Grown Ups

It's nice to meet up with J for coffee - we've been friends for so long, and were the best of friends throughout high school. I remember we used to spend so many hours on the phone when we were teenagers....too funny...

How time flies by so quickly! :O

Not Too Long Ago...

I was enjoying these things...

A package from Spain from dear Julia:

A sweet treat (yes, I was consuming a lot of these a while back... ;P):

Painting Bioluminescent Jellyfishes:

But right now...
I am focusing on the "business" side of things, and it has been (mentally) challenging to say the least. I have been doing a lot of research (it could go on forever, and it makes my head swim) and I need to get organized and start "knocking on doors". Being impatient is also not helping matters much. :P

Wish me luck, and please share any words of wisdom or advice, because I think I am in need of it. :')

The Return of the Sami Tastebuds 2013!

The Sami Tastebuds are now back in my Etsy shop.
I am also super happy to announce that some of my toys (including the Sami Tastebuds) are now available at Kid Icarus in Kensington Market! :D

Process:

Booklet (version 1):

Final:

Have a great weekend!

Almost May

Been enjoying these things lately...

Hand painted wood bead necklace from Eloise's dol:

Gelato, gelato, gelato (Salted Chocolate and Rufino Almond Fudge...yuumm):

Mauling and taking pictures of Fig Newton (always! ;P):

Roasting veggies in the oven as often as possible:

Hope Spring has arrived where ever you are. :)

Against the Grain

Going against the grain is hard...even when you know (more than anything else you've ever known in your life) that you're on the right path. While you feel very fortunate, at the same time, you can also feel quite fragile. I equate this feeling with taking out the safety net from under you, feeling your way in the dark, or free falling off a cliff.

This post is dedicated to those who are doing what they love, because sometimes it can be a tougher road when your heart is completely exposed.

And when in doubt...eat a cupcake or two...? :P

Happy Tuesday, dear friends.
xoxo

The Chloroplasts Have Multiplied...

;D