So...nothing exciting going on right now. At least, nothing exciting enough to blog about. Yesterday I did a whole lotta nuttin'. Guess I had a case of the Mondays (a la Office Space). And I've also felt like I'm in a rut, regurgetating old designs for new clients. Sure, they all look different. But in a way, it's all the same to me. I need to find a place here in H-Town that inspires me, like Black Market and GR2 did, down on Sawtelle. I think it's the curse of being a freelance designer. Great hours, but there's no one around you to inspire you to push your designs further, and to try new techniques and learn new applications. To be cutting edge here in Texas is a bit tough.
But I did dug up some old websites that I had bookmarked on my previous computer, they're fun for inspiration and shopping, and overall lazy browsing. They've made me feel a little better today. Thought I'd share, in case you're ever in one of those "There's nothing good on the internet" and "I'm so uninspired" days. So, in no particular order, here they are:
http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/novels
Yes, I am a big Heroes nerd, and I am proud to admit it. I just recommended these to KA as well. Each week, NBC posts a new comic strip with some back story highlighting one of the Heroes. It fills in a lot of questions you have, and it's a great way to kill time.
www.plumparty.com
One of the coolest places online to buy dishes, stationary, coasters...all the stylish entertaining supplies you need to host the swankiest dinner party.
www.reformjewelry.com
Jewelry that's not really in my price range, but they're pretty to gaze upon.
www.seejanework.com
Office supplies for the trendy divas in all of us
www.fredflare.com
I haven't really figured this one out, haven't bought anything from them. But from my quick browsing, it looks like cute designer clothes for a cheap price....?
www.thumbtackpress.com
For the budding art collector, like myself, who can't afford original paintings. Thumbtack sells prints from up and coming illustrators for reasonable prices. One of the girls that used to work for Mattel actually has a few pieces up (Shiho) too.
www.etsy.com
Another art collecting site, of sorts. But this one does have original art, jewelry, clothing, all handmade, and at affordable prices.
http://ecofabulous.blogs.com/ecofabulous
"Sustainable.Sexy.Stuff." The tagline says it all.
http://craftzine.com/blog/
When did craft magazines get so...cool? Definitely one to check out for listings of cool stores and How-Tos on a bunch of different crafty fun times.
That's all I've got for now. My good friend, CC, always links to cool blog sites, but she put them on a random loop. So I never remember the ones I like! I'm still on the hunt to find the hip spots around my neighborhood. There's a few new cupcake and coffee shops with free WiFi I'd like to try out. Maybe people watch, and just step away from my house for a few hours a day. Find a place where everybody knows my name, kinda like ML and her 7-11. ;)
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Ah....a place where everyone knows your name. It's great being a regular somewhere! Especially if they sell coffee AND cupcakes!
Turns out they don't have WiFi yet...still on a mission! There's a couple of BoBa places, but they're mostly for the high school crowd after school. Meh...
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