Hello, friends! Here's a little bit about life right now:
I bought this black kimono for $5 with plans to do something to it.
But I can't decide what? Paint it? Sew something on it? Embroidery?
What have you bought?
I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but I just bought the Sweet Sugarbelle Magnetic Stencil Frame. It's supposed to make stenciling on cookies easier.
I'm looking forward to trying it out!
What are you reading?
One of my resolutions at the beginning of the year was to replace my phone with a book. Much to my shock, it turns out that I have tons of time to read now. I've finished five books so far:
- Elinor Oliphant is Completely Fine: A Novel — The story of an awkward and abused young woman coming into her own — fascinating and well written — couldn't put it down.
- Bitter Orange — The story of an awkward young woman told through a combination of current day and memory — well written with plenty of twists.
- The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency (book 1) — Perfect for picking up and putting down because it's kind of a series of short stories. I understand that there are many more books in the series and I look forward to reading them.
- Big Magic — Eh. I understand why people like this book — I don't disagree with the content — but the writing was a little YA for me.
- The Coincidence of Coconut Cake — I knew how it was going to turn out almost from the beginning, but the pleasure was in the journey. Cried real tears while reading this book. Twice. It's a rom com in a well written book.
Looks like I was wasting a lot of time on my phone….
Current art crush?
I really like the work of Mary Zeran. I've been following her for several years and she creates beautiful colorful collages.
She often posts process photos, which I really appreciate.
So, there you have it! That's the scoop on life around here at the moment. If you'd like more behind-the-scenes real life fun, you can always check out my vlog. I post a new vlog to my YouTube channel every Wednesday! This is the most recent vlog:
Thanks for stopping by!
OK! really enjoyed this. Thank you for being so real and don’t be so hard on yourself. In this life there are always a thousand options for what you can be doing and NO ONE does it all or “has it all together”! You are high energy using and productive and very much your own person. Stay that way please. Nice to see Steve smiling while he sang HB to you…I love the house – your studio is going to be magnificent. You certainly deserved it!
sometime -tell us if you are going to have any skylights in the 3rd floor to give your more marvelous light…
thanks
OK! really enjoyed this. Thank you for being so real and don’t be so hard on yourself. In this life there are always a thousand options for what you can be doing and NO ONE does it all or “has it all together”! You are high energy using and productive and very much your own person. Stay that way please. Nice to see Steve smiling while he sang HB to you…I love the house – your studio is going to be magnificent. You certainly deserved it!
sometime -tell us if you are going to have any skylights in the 3rd floor to give your more marvelous light…
thanks
OK! really enjoyed this. Thank you for being so real and don’t be so hard on yourself. In this life there are always a thousand options for what you can be doing and NO ONE does it all or “has it all together”! You are high energy using and productive and very much your own person. Stay that way please. Nice to see Steve smiling while he sang HB to you…I love the house – your studio is going to be magnificent. You certainly deserved it!
sometime -tell us if you are going to have any skylights in the 3rd floor to give your more marvelous light…
thanks
OK! really enjoyed this. Thank you for being so real and don’t be so hard on yourself. In this life there are always a thousand options for what you can be doing and NO ONE does it all or “has it all together”! You are high energy using and productive and very much your own person. Stay that way please. Nice to see Steve smiling while he sang HB to you…I love the house – your studio is going to be magnificent. You certainly deserved it!
sometime -tell us if you are going to have any skylights in the 3rd floor to give your more marvelous light…
thanks
OK! really enjoyed this. Thank you for being so real and don’t be so hard on yourself. In this life there are always a thousand options for what you can be doing and NO ONE does it all or “has it all together”! You are high energy using and productive and very much your own person. Stay that way please. Nice to see Steve smiling while he sang HB to you…I love the house – your studio is going to be magnificent. You certainly deserved it!
sometime -tell us if you are going to have any skylights in the 3rd floor to give your more marvelous light…
thanks
OK! really enjoyed this. Thank you for being so real and don’t be so hard on yourself. In this life there are always a thousand options for what you can be doing and NO ONE does it all or “has it all together”! You are high energy using and productive and very much your own person. Stay that way please. Nice to see Steve smiling while he sang HB to you…I love the house – your studio is going to be magnificent. You certainly deserved it!
sometime -tell us if you are going to have any skylights in the 3rd floor to give your more marvelous light…
thanks
OK! really enjoyed this. Thank you for being so real and don’t be so hard on yourself. In this life there are always a thousand options for what you can be doing and NO ONE does it all or “has it all together”! You are high energy using and productive and very much your own person. Stay that way please. Nice to see Steve smiling while he sang HB to you…I love the house – your studio is going to be magnificent. You certainly deserved it!
sometime -tell us if you are going to have any skylights in the 3rd floor to give your more marvelous light…
thanks
Always an enjoyment to watch your vlogs!
