12 per diem

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61854137465378583742009-11-28T11:29:18.945-06:0012 per diemKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.comBlogger415125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-90130985095823095402009-11-27T21:22:00.002-06:002009-11-27T21:23:24.377-06:00More Sanna.

Mmm. So awesome.

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-80274804749472108412009-11-21T22:02:00.000-06:002009-11-21T22:02:00.325-06:00Amazing Illustrator

What a cool guy, even his name is cool: Jonas Bergstrand, a Stockholm native. Each of the illos on this fellow's gallery just get better and better. Found in his bio that he himself is a twin. How ironic, since a couple of these made me immediately think of my own. Guess which.I'm positively insane now over his work.

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-16055863865463857272009-11-19T10:03:00.005-06:002009-11-19T10:16:41.500-06:00Amazing printmaker

Just came across a printmaker, Paul Catherall, whose work is gorgeous, simple, and deliciously colored. Check out his beautiful website filled with amazing linocut work. In one of his press clippings he claims American illustrator Michael Schwab as an inspiration: He cites a trip to San Francisco as a turning point, when he encountered a poster series by American illustrator Michael Schwab, whose

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-36137881031933041742009-11-17T09:37:00.002-06:002009-11-17T09:38:33.976-06:00A Continuous Lean keeps crossing my path.

Gadi Gilan Presented by ACL x Cole, Rood & Haan Co. from Michael Williams on Vimeo.What a great video of a very interesting character with an unbelievably cool voice. He sounds like a Star Wars character. I'd love to wander in that shop.

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-69572250574831029502009-11-15T18:16:00.007-06:002009-11-15T18:28:19.115-06:00Lovely Illustrator

She has done it again. I love Heather Ross's illustrations, and whatever she's working on now promises to be as adorable as all her other fabric designs. Some of them are so hard to find that anything on etsy or ebay skyrockets up into the "save up to buy, then hoard" category. Anytime you see her name, check it out. It'll be worth your time. Plus she's a fun read on her blog. She wrote a really

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-66445732629741738752009-11-09T20:46:00.004-06:002009-11-09T20:51:46.524-06:00Advent Imminent

http://bit.ly/2Se9cISaw this in Reader's Digest with this quote:"A little care and concern in the midst of war will not redeem a violent world. The Christmas promise of peace and goodwill, cynics say, is an illusion. But then there are a million small stories, like the story of a soldier and a dog, to remind us that the impossible is always waiting, straining to become real."A little reminder of

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-90194088814644989412009-10-27T19:00:00.000-05:002009-10-27T19:00:02.580-05:00He coulda won a Grammy

For years and years I have loved Steve Martin, from back in the SNL days (reruns) to when our ABC affiliate out in the sticks played cleaned-up versions of The Jerk, to some of his movies, and then to the bittersweet experiences of his books. One thing about him that remains constant is his excellence on the banjo! How delighted I was when I thought that Jay had nabbed us tickets to see him at

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-45070270867279766732009-10-22T00:00:00.000-05:002009-10-22T00:00:02.196-05:00Fun workspaces.

I came across the most fantastic site, sort of a clearinghouse of all sorts of finds from design to type to furniture to artwork to sculpture... but the section that caught my eye most was their workspaces photography, chronicling different artists' studios.Check out the pix below, of awesome studio spaces, via the super cool sharesomecandy.comAll pix are from that site. Inspiring, envy-inducing.

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-83716151788017363192009-10-19T18:26:00.003-05:002009-10-19T18:34:36.636-05:00My Hen Friend

My friend the Urban Hen is having a giveaway! I love her and have said so here before, multiple times. Not only is Sharon a talented seamstress but a loyal friend and one of the most genuinely friendly people I have ever known. And she will be a fantastic mom!Check out her etsy shop too. Support handmade!

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-79839630242020423742009-10-17T00:34:00.001-05:002009-10-17T12:41:38.347-05:00Pancakes

1 1/4 c all-purpose flour2 Tbsp sugar2 tsp baking powder1 beaten egg1 c milk1 Tbsp cooking oilStir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Combine egg, milk, and oil; add all at once to flour mixture, stirring till blended but still slightly lumpy. Pour about 1/4 c batter onto a hot, lightly greased griddle or heavy skillet for each standard size pancake.-- from The Better Homes &

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-10664366892637385192009-10-10T12:22:00.009-05:002009-10-10T13:04:18.184-05:00A magical moment.

