tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21497491600328570922024-03-05T22:01:41.242-08:00Dear Little Willow,Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-26286877238953824212012-11-30T07:00:00.000-08:002012-11-30T07:00:03.521-08:00Shopdates:: Society 6 Re-Opening!
I've gotten my Soc6 account back up and running! It now has a few prints and photos, but rest assured that there are some awesome pieces still heading that way. I'm really excited! There's a widget on my blog that can direct you to my store.
This decision has come along with a plan for some major changes in the look and design of The Little Willow Shop. I think I have finally decided which Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-63775614734974372582012-11-14T08:49:00.001-08:002012-11-14T08:55:33.185-08:00Stylespiration: Agyness Deyn
Agyness Deyn is a model who knows how to dress. I love her choices of bold colors and patterns, and her ability to wear crazy things but somehow make them look subdued and graceful. She's the epitome of quirky and colorful when it comes to the clothes she wears, and she has one of the most recognizable hairdos to boot. Her style is androgynous and strong as well. Check out some photos:
LUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-1268186717739909092012-11-13T07:00:00.000-08:002012-11-14T08:53:11.001-08:00TiLT:: It's All Black and White
I've been saving a lot of black and white items in my favorites on Etsy, so I thought I'd share a few with you:
1. These tarot cards are awesome, the intricacy of this pack is amazing. I love tarot cards even though I don't believe in them and I have a deck as well. I like the idea of an artist creating their own, though.
2. Glass beads with black and white swirls! They're really mesmerizingUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-45947964275531766462012-11-12T08:00:00.000-08:002012-11-12T08:00:08.391-08:00Bamboozled:: LCC Goods
It's really difficult to draw on a tablet versus in real life! Here are some (old) projects of mine, all to do with LCC. I mainly use it to make things for this group because I normally don't have other opportunities to submit my work. Check it out!
This is the cover I designed for my theater group for our Winter show (almost a year ago!) I'm surprised I never posted it... I drew all of this Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-46982759490954843262012-10-23T05:00:00.000-07:002012-10-23T05:00:16.534-07:00Into India: Part 1
The beaches in Goa are straight out of a dream! Lots of dogs and boats roam the beaches, it's rather peaceful despite the local flavor. I loved the white sands (sans driftwood), as well as the way the sun filtered through the clouds... it was divine. I spent my time collecting little shells and admiring the almost-empty beach! Goa's quickly turning into a tourist location, but I really Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-17547395839156413492012-08-23T10:19:00.001-07:002012-08-23T10:20:42.845-07:00Apologies.
I know that it seems as though I'm in and out a lot lately. I planned to resume posting on this blog once I got back from India and Dubai, but tragedy struck. I need time to myself and I can't quite put any effort into this blog until I get my heart back. I'll talk about my trip later, but for now, you'll have to excuse me once again.
Thanks for sticking around.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-32029079927731688902012-07-24T07:00:00.000-07:002012-07-24T07:00:04.110-07:00Appearances Aren't Everything
Here's a picture of the gorgeous model Kate Moss sans makeup. She still looks great, it's just that the bright flash and clear resolution of this picture can't be flattering on anybody.
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I drudged this photo up from some corner of the internet because I really wanted to try airbrushing techniques. I got a skin texture brush set for Photoshop from this site, hoping that I could figure Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-49303406498235002982012-07-23T19:12:00.000-07:002012-07-23T19:13:24.694-07:00Checking In and Checking OutWhoa-- I haven't been on here in a while and everything looks different!
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I've come back to blogging (albeit still sporadically) because 1. I miss writing a lot and 2. I miss some of the people I've gotten to know on here. I also love being able to look at something years later, even if only to cringe at my horrid affinity for abbreviations. In order to feel like it's a fresh start, I'mUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-45221442413091739732012-03-15T07:30:00.000-07:002012-03-15T07:30:03.999-07:00Relay for Life
My Reason to Relay
Honestly, I avoided joining the team last year till the last minute, because it hit a little too close to home at the time. I wanted to live in a state of denial, pretend it wasn't real. But that's how cancer wins: when we pretend that it isn't worth acknowledging and fighting against. And so, in the end, I decided to go, and I'm so glad I did. It helped me cope and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-59670789866395710612012-03-12T07:30:00.002-07:002012-03-12T07:30:02.611-07:00Please Stand ByOnce again, this semester has managed to fly by. I finished yet another show with LCC Theatre Co., this time acting as an illusion of a tiny 8 year old girl. It wasn't too far of a leap, considering I have really young features anyway! Good to know that in the future I'll age gracefully. Anywho, this time around, my flyer design got chosen! Here it is:
I will never tire of design. It's definitelyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-34960575984983793962012-03-11T14:31:00.001-07:002012-03-11T15:31:17.840-07:00Location, Location, Location!Hello hello everyone! Since I've been all over the place as of late, I thought I'd pop back in to show a couple of pictures of places I've been to recently! I had to visit these sites to write an essay on the preservation of art, but each of these sculptures were in places I've wanted to go to for a while. It made for a really fun day!
There's a tiny Native American woman on the top. Also, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-4030868675858322392012-02-15T07:00:00.000-08:002012-02-15T07:00:08.453-08:00Happy Valentine's Day!Once again, my friends and I are planning a party this weekend-- this time, for Valentine's Day! Any excuse to celebrate the end of midterms is fine by me. To prepare for the party, we decided to make goodie bags. My contribution was teeny crocheted hearts.
Aren't they adorable? I wish I had time to photoshop them a bit, but alas, it is four in the morning and I have yet to finish a 7 page Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-79882947624670815842011-12-19T07:07:00.000-08:002011-12-19T07:07:15.096-08:00'Tis the Season to be Shopping!I just bought these Lands' End Suede Booties for only $18, while the original price was $60! They're having an amazing deal right now. Read: 40% off everything, including clearance, plus free shipping! If that's not a great deal, I don't know what is. Head on over, you will not be sorry!
