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<br />pinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31023339.post-88286832753301613012013-03-04T14:11:00.002-05:002013-03-04T14:11:39.053-05:00Inspired by...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><b>Inspiration:</b></i> The coolest wooden planter on the patio outside of our room at the <a href="http://www.4cornersbandb.com/" target="_blank">Casa Blanca Inn</a> in Farmington, NM. I immediately fell for the simple yet bold carvings and knew I wanted to recreate the flower motif in some fashion. It was really hard to not be inspired by the beauty of the New Mexico landscape and culture. <br />
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<i><b>Outcome:</b></i> Voila...a new Mother's Day card! (Or it could be birthday, thank you, etc.) Instead of using just one flower image, I decided to create a cluster of blooms. I drew from the landscape to determine the color palette as well. The colors of New Mexico are absolutely breathtaking!pinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31023339.post-25549179795961008542013-01-22T14:17:00.000-05:002013-01-22T15:41:17.059-05:00The Cookbook Project: Recipe 7 - Chicken with CashewsAfter a three-ish year hiatus, I'm bringing back <a href="http://pinkbathtub.blogspot.com/search/label/the%20cookbook%20project" target="_blank">The Cookbook Project</a>! Some of you may remember that I was all gung-ho on making a recipe from every single, solitary cookbook in my arsenal. I got about six into it and then, well, I guess my enthusiasm dwindled (read: died). So, here I am again, in a new year, hoping to finish things that I have started. Or at least make some stellar progress.<br />
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I've made a few tweaks to the program. The books have a new home so I won't be going in any particular order and I will be providing the recipes. (Not sure why I didn't before...hmm, lazy? Uh, yes.) Here's the <a href="http://pinkbathtub.blogspot.com/2009/01/cookbook-project.html" target="_blank">original post</a> about the project to get you back up to speed. Enjoy! <br />
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Book:<i> Fresh Thai</i><br />
Author: Oi Cheepchaiissara<br />
Recipe: Chicken with cashews<br />
Page: 94<br />
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Came from: Williams-Sonoma, was on super-sale, thought it would be a challenge to try some Thai cooking.<br />
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this recipe: Wanted to use our wok and it has cashews. Love cashews!<br />
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Technique: Wok-cooking. (Still trying to get the hang of this one.)<br />
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Process: Very simple. The key is to get everything prepared beforehand. Cooks fairly quickly. <br />
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Outcome: Definitely tasty, but needed a bit more zing or tang or something. A good, basic wok recipe which you can modify to your own tastes. I served it over jasmine rice. Oh, and the onions were a bit too chunky. I would cut them into strips next time.<br />
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Make again? For sure.<br />
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<b>Chicken with cashews</b><br />
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1-2 dried, long red chilies, about 5 inches long<br />
1-1/2 tablespoons sunflower oil, divided (you can def substitute canola, rice bran, etc.)<br />
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped<br />
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced<br />
3 tablespoons chicken or veggie stock (or water)<br />
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces <br />
1 small carrot, cut into thin strips<br />
1 small onion, quartered<br />
1-1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce<br />
1 tablespoon light soy sauce<br />
2 green onions, finely sliced<br />
1/2 cup dry-fried cashews (I lightly toasted them in a non-stick pan)<br />
ground white pepper<br />
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One: Remove the stems from the chilies; use scissors to cut each one into 1/2 inch pieces and discard the seeds.<br />
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Two: Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a nonstick wok or skillet and stir-fry chilies over medium heat for one minute. Remove from wok.<br />
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Three: Add 1 tablespoon oil and stir-fry garlic for another 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.<br />
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Four: Add the chicken and stock and stir-fry over high heat for 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.<br />
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Five: Add the red bell pepper, carrots, onions, oyster sauce and soy sauce and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the green onions, chilies and cashews. Spoon onto a serving plate, season with ground white pepper, and serve immediately.<br />
