Super Cool Fantastic

This is my personal entertainment when I come home... She is gonna be a choreography- Its in her eight year old blood.

Desk Project

This was one of my most recent projects. THE desk Project. I just finished it- This is the only project we have been working on so far for this one class- (Half of the semester) I had to build a desk for studio that is NOMAdic and that I will be using the rest of my time here at ISU. My concept I decided was completely NO hardware- My desk notches together and then un-notches and rolls away on a cart that fits within the desk when in "desk mode". I also did a pickled white wash and then pearled the edges with metallic. I'm happy with the results and am eager to move to the next project. - A commercial Architecture firm site renovation!

A Double-Take

Even though I know it's not real... It keeps faking me out.

Fun portriat

Thought this was a neat way to make a self portrait. He is a student in graphic communication and did a self portrait of himself in 10 different sizes of hole punches. Very cool- he must have had a lot of patiences. check it out!

Wordless Wednesday

Jesus in South Florida...?

Pastor with 666 tattoo claims to be Jesus. I came across this video the other day....apparently Jesus is in South Florida. 'De Jesus' also has a website. Really freaky.

Pretty spaces

Floating bed anyone?

This bed by LAGO puts a new idea of sleeping on a cloud- its a dream come true!

Great find?

I went shopping and found some new blue heels that I am in LOVe with. Yay for food bargins. They are Connie- man made in Brazil and the leather from paris! (If that really says anything) hmmm... How much do you think I spent? Oh AND they are both my size Heath!

Back in Ames

I'm back in Ames and starting up classes.... actually I'm in to my third week already. I'll tell you what, my professors don't hesitate to jump right in. I've already had a test and have a quiz this Thursday. I'm also scheduled to have a field trip next week for 4 days. So it's been an busy--BUT I've really missed all my friends here and the excitement of all the students and the football games- even if we do suck right now (I know we'll get better- GO CYCLONeS) I have plans to go to a sock hop this Friday at a Ballroom Dance Place called Lake Robins-where my roomies and I have gone in the past. It a lot of fun! Especially if you get to dance with a guy who really knows how to move- then you just float on the dance floor- its dreamy!! I'm excited to get back in the groove of school but the summer just flew by super fast. I was very busy- and amongst the working, babysitting, painting, cleaning, scrubbing, and sweating I had the chance to do a few of my own lil projects. I have a love and obsession for flipping and redoing furniture...Hence I must be in the right major (An this obsession is also shared with my twin aunt erashay) So I will be posting these mini projects soons!

Happy Birthday Harriet!

Seems like time goes so fast and I can't believe you are 15 years old now- only 1 year away from driving! Thinking of how much you have grown up in the last few years is crazy-you have such a wonderful heart. You always make me feel welcome and missed when I come home- greeting me with your kisses and hugs and sometimes annoying me by following me around the house!! You do have a habit of following when you are bored! :o)(we can all relate) I admire your spirit and joyfulness that you find in everything. You can always say something good about someone and LAUGH at a situation. Sometimes laughing TOO LONG and obnoxiously-at times. :o) One of the things I will always keep with me that I love about you is your notes. You are a note girl for sure! Whenever you have the excuse to write a note- whether it is to apologize, ask, or just because. You have always been a writer- Harriet! If I recall correctly, I think I have caught you several times spying on me and writing my phone conversations in your lil book! :o) You have always had a gift for writing. You are such a beautiful person -inside and out- from your green hazel sparkling eyes to your pure caring heart. I love you baby girl and I'm proud of you!

Wordless Wednesday: happy!

Too much on my mind...

