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I tried my hands at using gouache and I'm liking it. I like how smooth it goes on and that it dries matte. What I'm not comfortable with (yet?) is that it takes getting used to. There were a couple times I wanted to give up because what I was trying to achieve just wasn't... Continue Reading →
These are two of the prettiest notebooks I've purchased. I can't wait to start using them! Will post still photos of them later. For now, enjoy this unboxing. I was super nervous talking, so you might be able to hear it in my voice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2yQR64I_MY
Last weekend, our oldest daughter was celebrating her two-year anniversary with her boyfriend in Steamboat Springs and we needed to get some Christmas photos for the year so we decided to join them up there. They had gone up before we did and stayed in a B&B. We stayed at a La Quinta about five... Continue Reading →
A week and a half ago (can you believe we're already in week two of November?), during the week of Halloween, husband, our youngest daughter, and I went to a strings performance called Candlelight: A Haunted Evening. They played spooky songs as well as some classics like The Adam's Family theme song and Ghost Busters... Continue Reading →
Around this time of the year, I prep my writing notebook for 2022. I use a Hobonichi Techo and normally buy directly from the 1101 store (Japan). However, the cost of shipping has gone way up. It was $20 the years before, but now it's $80. I didn't think it was worth it, so I... Continue Reading →
Left to right: Henson (Desert Brown), Garanno (Cocoa Brown), and Ariegois (Ashgray Black) These notebooks are honestly beautiful. I love that they have a table of contents and numbered pages. As a writer, these two features are what's most important to me in a notebook, but the soft and pliable faux leather, metallic charm, and... Continue Reading →
I was given three Le Stallion notebooks to unbox and review. I had no expectations since I've never heard of these notebooks but I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful they were. Here's the unboxing video. Photos to come. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN3QBy5N_yI
Okay, I'm super excited because I've finished recording the unboxing of these packages and currently editing, but I wanted to share my excitement. Unfortunately, my camera's audio isn't great so I have do the voice overs during editing but if you were able to hear me you'd know I was super giddy with excitement when... Continue Reading →
I've been subscribing to the Cocoa Daisy Planner Add-on kit for about a year now. I've always enjoyed their presentation and all the goodies they gather. I've subscribed to their other kits in the past but didn't need all the goodies. The Planner Add-on has just the perfect amount for what I need. Also, it... Continue Reading →
I have not read the book series Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo but I'm loving the first series. I wasn't expecting to be as invested as I am. It's actually a really well-made show. The actors are pretty amazing, the CGI is superb, and the cinematography is beautiful. Here's the trailer to the show:... Continue Reading →
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