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<span class="post-author vcard"></span>pinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31023339.post-515655290140842732013-01-03T14:03:00.000-05:002013-01-03T14:14:57.623-05:00Good stuff.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Early last year, I was invited to contribute to a new DIY book called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Stamp-It-Printing-Handmade-Stamps/dp/1454703997"><i>Stamp It!</i></a> It contains a slew of cool stamping projects in addition to instructions on how to carve stamps. I hadn't heard much about the book in a few months, so I did a search on Amazon and voila! Pretty cool. You can pre-order the book as it will be published in May. pinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31023339.post-64314148485823682112012-12-30T12:47:00.000-05:002013-01-03T14:16:04.835-05:00Looking ahead...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wish everyone a very happy and healthy new year! I'm looking forward to a wonderful 2013. Cheers to all!</div>
pinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31023339.post-67057437282827345592012-08-13T12:33:00.000-04:002012-08-13T13:19:33.860-04:00In the home studio with Sarah BurwashAs someone who runs a full-time, creative-based business from home, I'm always interested in hearing about others who are doing the same. There are many positive aspects to being at home, but there can also be drawbacks. On one hand it's so great to work in your pj's and on the other hand it's not so great to work in your pj's!<br />
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My next interview takes us to Nova Scotia, Canada, to the home studio of artist, Sarah Burwash. I first saw her work on Etsy's home page and was drawn to her beautiful and whimsical watercolors. Just having visited Nova Scotia last fall, I couldn't resist her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101442947/harbour-home">"Harbour Home"</a> print, in fact, I was her first Etsy sale! (Yay!) <br />
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<b>1. First, please introduce yourself. What keeps you busy during the day? </b><br />
My name is Sarah Burwash. I currently reside in Lunenburg, NS where I work full time from my home studio. I work in a wide range of mediums, most predominately watercolour. Drawing and painting is my main gig. I also do freelance illustration work. I have been doing quite a bit of work in ceramics as well (much experimentation and play at this point, but would like to really incorporate it into my my practice) and do some jewellery.<br />
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<b>2. Please describe your art, what is your creative process and what inspires you.</b><br />
My work is largely inspired by women's stories which I most often gather through books. I read a lot of journals, memoirs and biographies by women who were brazen and persistent in forging for a new social order. I am interested in investigating the changes in gender roles and our relationships to home, landscape and tradition. Most recently I have been diving into Anais Nin's journals, the book <i>Women Who Run With Wolves</i> and also the book <i>Women of the Goldrush</i>, which tells stories of women who hiked the Chilkoot trail up to the Yukon during the Goldrush. Stories of women challenging the norm and not excepting the limits set before them. I have more recently become interested in digging up my family history, more specifically my Norwegian history, very much intrigued by the rural lifestyles, the folklore and the landscape. I am very interested in storytelling with ambiguity. <br />
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Once a specific inspiration is sparked, I gather source material and collage together a composition which I draw out in pencil and then the rest is watercolour. <br />
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Ceramics is more spontaneous and intuitive, sensual, though sometime my story telling comes through in my ceramics. But ceramics is much about setting a mood, striking your senses. <br />
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<b>3. What is a typical day for you? Do you keep to a strict routine or is your day fairly fluid? </b><br />
My days have been fairly fluid though I have been trying to keep more of a strict routine and prefer that. I find I am more productive with a set routine and don't get overwhelmed that way. There are so many different aspects of practice to keep on top of, that unless I lay it out and slot times, I can lose track of things. At the same time so many unexpected projects come up and I have been doing some traveling, so it is hard to stick to the schedule. I often have to prioritize certain projects which override my routine. Typically I get up around 6:30 and have a big breakfast with my fella before he takes off to work. Then I do some yoga (and push-ups!), water the garden and then get to work. I try and start my day with a drawing exercise to make sure I draw everyday and don't get caught up in the administrative side of my work. From there, everyday differs. A combination of drawing/ illustration/ website updates/ blog updates/ e-mail correspondence/ research/ writing/ applications/ pottery/ shipping etsy orders etc. <br />
