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365 of 29

I started a little photography project to document the last 365 days of my twenties apltly named 29 & holding.  The project sounds a bit more dramatic than it really is.  Oh no!  I am going turn...30!  Gaaah!! No, no.  Quite simply I have been looking for a way, or rather, a motivator, to take more daily photos of my life that do not involve my letterpress work...or my dogs, & to get better at taking photos. 

In this space I feel compelled to write something with every photo, as most of them do need some sort of description or explaining, but I love the idea of posting just a photo, no words. So 29 & holding will be just that.  Funny.  In "real life" I love to talk.  If you ever meet me in person, & my family & friends will agree, I will talk your face off.  I blame my dad.  

Turning 30 is something that has never frightened me.  I have never had a list of things to do before I turn 30 or thought about where I would be by that age.  The only age related deadline I recall making is when my ten-year-old, Barbie-playing self set a deadline of being married by 26 {I got engaged at that age, so I think little Sarah would be satisfied}. 

Even if I had made a list of things I had to do before 30 at some point, I am fairly certain everything I am currently doing & have done in life thus far would not be on there...& that is a good thing.

I Have a Website

...& it has been live for about two weeks, probably more.  Have a look! 

 

I am really happy to have one place to collect all my other "places" on the web.  It is great to have friends who are web designers!  {thanks, Hokie!}.

Hope you stayed cool this weekend.  Rich & I just about melted at the Indie Arts Fest, but I saw lots of friends, met some new faces, & sold lots of stuff, despite the heat.  We cooled off at the beach on Sunday.  Finally!  However...I am burnin' up today.  Fair-skinned does not fair well after two straight days in the sun. 

This week is going to be a bit nutty with 3 invitations to print plus getting ready for 2 weddings this weekend. 

Happy Monday!

Taped & Tagged

I first found this tape via perfectbound, a seriously beautiful blog.  The styling of the photos is perfection.  I have been using regular, clear packaging tape to make sure my kraft envelopes stay closed {even though they have sticky flaps, I still do not trust them}.  I have been looking for something to decorate my envelopes - simple, yet beautiful - this tape was the answer.  You may purchase some of your very own here in black or white!  It came too late to put on all of the packages I sent out for Christmas, but it will look quite lovely on packages I send out for Valentine's Day.  Of course I am already thinking about that day.

On a different subject, I have been tagged by Magnolia Grace.  Now, I participated in the Encyclopedia of Me meme over the summer & goodness that became tough near the end, but I think I can come up with seven random facts.  I think anything I say will be random, since I tend not to talk too much about myself but rather my work here.

1.  I twirl my hair when I am deep in thought.
2.  I yawn when I am nervous.
3.  I am a nail biter & skin picker.  It is a terrible habit.
4.  I look forward to the day when my designing & printmaking sustains my fairly modest living {besides all those pesky school loans & bills}.  It's within my 5 year plan most certainly.
5.  I am technically a pescatarian, not a vegetarian.  Really I am a sushiatarian. 
6.  I am against animal testing. 
7.  When I was younger my mom would give me a sheet of these & I would entertain myself forever by sticking them on me.  I also walked around wearing a green tupperware bowl on my head similar to this.  {how's that for random?}

Time for me to finish printing our Holiday Cards.  Behind much? 

Almost Friday...!

Z

Zinnias - oh how I love thee! 

With these photos, I now draw my Encyclopedia of me to a close...yay!

Y

Yellow - I love this color.  I would like to work it more into my fall designs {even though my brain has just about moved onto holiday designs & thoughts of blues, silvers, golds, & greens}.  This simply stunning photograph was taken by Rich in the backyard.  The sunflowers are still blooming & still gorgeous & they are finally attracting...goldfinches!  Be still my heart!  Hopefully we will capture them in action soon. Until then...