{ Untitled by Hollie Martin }
{ Daniel by Jason Fiske }
Tag Archives: Hollie Martin
Jazzy Casual
I have no delusions of grandeur. I know I’m not a fashionista. But like many people, I happen to like my own style. And every once in a while, an outfit will put a pep in my step! It’s been a while since I’ve had such a day, but the sun has been shining, I’ve got a new pair of kicks, and I thought, “What the hey! Let’s do another Westervin Wear.”
Blazer: secondhand
T-shirt: Target
Jeans: Urban Outfitters
Shoes: Le Bunny Bleu
Necklace: handmade by Hollie Martin
Watch: Swatch
Shades: Vintage
Week Links: April 6, 2012
1. This little horse jar from A Beautiful Party is perfect for collecting tiny treasures. If there’s two things I love, it’s tiny things and treasures!
2. Ok, so it turns out there are many, many things I love, including yogurt fruit snacks. I would still file these under “tiny treasures” though…
3. Our treasure of a friend (see what I’m doing here?) Hollie Martin collaborated with Cake Wines to design a beautiful label for their Pinot Grigio. Congrats, Hollie! Now gimme some wine! (White wines. Also on my list of loves.)
4. It’s been a while since we checked in with our other down-under artist friend Erin Flannery, but her work never disappoints.
5. Attention Chicago-area crafters! The Chicago Craft Mafia is hosting another Craft Racket. Head to Beans & Bagles on Tuesday, April 10th for tips on getting your crafts into shops. Knowledge — now that’s a true treasure. (Does it feel like I’m stretching a bit?) These earrings pictured are from Chicago Craft Mafia member Moira K. Lime.
6. Artist Vanessa Ramos has put together a fun tutorial for making your own zipper pouch. Perfect for collecting more tiny treasures! (Okay, I’m done.)
Busy Bumbles
Well, folks, my hours are filling up and I’m sadly finding myself with less and less time to spend here on Westervin. It seems like I may not be able to continue our current blog schedule for much longer. But for now, I have a few minutes to keep you updated.
{ Original drawing on Japanese ledger paper }
Accounting 101. This is my life right now. And ya know what? I don’t mind it. There’s something very exciting about organizing one’s financials. If that makes me a pencil-pushing dork, then so be it! It’s also making me pretty excited about grad school this fall, as I’m taking this online accounting course as a prerequisite for the Master of Arts Management program.
When I’m not locked away in our home office (a.k.a. the man lodge) with my homework, Brian and I get to work on wedding stuffz. The planning is in full swing now, with only three months to go. Items on our to-do list include but are not limited to: invitations, website, music, registry and decorations galore.
{ Zig Zag Bath Mat in Slate, on our registry }
Left: Apple Basket from Little Rock Crate & Barrel, perfect for displaying our apple cider donuts, no?
Right: Luckily, I have some amazing reading material for my commutes to and from work. Karen Russell’s Swamplandia is such beautiful escape that I nearly missed my stop yesterday morning!
Friendly and talented reader Hollie Martin is making me this rad necklace for a steal! I was planning to give it to someone special, but now I wanna keep it…
We were asked to whip up a little guest post for another neato blogger. Hopefull it’ll go live next week! Stay tuned.
{ Kittens! }
And when I find myself with a few extra minutes, I steal away to watch cat videos. I got a fever, and the only prescription is more kittens!
Daily Pretties: Betta’ Shape Up
{ trajects by Dylan Difalco } { Untitled by Hollie Martin }
The past couple of weeks have been great ones for the Westervin inbox. One darling reader, Hollie Martin, wrote to give us a “thumbs up” for one of our past Daily Pretty posts. I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to hear that people are inspired by what they see here. You know what, Hollie? I give you TWO thumbs up!
We also got some sweet thank you emails and comments from previously featured crafters Zyanya and Miss E. Elizabeth. Welcome new readers!
And in other exciting news, Westervin was cited on Design for Mankind! Long time reader and e-friend Lauren of Color Collective fame used a photo she saw on our blog for one of her guest posts. Congrats, Lauren, on your killer guest blogger series, and thanks a ton for representin’ the WE!
We’re famous now, right? If you want my autograph, you know where to find me…