{draw} zentangles

when i was a wee sprite, i used to spend hours drawing twisted curvy lines and intricate patterns on notebook paper using skinny crayola markers...

{source}

thus, i was instantly intrigued when marit from the thirty days of lists group introduced me to the concept of a zentangle...

a zentangle is simply "an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns."

other words used to describe it:

intuitive * fun * relaxing * abstract * ceremonial * portable * timeless...

the company motto:

anything is possible one stroke at a time.

i got lost wandering around the website tonight.

and now i'm hooked. i've got the recommended pen + a brand new moleskine waiting for me.

so it's official...

the first thing i'm going to draw in my new journal is a zentangle.

{comforts} viral spiral

a terrible horrible no good very bad flu descended upon me on saturday evening.

i shall spare you the details of suffering and angst and instead share with you the simple things that have made a huge difference in my last few days...

{izze sparkling soda}

delicious flavors + extra vitamins + small cans

{stainless steel straws}

i adore drinking from straws + these eliminate the waste

{rose salve}

my favorite lip stuff ever

sinks in + moisturizes deeply

{vicks vaporub}

old school ointment + so mentholicious

{green tea}

antioxidants + warmth

{netflix}

instant streaming for continuous movie watching

favorite choice this week: the young victoria

sweet kevwrex has been my knight in shimmering armor. he has taken incredible care of this sick innkeeper. and my dear pup daria has been right by my side giving me lots of love.

ok, friends. fanfare please...i officially declare that i am henceforth moving on from this malady.

on wednesday, i look forward to sharing my very first guest post ever!

supplies supplies

after at least two hours of wandering around flax art & design, i decided to purchase the following:

a new journal for blog stuff...

teeny tiny alphabet stamps...

stabilo markers...

five hundred pencils

i have always adored colored pencils.  i have at least four complete sets in my studio right now.  i often stare longingly at new sets in art stores.  and now, this simple concept makes me feel so happy...

...20 months of 25 new colors each month!

a girl can dream, right? 

valentine supplies

i went on a mission today at a local art + craft store to gather stuff for valentine making.

after perusing endless rows of paper and stickers, i chose these...

...and there are more goods in my grasp.  this is just a little preview of my valentine production process.