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Our day out downtown Savannah (only a few images to show)

2012-02-04T22:09:00.000-05:00

I had to take a picture of this house. The way the light was sitting was perfect. It looks the way It did when I saw it.

Sean scoping out the streets so he could bust some moves on his skateboard.

An emergency down on Abercorn Street. I am not sure exactly what happened, but it was cool running across it and documenting the action.

Nature's Oragami. Found this way. How special is that?

If you want to see the images larger, please click them! :]

This past Thursday Sean and I decided to venture (by foot/skateboard) downtown. The images shown show some of more interesting parts of the day (in my mind anyway). There are more images, but these are my favorite out of the rest. It was a beautiful day, and the weather was perfect all day long. We probably walked more than 6 or 7 miles, we stopped in some stores, we ate some fries and fallafel dogs. It was a pretty relaxing day.

Note: My standard lenses are dying. It is time for some new lenses. This is good and bad. Bad because I don't have the money to spend on new equiptment, also bad because I am trying to save money to move in less than a year. But good on the other hand, because that means I can finally upgrade to a really nice standard lens. Yeah it is long over due.

I should be working with two of Savannah's newspapers/magazine though. Hopefully I will have a photo job in the next few days. Yeah I am stoked!

Also a few new pouches are up in the shop! There are a few more images on my Etsy shop.

New items up in Little Shop of Moore!

2012-01-30T18:09:00.000-05:00

So I have been super focused and excited to be in my studio the past two days.
I also got a little bit of work done.

I worked on a new burlap wristlet for Ogeechee River Coffee Company, and I will be bringing it back up to the owner tomorrow after I get out of work. I will probably be making one or two more tomorrow. The pouches I made for him a few weeks ago are slowly selling, and I have a feeling that people will want to pick up on the wristlets that I will be making.

Also, I got two new wristlet/pouches in the shop.
The first is my FAVORITE EVERRRR!
SPACE!
Honestly, that is all I need to say about it. I really want to carry this one around myself but I am giving it to the shop. I can make me one anytime I want. So I will not be selfish! :]

The next is a multicolored Chevron pouch that has the option to be a wristlet.

I went fabric shopping today because I wanted to find some cute interior fabrics for the bags for Ogeechee but alas I found nothing for that. But I did find a few cute fabrics for the shop. Hey that's good enough for me! haha.

You can find both of these in my Etsy shop. Let me link ya! Little Shop of Moore

I finally got some fabric that I can print on so that I can put my name in my bags. I am really excited about that, but I wanted to do some funky tags with some cool scissors. Yeah, those were a no go. The fun scissors suck to say the least. They wouldn't cut through the printable fabric for anything, and really just kind of ripped the tags up. No good!

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On a different note:
I have been hanging out with the new neighbor (and coworkers old lady) Desiree. Yeah she's pretty damn cool. We tried glass cutting last night. We still need to perfect the technique, but I think once we get some cotton yarn we will be able to accomplish our goal. She is also my partner for dog walking; she has two pups herself and they definitely need exercise!

I also have been meeting a few people around town that I am looking forward to collaborating with. More deets on that once it happns!
Anyway, I am off!
I just wanted to show you, world, what I have been working on. :]

Have a beautiful night!

Friday Favorites #1

2012-01-27T12:49:00.000-05:00

So normally I don't do Friday Favorites buttttt I figured that I would give it a shot since I have some time. :]

To first start off I am showing a studio space by Dottie Angel (from Flickr). What a sweet space. I love the light colors and the furniture.


Via: Dottie Angel

This dress is AMAZING! I must have! Too bad it is 200 Euros. I definitely can't afford it, nor would I pay that much for ANY article of clothing, but if I ever saw it on sale somewhere it would be mine in a flash. Sean calls me his Bear, so I find it appropriate that I cover my body and house with fun bear things.

Via: Lu Flux

This mushroom terrarium necklace is too cute! I love little terrariums. I have been wanting to make some to put around my house, it is just a matter of getting around to making them.

Via: ingredientsforlovely

And this DMT Molecule necklace is super great. I would love it in a silver, but black works just fine too. DMT is also known as the spirit molecule. It is in you when you are born, when you die, and when you dream. It is found in all things in life, and its a psychedelic (or Ethogen - chemical used for spiritual purposes) that is used throughout the world (for thousands of years if not longer)to see God. It is truely a great chemical.


DMT Molecule Necklace by arohasilhouettes

That is all that I have for now folks. I really haven't been on the internet too much these past few weeks. But I am going to be in my studio working on some bags and illustrations sooo much more because my job has worked out a schedule plan with me.

New schedule is 6 days a week. 4 of those days I work 6:30 - 11am or 12pm, and the other 2 I work from 6:30 am - 3 pm. This will give me tons of time to get home, exercise myself and walk the dog, clean, and be in my studio making lots of good things. I am really excited and happy that I have bosses that understand my career goals. Isn't it funny how things work out?

Normally on my blog I don't post too often, but I will be trying to make this blog more of a place to update so that my friends and family can see what I am up to. I think they would like that. :]

Evolution and Studio Time

2012-01-19T20:00:00.000-05:00

Evolution, development, advancement, growth, rise, progress, expansion, unfolding;transformation, adaptation, modification, revision = my life, constantly.

This girl right here is always progressing. Infact, lots of personal progress has been made in these past few weeks. I have been hashing out so much inside my mind that I am constantly moving forward.

I think this could be a reason why I am in and out of my studio the way I always am. Personal progress takes over my life so intensely that that is all that I can do for that time period. It starts when it wants and it ends when it wants. I go through these funky phases where I am in the studio for periods of time and then I am out. If I am in the studio, I will be in here constantly. When I am out, you can barely force me to go in there even to look for something. It isn't really the best thing. I get lots done, then I get nothing done.

Not only is my artistic life like this, my entire life is like this One minute i'm here and then i'm gone. It's weird, and kind of hard to deal with honestly. Transformation is awesomely frequent but always a difficult time in my life. I get so focused on what I am working on that I can't think or do anything else. I become so completely consumed in my tasks at hand that I forget about everything else. I don't remember it being this bad when I was younger, not that it is nesscesarily a bad thing, but at the same time it is. It could be my ADHD, probably, but I don't like to say that it is the reason I am the way I am. I like to believe that I can control my mind, and maybe it will get easier.

I have a small point to make, and that is change = good, but it does cause me to disappeer from the grid for bits of time. Work with me. :]

Anyway, I am back in the studio, so hopefully I will be posting a lot of artwork.
I have Khijo work to do tonight. Tomorrow I will post some of the photos I took at the beach today, I really want to show you some tonight. Maybe once I get this Khijo stuff done I will post some. :]

Also, NEW POUCHES are up in the shop! You can get a close up view of em if you click on the image below! :]

New pouches are up in the shop! Check em out here!

i have been really absent lately

2012-01-15T11:14:00.001-05:00

there is a lot of stuff going on at the moment.
ill be posting within the next few days. :)

New Flickr Account and Address

2012-01-09T15:25:00.002-05:00

It has changed from www.flickr.com/photos/smallsphotography

to

www.flickr.com/photos/amylouski

I am trying to make everything the same so it is not confusing for people to find me.

2012-01-03T22:12:00.000-05:00

Little Fawn's One Year Blogiversary Giveaway!

2012-01-03T20:38:00.001-05:00

Hey everyone,
I am super excited to announce that I am part of a "blogiversary" giveaway! 1 year to be exact. But this is really more of an exciting moment for this blogger! Who is this blog owner, you ask?

Her name is Danielle and she blogs over at Little Fawn Big Heart.

Danielle is a tea drinking vegan who's pretty darn good at working a crochet needle!
I recommend checking out her shop. She has the cutest Tea Cup crocheted pin cushion. (This would be something I would buy and end up staring at it because it's just so darn cute!) Why are you showing us this pin cushion Amy? Well kids, this pin cushion just so happens to be part of the giveaway!

Yeah! exciting right! If I wasn't apart of this giveaway I would be trying to win this! That is truth speak right there! I just want to admire tiny crocheted cups dangit!

Now, I can't give away too much details about her Blogiversary Giveaway because then you wouldn't get the full details, so you will have to go check her out yourself!

Amy

New Layout for the New Year!

2012-01-02T23:43:00.000-05:00

This is literally all that I have done today. Lots of playing around with layout and this coding is kicking my ass. But I don't have much more to work to do on it. Yay!!

Space is the theme! I am really getting into Astronomy and my spiritual side so it seemed like a good fit.
I am working on adding a navigation bar, and that may take a bit of time before I get it right. I am in the middle of switching over my last template to something new. I am trying to build my own blog layout completely. I have so much more to really change over so it will be "mine" but I am really digging what I have so far. This will last a while I think.

I am in the midst of writing a goals list for 2012. Yes, I know I am behind, but soon! Hopefully tomorrow I will have that list completed. I feel like there is already so much I want to accomplish but there is so much that I can't get it all out on paper. Small steps Amy, small steps.

Well, I am going to bed for the night. I have an early morning tomorrow. I am also thinking about some future job moves that I may be making soon.

One love,
Amy

2011 Recap!

2011-12-31T22:02:00.000-05:00

So this year has been a fun year, and there has been plenty going on!

There were as many rough times as good times, and there have been people who have come and gone.

There is so much to mention but I will only talk about some of the things that have been super important to my life and personal growth.

Dying my hair fun colors!
This has been one of the best things that I could have done for myself. In fact it makes me happier than a few of the things mentioned below. Orange, Pink, Red, Turquoise, and a Teal. The Turquoise was my absolute favorite hair color ever. I am back to black and completely bored with it. I am thinking of bleaching out the bottoms sometime this week to start off the new year. Fun!

My first gallery show. This was a gallery show put on my the other artists in my graduating class. This was taken by the boyfriend while I did my speak. My series was called Enslavements and it was a series on addictions/habits. Meth, Nicotine, Bulimia, and Sex addiction. Last person to present, best crowd!

This was taken on the day of my college graduation from Armstrong Atlantic State University. You can see the rest of the post here. I graduated with a BFA and with a concentration in Digial Media. My sister also graduated that day as well. The picture is of my sister, my mom, dad, and me (ofcourse). Can you tell I was totally wearing a wig? haha

Sean and I started renting our first apartment together in September of this year. This is the view from the bedroom into our living room. 2 bed/ 1 1/2 bath apartment with a front and backyard, complementary firepit, right next to a Mediterranean deli called Al Salaam.
Because we have a backyard I was able to get my garden positioned very nicely in the side yard. Infact my garden produced some vegetables this year. My peppers are actually still producing and it is January 1st tomorrow. Pretty awesome! This winter has been strangely warm.

My bestfriend Amanda got married to her fiance Richard. I am so happy for them. It is so nice that she has found someone to share her life with. *all smiles*

Sean and I acquired this man, Wicket. He t is surely becoming one of the great loves of my life. You can read more about him here. We have only had him a few weeks now and I know he is loving it here. He is my exercise pal and my lap dog! Total Bffs!

