Living the Creative Life

Ahhh Netflix. I have such a love/hate relationship with you. I love that you lend me movies with no expiration date. I hate that once I get said movies in the mail, they seem to sit on my coffee table for a month, taunting me. Why is that, I wonder? Is the thought of watching a movie more appealing that actually sitting down to watch it? Or maybe I was in a different mood when I picked these out and then when I got them, the mood changed? These particular movies are for my journey through the movies of my youth . Considering that I'm still watching my way through 1979 (the year I was born), none of these movies are actually familiar to me yet. That could have a lot to do with it in this case, I'm sure. It's always more interesting watching a movie that I've actually heard of and have been anticipating to see. But today's the day! I vow to myself that I will watch these and mail them on. My coffee table needs to breathe a little without the weight of movies-dem...

I haven't had an Etsy giveaway for awhile. This is so exciting!! Amanda, from Hey Guess What! has a brand new  blog  and a brand new  shop , so check her out and show some support! :) She's giving away this adorable headband. Isn't it so cute? Amanda says:  This item is a light pink/white fabric flower with a silver button, fastened to a black elastic headband. This cute, handmade headband is perfect for dressing up any outfit!  To Enter the Giveaway: There are 4 total entries allowed per reader. Here's how you can enter. Answer the following question in the comments below: What is the one thing you'd like to accomplish in your life? Become a follower of Amanda's blog and comment back here to let us know you've done that. Blog about the giveaway on your own blog and comment back here about it. Tweet about the giveaway and then comment back here to let us know. Remember that each we won't know you've entered unless you comm...

this summer is trying my patience. or perhaps just this past month is. i know i needed to quit my job and i've already gone into all of that, but now i feel like i'm sitting here in limbo. i'm waiting to find a job, i'm waiting to start school, i'm waiting for someone to start buying my etsy hats. i'm tired of waiting. i want something to happen. something good. i want the check from my recently abandoned profit-sharing account to arrive so i don't have to worry so much about money. i want school to hurry up and get here so i can start learning and growing and embracing my future. i want to not feel guilty for relaxing for this last month of summer and to actually be able to live in the moment and enjoy this unexpected time off that i would've given anything a month ago to have. i'm not saying that i wish i didn't quit. it's just that now nothing's settled but nothing's happening either and i'm just waiting. for everything. i...

Carlita found a comfortable lounging spot last night in a basket on my bookshelf! My cute Carlita has looooved having me around so much this summer. In fact, this morning when I woke up (at around 11:30), she whined at me for sleeping in so long instead of waking up early to play with her! Lol. I swear to you, cats can speak and, if you listen, they'll definitely tell you what's on their minds. ;) She'll probably be offended when I get a job &/or start school in the fall and have to be gone most of the day instead of home to cuddle with her. Oh well... she'll adjust, right?

I recently found this interesting video on Netflix called Milton Glaser: To Inform and Delight . It's about the guy who designed the I <3 NY logo. Milton Glaser been a graphic designer since the 70's, I believe, and has designed everything from magazine covers to supermarkets. He's also taught design in NYC and has his own design studio. I'm clearly still brand new to this business, so it was really fascinating to see just how many different options there are for graphic designers out there! Practically everything you see in this modern world was designed by someone... your t-shirt, the prints on your wall, the fabric pattern for your couch. It's truly exciting to imagine the possibilities of what I could contribute to this industry! Here are some of Milton Glaser's designs. Many more can be found on his website .

I was browsing through Etsy and thought I'd make a cool, green treasury! Here are some great finds, guaranteed to make you wish it was Autumn already. ;) Also, don't forget to save 10% at my Etsy shop this week! Use the coupon code JUSTJEN10 when you finalize your order! 'Cool and Green' by desertrose0601 Green is such a relaxing, fresh, clean color! Free Shipping Vibrant C... ManoCelebrates $32.00 Spring Green Cabled Bea... desertrose0601 $18.00 Set of 4 Burlap Grocery... WildRoseDesign... $20.00 Green Herringbone Beadw... rojagatodesign... $26.50 zippy - cosmetic bag - ... offbeet $12.00 Under a Leafy Tree - 8x... papermoth $18.00 Leafy Sea Dragon LIME G... jamsiep $35.00 Beaded Dangle Earrings ... randomcreative $15.00 The Emma Shrug MEDIUM i... HeromasHands $38.00 Newborn Cabled Beanie ...