you make me n-e-r-v-o-u-s

Can I just profess my love for everything Nervous System makes? This is by far, the coolest diy company around these days (not to pick favorites, I swear). Nervous System is a collaborative design studio composed of Jessica Rosenkrantz and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg whose focus is exploring algorithmic design. We draw our inspiration from the natural forms and processes around us. Through computation, we translate our influences into interactive tools which we can used to explore an infinite range of designs.

You can learn more about the process at http://n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com/play_and_learn.php

saturday at home

Diana Martins posted this photo of her "Saturday at Home". I wouldn't mind spending the day at home creating but honestly, I would much rather be at the store, hanging out with people & just enjoying the fact that I am part of such a greatly creative community.

building a MY MY store

I've always believed that MY MY was the best thing ever & when it wasn't, it was my fault & I owed it to MY MY to make it right. Well, that's what's happening these days thanks to the enthusiasm & support of my good friend Maureen as well as the encouragement from local business owner, Blair Elliot of Siren Records. When Blair heard Maureen & I were going to get the web shop back up & running he threw out the idea of setting up shop inside Siren Records. Maureen & I talked it over & went through an exhaustive list of pros & cons before meeting back up with Blair & asking him a million questions. Eventually, we all agreed on the perfect recipe for world domination, indie biz style!

These are photos of our progress!

We also owe a million thank yous to Dan & Tom for building, painting, assembling & just being all-around awesome dudes. Oh & you too Russ.

Happy Birthday to Me!

For my 31st birthday (which was on the 2nd) I invited all my friends to come listen to my dj for the very first time! It was Mischief Night & I played records for an hour or so before the Misfits cover band played (while wearing a custom-made dress by my friend Ellen, that we named "The Beetlejuice Dress"). Once I was finished my lovely friends & family surprised me with the best cake ever & sang me happy birthday! The night was full of awesomeness & I have a feeling, 31 is going to be fabulous! (there are more photos on my flickr!)

Happy 51st Birthday Dad!

In our family August starts the birthday rush! Between my parents, my siblings & I (not to mention my amazingly super cool niece) our birthdays are between August & December which makes this time of year so fun! Today is my Dad's 51st birthday & in just a couple days Annabelle, that super cool niece of mine, turns 9! Next up? My birthday! I will be 31 on November 2nd. Yay!

Indie Craft Fair Guide @ Flickr!

The Indie Craft Fair Guide group on Flickr is at 1,047 members with over 1,250 photographs from a ton of craft shows! There are table set-up photos & crowd shots & product shots. It's seriously awesome & a huge inspiration.

Be sure to check it out, join & add your own photographs!

Loving You is My Favorite

Lauren Rasch aka yourhandwriting is my newest flickr friend & I'm super excited she found me. Lauren makes the most beautiful items like painted vinyl & ping pong panels! These are just a couple of my favs but check out her flickr to see it all!

Feltidermy from Girlsavage

Kate's Etsy shop, Girlsavage is only 13 sales away from hitting the 500 goal & to celebrate is offering free shipping in the states & 1/2 price shipping internationally! I'm a huge fan & I've been wanting my very own unicorn feltidermy for awhile now (psst: my birthday is november 2nd... just sayin'). Let's help her reach the 500 mark, mmmk?

...Between Past & Present Tense

I don't know if it was bad timing or the most perfect coincidence that on Sunday I went to go see The Weakerthans at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia with my very recent ex. But I did & it was a beautiful show. We sat side by side at a table lit with candles & listened to the soundtrack of our relationship, sharing whiskey like we always do. It was the first time either of us had seen them live & even with matching broken hearts, we both agreed we wouldn't have wanted to be there with anyone but each other. If you get a chance, go see them... with your ex or not.

Leaves

Oh my darlings, it's Autumn & I couldn't be happier! This is my most favorite time of year! The brisk air, the changing colors, the apples & pumpkins & oh man! I love it & I love these leave illustrations by my good friend, Kathleen Habbley (who has done lots of work for MY MY including that little drawing of yours truly).