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<b>4. How do you avoid distraction (ie laundry, house keeping, errands, non work related phone calls, etc)? Or do you tend to give in? </b><br />
It's a fine balance. Having a set schedule for the week really helps, slotting time for everything I need to accomplish and sticking to that and taking care of the rest after my work hours. Sometimes I need to clear my head when working on a project and running some errands or doing some cleaning can be a productive break. I really have been trying hard to take my 'work hours' seriously and stick to my schedule I have laid out. I remember a Pippy Long-stocking episode (do you know the show)? She is this wild little redheaded girl who lives in this big old house by herself. Since she doesn't have parents she has to discipline herself. There is one scene where it is bedtime and she is sliding down the hand rail banister while at the same time she is spanking herself and telling herself it is her bed time. I feel like that a lot!<br />
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<b>5. Does working from home affect your art in any way? </b><br />
It is really conducive to my work ethic, I think. I am good at being self disciplined and am driven. I also like to cook and make coffee and like having a kitchen close by to do those things. I like being able to wander to the yard and pick herbs for lunch or pick mint for my water. It makes for a balanced work day. I think the calm of working from home translates into my work.<br />
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<b>6. How do you transition from "work" to "home"? Are you able to close your studio door and walk away for the evening? Is it easy for you to do? </b><br />
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It's not too bad. My fella works a regular work week so I try and keep similar hours and then when he gets home I also finish my work day. But my work is my play so it is nice to able to work into the evening if I feel like it or need to. It is nice to be home and be able to work with my boyfriend's company near by. <br />
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<b>7. Working from home can sometimes be lonely, do you miss working with other people such as in an office environment? Or do you usually interact with people (in person) during your day? Is this even an issue for you?</b><br />
I don't find the work day lonely, I enjoy the solitude. I interact with the workers at the post-office most days and often visit the library and the librarians. Weekends are often social so the quiet week suits me well. <br />
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<b>8. Please describe your studio space (is it a spare room in your home, in your garage, etc.)? Is it an inspiring space? What would you change? </b><br />
I am currently set up in a spare room. It's big and bright. Until this summer I had studios outside of my home shared with many people. They were great and it was inspiring to have others around but I had less space and they were always a bit messy and cluttered. Eventually I plan to build a cob studio!<br />
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<b>9. In a nutshell, do you enjoy working from home? What has been your overall experience?</b><br />
Yes, I love it.<br />
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<b>10. And the million dollar question...do you work in your pj's, shower and get dressed or something in between? </b><br />
I always get dressed for the day. It helps me get in the right mind set. Thooooough, It has been a warm summer so I have gotten in the habit and stripping down to my underwear in the afternoon and working in that, or just shorts and topless! Yes, that is a great thing about an at home studio. <br />
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Thanks so much Sarah! Please visit her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SarahBurwash?ref=seller_info">Etsy shop</a> to peruse her gorgeous prints!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"></span>pinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31023339.post-83173694619107268762012-07-03T10:19:00.000-04:002012-07-03T10:19:23.190-04:00Garden update.Summer is in full swing here in Pittsburgh with temperatures staying steady in the 90's. The peppers and tomatoes are especially enjoying the warm weather, they are exploding, along with the cucumbers and eggplant. The raspberries, which we've shared equally with the area robins, are just about done but the blackberries are starting to ripen. Hopefully the neighborhood birds have had their fill of our fruit and will leave them alone. :><br />
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I'm thrilled to share with you Susan Schwake's new book <i>Art Lab for Kids</i>. It is chock full of wonderfully creative art lessons including painting, drawing, printmaking, paper and mixed media. The book is a culmination of lessons she has taught over the past 20 years. Children of all ages will easily find a project that they connect with as will adults! I already have my eye on a few of them. <br />
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Along with the step-by-step process of each project, Susan spotlights a professional artist who works in that medium. I am so honored to be a part of the Lab 32 "Foamy Stamps" which teaches a kid-friendly way of making stamps and illustrates how they can be incorporated into works of art. <br />
