Category: lists
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March Gratitude: Books!
Every month this year, in my art journal, I am getting specific on gratitude. In January, it was cozy little luxuries, and in February, I listed creative women who made an impact on my life. You can see that list HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE. In March, I decided to list BOOKS that I am…
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Women Crushin’…week 4
I’m a bit behind sharing the female artists that I deeply admire. It was a fun project, and transcends into March, seeing as it’s womyn HERstory month. Oh yeah, I went there. So without further ado… Feb. 22: Billie Holiday It’s only been recently that I’ve learned to truly appreciate Holiday’s music. My poor brain…
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Women Artists I Adore: Week 3
Each month this year I will pick a topic of gratitude and get specific. In February, it was women artists that I adore. Women who have made an impact in the arts, who have a story to tell against all odds, and put out breathtaking work of all media. Who are some of your favorites?…
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Women Artist Crushes: Week 2
Continuing my series in February, this post highlights seven women artists who have really made an impact in my life, one way or another. I hope they bring you the same level of inspiration! You can follow my Pinterest Board about them HERE. Or click on any link below to learn more. Feb. 8th: Maya…
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February Gratitude: Artists I Adore, Week 1
Each month this year, I am getting specific with my gratitude. It’s harder than I thought! In January, I focused on hygge-based gratitude. Things that made me cozy and happy, and wouldn’t you know it, each of the 31 items were pure luxuries that I hadn’t really considered luxuries (warm socks, dinner by candlelight…because we…
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January Gratitude: Hygge
Every morning for the past few years, I’ve jotted a quick note of something I’m grateful for. It helps start the day on a positive note, and puts my mind somewhere cozier. This year, I decided to focus each month with a theme. Get really specific. Inspired by one of my Christmas presents, “The Little…
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Well Fed Head
The book club I belong to has been meeting for 12 years now. It originated at the much beloved and much missed indie bookstore Well Fed Head, and after the owners closed shop, we still meet once a month at local bars to discuss books. My involvement in bookclubs has somehow expanded this summer, to at…
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Oh My Pod
With a road trip on the horizon, I know what’s in store. Podcasts. Lots and lots of podcasts. My co-pilot (well, the pilot…I don’t like driving) is a podcast enthusiast. I personally LOATHE production-heavy podcasts, because the incantation of the peoples’ voices just grate on my nerves like nails on a chalkboard. I prefer the…
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500 Books
I’m a bit of an archivist. When I was in 10th grade, I kept track of every single outfit I wore, the entire year. It went something a bit like this: Big Dog shirt. Giant jeans. Doc Martin Mary Janes. Repeat. In 1993, I decided to start writing down every book I read, complete with…
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Newsletters
I am obsessed. I love newsletters. I always have. I love writing them, reading them, making them, sharing them. Here are a few I receive that are worth checking out: AUSTIN KLEON, a writer who draws…or is he a drawer who writes? Either way, his book “Show Your Work” was the cheerleader I needed to get…
Tapioca Dance 