Some other great things that happened this year are
- I actually started using my blog. I don't post as often as I should but that is something that I am working on. I can't wait to see how good I become at this blogging thing this coming year!
- I opened my first Etsy store called "Little Shop of Moore". You can check that out here! I sell my handmade pouches on my Etsy, and hopefully soon I will be selling more of my illustrative and photographic work.
- I started discovering my spiritual side again. I have learned so much about what I believe. This is something that has been missing from my life for a long time and I am really feeling good exploring this topic.
- Deep mind exploration - enough said. good learning experiences!
- I got a new digital camera! I got a Canon 60D. Lets just say that it is awesome and I love using it. Now I am trying to find a nice bag to carry it around in.
- I also had my first surgery EVER! Toe tumors.....what?......toe tumors.....yes! Pretty brutal if you ask me. I am just happy that I am no longer having toenail problems.

Anyway, that is my recap for 2011. Hopefully this coming year will be just as good/if not better than this one.

Happy New Years Everyone!

Deep Mind Exploration

2011-12-29T16:03:00.000-05:00

we are all one being. one conscious. one soul.
our bodies are tiny sparks, when this spark burns out i will become someone else; all seperate but equally important to our collective.
meditation is the only way to get back to our true being. these bodies are useless and cannot hold this soul forever. rebirth and infnite wisdom.

Day Off: Walk to the park

2011-12-22T23:12:00.002-05:00

Today was our first walk to the park with Wicket!
We are trying to get him out of the house for walks as much as possible.
He is a tad bit overweight and with his bad back it puts a dent on his physical capabilities, so walks are going to be "our" (Sean, Wicket, and me) exercise.

Today we decided to walk to Forsyth Park so he could meet some other sweet pups. I also had a package to drop off to be shipped, so it was a perfect walk. I got something accomplished, we all got exercise, and we are totally pooped after it.
All together I would say we walked about 90 blocks. I am not sure how many miles that would equate to, but I know that by the last block on the way home Wicket had to stop. He had reached his limit. We carried him for a few seconds and then got his spirits back up and he finished walking the last of the block. Good man!

This was taken at Brighter Day Health Food Store. We stopped for a quick lunch before proceeding to the park. I thought have snapped more photos of the day, but I was too busy being excited about how good he was out in public.

Lovin' in front of the Kroger! We stopped in to get some liquid for our bodies and let our legs rest. Wicket's legs are only like 6 inches long each! haha!

I just really loved the shadow that Sean was creating. The feet, leaves, and shadows had me inspired. Not to mention the color.

This is just a small update about how our day went. Oh yeah! The guy finally came to finish putting our backdoor back together. All that was left was the trim, but it took long enough. 4 months to finish 2 days.....YIKES! But it is done, so I can't complain.

Also, I re-organized and cleaned my studio and the closet in the studio. I will be taking pictures soon. It looks and feels so much better. I still need to get rid of some stuff, but I swear I am a hoarder of sorts so it will take me a while. Pictures soon!

Also, one last time, I changed my blog up a tiny bit. Hopefully soon I will have it completely designed by moi, but for now it will do. I need to really refresh myself on my web designing skills. Last time I really got down on editing was years and years ago (like highschool style) so.......SOON!

Anyway, I am off to play. Goodnight world!

Prototype for Ogeechee River Coffee Company

2011-12-22T21:14:00.000-05:00

Just a quick update on what I am working on literally at this moment.

Right now I am working up a prototype bag for Ogeechee River Coffee Company. They are a great little coffee shop located up at the Habersham Village shopping center. Sean and I are frequent coffee/hot soy chocolate milk drinkers there. Soo delicious!! And their staff is super duper nice! I love going in there to get my chocolate milk and chit chat while Sean sweetens his coffee. The girls that run the shop are just fabulous and are good with regular customers. By the time Sean and I get through the door they are already asking us if we want our "regular" drinks. The answer is always "YES" or "hmmmm * thinking hard* add peppermint to that milk please". I love being a regular at coffee shops! Now I know what all of the hulabaloo is about when it pertains to coffee shops.

Anyway,
The bags (if they like them and want to sell them on their shelves) will be made from the coffee shop's very own burlap sacks. The owner Scott was nice enough to let me take a sack home to make up some prototypes. It is just a matter of funding to get the rest of them started.

Right now I am stuck on the pouches. I have other ideas, like totes and bags similar, but I am just not really into totes anymore. But what I need to remember is that these bags are not for me, they are for Ogeechee, and if they are buying them, I will make them. :] That's some positivity for you!

I really hope they like what I have to offer. This would literally just make my day. Tomorrow I am going to bring the prototype up to the shop and let the owner get back in contact with me. Exciting day!

I am thinking about putting some of these babies in my Etsy shop. Yes, No, Maybe so??

Weight loss

2011-12-20T11:34:00.001-05:00

I have a small bit of personal news to share.
It is kind of exciting if i say so myself.

I have dropped a pant size. AWESOME!!
I guess i loose weight when im happy. That works for me.

Awesome news for Sean and I!

2011-12-19T14:32:00.001-05:00

Okay so I have been waiting a few weeks to post this news, so you know I am super excited to finally get to tell it.

Sean and I now have a puppy!!!

His name is Wicket and he is 8 years old.

He was previously owned by Sean's parents, but they recently adopted and new dog and Wicket was not feeling it at all, so they let us take him home from our trip to Tennessee. He is part terrier, part dockson. He has blue and brown eyes, and as you can see from the picture his eyes are amazing. Multicolored, whoa!! Too cool. He is a little pig and loves to rummage and eat. I call him "pig belly" because his belly looks like a pigs belly; it is spotted and has soft short hair. He has a bad back so jumping is not something that he should do often. That means couch and bed time is going to be us picking him up so he doesn't hurt himself anymore. Damn those calcified discs! He probably weighs close to 30 lbs, so that def. isn't helping his back, but Sean and I are going to get him to loose a few lbs. He is a bit camera shy, well not shy, but he doesn't really know about sitting pretty yet. SOON! muahaha!

So that is it for the good news. We are both so excited to have him in our home and in our lives. We have been wanting to get a dog for so long. He really is perfect for us right now. We love our sweet old man already!

i have some sweet news to share this afternoon.

2011-12-18T11:18:00.001-05:00

only a few more hours before i can spill the beans

Tea Time!

2011-12-08T20:35:00.002-05:00

So Thursdays are my day off. You are probably starting to see that trend.

Today has gone like this so far:
1. woke up around 8. we missed the beach and the sunrise. What? Our bed is too comfy! We can't help but want to sleep in.

2. Went to Ogeechee River Coffee Company to get our mornings started. The boyfriend had some coffee and I had a soy chocolate milk. Yum! I also received a burlap sack from the shop owner. He is looking to have someone make some bags to sell. So you know I snagged up that opportunity. Tomorrow, because thats when I get paid, I am going to get the proper needles for sewing and something to keep the fabric together while I work with it.

3. After coffee, the boy and I decided to head to Henry's for some breakfast. They have the BEST hashbrowns, and the staff is super nice!

4. After breakfast we headed to the post office so that I could send off a pouch in the mail. I love making pretty little bags. I love that people like them! I am actually working with a different way to sew the tops of the bags. So far they are coming out nicely.

5. After all of that we came home and relaxed for a bit. Sean played video games while I worked on social networking and worked on some blog post ideas. Now it is time to start implementing them!

6. Around 3 we went and ate tacos at Barbaritos. Best tacos EVER! Next we went to Rite-Aid so Sean could get a new notepad for his video game note-taking. Such a nerd! <3

7. Came back home and relaxed more. We are the relaxing kind of people! :]
I put up my new thread holder and I started working on a twig candle holder. Once it is done it will be super cute. I am thinking of starting over and painting the twigs though. We will see!
I also started working on a vector image. This is what happens when I drink lots of tea and become inspired by it.

I did have a bokeh background on it, but I couldn't figure out if I liked it or not. I have been needing to brush up on my vectoring skills. I haven't worked in illustrator in about six months, and I also have been having a REALLY hard time drawing lately. This was much easier.

8. More social networking/blog editing and probably yoga soon! I haven't done my yoga in a few days and I am in dire need of a good stretch. That is for sure!

Normally I take pictures all day long, but today I barely picked up my camera. Dag blagat! The weather is finally cold! YAY! It was a good 38-50 degrees today. That is exciting because it has been in the 70s-80s these past few weeks. Weird right? That just means this winter will be brutal and my house will require more heat.

Anyway, I am off.

Have a beautiful night!

Kaelah Bee from Honeybeeinthecity.blogspot.com is doing a major giveaway for December!

2011-12-07T16:15:00.004-05:00

An Apple Ipad!
WHATTT!
Everyone go check it out.

Trims and exploration

2011-12-02T17:59:00.000-05:00

Howdy folks,
just a quick quick update.

Trimmed my bangs last night. They are pretty dern cute! I love the way baby-bangs look on me. I always end up cutting them this short. It is truely an *Amy* bang. In the pictures below they don't look like baby bangs, but that is only because my hat was smooshing them forwards onto my face. They are a tad bit wonky but I dont mind because I too am kind of wonky. :]]]

The boy and I went thrifting yesterday and found the Cacti and Succulents book and the NeedlePlay book. I have needed a book of each kind for a while now. I am having some trouble with one of my succulents so I needed major references for it. And I also needed a good needle instructional. I found a really good one at the local library, but that library is all the way across town now, and I am too lame to go across town. *womp womp womp*.

anyway!

I am just about to deliver a cd that I had to re-burn for a photography client. Her cd was not working because the files *magically* changed over to some .fpbf file. I have no clue what that is. *derp*

and

Tonight the boy-toy and I will be exploring our deep mind spaces. I am excited!

pain is beauty?

2011-11-30T10:06:00.001-05:00

That is what my Momma also told my sister and I as we grew up, but that may not be the case today.
Back pain is not beautiful. I threw my back out *womp womp wompppp*

Last night I was doing my nightly yoga routine and about 20 minutes into it I fell asleep on the living room floor. THANKS FOR MAKING ME RELAXED YOGA, BUT YOU HURT ME SO BAD! :]
I passed out right before going into shoulder stands (my favorite position) and woke up probably 2 hours later. I could barely turn over to get up, let alone get up. I managed to crawl my way to the couch where Sean was passed out and woke him up with yelps of pain. I then laid on the couch for 20 minutes to let my back relax some, and then Sean helped me into the bed.

This morning I went to work, and the opening manager Melanie let me leave because there was someone already at work who could cover my morning shift. I am supposed to go back at 11 and work till 3, but I do believe that Melanie got that shift covered as well. I am actually not sure if my afternoon shift is covered, but she said not to worry about coming back today. That is relief for me because my back is killing me, and I have shooting pains running down my legs. I bought a heating pad on the way home this morning and it feels great. It doesn't retain heat that long, but I am sure that is so it doesn't get too hot and burn the person wearing it.

Sitting up on a chair hurts, laying down feels good but I don't know if laying down is best for me. One would think that with all of the time I have hurt my back I would know what to do by now, but each time the pain is so different.