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The book was so thoughtfully put together and is an inspiration to kids and adults of all ages. It would make a perfect gift or a nice addition to your own collection. <i>Art Lab for Kids</i> can be purchased on Susan's website <a href="http://artlabforkids.susanschwake.com/buy.html">here</a>. <br />
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Susan is the owner of Artstream, a gallery and art academy in Rochester, NH. You can learn more about Susan here:<br />
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Blog: http://www.artesprit.blogspot.com<br />
Website: http://susanschwake.com<br />
Gallery: http://artstreamstudios.compinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31023339.post-69223803386543879762011-11-29T15:42:00.001-05:002011-11-29T15:42:47.469-05:00Why hello blog!Gosh, I've been terrible...but also terribly busy, which isn't a bad thing;) But I just had to share with you my first licensing gig! It was with the World Wildlife Fund for their fall/holiday fundraising efforts. I think the cards turned out great. For a $25 <a href="http://www.worldwildlife.org/gift-center/apparel-gifts/Holiday-Greeting-Cards__134.aspx">donation</a>, you will receive a set of 20 animal-themed cards including mine! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St. Lawrence Market</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St. Lawrence Market</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Original Stanley Cup - Hockey Hall of Fame</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2008 - 2009 Stanley Cup champs - The Penguins!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>pinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31023339.post-17461385094517111292011-09-29T09:48:00.000-04:002011-09-29T09:48:44.078-04:00Home.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VC5y304aoHbhQ0uo6JfSnwtt9ntpqY05mTwfnroCztILKGiITMr85foPYs1DwINibVmmlttM5YUx5TO9EKH8Y3vjmm33fncsgFHduocA4eDYfphay9MXT4d9vVK0GRlJUx3y/s1600/canadaflag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VC5y304aoHbhQ0uo6JfSnwtt9ntpqY05mTwfnroCztILKGiITMr85foPYs1DwINibVmmlttM5YUx5TO9EKH8Y3vjmm33fncsgFHduocA4eDYfphay9MXT4d9vVK0GRlJUx3y/s320/canadaflag.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>After two weeks of traveling in Canada, we are finally home. We had a fabulous journey from Toronto to Halifax. We lucked out with beautiful weather for most of the trip. I will be sharing each leg of our adventure, but thought I would pop in and say hello! I'm still going through the 900ish photographs I took. Phew. pinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31023339.post-66326656157129020422011-09-08T10:04:00.002-04:002011-09-08T13:04:58.393-04:00In the home studio with Jennifer Bishop of Architette Studios<style>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 3; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">As someone who runs a full-time, creative-based business from home, I'm always interested in hearing about others who are doing the same. There are many positive aspects to being at home, but there can also be drawbacks. On one hand it's so great to work in your pj's and on the other hand it's not so great to work in your pj's!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 3; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 3; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">My next interview takes us to San Antonio, Texas, to the home studio of Jennifer Bishop of Architette Studios. I was first introduced to Jennifer's work last year through a blog that featured both of our work. I was immediately drawn to her intricate city skylines and super cool construction diagrams. Jennifer is a trained architect who decided to take the plunge into the world of stationery, cards, fine art prints and custom invitations. Graciously, she let us take a peek into her world...</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 4; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">1. First, please introduce yourself. What keeps you busy during the day?</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> <br />
Hello there! My name is Jennifer Bishop and I am from San Antonio, Texas. I have a Bachelors of Architecture from my studies in New York City at Pratt Institute. Being trained as an architect, I have always appreciated precision, accuracy, fine detail and craft. I always strive to attain that perfection (or near to it) through anything I create! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 4;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">I now work full time with my Etsy shop<span style="color: #00b0f0;"> <a href="http://www.architette.etsy.com/">Architette Studios</a></span>, and I feel that I have the best clients and have maintained great relationships throughout our on-going processes, projects and collaborations. I enjoy waking up everyday knowing that something new and outstanding is about to be created!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> 2. Please describe your art, what is your creative process and what inspires you.</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
