Category Archives: Design

project process // hand-lettering part 3

Posted on June 25, 2014 by

Back in February of this year I started on an independent project for school, learning some hand-lettering. I’m a huge fan of Mary Kate McDevitt’s work and wanted to learn some of the techniques of the beautiful art of letters, so I signed up for her Skillshare … Continue reading →

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five things I’ve learned from: completing a diploma at NSCC

Posted on June 23, 2014 by

On Saturday I wore a black and white academic gown and I crossed the stage and got my diploma. I think a big “huzzah” is in order, so: HUZZAH!!! Two years ago I decided to return to school and work … Continue reading →

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links loved / june 21

Posted on June 21, 2014 by

This was Dominion yesterday, after I had dropped off my friend Hollie, and took a quick stop at one of my favourite beaches. (And took this video.) Today is graduation day! So I’m quickly getting some coffee into me before … Continue reading →

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links loved / june 14

Posted on June 14, 2014 by

Every Saturday, inspired by Elise and her “weekend links“, I like to post some fun stuff I’ve seen lately, drooled over or otherwise just had to share. Today in North Sydney we woke up to sunshine! I shelved my plans … Continue reading →

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the in-between

Posted on June 10, 2014 by

Last night on my way in the door after yoga class, I took a picture of the almost-full moon. This morning, sitting out on the deck with my coffee, listening to all the birds, I took a picture of the … Continue reading →

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jobs, plants, breathe, repeat

Posted on June 3, 2014 by

So, here I am, still here, just on the other side of some things! School being the main one. Classes have been over for a month, and as of this past Friday, my five-week work term at the Gaelic College is … Continue reading →

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links loved / may 24

Posted on May 24, 2014 by

Inspired by Elise Blaha Cripe’s series “weekend links,” each Saturday I post a list of fun things like articles, blog posts by others, and goodies that I got a kick out of, and I hope you will too. Spread the … Continue reading →

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