It Arrived!

I had been waiting for Stefanie and Eric's wedding invitation and I'm so excited that it arrived!

Look how pretty it is:

Bandit Likes My Paper Expo Project

Hmmm . . . I need to sniff you out just like I do to Mom's face

I'm thinking, I'm thinking . . . I think I approve

You dare attack?! I'm going to get you, accordion fold book!

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Excuse me, Mom - why are you interrupting me?!

Yes, yes I approve

I'm done with you. Time to jump back on the bed.

I'm Excited!

Tomorrow night we have an awards ceremony at Ciprani.

I am so excited.

1. Because I'll never be able to afford Ciprani on my own.
2. I get out of work early to help set up.
3. Free dinner.
4. I get to wear a cocktail dress and heels. Time to play dress up!
5. I'll get to shake my booty because there is always dancing after dinner :).

Did I mention that I'm excited?

Out Loud Laughs

The part that made me laugh loud is bolded:

Turtle Bay Presents : THE BINGE! Every Thursday night we have a $20 Open Bar, every Friday morning wake up next to someone out of your league. (Turtle Bay Bar)

Hyrax

Look at that majestic motherfucker. Look at that nose and the little rounded ears and the fluffy blonde fur and those crazy little pudgy toes.

Fun fact about the Hyrax: it’s not a rodent.
Funner fact about the Hyrax: it’s more closely related to the rhinoceros. Oh, scientists, you crazy fuckers. (Click here for the link to the whole post with Hyrax photos via Manhattan Nest)

Ryan Gosling vs. Puppies. (Tumblr blog)

Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Take 2

Hogsmeade to Hogwarts

Lunch! Reasonably priced and the Hogs Head Ale was really good :).

Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Take 1

I spent this past weekend in Orlando. I laid out poolside, got a tan (with a little burn) and WENT TO THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER!!!!!

I have been wanting to go to WWofHP ever since I heard it was opening and I finally did. It is EVERYTHING that a HP fan could wish for. I took a ton of photos, so I'll split it up in a couple of posts.

First official Universal sign to the WWofHP spotted

Hogsmeade entrance

Close up of the Hogsmeade sign

Hogwarts!

Hagrid's Hut

Buckbeak!

Mad Hatter Tea Cup Ride in Motion

Mad Hatter Tea Cup Ride!!!

Welcome to the Magical Kingdom

Welcome to Disney World!

Awesome Design Community Site: Adventures in Making

I have some seriously amazing and talented friends and my dear friend, Alison Lang, created Adventures in Making. AIM is a creative community born out of Alison's nature to be a "Design Mommy." She has always been an amazing resource by offering up much needed direction and advice. I haven't joined in on the fun yet but I plan to.

If you need design direction or a community filled with creatively talented individuals, go there!

Inspiration: Floral Photos

I love flowers. I especially love roses even though it's cliche. I thought I would share my favorite floral photos I've taken this summer:

Happy 4th of July!

Design: Mariners Opening Day Shirt

I love baseball. There's nothing like Opening Day at the Mariners :). My former Mariners husband, Ichiro and I got a divorce when I started having an affair with Hyphen. In honor of my new Mariners husband, I made designed an Opening Day Shirt.

This is the front:

This is the back:

This is me on Opening Day!

Inspiration: Sky Photos

I love taking pictures and can be entertained by this hobby of mine for HOURS. Especially with my neato iPhone app- Hipstamatic.

These filtered sky photos really get me in the mood for dreaming. . . .

All taken by yours truly!

Featured Earrings: Textured Metals

Last night I took a 4 hour textured metal earring workshop at Seattle's Pratt Fine Arts Center in the Central District.

I could have made earrings that look like these (via Anthro):

Instead I made these:

Much more my style! All you need is L-O-V-E :).