The in-between: in which I have an emotional breakdown and lament on the trials of the day I hope that years from now this phase of my life seems really carefree, days upon days of taking time at my own pace, and that my worry and fear will appear silly in the face of the [...]
That is my interpretation of a camera wrap. A camera wrap is exactly the kind of idea I love: a soft little piece of love to protect and secure. I have never had a camera bag or anything, because really, who wants to carry around an ugly bag in addition to a purse or tote or any [...]
I am endlessly fascinated by India. I fueled the flames in college while earning my minor in Asian studies, and my last semester in school, having finished already with my senior thesis, I relaxed by taking a double dose of India: South Asian politics and Modern India history classes, right alongside each other. It was [...]
I know the Atlanta/Metro Area Transportation Referendum is old news; the vote was July 31, 2012, and it went down in a blaze of glory. Citizens again voted against solutions to our clogged traffic and lack of alternative transportation options. The plan was not perfect, and in fact still included for many surrounding metro counties, plans for [...]
I’ve titled this quilt, my own version of Denyse Schmidt’s design, 24, after the year of my life when I created it. Since first discovering Denyse Schmidt’s stunning modern quilts, which may have even been before I even got into quilting, I loved her “Single Girl” design. It is a modern, witty interpretation of the traditional Double Wedding Ring [...]
We’ve lived here two months and I realized I haven’t shared a little tour of corners of our downtown space. We love it; it’s exactly the kind of home we want and need for this phase of life. It’s all in one big area; if pieces look like they are right next to each other, [...]
I am absolutely fascinated by the relationship people have with things. I am fascinated by the meaning and value humans add to otherwise meaningless objects. I’ve written about it before: Why do we keep what we do, discard what we decide we do not want? How do we use things to celebrate and make meaning in holidays? And [...]