The Breakfast Journal

Download: April 2013 Printable Calendar

Inspiration is everywhere, and my favorite way to search for it is simply by looking up at the sky. It's no secret: I love clouds. In creativity class back in college, I once proposed that the hea...

A Week of Making (and Learning)

It all started with HeyKessy's (Mansy's) papercutting workshop. Until I got there, I didn't realize how excited I was to be a student again. After over 12 crafternoons from January to March this ...

My Favorite Breakfasts

Once I realized that my most productive work hours are in the morning, I became obsessed about waking up early.  I've always been an early sleeper since I was a kid (my family and closest friends k...

Watercolored Wedding Invitations: Marty & Ana

Yay, another watercolored wedding invitation suite! I just sent these invitations to the couple, and I can't get over their beautiful navy+mustard+silver color palette. Envelope liners are LOVE. ...

Sunday7: The Most Perfect Oatmeal Berry Cookies Evahhhh

Today's Sunday7 is a recipe for the best Oatmeal Berry Cookies that you can make in 7 easy steps. I was inspired by this delicious FruittiNutti berry mix sent to me by TasteCentral. While wai...

Kapok Craft

Since I posted a photo of the kapok tree on instagram a couple of days ago, I learned that a lot of people have fond memories of using the cotton fiber from the kapok fruit for crafts. It was, ho...

Doodle to Stamp: E&E's Save-The-Dates

My friends E & E are getting married in Batanes this summer, and I couldn't be more excited for them! For their save the date, Em gave me a letter format, which inspired me to create a handwr...

Design to Travel, Travel to Design

I don't consciously count the number of times I travel in a year (and I know there are people with "itchier feet" than mine), but I make it a point to get out of the city at least once a month. I...

Arts&Crafts will save the world

Yesterday, one of the participants at the calligraphy crafternoon said out loud, "Wow, this really teaches you to be patient." I couldn't agree more. Doing things by hand teaches you to be more tol...

Download: March 2013 Printable Calendar

Does it count if I'm still fulfilling new year's resolutions from last year? One thing I promised to do was draw more. I carry a travel-sized sketchpad in my bag all the time, and doodle thoughts ,...