For the last few weeks I have had soo many projects due... And I am so burned out! I have absolutely NO motivation for school work right now and I want to be DONE! All I can think about is being on the beach FAR far away from thinking of school. (Right now I should be doing homework-yet here I am personalizing my thoughts into a customized picture for my BLOG!) Although I really enjoy my major and the artsy part of it- It is a LOT of work. Today as I was looking over my schedule and my last 3 1/2 weeks of for the semester, I really only have a few things to focus on ( for real)...a test, a Final Essay (4 pages), a light design, and last but not least a Luxury Condo. I'm designing a luxury Condo located in Chicago for a couple, with NO budget. I am really excited to do this project but I dont know where to go with it. I have tooo many things to do- aside the floor plan, concept, materials, colors, furniture, etc. - I have approximately 60 hours of Auto Cad to do (architectural rendering program). I also have to incorporate hight end design and furniture... very Luxurious! I really haven't been in the "design" mood lately and haven't really got a head start on this project and here I am 3 weeks to go and still I feel like I have nothing. I feel behind and stressed because everyone around me is about 3 steps ahead of me. Anyways- typing all this makes me think i should probably start doing something. so here i go- wish me luck and let me know if you have any ideas! ha - they'd be Greatly appreciated!!

Love at first sight!!

love love love, One of my favorite line-Designer Guild- just came out with a new line which I am TOTALLY in LoVE with. I think I might marry it!

Spring Fever!

wordless wednesday: In Honor on the 1st day of SPring!

Wordless Wednesday: "doing Inste homework"

hungry for a home-made craft...?

With all these tests and papers... a home made craft, outside of my design major, sounds really appealing! My spring break is coming soon and I have already decided a list of "crafts to do". I think art is a very stress relieving and a therapeutic outlet for me- AS long as it has no deadlines. =) So among my numerous creative desires, I have decided to paint, sew, collage, print, scrap, frame, and shoot! I cant wait!


As some of you might know, I love to write letters and exchange thoughts through the mail. I love the feeling of taking a stuffed envelope out of the mail box, and the anticipation of what the envelope contains as I walk back inside. (If it get's that far) It's so exciting for me to read what others have written for me and then to exchange that back to them. Right now I think I have 3 fairly steady pen pals, in which we exchange letters/cards/packages. But I think that a lot of my enjoyment of pen pals is in my obsession for stationary and office supplies! (which I share with my MOther! whom is obsessed with PENS...Dont ever trust her with your writing utensil- She will in deed steal it and never return it!!) But, I really enjoy personalizing. Here are a few I like and who knows..Maybe I'll have time during my break to make. =)

Happy Birthday Cinderella

Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there.
Amy Li

Jitz,

I will always cherish our friendship. Ever since I was 2, you have been my best friend and favorite person to be with, my little sis. I can remember the countless memories of when we were younger... playing house and transforming the office into our "house". Dressing, feeding, and changing our Babies. Or when we would dress up and you would be the hot chick singer and I would be the stud guy-without a shirt! (or you would be the old grandma) :o) You have always been my favorite play mate. You would always be Cinderella! I can remember playing Barbie's with you for HOURS- and when bedtime would role around and we wouldn't want to stop, so we'd put everything on hold and keep it set up until the next day. It was always fun to share a bedroom with you-sometimes I really miss that. Talking all night about stuff- OR climbing on the bunk bed and secretly playing during bedtime. And Of course I can't forget our teenage years and all the fights, haha, mostly about the stupidest things ever- Like "That's my shirt!" I still think you don't know how hard you punch sometimes. (p/s: these fights still continue, and hopefully now that YOU are an ADULT you will realize this and put an end to them! ;o)lol) Experiencing Chicago and Mexico Missions-from the cockroach races to singing with you at the chetumal church. The memories are countless! These last few years I have gotten to see you change into a young woman, sometimes it's hard for me to not want to baby-sister you and protect you. I forget how much you have grown and how independent you have become. You are such a beautiful young woman of God- and I'm so excited to see what he has in store for you next! I can't wait to go through these next steps in life with you! I love you so much and will always, no matter what, be here for you-as a sister and friend. I can't wait until we will be able to play house, but for REal! I love you babe. HAPPY 18th Birthday!

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