So I will be spending the day not doing much. Now I just need to figure out how to get some creative work accomplished.

On another note
I bought some sponsor spots for December, January, and February over at CraftedLove, so keep an eye out for my eye-con! haha you like what I did there? So witty! This is the icon I just made for it.

I wanted the viewers to know who I am and what I write about. I don't think that I did too shabby of a job. I wanted it to look like a polaroid. I dig it!

Anyway I am going to make some hot tea and relax my back.
Have an awesome day!

First paid photography gig

2011-11-26T15:44:00.000-05:00

My first paid gig as a photographer is tonight.
It is a birthday party of a friend of my friend and coworker Khi (from Khijo).
The party will have a stripper pole, a backdrop, and supposedly a lady teaching the girls how to use a pole.

This is exciting.

At the party I will be taking backdrop photos with the girls in front of it, and then printing off pictures for sale. Amy Moore = party photographer? maybe!

Got my flash up and running, and I am ready to make that money!

New pouches up in the shop!

2011-11-21T17:01:00.002-05:00

Another update for the day!

Just put some new pouches up in the shop, go check em out!

Beach Day (Nov 17, 2011)

2011-11-21T11:48:00.000-05:00

So Thursdays of every week are Sean and my official days off of work, and this week we decided to wake up before the sunrise and go to the beach.
These are a few of the many photos taken that morning. It was such a beautiful day too!
We headed to Tybee Island (Savannah, GA) around 5:30 a.m. and got there about 6. We thought the sun would rise around that time, but it didn't really start shining until around 6:30.

GOOD MORNING HANDSOME!

Sean's "No more photos pose". I am his paparazzi.

Trying to fix my hoodie before my first photo of the morning. haha! Caught me!

Sean smoking his morning cigarette as it gets light out

The first clam that we found on the shore line. I was beyond excited because I haven't seen a closed clam in years!

This was the second clam that we found. We were contemplating what to do with them, but the veganism in us said "throw them back into the ocean!" , so we did :]

You like those throwing skills? That little speck in the air is the clam Sean found.

The birds were dancing this morning. So pretty

They remind me of large hummingbirds, especially the second to the top near the left corner of the picture.

This picture baffled Sean and I for a while. Do you notice anything funny in the picture? If not, look at the water. We sat at my computer for about an hour trying to figure out what that black speck was. We even enlarged it, and played with the photo to see if we could see it better. It almost looks like a black marsh-mellow man floating in the water. But I remembered (after that hour) it was a bird flying through the picture. I remember snapping it and getting so excited that I caught that, and then freaked myself out when I couldn't figure out what it was on the computer. Silly Ames!

The view of the shore line from above on the pier. So pretty!

Sunrise finally!

This kind of reminds me of a atom bomb image. Serene and beautiful either way.

the lovebirds

I liked this image, but thought you all needed to see our faces better. Happiness!

While this is only a few out of the hundreds of photos that we both took, they are some of my favorites. I think every Thursday we are planning on meeting the sun despite the fact it is getting cold outside now. And Tybee has the worst winter breezes. So wrapping up will happen, and hopefully our hands won't be too cold to take some pretty photographs.

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on a side note

I am working out my new little line of pouches, and they will be ready and in the shop TODAY!!

also

I am trying to get into my chosen career, photography. I am applying for this job today. I won't give any details until I get it though. *fingers are crossed* wish me luck!

Monday: My day off of work!

2011-11-14T23:24:00.000-05:00

Hello there world!

Today was one of my days off of work. Now that I am working again, Mondays and Thursdays are my official days off. I love it! I love having every few days off. It is a nice break.

Sean only gets Thursdays off, so it is nice that I have one full day to myself, and another one all for him. Despite the fact that we live together and are always relaxing and spending time together, Thursdays we always try to really spend the time on one another. Movies, the park, riding bikes, movie watching, sleeping, breakfast and cartoons (or should I say any of Gordon Ramsey's tele shows) are most of the activities that we do with one another on those days. Breakfast is my favorite activity of Thursdays though. I love that we make breakfast together. I enjoy cooking with him, and we rarely get to cook breakfast together because of our work schedules. So Thursday breakfast/brunch is always a MUST!
I figure, since I can be an artist EVERYDAY OF MY LIFE, on Thursdays I can spend all of that time on him. I love love that time! It is always my favorite day of the week.

Today I woke up around 9-9:30. Sean called me from work to make sure that I wasn't wasting my day. <3 morning wake-up calls. Toast, yoga, and a trip to the post office were my morning, and a bike ride to meet Sean on his break started my afternoon. I was picking up the bedroom and starting on the Sunday Drawing Challenge created by Ambird (Illustrator Amber Seegmiller) when Sean got home. I drew for about another hour whilst picking up our bedroom some more with Sean. These pictures are from then.

Afterward, dancing ensued in the living room, and then we decided to roll to Forsyth Park for a bit.
I continued to work on my Sunday Drawing Challenge (I know it's Monday, but I am slow with EVERYTHING so it's okay) and took some photos. Sean read and then decided to nap for a bit. The weather was perfect and we would have sat out there until it got dark I'm sure, but I only had peanut butter toast for breakfast so I was getting hungry by 5 o'clock. We made Baked Potato Soup tonight for dinner. Super easy recipe that I will post later this week.
Here are our park pictures.

the view we had from our seat in the park

the new kicks I bought at goodwill this past week when I went home to see my dog Dani

I really loved the different colors of greens and yellows in the trees with the blue sky

light distortion is pretty cool

I just thought the lighting was just really beautiful

nap time for the bear!

Sean after he had woken up from his nap

I had to stop and take a picture of Bobbies on the way home. I know it is in black and white, the blue hue of the photo was so pretty but i really enjoy the black and white as well.

This is all that I've got for right now. I have to work in the morning and am getting a minor headache.
Have an awesome night!

2011-11-12T00:12:00.000-05:00

Went and saw Immortals today with the boyfriend. Good Movie. I think I might buy it as a Christmas gift for Sean. He loves mythology, so what better than a mythology based movie.
I loved the transitions from scene to scene. The only thing that I really didn't like was the sex scene.Sex scenes are so akward for me. All sex scenes, in my opinion, are badly placed and the actors/actresses make me cringe. Sex in movies never seems natural anymore. Maybe it's just me *shrugs* who knows?

I am really excited about a large order that I just received! It feels good to know that people enjoy the things that I make. I love the feeling actually! This is what I want to feel all of the time.

At the end of this week I will be debuting my new pouches, so keep your eye out! They are super sweet and I cajon't wait to expand on the colors that I will be using for them. Ohhhh I am getting excited just thinking about it!

IT'S ABOUT TO GET DEEP.

I have been thinking wayyyy to much lately; mainly about my future (my career future to be more exact). Where do I want to go? Honestly, I don't know. I just want to be happy but I don't know if one single job will do that for me. I could be wrong about this but it feels as if I will be the person to change careers mutiple times throughout my life trying to find what feels the best, but may not find that. As long as it is creative, I don't care. I'll do whatever honestly. I have (am always) thinking about finding a new job. My job works for now, but I know it won't give me what I need in the long run. But I also feel as if I am already defeated before I can start something new because I feel my education didn't provide me with everything that I believe I need to obtain my dream job. Especially with the way the job market is, it seems my education/experience is always less than what people want. How am I supposed to get *that* job feeling this way. Normally I would only talk about this with close friends, but I know I can't be the only person who thinks these thoughs from time to time. And I know thinking negatively like this doesn't help me in anyway, but seriously, how is this supposed to work out in my favor? *sigh*
I just want to work with a close knit creative group of people who are willing to teach/train/and learn together. The RedVelvet girls are a pretty good example of what I am talking about. I would love to run a handmade shop and be part of the creative team. I need to find this here in Savannah while Sean goes to school. My happiness depends on it, I depend on it. I hate feeling this inadequate.

Tomorrow is going to be a productive day: Work in the A.M. and some pouches to make in the afternoon. I think I'm going to start making daily to-do lists again. Maybe that will help with productivity. :)

Anyway, goodnight world!

Truth Speak

2011-11-09T10:22:00.000-05:00

On my Tumblr, I often will post quotes or spoken words that I find truth in. I always label these as "Truth Speak or Truth Spoken".

I think I may bring that over to my blogger. I know not everyone who follows me on blogger will follow me on my tumblr, so this is for you, so you can see other layers of the topics that I often ponder.

“Don't spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.”

- Coco Chanel

The past week and Little Shop of Moore update!

2011-11-08T23:24:00.002-05:00

So I have had every intention of keeping this thing up to day with pictures of my life and what I am currently working on, but bad news/events just keep popping up one after another.

Just this past weekend I went back home to St. Mary's Ga to visit with my parents. My dog Dani is very sick. I found out she has Leukemia and the doctors thought that she wouldn't make it until Monday. Well today is Tuesday and she is still alive and kicking. Her red blood cell count hopped up to 26 (it should be at 44) and if it stayed under 22 they were going to have to put her down. I think me being home helped some. I bet it was nice for her to see some other family other than my mom who has been terribly upset, my crying sister, and my dad. I got some really cute videos and darling pictures of her this weekend just incase something happened. I will post those once I actually get them on my computer.

Now I am back in Savannah. I don't work at the Pan probably until this coming week, and even then I need to see how much my hours will be cut because supposedly the guy that has been covering my shift (he got hired the day I left) is pretty badass at prep. So if they cut my hours I will have to find another job. With that being said, because I am thinking my hours will get cut, I am about to start pumping out some new bags within the next week.

I bought the supplies for one of my new designs today and boyyyyy am I excited. I'm extremely excited actually because this is an idea that I have been thinking about for months! I did my first prototype tonight and it is ADORABLE!! I don't want to give anything away but here is a pic to show you what I am working with. I am trying to stick with my own style, cute and girly, but not too complicated. Or should I say SWEET AND SIMPLE! yeah that works!

I will be pumping out quite a few of those within the week. I honestly can't wait to get them up on Etsy. Little Shop of Moore is back in action. I have been MIA for quite a bit, but it just seems like there is so much stuff going on in my personal life that I am having a hard time keeping up. But it is grind time now!

I will be updating this week again to show case my other bags and give out the link to my shop.
Have an awesome night!

2011-11-02T21:20:00.002-04:00

Hello blog-o-sphere!

It has been quite an interesting few days, so let me fill you in.

super stylish, right? :] I wore this shoe combination for probably 7 days straight, but they were too comfortable not to wear together. haha!

This is the Oct 24. Bought these little pumpkins the week prior, and decided to re-design the centerpiece on my living room table. The little bird(s) were bought a few years ago when I was living with my bestie Amanda. Sean is playing video games and that paper pumpkin is looking cute as ever!

On Oct 27th, Grace Bonney from Design *Sponge was in town to talk about her new book

I found out about the event earlier that day while playing on Twitter. Social networking seriously rules man. I have been thinking about it, and I love being involved in other artist/bloggers lives. It is nice to connect to others who share similar interests and lifestyles. Anyway, Grace Bonney came to talk and it was exactly what I hoped it would be; Blog business talk, community, etc. I only shot a few pictures, but during the entire talk I was note-taking so, shooting was not an option for me really.

