Sweet Treat...

Just a quick little post before I finish packing. Tomorrow I'm off to the airport to fly home for the holiday. I cant wait to stuff myself full of mom's great food! What's your favorite Thanksgiving day treat? I do love a good slice of pie =) Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Gem Envy...

I found this stunning brooch during a search for vintage jewels on Etsy. I love looking through the tons of old baubles and beads online. This one would look amazing on a velvet blazer or plaid coat!

I'll be the first to admit, this past month has been rough. I haven't been very inspired lately and have been working so much that I don't really have much time to get inspired... it's a vicious, vicious circle. But since it's up to me to keep going, I decided to plop myself in my little studio today and start drawing.

And I discovered that I really like drawing pretty jewels! It's a challenge to capture all the facets and sparkles but I'm pretty happy with how this one turned out. I hope you have a creative week... almost time to travel home for Thanksgiving. I could really go for some hot cider and my mom's delicious corn tortilla soup. So yummy!

Wednesday Wishlist...

The weather is getting chilly here in NYC and it's making me want to bundle up in cozy sweaters. Yesterday the BF and I went ice skating at Rockefeller Center... part of our staycation. We both needed a break from work and decided to spend the week doing all those New York City things that we never have time for. It's been so relaxing just staying home, sleeping in, and wandering around the city.

I'm still looking for the perfect pair of new boots. I'll hopefully be able to try these on in the store tomorrow to see if they fit. This cozy fair isle sweater looks toasty warm, and it's already cold enough to sport a pair of glittens! Even though I'm sad that fall only seemed to last a week (we had snow last Saturday!!!) I am excited that peppermint hot chocolate is back at Starbucks. I had my first of the season yesterday. =) Stay warm and have a good rest of your week!

Happy Halloween...

Halloween is just as big as New Year's Eve here in NYC. Everyone dresses up and on the subway you could see Harry Potter, five Treasure Trolls, and the entire Mario Kart gang in one car. I was the last to leave work late Friday night and passed a zombie entering the building on my way out the door... you just never know here.

In celebration of this crazy holiday, I decided to finally get some drawing time in. Have a safe and happy Halloween everyone and I promise to be around more often... the BF and I have planned a 'staycation' for the next week. Yay!

Friendship Bracelets...

Friendship bracelets are officially a part of my life again. In exchange for her shoe drawing, my dear coworker gifted me a beautiful handmade friendship bracelet complete with rhinestone trim. It was such a surprise considering I've had my eye on them for awhile now but she had no idea. Coincidence is such a funny thing!

The backstory...

It all started a few months ago on my last trip home. I spotted them outside a little boutique and they were so bright and cheerful. We used to make them all the time as kids and the thought of wearing one again made me kind of nostalgic.

I saw them again when Meagan and I were out window shopping. Only these were more sophisticated than the bracelets I remember making... they were intertwined with sparkly rhinestones and dainty gold chains.

And I wanted one even more after seeing them on the fashionable wrist of my favorite personal style blogger. After a little research, I found a great DIY tutorial...

Long story short, these colorful handwoven bracelets have slowly made their way back to me. And now I want to make more! Time for a crafty project =) Have a good week everyone!

Miu Miu Love...

Every season there are a few "it" accessories that grace the page of every fashion magazine. I think I first saw these shoes in Vogue and then later in a window at Bergdorf's. They are so sparkly and so much fun!

However, since they are no less than $890 (yikes!) I offered to sketch the infamous Miu Miu bootie after my coworker protested how much she loved them. Turning a shoe into art I guess is the next best thing to owning a pair... sometimes a picture will just have to do =) I hope you like!

Christmas in October...

My goodness it's been awhile since my last post! The past week and a half completely wiped me out. I was definitely in need of a lazy weekend. But I have to keep drawing and posting because it makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something for myself. So here goes...

Last Christmas my mom gave me the pair of Hunter wellies I had been wanting ever since I moved to the city. Unfortunately the boots arrived defective and I had to send them back. But she said I could pick out a new pair the next time I was at the store and she would pay me back. Over nine months later I finally make it to Bloomingdales intent on a new pair of rain boots.

And here they are... glossy and new, ready for the elements! If this winter is anything like the last, I'll be prepared =) Have a good start to your week!