Inspirations come from traveling, going to galleries, visiting local wine vineyards, talking in coffee shops, exploring for new and healthy recipes to cook, having lunches with my mom and/or just standing in the paper aisle of any store. I just dream of all the things all those sheets could become!</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 4; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">3. What is a typical day for you? Do you keep to a strict routine or is your day fairly fluid?</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
My days are pretty loose and free but on most days, it definitely starts with an iced coffee (even in the winter!), a bowl of oatmeal and a 40 minute speed walk through the neighborhood. I check emails, my<span style="color: #00b0f0;"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ArchitetteStudios">Architette Studios Facebook page</a></span>, and <span style="color: #00b0f0;"><a href="http://www.twitter.com/ArchitetteStu">Twitter</a>.</span> I also try to keep my <a href="http://www.architettestudios.com/"><span style="color: #00b0f0;">online portfolio</span></a><span style="color: #00b0f0;"></span> as up-to-date as possible as well!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 4; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 4; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">I have found that I work best by alternating between two types of days during the week: design days and production days. On design days, I will create proofs, answer messages, relist items in my <a href="http://www.architette.etsy.com/"><span style="color: #00b0f0;">Etsy shop</span></a>, and then sketch and design for the rest of the afternoon. On production days I will process, produce and ship orders. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 4; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 4; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">I end the day with some kind of new healthy and organic dinner recipe that I found, and another 40 minute walk, typically with my boyfriend this time!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 4; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">4. How do you avoid distraction (ie laundry, house keeping, errands, non work related phone calls, etc)? Or do you tend to give in?</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
I tend to give in. I am the kind of person that once I know something needs to get done, it pokes and prods at me until it does! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 4; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">5. Does working from home affect your art in any way?</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> <br />
It actually helps my work a great deal. Everything is around me that I could possibly need or want! I am most happy here, and it gives me such a great freedom to create! My boyfriend James runs a successful company from his home office as well, and we enjoy being able to have coffee and lunch runs together during the day. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 4; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">6. How do you transition from "work" to "home"? Are you able to close your studio door and walk away for the evening? Is it easy for you to do?</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> <br />
It is hard to separate myself from creating because it is such a part of me… but all pens aside, my boyfriend James has taught me a great deal about how to run a business, and one of the best pieces of advice was to “work” just Mondays through Fridays. Of course, it’s very hard to just turn the creativity flow off and on, and it ends up creeping into the weekends in the form of sketching or drawing, but you will not find me in the office answering messages, or shipping! (Unless it’s an emergency!)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 4; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><br />
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This is not an issue in the slightest. I’ve always been able to create in solitude and can find plenty to do when I am alone. I do try to make it a point to go to lunch with friends or family once every week, as I am also a social butterfly as well! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 4; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">8. Please describe your studio space (is it a spare room in your home, in your garage, etc.)? Is it an inspiring space? What would you change?</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> <br />
At the moment, I work from a spare room in the house which has super tall ceilings and tall windows which look out onto almost 3 acres of grass and trees. There is a large storage closet which contains most of my shipping materials and is also my makeshift painting studio. I have two large cabinets which house all my paper stock, envelopes, samples, etc. and of course, my desk is right up against the bright windows! It was a two week renovation which included painting walls, framing art, buying new furniture and rearranging to make this home office an inspirational, happy, fun and bright place to work. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 4; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">9. In a nutshell, do you enjoy working from home? What has been your overall experience?</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
