January262012
My brand new desk arrived today & I am absolutely in love with it. It was custom made for me by Eric Lee out of wood that was recycled from a plantation referred to as “The Big House” in Jackson, Georgia. The home was originally built in 1833 using wood that was 150 to 200 years old, meaning that the trees started growing in the late 1600s.
My new desk has a very old story behind it. I love that they were able to find such a wonderful purpose for this “discarded” wood that has heard so many conversations and had so many people tread upon it over the years. I think it makes it pretty darn special.
January232012
Maggie is trying to help me do my work this afternoon. This is a great example of why working from the couch is not successful. But she sure is cuddly.
Tags: /maggie /goldendoodle /puppy /work
January202012
Thanks to one of my awesome students, I have discovered the design-seeds website. What a great tool for designers to compile color palettes. I could get sucked into this for hours. I love that they show you the photography and where the inspiration comes from. Brilliant.
January192012
Drum line from Blast performing at Cobb Performing Arts Center during intermission. This does not do them justice, they were incredible.
Christie’s Silver Lining
A very good friend of mine, Christie, has begun a blog to journal her goals and adventures over the course of the year. She has made this year a dedication to healthier and more environmentally and community consciousness. Her first goal is a 28 day health detox that she is working through, but I think the most interesting (and difficult) is her decision not to shop for the entirety of 2012. She and her husband, Evan, are allowed to buy hygiene items, food and entertainment (such as going to the movies) but nothing frivolous (clothes, purses, general junk). They each have 3 strikes should something come up and 3 gifts for their birthdays, anniversary & holiday. It is a way for them to focus on the things that they already have in their lives and recognize that there is a difference between want & need. While I fully support Christie in her efforts, I will 100% admit that this is a challenge I would probably not succeed at accomplishing. I will, however, enjoy reading about it as she takes it on.
Tags: /Christie /shopping /new blog /friends /challenges /goals
January172012
This is my kryptonite. I can’t throw it away, can’t resist it, can’t do anything but try to pace myself to not eat the whole box in one day. It is my favorite candy of all time.
Tags: /See's Candies /kryptonite /chocolate! /yum!
January162012
I just joined and am trying to figure it out. If you are on it, let me know and I’ll look for you to follow! Inspire me!
January122012
The Great Apartment Clean Out
We have way too much stuff in our apartment and I have decided that this week is when it all has to go. Starting with the office I am cleaning out closets, donating items and getting rid of the clutter. I’m sure the Container Store will be thanking me for my business come end of January.
Tags: /cleaning /get that stuff outta here!
January102012
"Compare where you are to where where you wanna be and you’ll get nowhere"
— Sara Bareilles, Uncharted
January92012
I’ve had some requests (Hey, Kathy!) to make the Mag-Dog more prominent on this little blog. So, here she is looking pensive.
Tags: /goldendoodle /dog /pensive /puppy /Maggie