Here are some of the items I simply loved...
1. This Woodland Critters Hooded Towel is so adorable! Who saysUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-46090481094987710982011-12-16T06:00:00.000-08:002011-12-16T06:00:13.538-08:00Weekly Positivity!To start off my return to the blogosphere, I thought it would be nice to add a little bit of happiness to your day.
Mantra of the Moment:
Sometimes we forget that we're capable of doing so much in just one day. Repeating positive things to yourself when you wake up will lead to you being in a better mood, and therefore, you will be more likely to have a better day. And who doesn't want a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-79426350632299916042011-12-12T07:00:00.000-08:002011-12-12T07:00:09.499-08:00Bamboozled: Getting Back to BusinessI cannot believe I've neglected my blog for so long! I'm finally back at home; the past two weeks were filled with all-nighters for finals. No matter how early I study for something, I always feel too anxious to have a normal sleep schedule during finals week! Needless to say, you can expect to hear more from me in the next few days-- Sorry for the unannounced hiatus!
Here's an updated version Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-66406594808439217572011-11-28T08:30:00.000-08:002011-11-28T08:30:02.115-08:00Movies & Mixes Monday: The StrokesHappy Cyber Monday everyone! Does anyone want to recommend a store for me to check out and save on? I'll be perusing the stores a bit today but I'm mainly looking for dresses so I'm not sure if I'll be able to find anything for very cheap.
On a different note, I've been recently obsessed with The Strokes again... which happens to me every couple of years. I remember being in love with them in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-4967972857965345242011-11-25T06:40:00.000-08:002011-11-25T06:40:00.551-08:00Bamboozled: Rough DraftToday through Monday, I will be crafting and drawing like a maniac. Thanksgiving Holidays, as well as any other holidays, are my opportunity to do the things I love to do (but never get a chance to--thank you, College). Here's an in-progress shot of the second in a set of four digital paintings based on the elements: "Air".
I previously blogged about "Earth" here. I just really like the idea ofUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-69986520477234185802011-11-24T08:30:00.000-08:002011-11-24T08:30:00.360-08:00TiLT (Part 2): Giving Thanks For...Having amazing friends who enjoy my presence and are willing to pick me up when I'm not doing so well. (This was the day that I played improv and a random girl told me I was a "bad partner". Conclusion: I'm not going to play improv for a while.)
Having an awesome family that's going to drive down to see me tomorrow. I haven't seen them in ages. It will be nice. (I'm only saying this because they Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-34250709665210878552011-11-23T08:30:00.000-08:002011-11-23T16:08:56.572-08:00TiLT: Too-Cute Tea Infusers!I've always used tea bags for my tea, but loose-leaf tea is so much cheaper! You can buy it in large bags instead of buying teeny boxes of tea bags. To steep the tea, you need a tea infuser. And that's where these babies come in! They're so adorable. I feel like there's a huge gap for creating a business out there for creative tea infusers. Here are some of my favorites and where you can buy themUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-11874257282727810822011-11-21T10:00:00.000-08:002011-11-21T10:00:01.297-08:00Movies & Mixes Monday: Nostalgia in a SongAlso known as "Postcards from Italy" by Beirut.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-86792957955164805342011-11-21T08:30:00.000-08:002011-11-21T13:28:11.503-08:00Behind the Scenes-- An ExcerptI know this post will be far too long for some of you to read, and I'm okay with that. I just really wanted to post some of the amazing writing that was in my scene for the Fall show my theatre group put on, written by my friend Amy. This is just an example of the quality of scripts that we have... I know I was sniffling by the end of it. If you have any extra time or enjoy reading short writing Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-87004366238058678292011-11-18T17:00:00.000-08:002011-11-18T17:00:01.880-08:00Shout-Out: Happy Birthday!I hadn't had the chance to hop onto the computer yesterday, which was my roommate's birthday! She was my roommate last year as well. We're so different but we get along, I would say. I am so happy I got to know her. :)
Happy Birthday, Kristina!
Her boyfriend came over and they were being cute together. We went to have a birthday dinner at Noodle World (she loves Asian food...). A Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-64037153237897127572011-11-18T08:30:00.000-08:002011-11-18T08:30:00.594-08:00Christmas Party Dress DecisionsMy friends and I are going to be cute this season and have a swanky Christmas party, complete with papercraft ornaments, Secret Santa, mocktails, carols, mistletoe, cakepops, and formalwear. The last part is where I'm slightly nervous. We want to have a party before everyone goes their separate ways for winter break, so this means that I have to get a dress in less than two weeks. After a whole Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-63993833210345881102011-11-16T08:30:00.000-08:002011-11-16T16:00:23.465-08:00The Perfect Pear's 12 Days of Xmas!
Hi guys! One of my favorite bloggers of all time is the lovely Lauren from The Perfect Pear. I would say she's second to Andrea (a la The Paper Sparrow) in my book when it comes to DIYs. She forever creates something that's not only unique, but doable and fun! For me I like DIYs that involve a guideline but allow for a bit of interpretation, and Lauren delivers. Now she's created 12 days worth Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2149749160032857092.post-59631555407195933582011-11-15T08:30:00.000-08:002011-11-15T08:30:00.486-08:00Not Food for Thought, Just FoodWhen I blogged about "pigging out on Pizookies with a friend", a lot of you asked me what a Pizookie was. I didn't realize it was such an unknown dessert! Basically it's exclusive to BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse; based on this map it looks like they don't exist in Midwestern states. They give you ice cream and a warm cookie in a tin, and you pour the ice cream on top so that it has that perfect Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2