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What is your current obsession?

I do get fixated on things a lot so this is a relevent question for this survey. I'm surprised my blogging obsession is still going strong. My recent obsession is Craig's List. It's amazing, I'm finding so many inexpensive pieces of furniture to use in my new house I'll be moving into at the beginning of July. I'm also obsessed right now with my Aerolatte. It's this cute handheld device that makes lattes in like 10 seconds! Works great for those Chai Lattes I'm always craving.

What's for dinner?

I'm thinking of using up some leftover rice mixture to make Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers. They are SO good, I use red bell peppers instead of green because they are my favorite.

I'm also planning on making a Nectarine-Blackberry Crisp for our small group tomorrow night. It is the season to be using fresh fruit in everything you know!

What's the last thing you bought?

A huge decorative antique gold mirror that my husband was insistent on getting. It really was a steal for $20. I think is was suppose to be $200, but the lady marked it wrong. As of now it is hideous, but not for long. Before and after photos coming later next month.

What are you listening to right now?

Sufjan Stevens, I wish he would come out with a new album already!

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go?

I wish I was in Pismo Beach! We are going in the middle of July and I can't wait. It's the perfect little surfer town with a beach lined with eucalyptus trees, the Splash cafe (they have the best clam chowder in a bread bowl you ever tasted), and an ice cream shoppe with cotton candy ice cream, yum!

What's your favorite quote (for now)?

"Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don't bother concealing your thievery-celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said "It's not where you take things from, it's where you take them to." -Jim Jarmusch

What's your favorite piece of clothing in your own wardrobe?

Probably my chacos, because I can wear them with anything!

What's your dream job?

I'm in my dream job. I'm going to teach Art next year in the elementary grades and I'm making papergoods for people on the side. Just wish this dream job paid a little better.

What's your worst habit?

Letting things pile up on my desk!

Do you admire anyones style?

Zooey Deschannel is one of my favorite actresses, and she always looks so cute to me!

Charlotte from Pushing Daisies is hands down the most stylish character on television who has inspired my wardrobe.

Describe your personal style?

Mmmm.... French Librarian goes on a winter holiday

Haha, i just came up with that. And I say that only because I love wearing scarfs, sweater berets and beanies, and of course cardigans.

What are your favorite movies?

Dancer in the Dark

Funny Face

Billy Elliot

What inspires you?

Domino Magazine

My Husband

My Friends

Architecture

And much music!

What's your favorite book?

The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Expurey

The Giver by Lois Lowery

Wind, Sand and Stars by Antoine De Saint-Expurey

Do you collect something?

Vintage children books, different kinds of ribbons and wrapping paper.

I have a full collection of every single issue of Domino magazine.

What do you like most about yourself?

This is a really hard question to me. But I suppose that I understand that I was not created to be perfect and there is no way to ever achieve that. I am content in the way God created me and I am blessed that He gave me the desire to be creative and love nature. I also know that the imperfections that are within me are over time being weeded out and replaced by His nature.

What's your go-to nail polish color?

I'm not a big nail color person, so clear.

Future Homeowners

Here is our future place of residence! It is so precious and I can't wait to get in there and paint and decorate. It's a 2 bedroom, 1 and a half bath, with a formal living and dining room, and a den. The garage has been converted into an apartment with a full bath but no kitchen, so I'm thinking Kelly will use it as his studio. We will be making our move sometime in the middle of June. So that means I will need to be making another moving announcement. The only major things that need to happen is a fresh coat of paint in every room and to get the pink carpet in the formal living and dining room ripped up immediately and depending on what's underneath we'll either redo the wood floors and recarpet. So exciting, this is our first house!

Chelsie's Bachelorette Invitation

I started and finished this invitation today. Lots of bright colors, because it's going to be a lively time. Chelsie is the type of person who would not have wanted bras and panties drawn on this invitation, so I focused on trying out different patterns until I found the ones that fit. I can't wait to see how this turns out printed!

may thrift finds

May is a busy, busy month; as I am sure it is for any normal or abnormal person. I have weddings, end of school, end of a college course, planning vacations, starting a summer job, working on more mint&honey goods and more.

Despite this tornado, I was able to enjoy my Saturday hitting up a favorite thrift store.

I plan on turning this cute little kitchen pot into a pot for some fresh herbs. I'm so pumped about! I hope to fit rosemary, cilantro, mint and basil.

I can't decide whether to save the mushrooms, or give this letter holder a makeover.

What do you think?

Have a merry month, I will be updating with mint&honey goods as they are created.

chelsie's shower invitation

I used the colors for her wedding, even though I have a thing with yellow and blue. It was how my mom's kitchen and bedroom were decorated all throughout my growing up and I developed a disgust for it. But there is no disgust here, maybe I will have to give this color combo a second chance.

P.S. This invitation is dedicated to my purse. Without my purse there would have been no inspiration for this invite, you're the best !

mint&honey

Well.... I created a public profile on facebook for mint&honey papergoods. I halfway did it out of boredom, but in the process thought it was probably a pretty good idea since so many people I know prefer facebook to blogging. I made a temporary logo for fun, haha. I really need someone to teach me the photoshop ropes.

So, become a fan of mint&honey! Woohoo!!!

wedding map

I spent my weekend creating a map for my dear friend Chelsie's wedding that is coming up at the end of May. She wanted the map to look similar to the style of Crystal Kluge. I didn't have the fancy hand lettering and watercolor skills like her, but I managed to pull off something I think she will be happy with.