On the 29th I was feeling super cute, so I did an Outfit of the Day. Found my suspenders (well, actually they are Seans new suspenders, but mine are missing in the abyss of my closet) and what a life saver they are. My pants feel way too big. Maybe it's because I lack that junk in the trunk or I'm loosing weight. MAYBE IT'S BOTH! *shrugs* Who knows! What I do know is that I love suspenders. I feel super cool in them and I like playing with the straps. Suspenders everyday!

On the 30th Sean, Josh (his brother), Sarah (Josh's girlfriend) and I decided to expand our minds.

We watched Mystery Science Theater 3000's movie Touch of Satan. What an AMAZING movie within a Movie. I REALLY REALLY recommend it. It is on Netflix for those who have Netflix.

A video created for your viewing pleasure found auritone's youtube

And that is only 10 minutes of it! I laughed the ENTIRE movie. This will always be a favorite of mine. Mystery Science Theater 3000 is a good little production.

Sarah and Josh


Sean looking mighty delicious. Notice the holiday lights!


Sean hanging out of the front set of doors. I liked the way the lighting from the lights looked outside in comparison to the street lamp infront of our house.

I thought this was a cool shot. In the tv you can see the visualizer from the Sean's Xbox. We were listening to The Jet Age of Tomorrow and Explosions in the Sky.

First holiday bokeh of the year! We thought the lights would look really good inside the house, so we couldn't resist the trip to Target earlier that evening.

I decided to paint my face a tensy bit to look kind of like a dead girl. With this dark hair I look super pale, so I figured that darker eyes would make me look like I was dying. muahahah morbid right!


The view from the kitchen into the living room.

This night was a really good night. I can't go into too much detail but I can tell you that I experienced some beautiful moments and a few tears. I love moments when I connect extremely deep with Sean. :] Sooo in love.

Today I have cleaned and organized my studio. Woohooo!!! I haven't been able to walk around in my studio for the past month, let alone do anything productive in the space. But.......I have been sketching quite a bit these past few days. It could be because I have felt so inspired. Not really sure of what, but I think it could have something to do with the fact that I am reading Kari Chapin's book The Handmade Marketplace - How to sell your crafts locally, globally, and online. Very good read. Once I am finished with it, I will do a blog post about the content.

You can also get a copy here at Kari's website!

Okay I know the last paragraph was a bit akward, but I am getting excited about getting back to work. Lots of ideas that I need to get out of my head!

Have an awesome day!

Winter's coming wip

2011-11-01T01:23:00.001-04:00

Winter's coming wip, a photo by Amy Louski on Flickr.

Winter's coming wip

2011-10-28T14:33:00.000-04:00

i can feel when my body decides it wants to shrink. my bones hurt when poked.

interesting.

Hair Bows and Halloween Costumes

2011-10-27T00:53:00.000-04:00

Tonight I helped my sister start making her Yoda (from Star Wars) costume.
It was my first time making an actual clothing garment. No real pattern, and no instructions on how to do so. Talk about tough!
I think I will have to test my skills and making articles of clothing, on occasion, just to see if I am understanding how this whole sewing clothes thing works. Pictures will be posted tomorrow after the outfit is ready! :]

What I am really excited about tonight though is the fact that I made a new super cute bowed headband with a bow on it.

After I was done working on my sister's costume, I started thinking about what I wanted to wear tomorrow. It is the Sean and my day off (Day 6 of toe recovery). So in my head I was trying to put an outfit together and decided that I wanted to wear a bow and a headband. And this is what I came up with. The white headband is a little bright, but it is still completely adorable. I can't wait to make some more, and start rocking the shit out of them. New inspiration! YAY!

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Today has been a really productive day for me.
Woke up around 8:30-9 AM as Sean was running out of the door. He was a little late to work (due to the alarm not getting set because we both fell asleep before setting it) AND our backdoor has officially hit the shit and split in half (it will be fixed Friday) and the morning was officially now screwed for him, I decided that I would clean, do laundry, and make the house beautiful for him when he got home from work so that he could relax. 4 to 5 loads of laundry were done today. Holy shit, I can't stand to do 1, let alone 4-5. I Cleaned and mopped the entire house except for my studio. My studio has been in complete disaray for a month; but I haven't been able to come in here because I can't stand to look at it. I had my computer in the living room while my foot has been out of commission, and now I'm back; and this room is going to get cleaned TOMORROW! Anyway, super productive day and i'll stop there before I continue on a major Adhd rant.

Goodnight and have an awesome day!

The 2nd Fire of the Fall Season!!

2011-10-24T23:25:00.000-04:00

Hey yall,
Tonight was the 2nd night of the Fall Season that Sean and I burned a fire in our fire-pit out in our backyard. It was also a night of bread baking. So I will be showing some photos from tonight. :}

Most of the day consisted of me being a couch potato.
Sounds lazy, but I recently had surgery on my foot. A tumor the podiatrist said! Well I definitely went and had that removed, so I am supposed to be off my feet for 10 days. Today is day 4 out of 10. I had another appointment today to get it re-wrapped and had another x-ray done. As of right now, my surgery foot/toe is looking good. I go back on Thursday to get it wrapped again.

Sean napping on our couch. Check out that awesome Space pillow I made for him!

Sean raking leaves and gathering sticks! Check out those legs...mmm mmm good!

Get to work boys!

So after sleeping and relaxing on the couch all day with my love, we decided to get up. His brother Josh came over and they decided to work on our fire-pit some. Rake some leaves and set up some wood, and I joined in by raking our porch. We have SOOO many leaves to play in this year, and I am really excited about that!

During that time I baked some Vegan Peach Banana Bread (which was also Diabetic friendly). It was supposed to yeild 2 loaves, but we didn't have any Baking Powder, so this is the amount we got out of it.


It doesn't look to impressive but it was delicious!

So while it is still hot I start munching on it. Yeah I love to eat burning hot food right as soon as it's done cooking. It's just soooo good that I can't help myself. I also re-arranged the Pepper plants that I recently put on my backporch (taken from the yard).

While munching on the bread, the boys got the fire all a-flame and I decided it would be a fun idea to photograph it. I also have a really cute video that you need to watch. I am calling it "Nature's Magic". Listen hard and you will understand why!

Josh stoking the fire. I thought this shot was pretty cool.

I thought these pictures were fun and I love playing with my camera at night. The video below is the one I call "Nature's Magic". Make sure you listen hard because the conversation between Josh and I is where I got the name idea from.

This is my first time putting up a video and I hate the fact I have to use Youtube because my file is too big for blogger. Soooooo now I guess I have a youtube account. MORE VIDEOS!

Geometric embroidered necklace

2011-10-23T15:57:00.000-04:00

Taken from Cozihome.blogspot.com - a tutorial for making a geometric embroidered necklace!

"Inspired by Maranonjewls.com, where embroidery floss was used to make bright and colorful geometric jewelry, I knew that I eventually wanted to try it myself. Embroidery geometric jewelry is a fun way to add something extra to your outfit. The texture sticks out, the colors can be at random and anything you want.

You are going to need:

Pen
Felt
Embroidery Floss (3 to 6 different colors)
Embroidery needle
Necklace chain
Jump rings
Clasp

1. Take your pen and paper and draw! Draw until you are happy with a design.
2. Now before you cut out your template, draw about a 1/4 inch border around your design then cut out your design so you can use it as your template.
3. Trace your template onto the felt twice.
4. Cut out the two pieces
5. Using your template as a guide, draw your pattern on one of your felt pieces. Also remember to draw the 1/4 inch border
6. Using a satin stitch fill in your pattern with various colors except the border you will fill that in later.
7. Take your second piece of felt and line it up with your felt that you embroidered on. If it doesn't exactly quite match, trim it down with your scissors.
8. Using a whip stitch, sew your two pieces together, filling in your 1/4 inch border.

Attach your jump rings, necklace chain and clasp and now you have a cute necklace!

Artist Feature Numero Uno!

2011-10-17T00:11:00.001-04:00

Artist Feature about Erik Alamas.
Photographer and Digital Media.

You can find the link to the interview between Erik and Photoshop.com above. Right click to open full image!!! These are beautiful, you don't want to not open the full image! :}

I love the lighting and ethereal atmosphere in this image.

I love the fact that this looks like an installation, painting, and photograph all at the same time. The mood is present and prehistoric. The color is fantastic and I love the bear's texture.

Very nice lighting efftcs. Great use of HDR. I feel like I am in the scene myself. What I really love about this image though is the fact that her body is a very well done composite of at least 2 or 3 different images. What gives it away are her three arms. ;} Nice illumination as well.

What elements in this peiece that I really enjoy are the airplane base, the whale, and the overall blueness of the image. The airplane base is probably the prettiest cyan/robins egg blue combo color and it also looks like an illustration. The whale was a pretty sweet match up for this. I really like that it is flying or "air swimming". The over-all blue of the image is pretty swell as well. The sky is very photographic while the airplane/whale flying book machine with lady explorer is very painterly (or atleast in my mind).
This image brings me deep into my imagination.

What a cool artist to find!!!
Normally I don't look at much digital manipulation, I guess I am kind of a purist. Not that I am a purist, but, I always think that photographs should stay photographs, and things like this should be created by pencil and color. It's a close minded thought that I need to rid myself of, I know! But I always remember why I love finding it afterwards, and that is what matters.

I know I didn't introduce this Artist Feature, but I really wasn't sure how to approach it seeing as this is my first one. But I think that I am going to make Artist Feature be a permanent post on my blogging list.
Posting what I think about during piece viewing is refreshing! I always feel like I shouldn't share these thoughts, but this is my blog right? DAMNNN RIGHT!................SO from now on I will be doing Artists Features on Sundays.

Cool! My first OFFICIAL scheduled type of post. :]]]]]]]]]]]]]

A-Z about me!

2011-10-14T23:20:00.000-04:00

Well it is about time that I update once again and let you in a little about me, so I am going to do a A-Z about me list. Normally I NEVER do lists, that stopped with dear old LJ, but it is about time that I indulge in a little ME. So here we go!

A. Age: 25

B. Bed Size: Double (always)

C. Chore you hate: Folding laundry....ohhhh I hate it with a passion

D. Dogs: are my favorite! I can't wait to have my own sweet noble pup!

E. Essential start to your day: That extra 10 minutes of sleep. The snooze button exists strictly for me (or so I believe)

F. Favorite Color: This is a tough one because I go through color phases. But it always seems like I come back to green shades

G. Gold or Silver: Silver for rings, gold for necklaces

H. Height: 5’3 3/4. haha

I. Instruments you play: NONE which makes me really sad. But I would love to learn to play the drums, violin, keyboard, and synth. The boyfriend and I want to start and ambient/soundsscape band.

