First I wanted to wish the lovely Samantha a big Happy College Graduation! We met a couple years ago over blogging and have become fast friends! I am so proud of her and hope she finds an awesome job (Maybe closer to Seattle!).
For today's music I want to share this beautiful video of "Lost in my mind" by The Head & The Heart. It's really fantastic. Their harmonies are seriously to die for. Ok, how about I just let you listen for yourself?
They are here this weekend but tickets are sold out :( bummer.
25 April 2011
21 April 2011
Project 52 update
I'll admit I'm a little behind on reading and sharing. But I'm catching up. So don't fret. I didn't read anything in March, and losing my glasses certainly didn't help that! Here's an update on a few of the recent books I've read!
Book 5: Divisedero by Michael Ondaatje
I Kind of loathed this book. It had very mixed reviews on Amazon, sort of a love or hate situation. The writing of the book isn't necessarily poor, but the overall voice of the story and certainly the structure of the book are frustrating as hell. The story breaks in it's timeline frequently, alternating between time periods over 100 years apart. One of the characters seems completely forgotten about, as though the writer meant to come back to him in the story but sort of forgot to. In other words, don't waste your time with this book.
Book 6: The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fist fight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie
I am deeply interested in the culture of American Indians. My book shelves are littered with novels and memoirs filled with their prose. And I've spent a good portion of time in my own writing talking about Indian culture and it's relation to my family. I've been hearing praise for Alexie's writing since I worked in the bookstore. This collection of stories did not disappoint! Not only is the writing beautiful, but Alexie gives voice to several generations and their fight for survival. Haunting and hopeful, Alexie's stories are ones that wont' be forgotten. I'll definitely be reading more of his work.
Book 7: Then we Came to the End by Joshua Ferris
I bought this book at one of Ferris' readings. He signed my book "Ferris, like the wheel." after I told him my name was "London, like the city." It's no surprise why this young emerging author is collecting awards. His writing is witty and emotive. I thought that mostly his book about working at an ad agency would be like watching "the office" and in moments it is. there are some of the same sorts of awkward humor and riffs between co-workers. Ferris writes in depth profiles of each character that strikes a chord and makes them family. In moments it seems you are right there at the water cooler gossiping about the office and in another you are taken through moments of great loss and human experience. You'll want to read it more than once...and maybe even recommend it to all your friends. I just did ;)
Book 8: The art of Losing by Rebecca Connell
I picked up this book last week mostly because the cover was kind of awesome. I do that. So far it's served me well. I read the description and the first few pages and knew I wanted to read more. The writing is average but the story is very intriguing in a soap opera/grey anatomy drama kind of way. I read it in one sitting. Following the affair and death of the main character's mother over 20 years ago from two opposing story lines is what makes this book unique and worth reading. Sometimes everything is not as it seems...be prepared for a few unexpected and disturbing twists.
Book 5: Divisedero by Michael Ondaatje
I Kind of loathed this book. It had very mixed reviews on Amazon, sort of a love or hate situation. The writing of the book isn't necessarily poor, but the overall voice of the story and certainly the structure of the book are frustrating as hell. The story breaks in it's timeline frequently, alternating between time periods over 100 years apart. One of the characters seems completely forgotten about, as though the writer meant to come back to him in the story but sort of forgot to. In other words, don't waste your time with this book.
Book 6: The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fist fight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie
I am deeply interested in the culture of American Indians. My book shelves are littered with novels and memoirs filled with their prose. And I've spent a good portion of time in my own writing talking about Indian culture and it's relation to my family. I've been hearing praise for Alexie's writing since I worked in the bookstore. This collection of stories did not disappoint! Not only is the writing beautiful, but Alexie gives voice to several generations and their fight for survival. Haunting and hopeful, Alexie's stories are ones that wont' be forgotten. I'll definitely be reading more of his work.
Book 7: Then we Came to the End by Joshua Ferris
I bought this book at one of Ferris' readings. He signed my book "Ferris, like the wheel." after I told him my name was "London, like the city." It's no surprise why this young emerging author is collecting awards. His writing is witty and emotive. I thought that mostly his book about working at an ad agency would be like watching "the office" and in moments it is. there are some of the same sorts of awkward humor and riffs between co-workers. Ferris writes in depth profiles of each character that strikes a chord and makes them family. In moments it seems you are right there at the water cooler gossiping about the office and in another you are taken through moments of great loss and human experience. You'll want to read it more than once...and maybe even recommend it to all your friends. I just did ;)
Book 8: The art of Losing by Rebecca Connell
I picked up this book last week mostly because the cover was kind of awesome. I do that. So far it's served me well. I read the description and the first few pages and knew I wanted to read more. The writing is average but the story is very intriguing in a soap opera/grey anatomy drama kind of way. I read it in one sitting. Following the affair and death of the main character's mother over 20 years ago from two opposing story lines is what makes this book unique and worth reading. Sometimes everything is not as it seems...be prepared for a few unexpected and disturbing twists.
18 April 2011
Rockabilly Inspired Invitations
HI!
