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whirlwind weekend

February 21, 2012 whirlwind weekend

I know it’s Tuesday night already, but I’m still trying to catch up from a blur of a weekend. It was an Ohio-shaped blur. We drove Cleveland and hung out at the first coffee shop we came across. We read books, drank too many cups of coffee, and met up with two different sets of college friends.

I’m always too shy to take photos of friends and I always regret it. Instead, I got pictures of books, magazines, and hot chocolates.

That’s a little ol’ Campfire Hot Chocolate  on the right. I love the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips.

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staying busy

February 16, 2012 staying busy

Tonight is a bustling one! I’ve been running around cleaning the house, packing for a short road trip that’s coming up this weekend, and fitting in some schoolwork here and there.

All the activity is distracting me from feeling nervous about an interview I have tomorrow morning. It isn’t for an exciting job, but I think I would like it and it would be less chaotic than my current one. By the way, if you follow me on Twitter I am sorry for all the cranky work tweets lately. Time to shape up in that department!

Feb 16

This is what my desk looks like right now…and this is the tidy side!

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wednesday loves – fashion things

February 15, 2012 Pascua-3

Today is going to be a busy one. Go to work, wash the dog, sew a dress, clean the house. It goes on and on, but even on busy days there’s a whole lot of neat things to stop and admire. This week’s Loves have a fashion theme.

I’m over the moon about this handsome sewing kit by Merchant & Mills.  (via Design*Sponge)

I have lots of these items (and more) scattered all over the place today. I’m not even surprised when I find chalk or a measuring tape in the pocket of my cardigan.

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a pair of valentines

February 15, 2012 a pair of valentines

I took these photos last night. Don’t they make a handsome couple? I love how the brown paper and red plaid ribbon look together.

The top is my gift to Joel. (I got him this lego set.) He was so excited when he opened it and played worked on it all night. The lower photo is my present, salty caramels from Fran’s. My favorite candies ever!

For my valentine

Feb 14

PS. I made the ribbon by cutting up a small scrap of fabric. A bit like this.

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when I say homework, I mean…

February 14, 2012 when I say homework, I mean…

A lot of times on this ol’ blog I mention my homework/schoolwork/grad school etc. I haven’t shown you what that really looks like much because I’m still learning basic stuff and I don’t think it will be all that exciting to you, but this semester I’m seeing a little progress.

This is a peak at my inspiration book for my design class.

Next up this week I have a dress to sew, a moodboard to put together, and a little philosophy to read. I think I’ll be posting schoolwork odds and ends here much more frequently. I hope you don’t mind!

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for you on valentine’s day

February 14, 2012 candy

Love it, or hate it February 14th is here and I am gonna wish you a Happy Valentine’s! I don’t get the Valentine’s Day hate. What’s so bad about having a day that’s focused on love? How about a little less hate and a little more love in general?

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a few photos from the weekend

February 13, 2012 DSC_9740

Happy Monday to you! I hope you had a good weekend. Mine was peaceful and happy.

Friday night, I painted my nails, did some homework, and watched the live showings of graduating students from my program at NYC Fashion week. It was so exciting and a little stressful to think I’ll be there myself someday.

Feb 10

I spent the rest of the evening at home with coffee and movies, wrapping up a few Valentine Gifts. I like to use Valentine’s Day as an excuse for sending a little love to far away friends and family.

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winter evenings

February 9, 2012 lantern

I’m just going to write this and hope I don’t jinx myself. This semester is going SO well! There I said it. I’ve been getting all of my work done throughout the week and only have small projects for the weekend. Most gloriously of all I feel like I’m learning something. Maybe because I’ve been able to get a decent amount of sleep instead of being up til 2 and then getting up at 6 for work? Now I just sound old and cranky.

Moving on, I’ve been able to read for fun a little bit. I’m still working my way through some of my Christmas books. I’m bouncing between Brideshead Revisited and Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day.

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reading 2

This is our shelf of fairytale like fiction (I guess I just really didn’t want to use the word “fantasy “)  and other stories. They’re kind of half hiding half showing off down there on the bottom shelf.

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wednesday loves: treasury edition

February 8, 2012 flowers

Hello! This week is flying! I’m just stopping in between schoolwork to share sixteen things that I’m loving this week.

Yesterday, I made an Etsy treasury. Even after all these years (I think it’s been three?) I am still so inspired by all the good on Etsy. I really like this treasury. It’s such a happy band of pretty, cheerful things that I just had to share it here too:

Is spring showing up for you yet, or are you covered in snow? Chicago can’t make up its mind. One day it’s feels like a balmy early spring day and the next we’re out throwing snowballs.

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music monday: a playlist for audra

February 7, 2012 il_430xN.148024616

I got a bit carried away in the kitchen last night making cauliflower soup (more on that another day) and I completely forgot to post this week’s Music Monday! This one is for Audra who asked for some new music recommendations last week. Here’s a playlist and some flowers for you, Audra!

fading fast

my pretty ranunculus and purple flowers are fading fast

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