It has been a great experience! I could not be happier with the direction <a href="http://www.architettestudios.com/"><span style="color: #00b0f0;">Architette Studios</span></a> has gone in during the past nine months of working at it full time. I am able to create, be myself and meet amazing clients who I can help their ideas and dreams become a reality. It has all been a priceless experience and am not sure that I could go back to an “office” environment again and be happy!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: .1pt; mso-outline-level: 4; mso-para-margin-bottom: .01gd; mso-para-margin-left: 0in; mso-para-margin-right: 0in; mso-para-margin-top: .01gd;"><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">10. And the million dollar question...do you work in your pj's, shower and get dressed or something in between?</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> <br />
Haha! I knew you would ask! I get dressed every day, it doesn’t feel like the day has begun until I do! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Thanks a million Jennifer! Please do visit her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/architette?ref=pr_shop">Etsy shop</a>, I'm sure your city is represented!</span><br />
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<h4>Roasted Tomatoes - Rachael Ray recipe </h4><h4>Ingredients</h4><ul class="ingredients"><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">3 pounds </span><span class="name">ripe plum tomatoes (about 15)</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/4 cup </span><span class="name">extra-virgin olive oil</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 tablespoon </span><span class="name">chopped fresh thyme</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"></span><span class="name">3 garlic cloves, finely chopped</span></li>
</ul><span class="directions instructions"> <h4>Directions:</h4><ol><li> Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 375°. Stem the tomatoes and slice them in half lengthwise. Gently squeeze out the seeds or scoop them out with a spoon. </li>
<li> Lay the tomatoes, cut side up, in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the thyme and garlic. Roast for 40 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 400° and roast the tomatoes until caramelized, about 20 minutes more. </li>
<li> Turn off the oven and leave the tomatoes inside for 10 minutes, then remove to a rack and let cool completely. Peel if desired. The tomatoes will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or for up to 6 months in the freezer.<br />
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pinkbathtub.etsy.com pinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31023339.post-14799879908600486912011-08-22T09:49:00.000-04:002011-08-22T09:49:26.700-04:00New addition to our furniture family.The last coffee table we bought was in 1995. We were furnishing our "new" apartment on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, DC. It was part of a futon set, which remarkably we still have and has held up great over the years. It currently lives in our basement turned family room. The only other coffee table we've owned was a hand-me-down from my grandmother. It was very traditional with a leather top and gold detailing. Really not our style. We got rid of it about a year ago and have not replaced it. Until yesterday. <br />
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We had been looking online on and off for a while, found a few things we liked, but nothing really jumped out at us. We weren't even sure what style or shape we wanted. Then Saturday we decided that we really needed to find a table, it was time to get our living room into shape! My husband suggested the cool antique shop, not far from us, where we had purchased an old church pew. Most of their pieces are made from reclaimed barn wood. So, after a quick trip to <a href="http://www.antiquesonwashingtonllc.com/">Antiques on Washington</a>, we have a new addition...<br />
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Indeed it is made from reclaimed barn wood which came from central PA. The man who runs the store also builds the furniture, so not only is it recycled, but it's also made locally! It fits perfectly in the space and is just the right scale. We couldn't be happier with our purchase. Now for a new dining room set...<br />
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Note to self: Please get some new pillows for the sofa. Thanks.<br />
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pinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31023339.post-42290302872658155892011-08-12T14:04:00.001-04:002011-08-12T14:05:20.448-04:00Lunch.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirejNSg9F7wT43XCE3tEtnl51jGGda6J1y6Ior-0wUoM_7F2fEyBKs_q-GB7SA-i_Zd18nqdkn0xaaTMPgw_FOC2ES5FL9W1bGWw90orclEX8a9RJjQO4FWGRb45W_ah3xlS8G/s1600/turkeyclub.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirejNSg9F7wT43XCE3tEtnl51jGGda6J1y6Ior-0wUoM_7F2fEyBKs_q-GB7SA-i_Zd18nqdkn0xaaTMPgw_FOC2ES5FL9W1bGWw90orclEX8a9RJjQO4FWGRb45W_ah3xlS8G/s320/turkeyclub.jpg" width="297" /></a><br />
