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Thoughts That Keep Me Up At Night
If you’ve been around the blog for awhile (or Twitter) you’ve probably caught a mention of my insomnia. I wage an ongoing battle against sleep. And most nights, I win. I’ve figured out enough methods...
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Right Now
Right now, I am… finishing up my cappuccino before hopping in the shower. looking forward to lunch with a friend at a new-to-me restaurant. gearing up to spray paint a bunch of terracotta pots this...
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Book Review: The Steady Running of the Hour
The Steady Running of the Hour by Justin Go. This is a book I added to my TBR pile because of Casee Marie’s fabulous Notable New Releases series (probably the biggest contributor to my ever-expanding...
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5 Things Friday
1. Currently sitting in my office while the A/C guys put in a whole new air conditioning system. Yeah. It crapped out Wednesday, only blowing warm air. Not the ideal situation when it’s 90 degrees...
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Book Review: Northanger Abbey
Northanger Abbey (The Austen Project) by Val McDermid. This is the latest in the line of Austen adaptations I was eager to try out. This version of Northanger Abbey takes place in the modern day,...
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Book Review: I, Morgana
I, Morgana by Felicity Pulman. I received a free copy of this book for review from NetGalley. I’ve long been fascinated by the legend of King Arthur, especially retellings where new perspectives or...
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Taking Stock
Sienna does not think taking photos of her is a productive use of my time. What I spent yesterday doing – cutting all of the the cardstock backings for packaging my prints. Bare bones booth setup...
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ACR Summer Show Recap
My booth at the Austin Craft Riot Summer Show 2014. This past weekend was the Austin Craft Riot Summer Show, otherwise known as the first major craft show that I’ve ever done. Which you probably knew...
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Books I’m Not Sure I Want to Read
I saw this post floating around on the blogosphere the other week (on a whole lotta book blogger sites, too many to name them all) and I thought I’d join in. Here are some books I feel like I should...
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5 Things Friday
1. The puppy is high maintenance for the next two week. She got herself an ear infection, and also apparently dogs get seasonal allergies just like humans do. So we have an ear cream, a special...
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Taking Stock
This is where we’re getting married. !!!!!! This little snugget was allowed up on the couch with me this weekend and I about died from cuteness overload. (Ian was out of town…shhh)Taking a page from...
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Bookish Associations
One thing I always hated about English class was how the teacher or professor would over-analyze everything and make the tiniest details into an Important Symbol or Metaphor. I always doubted whether...
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Book Review: City of Stairs
City of Stairs (#1) by Robert Jackson Bennett. Disclaimer: City of Stairs does not actually feature stairs as much as you might think. What it does feature is a no-nonsense & brilliant spy, her...
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Taking Stock
Sienna reluctant to leave her cushy bed. Possibly her favorite birthday present ever. Taking a page from Pip’s book and using this list to do a life snapshot. Making: myself take deep breaths and...
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5 Things Friday
1. In October, after my name change and all, I re-launched my design business with a new focus and new name. It’s Studio Guerassio, and I focus on design & branding for the lifestyle sector (food...
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Book Review: Thorn
Thorn by Intisar Khanani. Princess Alyrra does not have a charmed life. Abused by her family and ignored by the court, her only solace is in her friendships with the servants, and the mysterious Wind...
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Book Review: City of Blades
City of Blades (The Divine Cities #2) by Robert Jackson Bennett. Read my review of book 1 here. City of Blades picks up roughly 5 years after City of Stairs ends. It centers around the city of...
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5 Things Friday
1. I’ve had a bit of low grade anxiety this week, for absolutely no reason I can fathom. Just restlessness and tense muscles. Home life is good, family is good, business is good – I even landed two...
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Taking Stock
I can finally share the exciting news: I’m going to be an aunt! My sister went public after they found out the gender. I’m going to have a nephew! I made these again this weekend, and it remains one of...
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Taking a page from Pip’s book and using this list to do a life snapshot. I don’t have any fun pictures to intro this, so we’re just going to jump right into the list: Making: cupcakes in the morning!...
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