Beams.

I like wood beams inside. Super.

Except here. Where I just like those big ole doors leading out to leafy happy goodness.

Spring Forward.

It is March. Spring just sprung and where the hell did winter go. Well actually, if I'm honest, winter will still be here in Seattle for another couple of months, but a girl can get excited about new spring duds. Gimme this outfit, pretty please. Still warm for those chilly Pacific Northwest coastal breezes, but adorable bare ankles.

And while we are on the subject, I may have just gone ahead and purchased new flats, sandals, and a bikini top with a few dollars of my tax returns. Whoopie!

Wood is so cool.

Wood is awesome! Instead of writing, I've been working a lot on my table. And working with this guy. Heaps of fun and tons to learn. So much so that I often times feel overwhelmed. As in: "I will never remember how to do all of this stuff." And then a trusty soul pointed me in the direction of this woodworking gal: Ariele Alasko. She completely rules and makes all kinds of fun things with wood. Like headboards. And cheese boards. 

And look at this table top getting all glued up! I actually glued my table top today and I neglected to snap a photo. 

 Here though, is the glorious outcome of perfectly cut apron we finished today. The table base fit together like a glove and I smiled with delight.

Its getting close to being finished and one of the things I've learned along the way is that I'm not entirely sure I'm a "woodworker" per say. Meaning, I don't know if I have the perfectionist nature to be a legit, true woodworker. Much like sewing I find that I SO much prefer to take two random things (usually fabric) and give it a go at just putting them together vs. following a pattern. Hence why I find myself connecting more to Ariele's work and the work of the other designer I'm working with on Tuesdays. Either way I'm learning a lot and really enjoying the challenges in the shop! I wish I had a shop. Or a studio. Or some tools.

So yeah, I used to get soooo excited to write on this blog. I looked forward to each entry and took time crafting the language and the sentiments. I miss it. But I haven't had the time or the energy to write lately. And it totally bums me out. Hopefully I can find some balance and devote some time to writing. Writing, much like wood, rules.

Happy Spring Forward! Cheers to more sunshine in the evening. 

Loving.

 

 

 

 

Aren't these pillows purdy?
This etsy shop.

Yes, please.

From here

I wish I could be sitting where she is sitting. In that outfit. With that cutie pup.

New gig.

I got a new job. Its awesome. I work with all kinds of people who make things all day for a living. Designers and materials developers. They work with fabrics and make and design components. Gear and apparel is stacked everywhere and all around me. All kinds of crazy testing stuff. Sewing machines and patterns. Tents, packs, socks, cookware.

The energy is good. Today someone was in the testing area making crepes for everyone. Complete with pancetta, marscarpone with orange zest in it, whipped cream, berries, ...basically any topping you could ever want for your crepe desires. Life is gooooood.

In B Flat by Beatenberg

In B Flat by Beatenberg