I saw a popular movie this weekend *gasp*

Drive movie

As I’ve said before, I don’t go see movies and since we’re huge nerds our PlayStation usually is either occupied playing games or showing documentaries. However, this weekend we watched Drive. I know it’s been out for a while but given that I’m behind the theatrical curve and it was just added to Netflix this week, I’m…

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New LONNY Magazine!

Lonnymag May 2012

One of my favorite design-related publications is Lonny Magazine. It’s an interior design magazine published only electronically and is 100% free. It’s a great source of inspiration, even if it is to just hurry up and finish my living room. For person who can’t seem to decide on one favorite genre of design (like me!) it…

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Design-In-Progress: TBCH Golf Tournament 2012

This year marks the 5th year the Thunderbird Clubhouse has held a golf tournament. Last year was the first year they had my help creating their flyer. This year they said, “Can you just change the date on last year’s? That way you don’t have to do any real work on it.” HA! As if…

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Gone Fishin’ 2012 part 2

THCB fishing tournament cartoon

In case you’re wondering… I did eventually finish that Thunderbird Clubhouse 2nd Annual Fishing Tournament cartoon. In fact, I’ve actually finished the whole flyer… and the registration… and the big posters…. and the tee shirt design (that’s right, this year we have SHIRTS!). Here’s the finished cartoon of Rowdy and his new lady friend Sheila.…

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Thunderbird Clubhouse Honor

TBCH Volunteer of the Year

Last week I got a letter in the mail from Pam Sanford, the director of the Thunderbird Clubhouse. She asked if my husband and I would join her at their annual meeting where they honored me as volunteer of the year. It is so nice to know that not only is my work appreciated by others but…

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Origami Bunny!

Origami Rabbit by Maekawa

Just in time for Spring, make your very own little desk buddy! Origami is an amazing art form and I am always floored when I see the talent with which people design these amazing little pieces. Here’s the video with folder Sara Adams: From Happy Folding. The details say: Designer: Jun Maekawa Paper used in this video:…

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Nifty Wallpapers from Elanor Grosch

Eleanor Grosch Wallpapers

Happy Monday! I think I’m finally over my allergy fit… of course, as I type that last part I can hear the landscapers approaching on their mowers, so we’ll see. Anyhow, one of my favorite blogs How About Orange recently posted a link to these 32 illustrated desktop wallpapers from Eleanor Grosch. Don’t you just love them?!…

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Nephews!

Adam and Dylan

I spent some time with my nephews while my sister and her family were in town. Below is a pretty good depiction of the week….

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