The last few weeks have been sort of crazy. Car troubles, new job, tons of orders to fill and mail (Thanks so much!!!) and all that life stuff.
Some of you may have already noticed that I listed Printable Wedding invites in the new shop as "coming soon." I hope to have some invitation suites in there at the beginning of May. I will also have some other fun wedding related things!
I wanted to share these custom Rockabilly inspired invites that I just finished for Katie and Geoff.
We created two invitations, one green and one black. Here's the black suite
and the green suite:
I love how they turned out! We'll be doing some other day of stationary so I'll share that later!
Happy Monday!!
The last few weeks have been sort of crazy. Car troubles, new job, tons of orders to fill and mail (Thanks so much!!!) and all that life stuff.
Some of you may have already noticed that I listed Printable Wedding invites in the new shop as "coming soon." I hope to have some invitation suites in there at the beginning of May. I will also have some other fun wedding related things!
I wanted to share these custom Rockabilly inspired invites that I just finished for Katie and Geoff.
We created two invitations, one green and one black. Here's the black suite
and the green suite:
I love how they turned out! We'll be doing some other day of stationary so I'll share that later!
Happy Monday!!
06 April 2011
Designer Wednesday: Jaszmurka
Last month I asked Jaszmurka to be a guest designer for the April launch. I've admired her effortless creativity for a long time now after first stumbling upon her flickr stream. She makes messy look so gosh darn easy and I knew her style would work well with the You Rock line. I can tell you she didn't disappoint. Here are a few of her projects!
The first project Jaszmurka came up with are these super cute button magnets! How have I not been doing this all along? I'm definitely going to make some of my own for the fridge!
She selected three non hole buttons for quick magnets. Supplies used: pen, glue, scissors and a small magnet sheet.
Trace a circle onto your magnet sheet, cut and glue to the back of each button.
Use to hold notes, photos or whatever else! So easy and adorable!
And of course these fabulous messy layouts.
So lovely! The spraypaint makes me die a little! Of course what don't I love spraypaint on...?
The first project Jaszmurka came up with are these super cute button magnets! How have I not been doing this all along? I'm definitely going to make some of my own for the fridge!
She selected three non hole buttons for quick magnets. Supplies used: pen, glue, scissors and a small magnet sheet.
Trace a circle onto your magnet sheet, cut and glue to the back of each button.
Use to hold notes, photos or whatever else! So easy and adorable!
And of course these fabulous messy layouts.
So lovely! The spraypaint makes me die a little! Of course what don't I love spraypaint on...?
05 April 2011
What I've been doing
This last week in Iphone Photos......
Michal and I goofing in the car.
My little raptor climbed into the office chair and somehow managed to make herself completely adorably tucked in all on her own!!
Michal reading me a story at B&N. About friends sharing secrets! ha ha.
Making jokes about Jesus being our server ;)
My lazy day self portrait. And no glasses! weird!
Yes, I listened to Michael Bolton...and I'm not ashamed. Don't judge me.
Best text conversation ever? I love speaking only in song lyrics. Sometimes we recite backstreet boys.
A reminder from the last page of my kurt halsey book. His handwritten post it is speaking to me.
Michal reading me a story at B&N. About friends sharing secrets! ha ha.
Making jokes about Jesus being our server ;)
My lazy day self portrait. And no glasses! weird!
Yes, I listened to Michael Bolton...and I'm not ashamed. Don't judge me.
Best text conversation ever? I love speaking only in song lyrics. Sometimes we recite backstreet boys.
A reminder from the last page of my kurt halsey book. His handwritten post it is speaking to me.
You know that book...If you give a mouse a cookie? Well this is more like...if you don't give a velociraptor her food! She brings you her bowl and barks at your face! Don't worry, I fed her!
04 April 2011
03 April 2011
What the creative life is really like...
I think this diagram (found on tumblr) is hauntingly accurate. I'm working on packaging up all the lovely orders from this weekend! I'm cranking up the music and totally enjoying the day! New mixed tape tomorrow? You can count on it!
01 April 2011
NEW SHOP!!
Thank you everyone for your awesome support AND patience! This has been a long learning process! (NOTE....I FIXED THE LINK BELOW! SORRRRRRYYYYY!!)
The new shop is live! Check it out here:
www.suchsweettierneyshop.com
please let me know right away if you experience any problems with viewing the website or during checkout!
A few things to mention:
There is now a Design team slide show on the website! You will be able to see a slideshow of all projects there. Projects are still being uploaded but check it out!
Under each listing you will see a "like" button. From here you can like items on facebook without navigating from the site. This is a good way to "save" or "wishlist" items you want to come back to later or share with friends!
Under each listing photo you will also see two arrows...these allow you to see MORE product photos! (I'm working on putting in some text there to point that out!) So be sure to check out the other photos and enlarge by clicking on the photo! You will be able to view additional color options/charts on the last product photo in each set!
Here's a little image you can pull and stick on your blogs if you wish! A couple people asked for them! Again, you guys are the best! Thanks for all the encouragement along the way!
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