work/love

idsgn has a nice series on designers who are couples and live and work together. I always like reading about other couples experiences working with their partner. Sometimes it can be challenging but ultimately I find it unbelievably rewarding to work with Julian and create something together. I also like that our lives don’t have [...]

anniversary

Julian and I have a lot on our minds these days. We’re in the process of buying a house which has been unbelievably stressful. We both have chosen paths in life that follow our hearts and artistic careers and that doesn’t always translate well to loan officers or banks. But we’ve jumped some road blocks [...]

a blissful year of marriage

A year ago this past Sunday Julian and I were married. My partner in crime keeps me laughing, supports me unconditionally, and is a perfect match for my artsy and independent spirit. To celebrate one year of married life together we headed off to a cabin on a mountainside in Maine and reminisced about the [...]

keepin’ on the sunnyside

I’m actually looking forward to tomorrow – to Monday – and a new week ahead. It has been a stressful week and weekend. But the eternal optimist in me is staying positive. (via NYTimes)

this is what buying a house feels like

(via Belse)

american dreaming

We just made an offer on a house! (via WI Historical Images)

leading a productive, purposeful life

How would you define happiness? What makes a happy life? Half intrigued, half frightened I just read New York Magazine’s article called All Joy, No Fun about how we measure happiness as parents. One would assume having children would bring more happiness to ones life but interestingly that’s not necessarily true – maybe parents are [...]

free portrait

Today while Julian was practicing lighting for an upcoming photo shoot he snapped this picture of me. It’s one of the more flattering photos I’ve seen in a while and I’m happy now I have a good photo for the next time I have to submit one for a film festival. Thanks Julian!

house hunting

Today we’re looking at a house and thinking about the “what ifs…” (via Style Files)

my dad

My Dad is one of the most passionate, curious, and enthusiastic people I know. He is unbelievably supportive of me and all my crazy dreams. He lives each day so fully and he along with my Mom put me to shame with all their energy and activity and productivity. My Dad teaches and writes books. [...]