Minnie Winnie

Today I got my hair professionally cut for the first time in probably 4 years. I remember why I cut my own hair now. It's not that the cut is bad, but it's not what I asked him to do. I think it's hard to find a hairdresser who listens to what you want instead of only hearing certain words and then doing whatever they want. I said the word "layer" and he stopped listening after that. I know my hair, I know it's crazy and hard to deal with. I've spent 22 years with it and it's taken most of those 22 to figure out how to make it work well. Aaaaand, that's why I'm going back to cutting my own hair. Sigh. At least my horrible split ends are gone. I don't want to seem ungrateful for the cut, it was nice to have someone else cut my hair. It's so hard to cut my own. Sometimes you have to do things the hard way to get what you want, though.

Moving on, I found this artist the other night who does basically the exact same work as I do. Kind of bizarre, but wonderful at the same time. His name is Kevin Cyr. Go to his website *here*!

He drew the exact same winnebago that I painted! Same model and everything. Crazy eh? His artist statement regarding why he painted them the way he did is almost the same as mine as well. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who feels the same way as he does.

Jameson

Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for so much! On Wednesday I have my craft fair that I am getting ready for. I am trying to make a lot of jewelry for it so I can make up for all the money I spent on materials. Unfortunately I am not selling a lot on etsy, so I hope I can make up for my base costs at the fair.

I think I am going to go ice skating out back on the lake tonight. It has been snowing and the fresh snow makes everything so pristine.

Shirt: Ross
Scarf: Ruche
Jeans: Wet Seal
Belt: Vintage
Hat: Nordstrom

Aleutian

I am watching Extreme Home Makeover... that show'll get you everytime. Quite moving. It makes you wish you could have Ty Pennington's job. I'd love to get paid to change people's lives like that. They always pick people who really need it too. The ones where they help families with special needs kids always get me the most. Plus they send them on an amazing vacation that they could probably never afford while the house is being built. Sigh.


I am not Eskimo, but I am part Alaska Native. My Grampa grew up in a small village in rural Alaska, fishing and mushing dogs all through his childhood. He can't anymore because he's losing his eyesight, but he used to make these scale reproductions of dog sleds. One Christmas he gave my siblings and I each a little dog sled. I will treasure everything he's made me, forever.
Outfit: Shirt- Ross; Dress- Nordstrom Rack; Jeans- Wet Seal

I got to redecorate/renovate my room this summer and I never got to see it done until now. It is beautiful! I will take some pictures soon.
Outfit: Dress- BCBG; Shirtdress- Ruche

Well, I am so delighted and happy to be here and home for the holiday. Tomorrow will be so cozy and wonderful. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you all consider your many blessings during this season!

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. --Cicero

Lapping lakes like leary loons

Here are some incredible photos by one of my great friends, Bradley James. He is one of my favorite photographers. His work is incredible to me because I know that it's something that is just natural to him and it's something I know I could never do. I could try to fake it and get something similar, but it's just what exudes from him naturally, and that's what I love.

Everyone should listen to this song. It fills my whole being with joy and peace and good things.
Bon Iver- Flume

North to the Future

I am in Alaska for Thanksgiving! I will have pictures up soon, but here is a picture from the summer to give a taste of the delights that await my stay here!