We’ve been going on photo adventures around our neighborhood lately. It’s interesting to think that you can walk down the same streets for years and never REALLY notice many of your surroundings until you have a camera in your hand with the intention to capture details.

All photos were taken with my Canon G10.

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I looooove Mary Kate McDevitt’s hand-lettered illustrations and goal chalkboards!

Holy cute.

Also, I found my new desktop background on her blog…and…IT.IS.AWESOME.

Totally Björk, totally true.

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I’m sketching today, and thinking about putting an inspiration board together in anticipation of starting my sketchbook for The Sketchbook Project. This incredible project catalogues the work of artists from all over the world, and I’ve wanted to be a part of it ever since I first heard about it a few years ago.

Once I actually start my book, you can follow my progress on my ArtHouse Community page. The books have to be postmarked and sent off to the Brooklyn Art Library by April 30th for a June 22nd opening exhibition in NYC, so I better get a move on!

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Paynes Prairie Preserve sits just on the outskirts of Gainesville, but from the view you’d think it was the African savanna.

Sometimes Florida is pretty.

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Absolutely cannot wait to watch this docu-series online! They’re available now through the Here Comes The Neighborhood website, though I’ve only just discovered them.

HCTN TRAILER from Here Comes the Neighborhood on Vimeo.

I guess I know what I’m watching this weekend! Miami photo adventure to follow…which I will post here.

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The best smelling and most affordable greenery for our home? Rosemary.

And by “affordable,” I mean free – there’s an unlimited amount of it in the lot next door. The earthy aroma of the herb puts me at ease, and Misu the troublemaker doesn’t chew on it. Plus, it looks lovely!

I kinda love win-wins!

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Her music was inspiring. She made an impact on millions of people, myself included. R.I.P., Etta James.

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My favorite thing about Anthropologie’s January catalog? The reoccurring theme of the models being bathed in light.

I mean, the clothes aren’t too hard on the eyes either…

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Canning jars are versatile in style and for that reason I use them for everything from drinking glasses to storing coffee beans. I generally just re-use the jars I have after finishing up some of my Grandma’s delicious homemade jams and jellies. Today, I was in pantry reorganization mode and took some half-full bags of dried beans & pastas and transferred them to jars.

Not only does it look fun and organized, showcasing the textures and colors of the foods, but now I can easily see exactly what we have when browsing for dinner ideas!

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If this is wrong, I don’t want to be right.

Loretta is the greatest. Even when in slightly janky blanket form.

Also noteworthy: Paramore and Kid Rock are both covering songs on the tribute album….yikes.

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