how we got started

My pal, the very talented Aaron Thomas, has just released his newest album Blues and Greens, with some of my favorite songs on it.  Good stuff, I highly recommend you check it out.

I was lucky enough to be a part of the music video for the single "How We Got Started" (directed by the fabulous Alonso J. Lujan - yeah, I know, I might be biased), both in front of and behind the camera.  Creative consultant and 2nd Assistant Director were two of the hats I got to wear, and then at the party I got to wear this hat as well. 

(Did you spot me?)

self-contained

What is everybody looking at?

Come closer and take a look, you have to see this...

a momentary vanishing

Just a quick post today to apologize for being a bit M.I.A. this week.  Husband and I have taken on a film project with very little notice, and it has been a whirlwind force in our lives.  All other things are being neglected, but that's alright because we're very excited about what we're doing.  Good news is, it has to be finished next week, so I'll be back here in no time at all.  In the meantime, you can check out some of our inspiration over at pinterest if you're curious.

braided

I used to knit quite a bit, many years ago, but until recently had completely abandoned it.  This time around I'm taking it up with an eye to making special pieces that really excite me, like this cozy braided cowl I've been working on.  Now I'm just waiting til it gets cold enough to wrap myself in a mohair and wool cocoon.

max

Remember I was making a puppet? Without having any idea how?  Well, I think Max came out a-ok in the end.

Turns out he's also a great actor, though everyone on set agreed that he didn't really have a chance to explore his talent to its maximum potential; he basically just had a cameo in the film.  I think Max has a bright future though, and I'm not just saying that as a proud mother.

Right now Max is hanging out in our living room.  It's almost like having a puppy to come home to, he's always so excited to see us, always filled with energy and joy.  You may think I'm losing my mind, but I tell you, having this little guy around is pretty awesome.

Take a peak into the creation process after the jump...

maggie's closet

We shot Jack this weekend! It was incredibly exciting, exhausting, thrilling and nerve-wracking, all at the same time.  Among the myriad of my responsibilities was the styling.  Jack hung out in his bathrobe and pjs for the most part, but his dear wife Maggie dressed for work.  She wore this lovely skirt from Massimo Dutti paired with a simple nude blouse from Zara:

But of course I picked up tons more work clothes for her just in case.  See what else was in her closet after the jump...

jack

I'm back from London, super excited about everything I learned in Blogshop (my brains's still smoking a little bit from all the new information!).  I will tell you all about it and more, I promise, but not until next week.  Right now my cup runneth over with the styling and monster-making for Jack.

We shoot this weekend, and I honestly don't think I'll be able to post again until after we're done, but come monday I will let you know how it went!

puppet master

Well now I really do have my hands in everything.  My latest endeavor?  Puppet making.  Wait, you may be asking yourself, does she know anything about puppet making?  No.  That's right, say it loud, say it proud, I have no idea what I'm doing.  But that's part of the adventure.  I'm sure he's going to change quite a bit over the next three weeks, but after only a few days he's really starting to turn into someone I want to hug.  Which is a good sign.   Meet the beginnings of Max:

I've been on the project two days and the house is already filled with white fluff and colorful splashes of dye (a purposefully turquoise kitchen sink might actually be my next home improvement project; accidental turquoise sink? not so fabulous).   But I am having a blast.

Max still has almost a month before his film debut, so I'm not too worried, but if any of you readers out there are secretly puppet masters and have any tips on creating loveable beasties, please let me know.  Meanwhile I'll just keep forging ahead, which for now means dying everything I come into contact with.