J. Job Title: Trying to be self employed and associate at a bakery-cafe Panera Bread

K. Kids: Definitely not. Probably not until my 30s or ever

L. Live: Savannah, Ga.

M. Mother’s Name: Emily

N. Nicknames: Ames, Meems or memes, Amy Lou, Amy Mooooo, and some other cute ones that are between the bf and I

O. Overnight hospital stays: Only when I had the Crupe when I was a baby. I lived in a tent for a couple months of my life, or just 1 month.

P. Pet Peeves: Oh dear. I have a few. people who chew with their mouths open. people who take lighters to their clothing to burn off the fuzz, coughing while eating (ohh it scares me so bad), people who don't take care of the important stuff first and choose to play before being responsible. I think I could go on, so I will not.

Q. Quote from a Movie: Moulin Rouge - The entire movie

R. Right handed or Left handed: Right.

S. Siblings: Younger sister, and an older half brother
T. Time to wake up: On work days 6:30 am and on days that I am off, no later than 10 or 11 am.

U. Underwear: Always, hipster cut please.

V. Vegetables you hate: None that I have tried so far. Yay Vegans for eating lots of veggies!

W. What makes you run late: sleeping past the snooze alarm. haha

X. X-rays you have: just for my teeth and some for my heels. I have cracked heel plates.

Y. Yummy food that you make: Any thing that Sean and I try out is great, but my favorites are always the sweets. Pies, shakes, smoothies. oh yummy!

Z. Zoo animals: It was monkeys, but I think it would be the elephants now. I haven't been to the zoo in so long though, so I couldn't really say.

Okay, well that is it for my A-Z list. Maybe I will have to do a few like this more often. I see them on the blogosphere constantly but never partake. I may have to, eh??

1st day of Fall and my favorite hat

2011-10-01T19:22:00.001-04:00

means fall/winter hats!
I have a small collection of fall/winter hats, many of them being from my mom's collection when she was in college. But the hat I am showing today is probably one of the hats that I adore the most.

The Snowy Day

I bought this hat about 4 or 5 years ago despite what an ex-boyfriend said about it. He was not impressed, but who cares what he thought about it anyway, right?! I saw it months before I bought it and thought about it quite often; often enough that my head filled with regret until the day I went back to buy it. Luckily it was still in the shop I first spotted it in (down in five-points Jacksonville, Fl), I think the name of the shop was Anonimity; I am guessing the shop name, but I know it started with an An.

I love that the little point makes me feel like an elf, a acorn, and also I look like the little kid off of the book "The Snowy Day"!

The bottom has sweet little tassels. I am surprised they are actually showing in any of these pictures. Soon enough you will see my tassels.

<3 Amy

Fall Season!

2011-09-20T16:12:00.000-04:00

Since Fall has officially started (the weather cooling down, halloween decor available, costumes and pretty crafts) I have decided to post about some of the things that I am swooning over at this moment.

Halloween Masks!

Holy Moly, what a cutie!
I think this may have to be my costume (considering I am a bear and all that jazz)
You can look through the rest of the masks HERE and then a few others by kissmego.

Honestly, I think I may have to buy all of them and decorate my house. OOHHHH GOODNESS!

Baked Goodies!

Super cute frosted cookies! Maybe some pumpkins, leaves, and ghouls. :]

Pumpkin Pie bites! Aren't these so sweet? Yeah, sweet enough to eat!

Click me and you will find the recipe by Elsiecake!

Delicious Apple Pie minis! Oh man, am I totally obsessed with pie right now or what?

Fashion!

Made by KittyDune

I am TOTALLY OBSESSED with beanies and knit hats right now! This change in weather has me wearing them every day. Even if the weather is 80 degrees I will still wear a knit hat. <3

Jacket by EnlightenedPlatypus (ETSY)

ISNT THIS JACKET INSANE! I love it! I want it all to my self. *drools*

AND FOR THE LAST OF THE FASHION THAT I LOVE! Dun Dun Dun!

Fun Tights

AND

Thick Socks/Legwarmers

I love being able to put on heavy duty super warm and comfy socks during this time of year. Just thinking about it actually makes me need to put on some warm and fuzzy socks!

One thing that I have not mentioned but will leave you with is HOT COCOA! Looks amazing right? *rubs hands together menacingly* mmmmmmm!

Credit to howsweeteats

The changing of seasons can be such a fun and exciting time, so go on, wrap up and give in to the holidays! You know you want to. :]

Morning/Midday Euphoria

2011-09-19T13:46:00.000-04:00

woke up at noon.

hung out with flora

started some “Hot and Fresh” Cocoa. I love hand made hot chocolate! Yummy!

Yoga from 12.

Boyfriend just got home and is now playing video games.

I am off to organize my closet (once again). I realized that I have two suitcases worth of clothing still to unpack and get rid of. *sigh* whyyyy amy, whyyy?

I can't wait to actually get dressed for the day! I have the cutest outfit waiting. :]

Alone Time and Goals

2011-09-14T23:15:00.000-04:00

I had some alone time tonight.

Sean decided to stay in and play video games, so I went on a bike ride around the 40-45 blocks from Habersham over to Harmon Street.

Slightly intoxicated and the street lights on the houses were beautiful, so I took some photographs documenting the houses from tonight that I liked. I can't wait to get these edited and up onto Flickr.

I always forget that I need to completely step away from the people that I surround myself with, just so that I can have time alone for Me. This time away gives me a chance to think about things. The bike ride that I took helped me to remember that, and it also gave me a change to think about some personal and career goals that I have.

Here we go:

- One day own and run a food cart that offers sweets to those who want to enjoy sweet treats in a healthy way. Smoothies, low fat-low sugar baked goods, granola other types of fruit bars, and ice-creams or sorbets!

- Have a flourishing food garden. One that produces fruits and vegetables year round.

- Have every artistic endeavor of mine be profitable in some way. Not just money wise, but inspiration wise as well. I like knowing that people get joy from the things that I create. I have had a few people say to me that I have inspired them in some way or other, and it feels good to know that I can provide that motivation for them.

- Learn to organize efficiently. This applies to everything in my life. I am terrible with this, and I blame my ADHD. I honestly just cant keep my focus long enough to manage and organize much. This is something that I am working on, but it is taking me a lot longer than expected. This could honestly be something that takes me years if not decades to do. I am a slow learner when it comes to personal growth and education.

This isn't to many, but it is enough to keep me busy for a little while.

"All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another." ~Anatole France

I must be changing and leaving behind an old life. I can see it when I sort through my possessions as well. It is hard to donate or toss the things you love away, but you can't keep everything that you have ever owned. Maybe life is meant to be experienced and then thrown away, the way toys are.

Hair and Job Applications

2011-09-08T23:42:00.000-04:00

Hello blog!

I am just checking in to tell you some good and kinda scary news.

Amanda and Richie's wedding is this weekend (which I will be taking photographs of and will post some as soon as I see the official photographs), but because of this I agreed to dye my hair back my natural color.

I tried a Vampire Red from Manic Panic, and because my hair was really light it was BRIGHT RED!

YEAH! Super fierce, right! I love it this color.

I honestly thought the red would come out more of a brown because my hair was a light brown. Boy, was I wrong or what!

So today, Sean and I went shopping around town and I picked up a semi permament Garnier Fructise hair dye that is Dark Brown. Dark brown Just happens to be my natural color of hair....soooo here we go with that dye.

WOAH! Who is this lady? Oh yeah, that's me! I almost forgot.

I haven't had my natural hair color in almost 2 years, so this is very weird. I am really excited that this hair dye comes out in 28 (or so it says on the box) washes. And then my red will show through *crosses fingers*.

This isn't the why I am posting though, well not the only reason.

Tonight while Sean and I were at BnD Burgers downtown watching all of the Fashion Night in downtown Savannah, I officially made up my mind that I am going to acquire a new job. I have finally made my choice! Now I am not going to tell you where, but I think the place I am going to apply for will be a good start into learning how to run a bigger business, also *hint* it will be nice to learn to run larger screen printing machines.

I am just ready for something new, and I need not waste my talent or education ANY LONGER!

I just hope I remain this excited through these couple of days off. :]

Tomorrow we are off to Camden for Amanda's wedding. So see you when I get back!

Love Amy

The Great American Detox Diet

2011-09-06T11:16:00.000-04:00

I am starting a new book today! Well, not really new, but it will be (again) once I read it.
I bought this book about 3 years ago, and loved it. I am currently on the hunt for more health related inspiration and that is where this book comes in.
Written by Alex Jamieson - wife of Morgan Spurlock (great American documentary film maker) - and long time Vegan, she talks about Morgans detox after his film "Super Size Me", and she talks about ways to re-energize yourself through your personal diet.
Now I am not looking for weight loss (hey if it happens, that's cool), but I am looking forward to having energy and clear focus. And I KNOW that proper diet will do that for me; I have experienced it multiple times. My problem is that I always loose track and get caught up in all of the sweet things that come into my life. MODERATION is key!
So yeah, I am re-reading this book, and I will fill you in when I am finished!

Music love!

2011-08-31T10:53:00.002-04:00

WARPAINT!

This is the video for "Elephants".
I have heard and even tried listening to Warpaint before. I tried listening to them after Illustrator Amber Seegmiller or Ambird put up a current playlist on tumblr months ago. I was in the mood to find some new music, just so happens at the time, Warpaint was not what I wanted to hear.

I go through these stages where music helps me to grow, and as much as I have paroused the internet looking for good bands, they always come back to me when I need to hear them; whether it be for sound, or vocals, or lyrics and meaning.

I just recently went through my School of Seven Bells phase and that was a personal journey to unravel my spiritual side.

I haven't found out why Warpaint is what I need at the moment, but I know their music is hitting the nail on the head. It could be their psychedelic sounds, or the angelic vocals (I am sooo weak for angelic voices and harmonies), or it could be the way they fuse different sounds into one song. Whatever it is, I love it.

Another interesting thing I realized yesterday about them is that Theresa Wayman (middle) is one of the guitarists. She played a roll in the movie "The Rules of Attraction" and I was completely obsessed with her. Such a beauty! and not to mention a pretty voice! Now my girl crush has officially sparked flame again. *sigh* :]

Here is another song for your listening pleasure (and by far one of my favorites)
Warpaint- Undertow

Do you have any of "those" days.....the "lets quit my job and work from home" days ?

2011-08-20T11:43:00.000-04:00

I know I do!
Lately I have been stuck in a rut. "I don't want to work at __________ anymore" is what my mind is screaming at me on a daily basis.
Don't get me wrong, I love my job (at least certain aspects of it) and I have been there for atleast 3 to 4 years, but there comes a time when every person has to decide if whether or not there current job is making them happy.

I know why I am staying at my current job and here are the reasons.

1. I love my coworkers. They are all very sweet people and make working there easy. We practically laugh all day and I am the wild child, so I am always stirring up something ridiculous.

2. It pays me. I don't get paid exactly what I want, but it is an income. I can pay my bills and afford to do the things that I enjoy. Saving is a tad bit hard, but I also love to spend my money as well, mostly on experiences with my Bubby.

3. It is easy. Yeah it is a bit mundane, but I go in and know what I need to do to make that money. They also cater to the hours that I need or want, which is nice because there aren't many places that will do this.

