favorite go-to accessories. I wear it almost...
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I love Danielle Krysa. And not just because attending her amazing Girl Crush event in Seattle was the straw that broke the camel’s back in terms of my resistance to leave a job to pursue my dream. I love Danielle as a person, as well as her...
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The May 2013 issue of Vogue showcased a collaboration between abstract artist Ellsworth Kelly and Calvin Klein’s Francisco Costa. The original color blocked dress was designed by Ellsworth in 1952 and sewn by his friend, artist Anne Weber. Ellsworth told Vogue...
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I love Los Angeles photographer Alex Prager and I’ve written about her before, but when I read about her brand new exhibit in W Magazine, I just had to mention it. Face in the Crowd will include large-scale photographs of...
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If you’re looking for something to read this weekend, I’ve got just the thing – Ryan and Tina Essmaker’s The Great Discontent. “The Great Discontent is a journal of interviews focusing on creativity, risk, and what connects us as...
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Hi guys! I got back from St. Louis late last night. While I have some things to share from my trip, like some of the amazing artwork and fall foliage that I saw at the Saint Louis Art Museum and the absolute realization that I have some form of claustrophobia, today...
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When I got home from Camp Mighty there was a beautifully addressed envelope to me from Charles Morrison, the first speaker I’ve had a chance to see at CreativeMornings Seattle. Since I didn’t apply or even consider going away to college, this may have been...
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