the cultivation of community

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My photography project is going so well. I've been two one farm and two gardens, Corey and I are planting our own small plot (the seedlings we started weeks ago have finally been going in the ground this week, little by little!), and I have plans to visit several more places in the coming weeks and months.

Through this project, though I set out to learn more about growing vegetables--and I am!--I am also learning about community and the generosity of strangers. I feel like I am part of something a little bigger, if you know what I mean.

Things I love this month:
- baking delicious asparagus every other day
- gardening with Corey
- photographing local food happenings
- spending my spare time outdoors to the point of sunburn

I'm working on new innovations for the One Lonely Apricot shop. Stay tuned!

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My room is Just Right. For me, having the "perfect" bedroom setup has long been a priority. In this context, I define "perfect" as holding just the right mix of function, memories, style, and significance. I need photographs of loved ones, souvenirs of places I've been, a pleasing color palette, and a little feng shui, not to mention the functional pieces of a bedroom that make it what it is. And it's not in vain that I put my efforts into creating these pleasing spaces again and again (oh, and I've had many, especially during my college years). They are havens, if you will, for my creative thoughts and processes, and a little down time here and there. So, here's a little cheers to our secret places that are the think tanks for the thoughts that will change the world. Keep on creating. And don't forget your dreams. If you need a place of inspiration, don't waste any time before you make one. You'll be surprised at what it can do for you.

I've started a new documentary photography project which will take me through the summer. I'm documenting the local food movement in the area. I started with a trip to a wonderful farm yesterday. Here are a few peeks from my digital camera, but I think the true gems are on film so you'll have to wait a bit for those.

Broccoli.

Blueberries.

Lately I have been soaking up spring to the fullest. What I enjoy about spring:

- Leaving the window open all day and not relying on the heat or air.
- Exploring in the sunshine on my bike or walking.
- Picnics in Corey's backyard.
- Small seedlings growing bigger and getting ready for transplanting.
- Short sleeves, flats, and rolled up jeans replacing heavy coats, boots, and gloves.
- Lengthening days.

I'm looking forward to:

- The opening of the farmers' market.
- Harvesting our very own vegetables with Corey.
- The semester ending, which will mean campus is more available for walking and biking purposes, as well as there being much less traffic in town. :)

I've also been doing a lot of doodling and loving it! Here are a few of my latest doodles. I've been experimenting with new borders to mix things up a little.

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have: twilight print by honeylux


I have two small prints by Honeylux Unusual Letterpress. They're on my wall above my desk and I love seeing them.


heart: stacked multicolored wooden bead earrings by him and her designs

Natalie and Luke make the most wonderful photographs and earrings at Him and Her Designs. These are my favorite earrings listed in the shop right now! I think they would be lovely additions to a spring wardrobe.

the buckeye state

Last week I visited Ohio State University...I may be going to graduate school there in the fall! I've been accepted to the MFA Photography program.



Arnold Schwarzenegger was in town while I was visiting.


One of the art buildings on campus...

I apologize for a lack of posts lately, but things are settling back down to normal now so you should hear more from me soon. :)

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have: heirloom seeds from My Victory Garden

Corey and I are in the process of planting an organic vegetable garden, and ordered heirloom seeds from My Victory Garden. They arrived just two business days after ordering and were perfect! At the affordable rate of $1.25-$2.00 per seed packet, you can choose a handful of varieties to start a garden or add to your existing one. I'll be posting pictures of how the garden turns out! For now, the seedlings are germinating in my living room.

heart: smile crocodile plush pattern from Laura Wilson


This adorable pattern is for a plush crocodile complete with a ric-rac spine and zipper mouth! It is $6 and the information says you need a little less than one fat quarter of fabric. This is perfect for people like me with too many fabric scraps from old projects. There are also other patterns in Laura's shop including a turtle, rabbit/fox (it flips inside out into one or the other!), giraffe, and more.