4. This is the hardest one for me I think, other than the money........ I have been there for 3-4 years! How do I say goodbye to something like that. I know it's easy, just quit, put in your two weeks, vomanose! but I feel like I would be letting them down if I left. I contribute alot of energy and hard work into that job. They would miss me, and I know it.

The reasons why I would like to leave:

1. I am on a roll with my "Little Shop of Moore" and I would like to make that my primary source of income. I know I can't make this happen if I don't have money to support the shop though (what a catch-22). I just want to manage myself, make my very own money, and basically do what I want. Plus, I graduated from college with an Bachelors of Fine Arts degree, I should be doing something in that field. But I am not ready to work for artistic companies here in Savannah - for some reason they scare me (maybe even a little to much). It could be all of the competition or snobby attitudes - yeah there is LOTS of that here.

2. Not to mention, it would be nice to be able to tell my parents that I found a "real" job - a "real" job means a job that uses my art degree. They want me to be able to afford insurance and all of the things that life will require me to have. At my pay rate, this wont happen. But this is where "Little Shop of Moore" comes in. It IS my second income - even though it is slow right now because I just started it - This will be my "life's important items" money.

3. I am no longer truely happy working for someone else. What I mean to say is, I can take orders, I can do whatever you need me to do. I love being the "runner" at my job, but I am honestly fed up with taking orders from people. It isn't taking orders that is the problem, it is how the orders are given. I am tired of being treated like a child by certain managers. I am definitely not a child, but if you talk to me like one I will be one for you. And lately, because of this, I am a quick fire and will spit hateful words if I don't walk away. So I find myself walking away quite frequently. This is sad that I have to do this.

4. I feel a little under appreciated. I bust my ass and do WHATEVER ANYONE needs from me, not just my managers. I give my all and I feel it isn't seen by anyone. All I want is a "Hug pin"! Hug Pins are little things that we get at bread bashes; well the most hard working get them. I have yet to receive one. It would be different if I didn't bust ass all day long, and I wouldn't be complaining about not being appreciated, but I literally bust ass ALL DAY LONG. *sigh*

5. Like I said previously, I just want to do what my heart desires. I want to make beautiful things for the world and spread happiness. But I know I can't spread happiness if I myself am not happy. Leaving my current job to pursue Handmade Heaven would be happiness.

I am sure there are more pro's and con's but these are just the ones I immediately think of.
"In due time" I keep being reminded by my special someone, and it is true. Everything will come together in time and when the time is right. Even the stars have plans for me. All I can do is wait it out and push through the pain, because at the end of the work day I get to come home to a sweet apartment, the man I love, and my cute little workshop. My "happiness" is here at home, and home is where I'd like to be!

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PS: I know I don't post nearly often enough, but this is something I am mentally working on.
I normally choose to not update about a lot of life's problems because I don't want to look back later and see everything that I complain about, but because I do this I never update about all of the good and fun things going on in my life; these are things that I want to remember and should inspire me to blog about them more often. Also the little thought of "no one reads this or cares" pops through my head, but I know things take time, and relations need to build. So lets build relations and I promise to update more often!

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"Little Shop of Moore" has a few new items in the shop

My very first banner for my shop!

Currently on this fine day

2011-08-15T16:25:00.001-04:00

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The Nearsighted Owl giveaway over at The Dainty Squid!

2011-08-03T09:34:00.000-04:00

The Nearsighted Owl is filled with 30 quirky and whimsical animal portraits. My name is Rachele and I live in Oregon with my mister and 3 cats in a small house filled with color and the many pickings of our thrifting trips. After completing a daily doodle project in June on my blog, I decided to turn my drawings into prints. You will find a knitting orangutan, giraffe pilot, owl wearing vintage glasses, dapper lion and more. All the artwork is original and each animal has a story. Everyone has a favorite and I am sure you can find the animal or animals that make your heart sing too! My favorite is the horse with a beehive and cat-eye glasses. She is so lovely! Prints are small and perfect to add to your collection or to brighten up a child's room or your crafty area. I loved drawing these imaginative characters and hope you enjoy them too!

Make sure you go check out her work. It's beautiful!
I personally love the bear because "bear" is Sean and my nicknames for one another. So anything that reminds of each other is perfect, and would be perfect in our house!

What a day! Today we signed over for a new apartment! AND I have an ETSY store now!

2011-08-01T21:36:00.001-04:00

By we I mean Sean (my lovey) and I.

The house is right next door to us, so moving should be a breeze. *claps hands quickly* YAY!
We went down to the power company after we signed the leasing office, and the power should be turned on tomorrow some time during the day.
While I am at work, Sean is going to the water and gas company to schedule appointments for them those amenities to be turned on.
That means in the next few days Sean and I will be in our new house!

Holy smokes am I excited! I am more excited about this than my college graduation.
Silly I know, but it is because there is so much chaos in my house at the moment. We are having trouble with roommates not being very adult like. Because of this we are over $1000 in a hole. But we will make it out alive! We're tough people! We will go forth and conquer! *metalacolypse reference if I may*

I think I just can't wait to set everything up and have it be "our" home - all comfy and cozy to our liking and no one else's. I can't wait to decorate and put my artwork up everywhere. I am planning on refinishing some lamps that we have, I am selling some furniture, and I am making many of the decorations that will adorn the walls. OHYEAH! before I forget......I am making some super cute pillows to go on our couch! This will give me a chance to work on my sewing skills. OH GOODNESS!!! Super cute apartment here I come!!
And with the new apartment, we have an outdoor fire-pit in our backyard, we are literally right by an awesome restuarant - Al Salaam - They serve middle eastern delights. I love falafel so this will be a great thing. And our back yard has tons of room for my growing garden AND there are lovely trees in the back so I will be able to string an abundance of white lights.
We are moving next door to where we live now. How funny right! At least moving will be a breeze.

In other good news, I started up an ETSY store. It is called "Little Shop of Moore". Inspiration taken from Little Shop of Horrors (the movie). Yeah it's super cute!
I am in the midst of getting my Etsy money passed through the system so that I can start selling some goodies. What is it that you are selling? Oh I am selling some cute little bags that I am making.
Let me show you a few!

These small bags or pouches (whatever fits your fancy) are what I am starting off selling first. I am working on an earring collection as well, and I also have some resin jewelry that I am waiting on supplies to come in for. Other than these small goodies, I will probably also sell some small paintings and photographic prints. But first the pouches will do!

I have actually already made a few sales from some girls in my local area; a coworker of mine and a roommates friend HAHA! I have a few more that I need to get to another customer that lives downtown Savannah. I am thinking of selling these sweet bags around town to some of the local shops. I am really trying to connect with other artist and artistic shops in this town.

I am really trying to reach out to my community with my new work. I want to get to know everyone here and collaborate. Any collaboration will do really. In fact, Sean and I are going to collaborate soon with some of my bags. He has some designs that I would like to see put on these.

Anyway, I am trying to finish working on all of my sites.
There is also a party here at the house tonight. Maybe I'll join in for a bit!

Look at sleepy monster!

Yellow Umbrella Giveaway at The Dainty Squid

2011-08-01T11:27:00.000-04:00

Summer: The Growing Season

2011-05-17T15:55:00.000-04:00

This past week has just been amazing!

I am getting to relax before taking on more work hours this coming week. I love resting periods of time like this because they allow me to break personal barriers and pull myself back together after long periods of mental agitation.

Sean and I are doing better than ever! *I believe that I have said that before in a post a while back, but I mean it every time that I say it*. We are in a growing period where both of us are re-opening back up to each other. We are both individually working on personal life issues and in turn it is making us that much closer. I feel like I am seeing another side (a side I stopped seeing a while back because I was too caught up in my own life to see) of him even though he is the same person as before.

I really love these times of change and growth. I always feel like my true self shows more and more and it is so pleasing to feel that good.

I have been in the studio quite a bit this week. I have been very successful at creating what I intended to create in those moments. This work time still shows me how far I have to go to become what I want with my work.

Only time can tell with these things. Change is inevitable and I am embracing it with my arms stretched wide open!

College Graduation

2011-05-10T17:49:00.000-04:00

Woo Hoo! So May 7, 2011 was the date of my sister and my college graduation.
It was a pretty quick ceremoney, and the parents and friends in the stadium were going crazy for their family that was graduating as well.

My parents, friends, and extended family all came to celebrate this event with us. I am happy that I got to share this moment with these people.

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This was graduation and Wild Wings in downtown City Market.
Fake tattoos, and movement to the Mellow Mushroom.
I actually need to find those pictures, I didnt see them upload

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!

2011-04-13T17:35:00.001-04:00

So I am feeling super into today, and I thought that deserved a blogger post! Woohoo!

So to start off with today's events:
I am posting my "Outfit of the day", which is something that I NEVER do.
One reason why I have never really attempted to show my clothes, other than on one tumblr site, is because I have never really had anyone help me with my images. Now being a photographer, that really shouldn't matter, but It is really nice to have someone else capture me considering that they see me from a different view point. Thanks to my loving boyfriend for making today's events possible, he is pretty good with a camera despite his knowledge in the art form. He also has a very good eye, so I always like when he shoots me.

Just a detail of my hair bow, so that you can actually see it and not just see black

Next on my list of adventures for the day was to get my little daisy packets planted! I love flowers and growing vegetables, I always have. Over the past few years I have been unable to due to living situations or having to move consistently, BUT now that it is spring and summer is around the corner, I am ready to get my flowers and mini garden on the move. Today Sean and I went to Home Depot to get a couple of planters and some soil. We bought seeds the other day; chives, onions, green peppers, basil, and some tomatoes. I will be planting those all on friday after I do a bit more research on each item. But right now I am showing the process of planting my little daisy packets (they came with the little pot and everything. Thanks Target!).

I am getting all of the supplies needed to plant. My seeds, the little pot, a container to hydrate the soil, and a measuring spoon to add the proper amount of water

This is the soil without water. Obviously! haha!

Hydration

This is the soil once I have hydrated it and put it in the planter

Adding the Daisy seeds

This is just an image of my little planter lady. She was my Granny-Ma's at one point in time. She is too precious and I can wait to find more like her. She has to be at least 20 years old. I remember her from when I was a child!

This is my little garden as of right now. The daisy planters are on the side, and my little cactuses are in the middle!

Thanks to the boyfriend for helping me out today. This is just an image of us. SOOO IN LOVE!!!

OH OH OH!!! By the way, I moved my art room around a bit. I am still in the middle of cleaning it up and reorganizing, BUT once I get that set up I will post some images up!

Amy Louski's photostream

2011-04-10T18:32:00.001-04:00

Amy Louski's photostream on Flickr.

Kaelah Bee's New Giveaway

2011-03-01T14:07:00.001-05:00

Everyone go check out Kaelah Bee's new giveaway!
She always promotes great products and what a great way to show some love!

My updates are becoming more and more sporadic, but have no fear!

2011-01-12T23:17:00.000-05:00

Hello There!

Just wanted to make an update since mine have been less and less over the past few days.

