knock it off modcloth.

why do you have to always be tempting me to your website with pictures of fabulous clothes in the corner of my facebook page. ::sigh:: if only i could afford the bathing suit.

Beach Blanket Bingo Two Piece.

happenings.

graffiti in chicago.

taking a snack break at crocodile during do division fest.

our giant SHOOP beers in michigan.

building an ant city in wicker park.

more like "i sad face new york"..

after waiting a few hours for our train to NYC, and hearing it could be delayed 6 hours or longer, we made the heart breaking decision to cash in our tickets n say it was best to go another time. the trip i had planned was a short one already and after a 20 hour train ride, loosing one of the precious few days we had wasn't worth it, so here's hoping that i finally get out there soon.

also sorry for the insane lack of posting, i have been training and switching to a new position at work and it is kicking my butt to say the least.

c'mon skinny love just last the year.

DANNIJO

 such lovely things from dannijo.

such amazing pieces. very inspiring.

i need to get my motivation back to work on my own jewelry again. work has me so burnt out i never want to work on my own pieces when i have the time.

about a year ago now.

though this photo makes it look like i graduated in 1910.. it was really 2010.

crazy how fast a year goes by.

and in the past 2 weekends ive been to another 2 graduations.

etching again.

cut out an old piece, a lil puffer fish. 

i bought supplies to get into etching again and i need to get on that soon.

cant get you out of my head.

as is sit here listening to the thunder..

i thought to myself, its a friday night, i wanna go out, and look cute, but dont want my shoes soaked, so high heel rain boots would be perfect.. and look what i found. 

now.. the real question RED or BLACK?!?!

black would match everything but red would pop nicely....

i know where part of one of my next paychecks is going..

help out a brilliant artist.

my best buddy is a wonderful photographer who could use you votes to recognize the amazing things she does with her cameras. check her out.

HERE. the focus project 2011.

i found THE cutest ETSY shop.

first i found this amazing BLT sandwich pillow set.

then i saw these adorable PB&J ones.

oh and you can get customized names, how cute is that?

theres even sweet bow ties. the boyfriend has been wanting some cool ones for quite some time now.

 you can even get iron on bacon.....

check em out diffraction fiber.

longman and eagle.

more like who doesn't?

such a cool little bar/restaurant. went for the first time last weekend.

annnd they now have adorable little rooms you can rent out. i want to go to there.

Longman and Eagle

you know me so well natalie dee.

and if it isn't me then pack your bags and leave.

the end is nearer.

a softer world.

a good change.

a bit more elaborate than what ive done lately, i think i need to do more things like this.

nothing is original.

saw this on oldmadegood nashville's facebook page today and thought i would share. a good thing to think about.

Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is nonexistent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery. celebrate it if you feel like it. Jim Jarmusch

make like a tree and leaf part 2.

left part of the leaf red and electro-formed the sides and back.

a new bone.

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