LOCAL LOVE: Junction Design Crawl

Hey there everyone.  I'm back!  We had a Civic Holiday Monday, and I enjoyed the long weekend.  Rudie and I spent some time at my parents' place, and it was great!  I'm feeling super relaxed and ready to take on my massive to do list.  We spent 4 days in the sunshine.  It was so nice to be outside reading a book (I hid my computer for a couple of days).  

I just wanted to share some LOCAL LOVE.  If you didn't know - I really really love my neighbourhood.  There are so many amazing businesses and people around me, and it just feels so great to be part of the community.  That's the biggest thing I think - especially when living in the city.  I feel really lucky that there is such a strong sense of community.  If you ever find yourself in Toronto's west-end, come pay us a visit!  You won't be disappointed, I promise!

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I recently wrapped up a postcard project with some local businesses for the upcoming Junction Design Crawl.  On Friday August 23, come on out to The Junction and be guided by the lights!  Participating venues on Dundas Street West (on Dundas, between Indian Grove and Clenendan), will have white lights strung up outside so you don't miss a thing.  Check out their website for more information about the event.

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LIFE: Sleepyhead

Guys - July is already over.  How did that even happen?  I've been freelancing full-time for just over a year now.  I can't believe how quickly time flies by (when you're having fun)!

On today's post - sometimes things don't go as planned.  I had wanted to do a WANDERLUST post today, but unfortunately it seems that my photographs from Miami have disappeared (for the time being).  That led to a minor freakout.  As I was digging through my archives of photographs, I came across the one below.  It's part of a series/installation I did in art school called, "Sleepyhead: 100 Days of Sleep".  I don't know why but I've always kind of liked this image.  It's one of the rare sightings of my neck tattoo.

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I couldn't sleep last night, so needless to say I am beyond tired right now.  It doesn't help that today was grey and rainy. However, on a lighter note - I'm glad I found this photo!  And I'm excited for what's coming up! I have some big plans, and I can't wait to get started on some new projects.