To start off, who is embarrassed easily? NOT ME!

Today I went to Taco Bell in between classes to grab a bite to eat. As I practically speed walk through the front of Taco Bell I decide to hit the bathrrom first because a girls gotta go sometimes! Sadly, without hesitation, I bust into the womens one stall bathroom to discover that the door wasnt locked. In swinging the door open about half way, I notice a woman was in there pre-wipe *yikes*. I immediately close the door and here her say that "the door wasn't locked", YEAH I noticed! Sorrys were exchanged but why was I not embarrased, not even for her. I am sure she was because she left as fast as her legs could carry her but she would only look down at the ground. *sigh* Am I becoming frigid towards other peoples embarrasment simply because there really isn't much that embarrases me? Other than having an upset stomach in public? I hope not, because I don't want to become numb to embarrassment.

Hey Hey Little Crochet!

Today I decided that I was going to learn how to CROCHET!

Working with my hand sometimes tends to be the hardest thing for me to do, and this reminds me of that fact. I also tend to be an extremely slow learning sometimes; I can be taught it now, but the actuality of it might not set in for weeks, months, or even years. Weird right?

I have been watching tutorials online for about an hour or so, and have been working at this crochetting thing now for about two hours or more. I need to try to remember how to hold the yarn first, when to loosen it so it can flow through my fingers, when to tighten so that I can make loops, and then repeat so that it will be permanently stored into my memory box.

Working with my left hand is super hard for me considering that I am right handed. Working with my left hand is like asking a vegan to eat a steak with you (and that shit’s not happening!). So I am trying and trying and trying! PERSISTENCE IS CRUCIAL!

This is my pirate face. I'm going to learn this! No matter what!!

Hopefully soon I will have gotten down the first part of crocheting and then I can move on to making beautiful things!

In Other News

In other news, my 365 is going well. I have been a little late on posting them online but there are being done regardless. And I still cant find my battery charger. This saddens my soul because I want to take some really nice photographs and play with my lenses. Hopefully soon I will find it!

Also, I am in the process of re-doing my blog. The layout needs some adjustments for future prospects and ideas that I have for this being my website. On this blog I will still update about life, my 365, and other fun things here and there. I will be trying to update at least four to five times a week, but I need to start doing some daily activities. I tend to be a slacker when it comes to updating anything related to the internet (except my Tumblr) so you will have to bear with me as I try to make this blog as great as I can.

I also have been doing a bit more art work in my spare time. This consists mostly of small paintings so far, which are far from finished, but I hope to have them finished soon. In lue of this spree of paintings that I am doing, I am also trying to open up an ETSY shop. I am still working out some small details in the name of the shop, but the name will probably be related to this blog and tumblr titles "Through Rose-Colored Glasses" or something along those lines. I hope that everyone will see interest in what I will be putting out shortly, because I am really starting to love working on these small projects.

Anyway,

I'm finished here for the night.

Keep it beautiful!

365's I have missed you!

2011-01-06T23:55:00.000-05:00

Holy cow how did I miss putting up 3 365's!
This is day 3 through day 5 all in order. The descriptions fall underneath!

I'm a Nut!

365: Day 3
January 4, 2010

This is just a shot of the living room fireplace mantel.
My camera battery died right after this, and I can't find my charger, so this image will have to do for the 365!
UNLESS I find my charger; then I will continue to shoot!

I scream, you scream!

365: Day 4
January 5, 2010

This is a snapshot that I took with my small digital camera. My DSLRs battery charger is missing in action, so I am left to use my small camera.
I'm so glad that I have that camera as well.

This is a little painting that i'm doing on some paper. I think it atleast 98% finished. Minor changes could be made and will be over time, I'm sure!

I NEVER paint, unless its for class, so this is me messing around in some paint. I really like to paint, I often wonder why I didn't do it often before. NO MORE WONDERING....I WILL PAINT CONTANTLY!!! yesssss.

Work In Progress

365: Day 5
January 6, 2011
This is my second ice cream cone that I am painting. I have had this sketched out for a few years, but never got around to painting it.
Time to finish what I start, right?

365: 2 It's a Double Batch

2011-01-03T22:15:00.000-05:00

It's a double batch!

365: 2
January 3, 2010.

This is a few shots of my very FIRST batch of vegan chocolate chip cookies.
On the left is my boyfriend holding them, and on the right is me.

I am trying to show everyone my sweet treats that I make throughout the year.

It's 2011 !!! This year is already starting of good!

2011-01-03T00:24:00.000-05:00

Happy New Years World!
I know that I am two days late but better late than never!

Anywho, let me start!
2010 was a sold year.
I was a 2nd semester college student return-ee. One more semester and I am officially graduated from college with a Bachelors of Fine Arts. I am excited but I won't talk more on that at this moment. I will when I graduate (how about that?)!

My best friend Amanda graduate college with her degree in Graphic Design and moved back home to Camden County, Ga to live and love with her fiance' Richie. ( note to Amanda: You've only been gone a few weeks and my heart misses you something terrible. But I am happy that you are happy and moving forward with your life. You are such a muse to me and I know you will be the next big thing! <3 LOTS OF LOVE - yours truely) :]

So now that Miss Amanda is out of Savannah, I moved from Georgetown to Downtown Savannah. I live with my boyfriend Sean and two friends of ours Ian and Abby (these two are brother and sister and what a fun time!) I am so content living down here. Sean and I share a room of course, and I have MY VERY OWN STUDIO SPACE!

*FINALLY a place where I can get away and actually make art* This studio space is so refreshing to me. The walls are bright yellow and the room practically glows when the sun is out. I love it! This room reeks of growth and freedom. I love walking into this little room to sit down at my desk.

This is the view when you first walk in and turn left! *loooovvvvveee*

This is a detail image from my view point.

I have multiple projects going on in the photo.

The cute little ice cream cone painting on the desk and then the 3-D wooden deer pice in the window in front of another painting that I started. This ADHD keeps me moving I tell ya!

This is more of the view from the door.

This is Sean and my desk. His is on the left, mine on the right.

His side is being taken over by my decorations!

This is my relaxing/knitting/fabric arts chair!

It was my grandmothers and it is in great condition!

That little stuffed owl was a gift from Sean's sister. It's too cute for its own good!

This is just a detail right above my computer area. I am keeping color swatches and other inspiring items here!

And this is just a detail above my chair. This area is no where near finished yet!

I really love to walk into this room and get started on a new projects. I feel like I have been in this room more than any other room in the house (even the bedroom) since the day I moved in. I am really trying to put things up in a way I feel reflects me. This year is all about change and happiness, so my studio will always reflect my life and I am going to try to document this!

I ACTUALLY HAVE A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION THAT I INTEND TO KEEP!!!

WHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT??

For me this is a bit odd because I can never generally stick with anything long.
But my resolution goes right with that thought of not sticking with things.
For my resolution it will be like this:
"If you start it, you finish it"
If I start a work out plan, I keep with it until I hit my goal weight. If I cut out sugar from my diet, I have to keep with it. If I start a new art project (no matter how big or small) I finish it completely; not half ass finished, but truely perfectly finished.
End of story, no if's, and's, or but's!
It's on!!!!!!!

As for starting something new.........

I am starting a 365! I have been contemplating this for a year now. At first I wasn't sure if I wanted to start because I am so bad at finishing things. But seeing as this years resolution is to "finish what I start", why not start something that I want to do and then finish it?
Well I am officially!
I am super excited and a bit scared! I know this will be hard. I know it will be hard to stay motivated to keep this up (esp. when I have a great boyfriend who occupies my time as well, and also with school), BUT I WILL OVERCOME!!
In fact my first image for today is of my studio space. It is the first image that I showed of the space.
I expect this project to really be a good study in photography.
I expect to learn a lot more about my camera (even more than I already do) and really continue learning to manipulate the "digital film" in camera (I could say).

Also this year I plan on being as experimental with my mind and physical appearance as much as I can!
I just bleached and dyed my hair a blondish color, but in a few weeks I plan on going cotton candy pink, then adding cotton candy blues and purples to it. I think I am going to try out as many colors this year as possible (hopefully without frying my hair in the process).
I am also going to loose some weight. I am content with my weight, but I know that I could be much healthier if I lost a few pounds. It won't be anything I stress to heavily over, but I will put forth the effort!
I plan on expanding my mind in ways that I am still new to. I am going to try to learn the ways of meditation and astral projection. I am unsure of the success that I will come into with this meditation thing, simply because my ADHD is terrible. But I am going to try, try, try again until I get it! I am also going to try astral projection. I am really into disciphering my dreams. I bounce from dream state to dream state and lucid dreaming is apart of my every night life. So I think this will be a very spiritual and enlightening.
As for enlightenment, I officially feel that I am not, nor will ever be, religious. Spiritual YES! very much so. Quantum Physics has settled that inner struggle in me. Clarity has been reached and I feel great about that!

Well now that I am done splurging on chatter......
it is getting late and I have a boyfriend to put to bed.
Keep It Beautiful!

You're The Best

2010-12-31T13:32:00.000-05:00

The cup says it all! This is exactly how I have been feeling lately. I have been on such a high lately (mentally not physically- HA HA!) and I feel so good. I could be due to the fact that I am on break from school at this moment! Whatever it is, it's great and I hope that this feeling continues.

I just recently moved downtown into my boyfriends house, and yesterday (2 weeks after the move in date) I just finished getting my studio set up. So I am super pumped and feeling productive, especially in the painting department.
My studio seriously looks fabulous for where it is at right now percentage wise (it's at like 95%) and I can't wait to finish getting it up and running. I need to get some shelves from my parents that I bought a few years ago to get all of my fun trinkets up, and I need a drill to hang up some paintings around the house. I need to really start collecting for my inspiration wall. - SEND ME SOME FUN ARTISTS YA'LL! I have noticed that when I put up all of my inspirations I am a lot more excited to get in the studio as well. *note to self - keep it up*

The house is starting to reflect who I am. I LOVE IT! It finally has some personality to it.
I need to finish unpacking the bedroom but I also need more closet space, so space is what is holding me up at this moment in time. SOON!

Well I am going to play in paint.
Keep it beautiful!

Life is good!

2010-09-08T12:01:00.000-04:00

Life has been so good lately!
School is going well despite the fact that I am a good month behind on all of my readings for my classes. But all of my classes are going well.
In ceramic scuplture, I am starting to get really creative with my ideas, and I only create things that I am truely passionate about! No more doing for the grade!
For Packaging Design, my brain finally had an AHA moment the other night, and now I believe I feel fully capable to make design work.
"You have to impress yourself before you can impress others, because in the end, if you like it, they more than likely will" - that is what I told myself, and something in me snapped and I have feel so comfortable with design ever since then.