Always an enjoyment to watch your vlogs!
Always an enjoyment to watch your vlogs!
Always an enjoyment to watch your vlogs!
Always an enjoyment to watch your vlogs!
Always an enjoyment to watch your vlogs!
Always an enjoyment to watch your vlogs!
ThankYou Julie for sharing your art, interests, ideas and self with us. You have become a ‘best
friend’ that I share coffee with every morning. I look forward to your everyday Blog and your weekly
Vlog.
ThankYou Julie for sharing your art, interests, ideas and self with us. You have become a ‘best
friend’ that I share coffee with every morning. I look forward to your everyday Blog and your weekly
Vlog.
ThankYou Julie for sharing your art, interests, ideas and self with us. You have become a ‘best
friend’ that I share coffee with every morning. I look forward to your everyday Blog and your weekly
Vlog.
ThankYou Julie for sharing your art, interests, ideas and self with us. You have become a ‘best
friend’ that I share coffee with every morning. I look forward to your everyday Blog and your weekly
Vlog.
ThankYou Julie for sharing your art, interests, ideas and self with us. You have become a ‘best
friend’ that I share coffee with every morning. I look forward to your everyday Blog and your weekly
Vlog.
ThankYou Julie for sharing your art, interests, ideas and self with us. You have become a ‘best
friend’ that I share coffee with every morning. I look forward to your everyday Blog and your weekly
Vlog.
ThankYou Julie for sharing your art, interests, ideas and self with us. You have become a ‘best
friend’ that I share coffee with every morning. I look forward to your everyday Blog and your weekly
Vlog.
You should embroider on the kimono. Thanks for the artist share. I’m generally meh on collage, but she stuff is pretty cool.
You should embroider on the kimono. Thanks for the artist share. I’m generally meh on collage, but she stuff is pretty cool.
You should embroider on the kimono. Thanks for the artist share. I’m generally meh on collage, but she stuff is pretty cool.
You should embroider on the kimono. Thanks for the artist share. I’m generally meh on collage, but she stuff is pretty cool.
You should embroider on the kimono. Thanks for the artist share. I’m generally meh on collage, but she stuff is pretty cool.
You should embroider on the kimono. Thanks for the artist share. I’m generally meh on collage, but she stuff is pretty cool.
You should embroider on the kimono. Thanks for the artist share. I’m generally meh on collage, but she stuff is pretty cool.
I always enjoy your posts Julie and this vlog was no different! It may be easier said than done but don’t let what other people accomplish make you feel like you’re not doing enough. YOU do YOU and let them do them. It’s less stressful that way.
May Your Day Be Creative & Bright,
D~~~~
I always enjoy your posts Julie and this vlog was no different! It may be easier said than done but don’t let what other people accomplish make you feel like you’re not doing enough. YOU do YOU and let them do them. It’s less stressful that way.
May Your Day Be Creative & Bright,
D~~~~
I always enjoy your posts Julie and this vlog was no different! It may be easier said than done but don’t let what other people accomplish make you feel like you’re not doing enough. YOU do YOU and let them do them. It’s less stressful that way.
May Your Day Be Creative & Bright,
D~~~~
I always enjoy your posts Julie and this vlog was no different! It may be easier said than done but don’t let what other people accomplish make you feel like you’re not doing enough. YOU do YOU and let them do them. It’s less stressful that way.
May Your Day Be Creative & Bright,
D~~~~
I always enjoy your posts Julie and this vlog was no different! It may be easier said than done but don’t let what other people accomplish make you feel like you’re not doing enough. YOU do YOU and let them do them. It’s less stressful that way.
May Your Day Be Creative & Bright,
D~~~~
I always enjoy your posts Julie and this vlog was no different! It may be easier said than done but don’t let what other people accomplish make you feel like you’re not doing enough. YOU do YOU and let them do them. It’s less stressful that way.
