DIY!

One of my 2012 resolutions/goals/aspirations is to create more... Whether it's DIY, Photoshop, painting, whatever, as long as I'm using the creativity that's been bottled up inside of me for the last few months. So far I've actually kept this resolution. I've been opening up Photoshop and Illustrator every couple of days, and my sewing machine has not gotten much rest the last two weeks. 

So when I saw this DIY for transforming a t-shirt, I had to try it. It seemed so easy, and with no sewing required, it literally was a 5-minute project.

Boyfriend's old tee --> Girlfriend's new tank

Design Inspiration...

The Design Center at my alma mater, Philadelphia University, has a Tumblr! This place has the most beautiful pieces of fashion history and a huge collection of prints and textiles from a wide range of locations and time periods. Their Tumblr gives you a little taste of all that they have. I always felt so inspired there, I never wanted to leave!

Sigh..

Philadelphia at dusk. Taken with my iPhone last spring.

I miss Philadelphia. I am not giving up. I will return. I visit often but it's nothing like living there. It's the place where my man and I fell in love, where I discovered myself, the place I called home for more than six years. My dreams will come true and I will be back, Philly. My drive and passion will bring me back. I know it.

Dreamy...

Love these dreamy images. Photos by Margaret Durow.

A girl with kaleidoscope eyes...

Amazing and inspiring work by Andy Gilmore. 

Heart and soul

Just a little something I'm working on...

Twentytwelve

My New Year's Eve started with a nice cup of hot cocoa watching Parks and Recreation on Netflix...

 Continued with something a little stronger...

 And ended with a fried food feast from Sheetz...

Happy New Year, hoping it's filled with new beginnings and adventures!