Venice, CA

A little photographic tribute to my favorite neighborhood in SoCal. All you need is a visit to Abbot Kinney Blvd and the canals...yes, they really do exist!

Intelligentsia Coffee

TOMS Venice

The back of a canvas couch!

Hipster bikes!

Bountiful

Sisters in cake plate & candle heaven.

Before selfies.

My friend Sydney's apartment complex in the canals...

and her view!

The house from Valentine's Day!

Bougainvillea blooms.

Adorable big guy.

#coolwindowdisplay #coolsiblings

Glitter gal.

I inherited my grandmother's arms.

Little Prints

5x7s: monotype & graphite. 

Photobombing the Bucks

best photobomb / not fake / friendly deer / bellingham / washington / friend's backyard 

Big Year

A major perk to navigating my thirties has been the realization that it is okay to just BE. 

When I'm feeling lazy, depressed, or down on my abilities as an artist, I let myself completely embrace the low until I can pick myself back up again and find new inspiration in the everyday. Even when I've been slackin'-to-the-fullest, there is comfort in knowing that I can pick my pencil back up at any time and reinvent myself and my ideas. I also find it key to take steps back every once in a while, to analyze the bigger picture and reflect on all that I have accomplished, because it's always more than I give myself credit for.

Regardless of majorly slacking on my artwork, it's been a big year for me. Lots of exciting change and lots of productivity in other areas: I continued my copyediting studies at UCB, traveled to Australia for a month, was Production Designer on two live-action short films through Pixar University, traveled to Vancouver for the final game of the FIFA Women's World Cup, bought a new car (Mitsubishi Outlander Sport), dabbled in dating (always a juicy story there), and my biggest/most exciting venture yet...concluding my 11 year career in Publishing at Pixar to become a Script Supervisor on Incredibles 2!!

Phew! Pretty productive, right? Yea, I feel better about myself...for now. ;) 

Tribute to Sharkey

While perusing Martha Stewart's blog today, I came across this touching post from last week. I cannot believe that one of Martha's Frenchies has passed...and in such a freakish way. A reminder that dogs can choke just as easily as humans. :(

I am happy that Martha is enjoying my cartoony tribute to her dear Sharkey. May you rest in peace little nugget, we'll miss your sweet face!

Fall

fall / leaves / mcminnville / oregon / halloweentown / favoritehipstershoes / sutroshoes

2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final!

**Post is currently under construction**

Locations visited along the way: Seattle (Capitol Hill & Fremont neighborhoods), Snohomish (antique shops), Bellingham, Burnaby, Downtown Vancouver, West Vancouver, BC Place Stadium

Favorite stores: Fremont Vintage Mall in Seattle (underground w/amazing selection!), Roots (classic Canadian-made apparel)

Favorite snacks: crullers at Tim Hortons, bubblegum ice cream at Roger's Chocolates

Favorite coffee: 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters

Favorite restaurants: Oddfellows Cafe (hipsterville yumminess) in Capitol Hill, Bluebird Ice Cream in Fremont (creamy, small batch ice cream), Joe Fortes (surf and turf!), Medina Cafe (heavenly homemade mini waffles with assorted dipping sauces!), The Sandbar (awesome patio overlooking Vancouver), Edible Canada at the Market (beef short rib sandwich with green apples=to die for)

To visit next time: Scandinave Spa in Whistler

Strangest Canadian TV shows: Saving Hope, Armchair Tourist

Fremont neighborhood, Seattle, Washington

The selection in this place is dangerous!

Fairhaven, Bellingham, Washington

Best hotel in Bellingham: The Chrysalis Inn & Spa

Bellingham Bay walk

Loved riding this charming little Aquabus from Granville to Yaletown.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver: the land of non-descript buildings

Shopaholic mom: Lululemon and Roots...classic Canadian stores!

Met some new soccer fan friends: Laurie & Lauren

BC Stadium on game day!

Me & Mom in our USA best. 

 Grand entrance!

  Becky, Hope, and Carli (meditating before her big scoring session!)

 USA vs. Japan

 Lets get this party started!

 Rapinoe & Morgan

 Hope for the save!

 Her kicks are so artistic!

 Carli prepping for a header

All the girls in the box!

Celebratory affogatos.