My dear husband nabbed tickets back in March for U2's 360° Tour, and this week was the lucky night. Unfortunately it was Bono's night to have a cold, but it didn't hurt the experience by much. There's plenty of goodness even with a sick Bono... the set was incredible, the stage beautiful, opening act Muse very energetic and extra-audible, and of course 20+ years of great songs from the U2 catalog

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-76912221797717551912009-10-05T15:43:00.006-05:002009-10-05T15:54:20.561-05:00A great collage artist.

I'm lucky enough to have a few of Randel Plowman's little bird collage treasures. And when I say little I mean it: they are adorably teeny, and so affordable you won't stop at just one. Check out his October sale (bottom). He doesn't just use birds as subject material either, if you're not big into birds. Would love to attend one of his workshops one day.I'll update my blog with a picture of mine

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-4797080763994570952009-10-02T20:33:00.004-05:002009-10-05T16:53:00.358-05:00Delicious...

Mmmm.Mmmmm.Mmmmmmm.Orange Grove.

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-79379389639911959532009-10-01T19:07:00.003-05:002009-10-01T19:12:09.121-05:00My new favorite site.

ut can you guess?That would be the Daily Drop Cap, typophiles!By the talented Jessica Hische.Thanks, Dan!

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-83422497771937847772009-09-22T20:02:00.001-05:002009-09-22T20:09:02.610-05:00I know this is random...

But it is so incredible.

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-15066572875106688102009-09-19T22:35:00.005-05:002009-09-19T22:47:50.846-05:00Nice spin.

Can't remember if I've shared these before, but I love this illustration style (by M.S. Corley) even more after reading the books. He apparently can't do anything with his illos, sadly but understandably, without permission. Check out his other views of both Lemony Snicket and Spiderwick. Fantastic work!

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-56218248501192072102009-09-04T12:13:00.007-05:002009-09-04T14:15:40.668-05:00Wonderful artist

Wonderful drawings, cut paper, and illustration from artist Petra Borner.

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-53628915882322129012009-09-04T09:00:00.001-05:002009-09-05T09:04:11.912-05:00Ha.

News flash: owls still hot. Remember when I said so? Surely this has got to end soon...

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-4848538500242392822009-09-01T20:00:00.000-05:002009-09-01T20:00:00.085-05:00Blissful evening.

Crisply, breezily fall.Stack of books to read.Windows open.It's not Italy, but I'm happy.

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-6097027602461140012009-08-28T10:08:00.008-05:002009-09-01T20:58:01.105-05:00Wish I was there!

Somewhere here is my twin, schlepping around the ancient city, looking for Vespasian.Sigh!Update. Midnight in Rome, they've been there less than half a day and have already glimpsed:The ForumIl ColosseoThe Victor Immanuale Due buildingThe Spanish StepsThe Piazza NavonaThe PantheonThe Piazza del Popoloand she's had limoncello gelato.Sigh again.

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-33440879846768581472009-08-27T09:45:00.005-05:002009-08-27T09:54:38.975-05:00My apologies.

Sorry, girl on the greenway. It wasn't my intention to block your path with my considerable bulk, to make you have to move (while you're already moving) over to the other side of the path. Consider it my contribution to your (already unbelievable) fitness level. If you only knew how incredibly hard it is for me to want to get myself up and into shorts and into the steamy, sticky, already hot

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-56337584510718301962009-08-14T13:59:00.003-05:002009-08-14T20:16:36.397-05:00Graphic Design 101

This is what I want to show people when they ask if we "just draw pictures, or what?"Cover creation from Peter Belanger on Vimeo.After working on the latest cover for Macworld Magazine I wanted to show what is involved in making a cover. I focused on the three main areas: the photography, photoshop and design. I chose a time lapse format to convey lots of information in a small amount of time.

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-81394806179312887912009-08-13T00:00:00.000-05:002009-08-13T00:00:05.803-05:00When you need to feel good, fast.

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-7218933672671252662009-08-10T19:47:00.005-05:002009-08-10T19:49:27.673-05:00Something.

Here's something pretty I made once that never got produced...since I don't have anything pretty in my head right now!

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12768439145520137267krelsk@gmail.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185413746537858374.post-21677979743654210012009-08-06T18:02:00.000-05:002009-08-06T18:02:37.026-05:00Obsessive about pens.

I've always been a penaholic. Just recently I was proselytizing friends about the wonders of my all-time favorite pen (of the mass-produced type) and am thrilled to have gotten at least one person hooked on them. Maybe she and I will create a demand, all the stores will carry them, and prices will plummet in the ever-vigilant war to nab our pen-purchasing dollars! (Dreaming here.) And they are

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