December 2010
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Hello! Wow… again, I can’t believe I’ve stayed away from this little site (and the internet as a whole, actually) for so long! That’s what traveling and an awful, lingering case of strep throat will do to a gal ;)
I have TONS to post here: musings from 2010, ideas for 2011, photos, and a heap of other exciting things. Unfortunately, I am behind on nearly everything,...
Daily Likes: Jon Madison
I love this beautiful photo from Jon Madison… the colors, composition… just perfect!
court via jon madison
Daily Likes: Zoe de Las Cases
How very sweet are these cut-outs?! I’d love to have these little pixies in my office at home… they’d fit right in!
Bunch of kids via Zoé de Las Cases
Happy Monday
Oops… been awhile since I’ve posted. Things have been so busy work-wise; I was completely run down by last Friday. This past weekend in LA was wonderful: rainy & chilly — perfect weather for staying inside, reading, and catching up on rest! Happy Monday!
Posting will be light this week — ‘tis the season!
Smell you later!
Hi!
Taking a few days from posting as I have TONS to do in preparation for the holidays. This weekend, I’m going to attempt the somewhat lofty goal of making four (yes 1-2-3-4!) different kinds of jelly!! Also, I need to finish my holiday greeting cards — I’ve made the design but now I just need to put them together. So, the next few days are going to be full of creating and...
Smena Symbol: One, Two Three
one thru three by me
Copyright Olivia Kjellander Hook, 2010
Daily Likes: Alphabet Tape
I saw this fun tape on swissmiss yesterday — I’d love loads of fun decorating packages with this! I may have to snag a roll :)
Alphabet Tape from House Industries, via swissmiss
Daily Likes: milkysoldier
… via milkysoldier
Daily Likes: b0
I love everything about this… from the grittiness to the rough texture, and that sweet sweet yellow.
Untitled via b0
LC-A: Underpass
This is an old photo of mine; I don’t know if I’ve ever shared it. It was taken in one of LA’s many underpasses.
Copyright Olivia Kjellander Hook, 2010
Daily Likes: Joanne Liu
Wouldn’t this be adorable on a tee shirt?! I especially love the giraffe :)
animals in a tree via Joanne Liu
Vintage Photo: Eagle Mountain Shoppers Mart
Charming photo from the LA Public Library archives.
Photographer: Mike Mullen
Year: 1982
Daily Likes: unexpectedtales
I love this photo, rabbit, from the amazing photostream of unexpectedtales
Daily Likes: Amanda Visell
Posters For Girls, by Amanda Visell
I’d like to get the whole set! :)
Home: Baker's Twine
When my mother & I were crafting this weekend, she brought over her collection of Baker’s Twines. So pretty! Simple pleasures ;)
Daily Likes: lalaloopsy
Lets go play in the rain via Maisweet
I love this sweet photo of the even sweeter lalaloopsy dolls. I also think the quote along with this photo is quite nice as well:
Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.
~Anthony J. D’Angelo
Lomo LC-A: red car
One from the archives. Have a wonderful weekend!
Project: Gleeful Jam Jars
One of the projects I hope to work on this weekend. Aren’t they just the sweetest??
See the tutorial over at the ever-inspiring blog, Dottie Angel :)
Venice Beach: Tricycle
As seen on a walk in Venice Beach a couple weeks ago. I love that it’s chained to the pole (with a serious chain!)
Copyright Olivia Kjellander Hook
Daily Likes: missdi_e
radio via missdi_e
Daily Likes: Jordan Chark
Untitled via Jordan Chark
Daily Likes: dev null
I’ve been a long-time fan of Daniel’s work - great small scenes of city life ;)
Untitled via dev null
Daily Likes: Minimalist Muppets
Minimalist Muppets, as imagined by Eric Slager. Pretty awesome :)
Los Angeles: Berlin Wall Installation
I took this picture a couple weeks ago. It was an installation piece, made from portions of the Berlin Wall, across the street from LACMA. It was pretty impressive (I just noticed, it ended 11/14! Aw, too bad I can’t encourage locals to go see it!).
Daily Likes: Dave Gorman
Red, White & Blue via Dave Gorman (yeah.. that Dave Gorman… the amazingly cool one) ;)
Daily Likes: Kevin Kidney
Original Illustration - Girl with Souvenirs via Kevin Kidney
Incredible! I just adore this!!
Daily Likes: Willian Olivato
terça // quase quarta via Willian Olivato
Daily Likes: ~patrick
Untitled via ~patrick
I *love* Patrick’s beautiful bluuuues!
December is here!
Finally!
Oh goodness… November 2010 was honestly the worst month of my life (far surpassing the previous record holders (March 2005 & October 2006)). As ridiculous and cliche as it may sound, I can honestly look back and say I am a different person than I was 30 days ago. Not really in a good way or a bad way; just in a different way. I dealt with things I never thought I’d have...