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There's nothing better than a homemade turkey club. Traditionally, the sandwich is made with a third piece of bread, but I find that to be a bit excessive and somewhat challenging to eat. To me, the perfect club will have just the right ratio of turkey, crispy bacon, cheese (I like American), ripe red tomato, crunchy iceberg lettuce and a healthy (read: unhealthy) dose of mayo all between two slices of lightly toasted wheat bread.<br />
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One word: Yum! pinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31023339.post-27465875115480072652011-08-11T10:57:00.002-04:002011-08-11T10:59:26.543-04:00The Travel Blues.Summer. For most, this means vacation. Traveling to fun-filled destinations, warm beaches, exotic locales or home to see the family. For us, it means staying put. We put so much time and energy into our vast vegetable garden that we can't bear to leave it as we might (literally) miss the fruits of our labor. Nor do we want to burden others with the arduous task of watering. So, we wait patiently until the Fall. Meanwhile, what not a better time to reminisce...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bet you can't guess where I am.</td></tr>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>pinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31023339.post-41247469497136180382011-08-08T16:01:00.000-04:002011-08-08T16:01:51.902-04:00Black Eyed Susan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXTYT5JRssJif7kgeDK2HTL1lhXHOpDZyUT2eqUbNbW3BjWBU8IpPKbB8RV08gBqauqg2tavjwc6gkAnN19lc2_BogDb8WNpqkCuG9M9kcHlnezXTttFezteyLkX5t2Hx8RwlS/s1600/bes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXTYT5JRssJif7kgeDK2HTL1lhXHOpDZyUT2eqUbNbW3BjWBU8IpPKbB8RV08gBqauqg2tavjwc6gkAnN19lc2_BogDb8WNpqkCuG9M9kcHlnezXTttFezteyLkX5t2Hx8RwlS/s400/bes.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
One not yet eaten by the groundhogs, which have devastated our Shasta daisies and other Black Eyed Susans. They are quite a menace! It got so bad a couple years ago that we had to put electric fencing all around our vegetable garden. pinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31023339.post-89832678960150597492011-06-24T10:05:00.002-04:002011-06-24T10:08:18.105-04:00Garden Details.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Well hello blog.<br />
It's been quite a while, I apologize for the neglect. <br />
I thought I would jump start this baby with some shots from the garden. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garden Entrance surrounded with raspberries.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blooming Dahlia</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bee Balm in the perennial garden.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hungarian Hot Wax peppers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tomatoes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Geraniums.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>pinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31023339.post-20646104644806381572011-01-28T16:39:00.001-05:002011-01-28T16:39:47.166-05:00Crock Pot Black Bean Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtOdDLnEECXu3EJ8X2YJEb29MfHLVsCiZdYPXC9JrpTzirp039Uko6IlHrp_meLa18cJtmOuk_-l-ooQFIBG1OySiiAr0wCh9ITwxojbBvAV-63DP-oh7LmxLoqSUAMsffj5ir/s1600/blackbeansoup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtOdDLnEECXu3EJ8X2YJEb29MfHLVsCiZdYPXC9JrpTzirp039Uko6IlHrp_meLa18cJtmOuk_-l-ooQFIBG1OySiiAr0wCh9ITwxojbBvAV-63DP-oh7LmxLoqSUAMsffj5ir/s400/blackbeansoup.jpg" width="297" /></a></div> Adapted from The Frugal Chef @ thefrugalchef.com<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
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1 lb. dried black beans, rinsed well<br />
A couple turns of olive oil <br />
1 medium yellow onion, chopped<br />
1 large or 2 medium carrots, chopped<br />
2 stalks of celery, chopped<br />
1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes, with liquid<br />
4 garlic cloves, minced<br />
8 cups water, low salt broth or a combination<br />
1 T cumin<br />
1 tsp chipotle powder<br />
1 tsp oregano<br />
pepper to taste<br />
Avocado, chopped - optional<br />
Shredded cheddar cheese - optional<br />
Tomato, chopped - optional<br />
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Directions:<br />
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In a separate pan, sautée onions, carrots, celery and garlic in olive oil until just tender.<br />
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Place dried beans, vegetable mixture, tomatoes with their juice, spices and liquid in crock pot. Give it a good stir and set crock pot on High for 6 hours. <br />
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After 6 hours, the beans will be nice and tender. With an immersion blender, blend until about 3/4 of soup is creamed. It will have a lovely rich texture.<br />
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Top with chopped avo, tomatoes and a pinch of cheese. <br />
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Enjoy!pinkbathtubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016785372134003933noreply@blogger.com2