Design Your Life

29 Apr

Ever since I got back from 3 weeks of self-exploration in Massachusetts I have been working my butt off. I have been interviewing, constantly checking Craigslist for new job postings, connecting to potential massage clients, and trying to figure out how to be happy and pay the bills. I’m very excited {and relieved} to say all of this determination and intensity has paid off!

 

1. I was contacted by an L.A. based design company for some freelance illustration work (this was pure fate!).

2. With help from one of my best friends and very talented Graphic Designer, Nicole Steiner, I have decided upon my target demographic for massage clients: Tattoo Artists. So I reconnected to the amazing tattoo artist at True Love Tattoo who did the gypsy on my left arm and he is on board to be one of my new clients!

3. Lastly, I was hired as a “Family Assistant” and will get to spend my afternoons cooking healthy meals, organizing, and helping out a wonderful family.

I am so excited and nervous by what the future has in store and by the idea of taking life by the horns and striving to do things outside of the box.

These feel like big risks but also big improvements to my life. I feel like I finally have much more control over what I do and how I present myself to the world.

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Shooz, Lenox

20 Apr

When I was back east I had the pleasure of visiting a dear friend of mine at the store she manages. Shooz is a popular shoes and accessories boutique nestled in the quaint village of Lenox, Massachusetts.

Not only do I try to stop in almost every time I’m back home to gander the new goods but I used to work at this fabulous store a few years ago. It was hard not to spend my paychecks strictly on inventory from this shop. Here are a few reasons why:

BASS

BASS

SAM EDELMAN

ANTELOPE

ANTELOPE

SAM EDELMAN

FLY LONDON

SACHA LONDON

LIBBY EDELMAN

FS/NY

To check out Shooz’s FaceBook page click here.

Etsy Envy

11 Apr

Handmade infinity scarf by Run System 63

Butterfly fingerless gloves by Love at First Blush

Turquoise fold-over clutch by Dodo Toronto

Copper and crystal ring by Samantha Pirok

Success spell amulet by White Moon Witchcraft

Leather and brass bracelet by FORTUNE

Leather & brass is a wonderful combination, don’t you think?

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Painted Stems

7 Apr

I am definitely going to make myself a pair of these sometime soon. I think they’d look great paired with a tucked in button-down shirt {which could be almost any color depending on what colors are on the pants} and a simple pair of flats. But I’m sure there are lots of other ways to wear them that will look fantastic and definitely make them a conversation starter.

What are your thoughts?

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Burgers, Artwork, and a Cat in a Bag.

7 Apr

Well, I made it to Boston to visit with my bestie, Nicole and her new fiance, Max. It was SO good to see them both. Max stayed at home watching movies so Nicole and I could go out had have some girl time (he knows how it works, I understand why she is marrying him!)

We went to The Sunset Cantina for some greasy burgers. It was amazing. I think that’s the most I’ve eaten since I’ve been back east.

Nicole and her cute bleached hair (she calls it a “jazz patch”) waiting for a table outside Sunset. I hope she doesn’t mind me using this photo ;)

After stuffing our faces we went back to the apartment to hang out with Max and their cat, Samson Ruckus (A.K.A. Mitties), and turtle, T2.

While I was there I took a few photos of their funky fresh apartment:

Had to have a little bit of "Hippy Jesus" represented because of Easter. Below, some of Max's artwork.

Had to have a little bit of "Hippy Jesus" represented because of Easter. Below, some of Max's artwork.

T2 making eyes at me. I think he was in love.

Can't get much more Boston than this guy.

No apartment is complete without at least one Dia De Los Muertos nic nak.

Nicole in her awesome skeleton PJs holding Mr. Ruckus.

Samson loves bags...

...Especially mine!

 

The next morning Nicole and I met up with her parents and sister for  brunch at an amazing restaurant that serves traditional Jewish food as well as your favorite breakfast standards. So ,with my Old Fashioned oatmeal I had chopped chicken liver with bagel chips. SO GOOD!

It was great seeing old friends. I’m already starting to feel more like myself :)

 

 

 

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Off to Bean-Town

6 Apr

I’m off to Boston to visit one of my best friends in the world. I promise to post some cool pictures of the visit.

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Mussels at Mama’s

1 Apr

Just thought I’d show you the delicious dinner my mom made last night.

Oh yeah…I love me some mussels.

 

 

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Change of Hair/Change of Scenery

27 Mar

I’ve done away with a lot of hair. A substantial amount of it. Enough hair to hold a year and a half’s worth of obstacles, negativity, and questions. Oh, I’m being dramatic. But only partially.

A few posts back I wrote asking for some advice because of how I’ve been feeling lately. I got some really nice and thoughtful responses and I appreciate all of them. they helped me make a big decision.

I’ve decided to move back home for a month or so. There have been things going on in my life that have been burdening me for a long time and some things that have only begun to burden me. I’ve decided that going back East and being around friends and family in my home state is the perfect place to do some serious soul searching.

I leave Oakland tomorrow. I’m nervous and also really excited at the prospect of getting to clear my emotional slate and figure out what I need to be happy. It will be my time to really decide what I want, not what I think I should want.

I plan to use this blog to my advantage, of course. I think it would be a really great therapeutic and creative source to document my time over there: what I’m thinking about, what I see, and the things that remind me of who I am. Maybe some of you will relate, maybe some of you won’t but I’m really eager to share this exploration with you all.

I’ll keep in touch from Massachusetts! <3

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Etsy Envy

23 Mar

Feather Necklace by Meadow Brie

Silver Hairpin By Jenny Buttons

Leather Tapestry Boots by Ouma Nour

Feather Hair Extension by Echoing Waters

Leather Oxfords By Trees Treet Vintage

Wood Frame Shades By Tumble Weeds Oddities

Lion Money Clip By Cosmic Firefly

Vertibrae Cuff Bracelet By Academic Jewelry (not shown on Etsy but I'm still in envy of it!)

 

 

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French Footwear by Bensimon

20 Mar

Image care of A Cup of Jo

Aren’t these the cutest things you’ve ever seen? I love the ones with the bow ties. They get me into the spring mood!

I love that they come in so many styles, colors, and patterns and will look great with a pair of jeans or a skirt.

What do you think?

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