thankfulness

This weekend has been super crazy-busy... I went and took my grad pics, celebrated my brother's birthday, and finally wrote up a resume (after 3 months of procrastination). This weekend was also full of ups-and-downs for me as I tried to get my priorities and basically my LIFE in order. Not to mention the Tornado Zone aka. MY ROOM... the definition of DISORDER. (One day, I will show you pictures of my living conditions and you will all be massively horrified). 

Anyway, in the midst of my mental mess, I was reminded by my good friend Jamie Jellow with the image below to not just live life, but to live life well. 

I still think writing resumes is pure torture and my room will forever remain a pigsty but a happy lardball of a pig I will be, as I try to be thankful for all the little things that I'm blessed with. =)

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Inspiration: Snowflakes

I've been in a winter slump lately because every time I step outside, I feel like I have to run from Point A to Point B as fast as I can to get away from the cold. And running in 2-inch ankle boots looks silly. Actually, any time I run, it looks silly. Anyway, I've been drinking hot chocolate like crazy and bundling up in thick grandma cardigans and chunky scarves for what seems like an eternity.

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Don't get me wrong though... I do enjoy some aspects of winter... like these snowflake-inspired creations that I stumbled upon:

I took this picture of a painted mural I saw at the skating rink...

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And... I am officially obsessed with these next two things: they're wooden laser-carved creations crafted by a husband and wife duo who call themselves Uncommon. Their stuff can be found on Etsy (click here).

I really want this clock!!!!! But I really shouldn't be buying home accessories when I don't even own a home =(

These carved coasters are amazing! They make me wish I was a skilled carpenter... haha.

Anyway, I hope these wintry images inspired you too, at least while we all wait (im)patiently for Spring...

I LOVE IKEA!!! ... for many reasons...

Aside from drawing, I also love finding inspiration in interior design. So I was on the IKEA site today, looking at furniture that I can't afford... and I stumbled on an interesting discovery...(just keep reading)...

The first few pictures I saw were really nice like this gorgeous room that I would definitely invest in, if I had $399.00 to spare on a bed frame.

all pictures are screenshots taken from IKEA.com

Some pictures had random people in it, like this woman reading on the bed. I'm okay with that. What I'm not okay with is the NEXT picture...

CREEPER ALERT!!!

 I highly doubt that's his kid...

Every single time I look at this picture I burst out laughing... What were they thinking?!?!! "Let's add a creepy man stroking someone else's baby behind a curtain because it will really make this kids room seem more appealing."  

This image has now been ingrained deeply into my head... from now on, every time I think of IKEA I will also envision the scary man that hopefully does NOT come along with your furniture purchase.

Oh IKEA... not only do they provide me with interior inspiration... they also make me laugh.