May Your Day Be Creative & Bright,
D~~~~
I always enjoy your posts Julie and this vlog was no different! It may be easier said than done but don’t let what other people accomplish make you feel like you’re not doing enough. YOU do YOU and let them do them. It’s less stressful that way.
May Your Day Be Creative & Bright,
D~~~~
I thought the kimono would look cool if you embroidered or sewed on it with silk thread. Your designs in a kimono silk vibe.
I am glad to read someone else isn’t gushing about Big Magic. With all the hype, I thought it was going to be great. I was disappointed. It was an interesting read, but I didn’t get the hype. The same goes for The Female Persuasion. I liked it, but I didn’t get the hype on this one either. Good thing we all like different styles. There are more than enough books out in the world to satisfy us all.
Carolyn
I thought the kimono would look cool if you embroidered or sewed on it with silk thread. Your designs in a kimono silk vibe.
I am glad to read someone else isn’t gushing about Big Magic. With all the hype, I thought it was going to be great. I was disappointed. It was an interesting read, but I didn’t get the hype. The same goes for The Female Persuasion. I liked it, but I didn’t get the hype on this one either. Good thing we all like different styles. There are more than enough books out in the world to satisfy us all.
Carolyn
I thought the kimono would look cool if you embroidered or sewed on it with silk thread. Your designs in a kimono silk vibe.
I am glad to read someone else isn’t gushing about Big Magic. With all the hype, I thought it was going to be great. I was disappointed. It was an interesting read, but I didn’t get the hype. The same goes for The Female Persuasion. I liked it, but I didn’t get the hype on this one either. Good thing we all like different styles. There are more than enough books out in the world to satisfy us all.
Carolyn
I thought the kimono would look cool if you embroidered or sewed on it with silk thread. Your designs in a kimono silk vibe.
I am glad to read someone else isn’t gushing about Big Magic. With all the hype, I thought it was going to be great. I was disappointed. It was an interesting read, but I didn’t get the hype. The same goes for The Female Persuasion. I liked it, but I didn’t get the hype on this one either. Good thing we all like different styles. There are more than enough books out in the world to satisfy us all.
Carolyn
I thought the kimono would look cool if you embroidered or sewed on it with silk thread. Your designs in a kimono silk vibe.
I am glad to read someone else isn’t gushing about Big Magic. With all the hype, I thought it was going to be great. I was disappointed. It was an interesting read, but I didn’t get the hype. The same goes for The Female Persuasion. I liked it, but I didn’t get the hype on this one either. Good thing we all like different styles. There are more than enough books out in the world to satisfy us all.
Carolyn
I thought the kimono would look cool if you embroidered or sewed on it with silk thread. Your designs in a kimono silk vibe.
I am glad to read someone else isn’t gushing about Big Magic. With all the hype, I thought it was going to be great. I was disappointed. It was an interesting read, but I didn’t get the hype. The same goes for The Female Persuasion. I liked it, but I didn’t get the hype on this one either. Good thing we all like different styles. There are more than enough books out in the world to satisfy us all.
Carolyn
I thought the kimono would look cool if you embroidered or sewed on it with silk thread. Your designs in a kimono silk vibe.
I am glad to read someone else isn’t gushing about Big Magic. With all the hype, I thought it was going to be great. I was disappointed. It was an interesting read, but I didn’t get the hype. The same goes for The Female Persuasion. I liked it, but I didn’t get the hype on this one either. Good thing we all like different styles. There are more than enough books out in the world to satisfy us all.
Carolyn
Thanks for the book recommendations! I’m trying to read more too, but tend to only fir it in while i’m in bed. I’m always looking for my nest book though, so I appreciate finding a few more to add to my list.
Thanks for the book recommendations! I’m trying to read more too, but tend to only fir it in while i’m in bed. I’m always looking for my nest book though, so I appreciate finding a few more to add to my list.
Thanks for the book recommendations! I’m trying to read more too, but tend to only fir it in while i’m in bed. I’m always looking for my nest book though, so I appreciate finding a few more to add to my list.
Thanks for the book recommendations! I’m trying to read more too, but tend to only fir it in while i’m in bed. I’m always looking for my nest book though, so I appreciate finding a few more to add to my list.
Thanks for the book recommendations! I’m trying to read more too, but tend to only fir it in while i’m in bed. I’m always looking for my nest book though, so I appreciate finding a few more to add to my list.
