Graduation

This past weekend was my graduation, and with the creative genius of my wife and the helping hands of family, we pulled off a killer party. From the invites to the streamers to the tiny cupcake flags, Melissa put together the best party I've ever had.

More people than expected RSVP'd, which made our tiny midtown apartment work every square foot it has (or lacks). Fortunately, we are blessed with a great, overgrown backyard where we were able to host our guests.

They brought the beer, and we supplied the bbq tri-tip, and I think everyone had a good time. Thank you Melissa for a great party, and thank you to all the family and friends that took part in helping me finish school these past... ahem... eight years :)

JB

BUILT

My wife and I purchased a Cannon DSLR camera about two months ago, and have been loving it. I had wanted one for use with school and work projects for quite some time, but we had never been willing to take the jump (in price/class/bulkiness) until recently. But that's not what this post is about. I hate how every camera bag looks like a camera bag. We have searched and searched for a descent camera bag that is functional, yet doesn't make us targets for camera theft when traveling. While this bag isn't perfect, I love the design sensibility that went into it's construction, and that goes into everything that BUILT makes.


Truth be told, since purchasing this moderately priced bag, we returned it. It's honestly too big for people like us who just want to carry the camera- no extra lenses or flashes or any other fancy gadgetry. But that doesn't make the bag any less noteworthy. If you're looking for a great looking, well made bag that looks more like a man-tote than a standard black Cannon bag, check out more here.

JB

Work Spaces

My husband and I have been talking/dreaming a lot lately about designing and building a house together. Maybe it's our way of coping with the fact that he's got 2+ years of grad school to go before we can even THINK about buying a house, let alone designing and building one.

One conversation we always seem to come back to is the work space. We both work at home, so our work spaces are a big part of our daily lives. I can often be found folding laundry at my desk late at night. Eddie's office doubles as Leo's nursery. When I stumbled across this Working Artists series by photographer Andrew Paynter, I was compelled to share a few images. I love seeing how/where other artists work, especially artists who work at home. Loving the garage studios, and the photo of Geoff McFetridge with his daughter.



KL