February Feature: Artist | Charley Harper

Charley Harper's artwork has made a comeback in recent years. You can see his iconic animals on puzzles, postcards, umbrellas, calendars etc. His bright colors, geometric lines, & kalediscope designs make for fun and playful scenes. My family was on a Charley Harper kick for a while & I don't think I ever got off : )

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Wishing I could draw,

SJW

February Feature: Graphic Designer | Peter Duong

My friend Peter is much trendier than I. He is always posting about a concert or house show & is regularly up for a spontaneous adventure. His creative spirit is seen in his design work as well. I particularly like his illustrations. I'd buy that deck of playing cards : )

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This photo sums up Peter. Cool without every trying. 

SJW

February Feature: Photographer | Whitney McGuire

I have many friends who not only dabble but thrive in photography. Whitney McGuire is no exception. This mother of two is radiant, fun, & certainly talented behind a camera. She specializes in families with littles & recently launched a schmancy website.
She's building her client base in Seattle, so take a peek! 

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She's a super cool mom. So even if you don't want your photos taken, she can teach you how to look effortless gorg while disciplining your children. That's priceless if you ask me.

SJW

February Feature: Fashion Designer | Vested Gentress

Like last year, for the month of February I'm going to feature artists. Some I know personally, others I simply admire from afar, all I like : )

Starting with a vintage classic, The Vested Gentress is a whimsical & colorful line of women's clothing. Best known for their bright & playful prints, these A-line dresses & skirts make a bold statement. The perfect mix of gaudy & cheery, it'd be hard to go unnoticed in these iconic designs: 

The original artist, Bud, must have loved equestrianism, aquatics, & animals in general. 

Asparagus. Because, why not?

I wore this yellow Vested Gentress shift dress featuring turquoise turtles 

for a Hairspray themed party in college!

Feeling sunny,

SJW

Weight Loss Tips From a Pup

I took Ebony in for her yearly check-up & am pleased to announce she is at her correct weight. She dropped from a hefty 45 pounds down to 34 pounds from 2015 to 2016. New Year's Resolution goal met! 

Wondering how you can accomplish your weight loss goals too? 

Just follow these simple steps:

1. Eat 1/10 the amount of food you'd prefer to eat. 

2. Eat the same exact thing everyday. 

3. Better yet, have someone else feed you the same exact thing everyday.

4. Stay out of the kitchen at meal times.

5. Treat chocolate like it's poison.

6. Get your exercise outside. Even when it's raining. Even if you hate the rain. 

7. Place a tennis ball in your bowl of food so you have to eat more slowly.  

8. When all you can think about is food & how hungry you are, lie on the couch instead. 

You'll be shedding those pounds in no time,

SJW

In Sickness | Marriage

Thinking about the "in sickness & in health" part of our vows as I pop another Sudafed & turn on my heating pad. Being sick isn't necessarily the worst, but it certainly isn't fun. Unintentional or not, Mr. Fleece & I do provide a decent amount of entertainment to one another when we're under-the-weather. Saying non-coherent things, dazing off like zombies, piddling our puny bodies around the house, over exaggerating our mope factor.

It certainly makes me appreciate the days where we have energy & aren't taking turns sleeping on the couch to avoid each other's germs. Although, it's really just me sleeping on the couch, & the germs still managed a way to wiggle down into my immune system. I guess that's what living in 600 square feet guarantees.

I've also realized (& accepted) that we cope with illness in different ways. Mr. Fleece wants to be alone & sleep it off, choosing to blow his nose on terrible scratchy toilet paper. I want to somehow gumption up my energy & clean the house, take Ebony for a walk, & manage a full day of work. I wisely blow my nose on Puff's ultra soft tissues. On a couple things, however, we do agree: drinking fluids & downing bowl-fulls of applesauce.

Learning to be patient & kind through the fatigue & fighting off the "your illness is really ruining my social life" mentality : )

SJW

Chutes & Ladders

Somehow I managed to fit another piece of furniture into our meager 600 square feet apartment! I'd been eyeing ladder bookshelves in other homes & simply couldn't say no to the $35.00 new-in-box find off craigslist. The bookshelf fits nicely between our kitchen and linen closet & just barely fits over the thermostat & light switch. 

We call that luck : ) 

 

A bookshelf says a lot more about someone than just what they like to read. For example, our shelf says dog. married. aqua. planner. owls.  It also screams don't forget your keys, wallet, or phone when you leave the house again...

 

Here are some other fun shelf examples from across the web:

Blending the functional with cute,

SJW