Thanks for the book recommendations! I’m trying to read more too, but tend to only fir it in while i’m in bed. I’m always looking for my nest book though, so I appreciate finding a few more to add to my list.
Thanks for the book recommendations! I’m trying to read more too, but tend to only fir it in while i’m in bed. I’m always looking for my nest book though, so I appreciate finding a few more to add to my list.
Hello and Oh my!!!
I can’t believe you posted my work as one of your Current Art Crush. WOW!!! I’m speechless. I’ve been following your work for years too! I’m a huge fan. You’re such a great teacher and have amazing ideas.
Thank you so very much for all the support.
Once again, I’m speechless!
Cheers!
Mary
Hello and Oh my!!!
I can’t believe you posted my work as one of your Current Art Crush. WOW!!! I’m speechless. I’ve been following your work for years too! I’m a huge fan. You’re such a great teacher and have amazing ideas.
Thank you so very much for all the support.
Once again, I’m speechless!
Cheers!
Mary
Hello and Oh my!!!
I can’t believe you posted my work as one of your Current Art Crush. WOW!!! I’m speechless. I’ve been following your work for years too! I’m a huge fan. You’re such a great teacher and have amazing ideas.
Thank you so very much for all the support.
Once again, I’m speechless!
Cheers!
Mary
Hello and Oh my!!!
I can’t believe you posted my work as one of your Current Art Crush. WOW!!! I’m speechless. I’ve been following your work for years too! I’m a huge fan. You’re such a great teacher and have amazing ideas.
Thank you so very much for all the support.
Once again, I’m speechless!
Cheers!
Mary
Hello and Oh my!!!
I can’t believe you posted my work as one of your Current Art Crush. WOW!!! I’m speechless. I’ve been following your work for years too! I’m a huge fan. You’re such a great teacher and have amazing ideas.
Thank you so very much for all the support.
Once again, I’m speechless!
Cheers!
Mary
Hello and Oh my!!!
I can’t believe you posted my work as one of your Current Art Crush. WOW!!! I’m speechless. I’ve been following your work for years too! I’m a huge fan. You’re such a great teacher and have amazing ideas.
Thank you so very much for all the support.
Once again, I’m speechless!
Cheers!
Mary
Hello and Oh my!!!
I can’t believe you posted my work as one of your Current Art Crush. WOW!!! I’m speechless. I’ve been following your work for years too! I’m a huge fan. You’re such a great teacher and have amazing ideas.
Thank you so very much for all the support.
Once again, I’m speechless!
Cheers!
Mary
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Hmm… has Mary Zeran inspired your use of white space of late??? 🙂
Suggestion for a fun read (actually, listen on Audible – the narration is terrific!) are the Theodora Goss books The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club Book 1) and European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club Book 2). And she lives here in Boston! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodora_Goss
Hmm… has Mary Zeran inspired your use of white space of late??? 🙂
Suggestion for a fun read (actually, listen on Audible – the narration is terrific!) are the Theodora Goss books The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club Book 1) and European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club Book 2). And she lives here in Boston! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodora_Goss
Hmm… has Mary Zeran inspired your use of white space of late??? 🙂
Suggestion for a fun read (actually, listen on Audible – the narration is terrific!) are the Theodora Goss books The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club Book 1) and European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club Book 2). And she lives here in Boston! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodora_Goss
Hmm… has Mary Zeran inspired your use of white space of late??? 🙂
Suggestion for a fun read (actually, listen on Audible – the narration is terrific!) are the Theodora Goss books The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club Book 1) and European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club Book 2). And she lives here in Boston! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodora_Goss
Hmm… has Mary Zeran inspired your use of white space of late??? 🙂
Suggestion for a fun read (actually, listen on Audible – the narration is terrific!) are the Theodora Goss books The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club Book 1) and European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club Book 2). And she lives here in Boston! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodora_Goss
Hmm… has Mary Zeran inspired your use of white space of late??? 🙂
Suggestion for a fun read (actually, listen on Audible – the narration is terrific!) are the Theodora Goss books The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club Book 1) and European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club Book 2). And she lives here in Boston! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodora_Goss
Hmm… has Mary Zeran inspired your use of white space of late??? 🙂
Suggestion for a fun read (actually, listen on Audible – the narration is terrific!) are the Theodora Goss books The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club Book 1) and European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman (The Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club Book 2). And she lives here in Boston! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodora_Goss