Being one who is easily entertained, uncovering Face Swap made me feel like a kid in a candy store - Willy Wonka level. Here's the product of trying on different faces and "Gettin Twiggy Wit It."
FACESWAP FANTASIA. /
SWEET LOVE /
I had the pleasure of witnessing the marriage of two beautiful souls on June 11th, 2016. Jackie and Kyle are the sweetest people you'll ever meet and they deserve it all.
Jackie, Kelle, Lea, and I lived together for two years in Madison, Wisconsin and had some pretty ridiculously-awesome times in our sweet crib while creating everlasting memories.
Kelle and I now live in San Francisco and Jackie and Lea in Milwaukee. Although we aren't all together as often as we'd like, (it had been three years I believe), the signs of true friendship are those feelings of ease, nostalgia, love and appreciation that occur when you're reunited. It can't be explained and is without a doubt priceless. These three ladies are hilarious, kind, brilliant, beautiful people who I am oh-so-thankful and proud to have shared unforgettable moments with. To you all - you're incredible:)
Here is a SnapStory I stitched together of our weekend in Milwaukee celebrating the Majerowskis:)
HOME RENOVATION: USE WHAT YOU HAVE. /
I've been in my current apartment for almost two years. Very shortly after moving in, I met my neighbors directly across the street, Gina and Gary.
Gary grew up in the home; it's been his home his whole life. Unfortunately, I'm not sure exactly how many years ago, there was a fire at their neighbors' that did damage to their property as well.
Following the fire, carpet was installed throughout the home.
Since I've known Gina, she's expressed the desire to tear up the carpet. I expected that the hardwood floor beneath would look better than the very tired carpet. After much debate and arguing, it was finally agreed that the carpet could come up....which sparked an array of small upgrades.
Beginning of the carpet removal process-we finished in one night.
Gina and Gary working together! First time I had ever witnessed this! It's a miracle!
Following carpet removal, I just wanted to paint this fireplace. I knew giving it a fresh coat would make a huge difference in the room and create a beautiful focal point.
So-I ran over to my place and grabbed all my painting supplies. In the midst of painting the overall improvement was evident.
Bam! So. Much. Better. I mixed some white (with a seafoam color I had from stenciling my living room) to paint the mantle and crown molding. I also used it to paint the light fixtures on the wall.
Light fixture and mantle painted to compliment the room's color scheme.
And being a person who has difficulty stopping when more improvements are obvious, I figured, "We have all the paint supplies out now, why not freshen up the baseboards, crown molding, and window frames while we're at it?"
I mixed a lighter grey for the crown moldings to create an illusion of higher ceilings.
Threw a new rug down, rearranged, and hung some things on the wall that I gathered from my place. Vast improvement!
Did I coordinate this outfit to the room or design the room to match my getup?
Scroll back up and look at that view from before....a picture is worth a thousand words.
And.....we ripped down the old, very hard to remove drapes that were circa 1980. Hanging the drapes above the windows heightens the room. Dressing up windows is a must. It also allows you to manipulate the light to meet your needs.
And there you have it. The only purchase for this transformation was the window decor. The remainder evolved from what we already had. Use your imagination. Consider what you have before you go out and shop. Last but not least, know you are capable of doing more than you may think. I'd never ripped up carpet before, but now I can say I did and I am damn proud of it! You can do anything you set your mind to:)
SILVER LININGS. /
Seeking the Silver Lining has been a fail safe strategy for me when adversity presents itself.
Next time you're in the midst of a trying time, take five minutes to reflect on something you're grateful for - a skill, a person, a situation that was life-changing.
Think about it, write about it, draw - use some form of outlet.
In addition to recognizing something you're grateful for, think about other challenges you've had to overcome. What tools did you use to cope? Were they effective or detrimental? Reorganize your toolkit to include only those that were beneficial.
Unfortunately life isn't always fair. Bad things happen to good people. Focusing on life's beauty only serves to help stay on track and recognize there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
