So Proud!

Today is a big day for the love of my life, Ryan Evjen. He has his last class EVER before walking across the stage on Saturday morning in his cap, gown and hood (so fashionable) to receive a Masters of Science in Information Management from Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business. I couldn't be more proud! It has been a long journey for us. He has worked a full-time job, while going to school full-time (night classes), continuing to work on his side business (Visdom, LLC), being a wonderful husband, brother, son and friend. He sure deserves a vacation and a margarita! Thankfully, we have a summer to relax with each other before I embark on the same journey. Whew!

Thank you to all of our friends and family out there for loving and supporting us through this season. Your prayers and encouragement have gone a long way!

Please pray for Ryan during this last final exam (6pm tonight).

Art of Life

The young adults of my church, Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, is hosting a night called the "Art of Life" tomorrow night (Thursday) at 7:30PM.  It's all about experiencing and celebrating the art deeply embedded within us all. Surrounding cities and communities are invited to enjoy an eclectic collection of art forms including live music, fine art, photography, multimedia, live hair design, fashion, metalwork and multiple interactive installations. I've submitted some of my stuff that will be hanging up and I'd love for anyone who's available to come check this evening out!

Also, I have a couple new images up! Some of my old stuff and one new sketch of mine...

Beautiful, Ornate Headbands

Any fans of Gossip Girl out there?! I am one of them, and I love that Blair and Serena wear a lot of headbands. Some of the headbands are made by the amazing designer Jennifer Behr. If you're a bride or you have prom coming up or just want something very, very special...check out these made-to-order headbands. They are absolutely beautiful!

PS - Have you heard Leighton Meester sing yet?! Check it out! ("Good Girls Go Bad")

CB2 - Contemporary Furniture

Even before I began working with architects I have loved contemporary interior design. Like mother, like daughter they say...Growing up my mom has always incorporated contemporary furniture into our living spaces. When Ryan and I got married we got a load of amazing furniture from my parents because they couldn't fit it all in their new place, so naturally we have decorated our apartment accordingly. I wish CB2 had been around when we got married because we are in love with this store! Crate & Barrel started CB2 - a line of furnishings that's affordable and contemporary - two years ago. It's not as affordable as Ikea on some things, but the quality is definitely better and it's comparable to West Elm.

Make sure to sign up for their free catalogs if you like this style. Their sale prices are pretty good and we haven't had an issue with anything we've ordered (there isn't a CB2 in Phoenix). Here are some photos from their recent catalog and some items I love.

Please Don't - Bodycon Mini

Here's another wish from me to the public...Please don't wear bodycon mini's... Talk about a serious flashback to the 80's. I haven't seen something like this since Julia Roberts was in Pretty Woman. Even then they used a body double for a lot of the scenes when she was wearing the bodycon dress with cutouts. I can only imagine the insane amount of underwear lines you get with these skirts too! (Don't even think about going commando!) Anyone else with me ?