I guess things started to cool down in September, when Alec started school. We’d see each other and stop to chat, but he lost interest quickly, often looking away when I spoke to him or wandering off completely mid-sentence. As weeks went by, I saw Alec less and less. He was never in the parking […]

In the middle of a trying week, I broke down and got some Chinese food take out. I know better, but I was stressed and tired and hungry, so I treated myself to some beef with brocolli and chow mein. I ate it at the dining table, while I read US Weekly, another guilty pleasure. […]

This week zoomed by without a single tale to tell, but this weekend promises celebrations of a long life and a baby on the way, good conversation with friends and time to create and contemplate. There will be stories. And if I have to, I’ll make them up.

Lately, I feel like I’m racing the clock, and the clock is winning. On one hand, it’s great because I am so inspired and there are a gazillion projects that I cannot wait to work on. I haven’t felt this urge to create and the desire to complete in a while. On the other hand, […]

As I stepped out to do some errands this evening, I noticed that the asphalt was dotted with tiny white petals from a nearby tree. It was the closest thing to snow I’ve seen all year, so I snapped a shot. Sometimes, I swear, Los Angeles can be so beautiful. I’ve been noticing it more […]

The cat’s finally out of the bag: My brother Ricky and his wife Brooke are expecting a baby in July. I’m going to be an Auntie, and I am so excited! One of my favorite things to do lately is think about this little human growing inside Brooke’s belly, wondering whether it is a boy […]

My valentine for you, dear friends, is this very long overdue redesign. It’s been stuck in my head like a broken record since the start of the year and, after a lot of thought, design and programming magic, here it finally is. Aside from the glorious white space and room to breathe, the big change […]

Image from someecards.com I’ve got high hopes for 2008, but I’m not holding my breath. No, I’m prepared to be surprised. Happy new year, everyone!

We got a tree, after all. An adorable 4-foot-tall tree that sits in the corner of our apartment. The tiny tree has brought us lots of joy during this season of rushing to get work done, enduring city traffic, battling colds and flus and everything else that comes with this time of year. We’re leaving […]

Oh yeah, did I mention I’m selling holiday cards again this year? It’s not too late to place an order! Check out my new designs and a special offer in the shoppe. Being a stationery and boutique graphic designer, I’m always thinking a couple months ahead. It feels like I’ve had Christmas on the brain […]