I have been able to go downtown and see Sean two days out of every week. This is the perfect amount of time to get as many kisses as I desire and it gives me time to really focus and get my school work done while I am at my apartment here on Southside. It is a really good time combo.
Sean and I are doing great! Just as happy as ever, if not even more so! We spend most of our time riding our bikes around town, snuggling in his bed, or sitting on his back porch talking. I love our time together. Even when we get upset, we can just look at each other and we start smiling and the bad emotions float right away, they never last. He makes me so happy and I couldn't ask for a better more supportive boyfriend at this time in my life. I desire no one else. He is all that I want, but a Waffle House date is due soon! :]

I have personally been feeling very good about myself lately.
I have been getting these AHA moments very often. I had one a couple of weeks ago in my Leadership class, and then another the other night. I just feel absolutely great when it comes to my art.
I have slowly been loosing weight just from eating well. I am extremely comfortable with my weight and where I am at now! I would still love to loose more weight, but since I do feel so comfortable, I don't think about it that often, it is just slowly coming off by itself. YAY!

Financial aid stuff for this school year has been a hard process. But I am working my way through it slowly. Armstrong just seems to not have their stuff together, its irritating, but I can't do anything about it, so I might as well just go with the flow.

I have been Tumblring alot lately. Here is my link! Enjoy www.stillbeatheart.tumblr.com

Have a lovely day and enjoy your week!

<3
Ames

Some Fashion Inspiration!

2010-08-19T00:37:00.000-04:00

This is probably the cutest fanny pack type garment that I have ever seen! I really would love one of these. Besides the fact that they would be perfect for a cute outfit, they would also be really helpful when riding my bike and I don't want to ride with a bag. Great Idea!!! Fancypacks!

illustration

2010-07-02T15:37:00.000-04:00

I have been trying to draw quite a bit lately.
I usually don't pick up a pencil and sketch very often......so this is a big deal for me :]
I just picked up my first pack of microns the other day, and I have to admit.........it is love!
I have been so excited to draw ever since I picked them up.
I also have been painting a bit as well. Water color for now though......with a bit of acrylic :]
This is just a recent drawing of my boyfriend in the park. It is just lined. I am in the middle of trying to figure out how I like it colored. Photoshop isn't really giving me the look that I want. I think I may try Illustrator next, and if that does not work, I may water color it.

I hope you enjoy

Some In Progess Painting!!

2010-06-25T00:32:00.001-04:00

I am currently in the process of working on a idea that I thought up along time ago.
It is unfinished for sure!
Its coming along quite nice so far!

Opinions welcome!

Weight loss promise to myself

2010-06-22T16:45:00.000-04:00

Today I officially start my life style change (again for the second time).
I know that sounds terrible, but im ready to start making more changes to myself physically.
I know that I will feel better once I get going, but starting this again will be very hard for me.

I am totally a sugar addict, so sweets are my favorite thing in the world.....BUT....I will be changing that.
I think I am going to cut sugar out of my life again. I have noticed that when I eat it, I need more to keep me feeling as good as i feel when i am eating it. That can't possibly be good for me, physically, or emotionally. So I am going to cut that out, but i may induldge occasionally but not as much as I have been lately.

I think I am also going to cut out many starches again (like breads) unless the are whole grain breads. I am a starch o holic! so comforting.

I am still a vegan, but I think I am going to eat the way that I was about 4 months ago. No sugars, no breads, no high fructose corn syrup.

This life change is so extreme, but I noticed that when I did it the first time, I felt AMAZING and I lost weight quite fast. Loosing weight fast is not my goal, I want to loose it by eating healthy and loosing it slowly. So I will not be starving myself, I love food! So Why would i want to starve myself.

I am going to try for 1.5 lbs a week. If i loose more, that would be excellent. but I figure if i loose 1.5 lbs a week, that is 6 lbs a month, so by december I will have lost 36 lbs! how exciting would that be!!

Here is a shot of me now, and I will keep updating my weight loss as i go!
6/22/10 @ 203 lbs!

I'm making eyes

2010-06-17T01:17:00.001-04:00

I'm making eyes
Originally uploaded by smalls photography

2010-06-16T16:50:00.001-04:00

wires
Originally uploaded by smalls photography

I have not posted in a bit,

but summer is here and between class, working, shooting and editing (i have found new ways, and am totally inlove with editing now), and trying to spend time with the boy, I havent even thought about finishing some of the stuff I started a bit ago (like my embroidery).

But seeing as my income from work is not working out to my advantage (the hours im getting arent enough), I am about to start creating and selling some cute embroideries, maybe some photo prints, and start illustrating again.

I say all of these things alot, but it is very true this time. I am going through all of my belongings (clothes, books, jewelry, random toys) and start selling them at the flee market with some friends, or put stuff online.

I need the funds terribly.

Implus, it would feel good to make a bit of money off of the stuff that I create or need to sell anyway. It is just about finding the time to get these things in order to do so. But i need to quit being a lazy bear and hop to it.

Here is a photo to leave you off with!

wires

2010-06-16T16:48:00.001-04:00

wires
Originally uploaded by smalls photography

2010-05-21T18:32:00.000-04:00

http://vimeo.com/11521868

A few things I love Mondays!

2010-05-10T20:31:00.000-04:00

This is Ronaldo! He is the planter I found at the goodwill for 59 cents! What a cutie!

This is a cup set of 2. I love the mix of patterns!

This pretty little stitched piece is one that I found at a shop called Blessingdales. They have 5 stores all around savannah and they are all really good to find cute things at.

And this piece right here I found at the goodwill. I saw it yesterday but wasnt sure if I wanted to pay the 8 dollars they were asking for, and today when I went back I couldnt resist. Implus it hurts to much to think of someone else having it. ANDDD it matches my dish set. How could I go wrong with that?

These two little ones I found at the Goodwill as well. In perfect condition. Slowly my figurine collection and knick knacks are adding up. Super Cute!

While I have been away.......(Sean and I went to North Carolina for a good friend of mines wedding, school just finished, and now I am out of school for two weeks. ) I have aquired a couple pics of Sean and I that I love. So I will post them!

This is one of us from Adele and Josh's wedding. Taken with the Fuji instamatic camera.

This is one of us on the way to the hotel in Raleigh, Nc. We stopped by Brueggers Bagels. This hill was a great stop for pictures!

And this is one Sean took of me. He always gets the best close up personal pictures.

2010-05-10T16:00:00.000-04:00

lots to do today.
clean house.
take pictures of new thrifting items to should everyone and update about school. (see grades)
take shots of school work to post as well.

start spring cleaning and go through old collectings. and then dispose of. :]

ceramic flower ashtray

2010-04-21T21:25:00.001-04:00

UPDATE: My face jug broke in the kiln and whoever took the pieces out of the kiln completely tossed my face jug fragments, so all that I am left with is the top part of the jug. So I will not be showing that piece.

But a new project that I am working on is this ceramic flower ashtray. The concept of decoration for it has completely changed from when I first made it. In the photo, the flower has been spray painted a nice cream color, and I am decoupaging some pretty paper flowers to it. Then I will cover it in an epoxy for a high gloss finish. I am pretty exited about how this will look once finished.

Images later!

2010-04-20T18:42:00.000-04:00

The next few weeks is going to be so busy for me.
Between work, school, school homework, and the boyfriend, I have no idea when I am going to spend time for myself. But I guess I will just have to outlet myself into my school art work. Which is pretty exciting actually.

In my painting class for our new assignment I chose to paint this picture (that I took at the Tennessee Aquarium). I am going to extend the empty space around the jellyfish to be much larger. I am pretty excited about it. I am going to finish drawing it out tonight, so I can really get to working on it in class tomorrow.

In my corporate logo and design class, my assignment is to come up with a film festival and design basically everything that deals with the festival (posters, tickets, tee shirts, name tags, logos, standards manuals, EVERYTHING). I am doing a monster film festival. I will post some images of the items when they are finished. This is a big work in progress project.

In my ceramics class, I am not so satisfied with most of my work. Thats what I get for slacking mid semester and having a personal life. lol. Glazing, I hope, will fix the problems I have created for myself. I will also post pictures of those when I am finished.

I will definitely be posting "In Progress" photos. I hope you will enjoy looking at them.

2010-04-15T18:53:00.000-04:00

today has been a day of relaxation.
i did a little napping, drawing/painting, and am packing for one of my good friends weddings.
sean and i are leaving in the morning after we get out pay checks. soooo excited for that!

we are going to Raleigh, NC, and I cant wait to see the city.

here is just a preview of the cute things i have been messing around with today!

2010-03-30T18:14:00.003-04:00

2010-03-24T20:13:00.000-04:00

So I haven't really had tooooo much time to update lately.
School work has me up the wall. So much to do in so little time.

But right now I am working on a painting for class.
We are supposed to tell a story with an image, but my idea went a little bit deeper.
I want you to feel as if you are IN the image, feeling the physical, the emotional, etc.

What do you think?

It is nowhere near finished, just started actually.

Sorry about the quality! A better Photo will be posted once it is finished!

theraflu and fruit popsicles

2010-03-20T22:37:00.000-04:00

so somehow over the last day, i have become sick.
YAY! (note the sarcasm)

in the midst of drinking my theraflu hot tea mix, i am finding some cute things on the net

these adorable paper monster gnomes by Cutesypoo. SOOOOO adorable.
i must have these!

i love love love RozArt's style of painting. i like the use of paint for texture and i like how they are doing portrait of animals other than dogs or cats.

how adorable is this sheep. Kim Haller illustration is pretty dern cute!

now THIS reminds me of myself. by: flightoftheparcel.

me: vegan, short bangs, rocks the top knot, dresses with tights. its pretty much a perfect match!

it really is stuff like this that reminds me of why I ALWAYS wanted to go into illustration when i was younger. i need to draw and paint more! i really do love it.
i need to get my watercolor set from my parents house and carry it around with me!

2010-03-11T19:09:00.000-05:00

So while Sean (the boyfriend) is sleeping with his feet under me, I (above) am relaxing in my zebra print nighty. It is only 7 pm.
Not only am I hanging out in my somewhat dark living room, but I am also finding loads of inspiration on the net. Normally I just find things that I like and just click through them, but now I think I understand why people post images of things they love. It is nice to reflect back and see what you liked at that moment in time.

One thing about me is that I really hate following artistic trends, I feel its toooooo predictable. But it is very hard to stay away from things that appeal to me, even if they are trendy at the moment. But I do hate jumping on bandwagons.

ANYWAY! Since I am trying to blog about the things that I love so I can remain inspired throughout my days, I will be posting about things as well.

Startinggggggggggggggg NOW!

Cute garland!! I know I am late on loving garlands, but over the past few days I have really come to love them.

YARN WREATHS!! my newest obsession!!
I LOVE YARN WREATHS!! no matter the season, no matter the reason. Yarn wreaths are pretty much the bomb!

Yarn Wreaths like Knock Knocking's are gorgeous! They make me want to sit around and make them all day. I am acutally in the process of trying to find cute trinkets and such to fill in the center of a yarn wreath with. Her wreaths are absolutely inspiring!

I will post about one more thing today that I love. Vintage Ashtrays!!

This one is in my current collection, the image does this ashtray no justice, it is amazing in person. super cute. I LOVE love the ears and the colors.

well im off to make some dinner with my love!!

Image of the day

2010-03-10T16:54:00.001-05:00