This pattern design evolved from many different motifs I had – The main shape is actually the outline of a tree trunk from the past project and the background came from a motif I was working on that was based off the patterns in leaf veins.

This project was focused around a newspaper article or world news – I chose a TED talk by Majora Carter to be my inspiration. If you haven’t heard about her – go google it now and you will love listening to her lecture! She focuses on urban renewal – specifically in the Bronx – her stories are amazing and what she is trying to do for the people of the Bronx is very inspirational! So I wanted my design to reflect a sense of urban renewal – through elements of time and growth. The chair on the right is my design called time!

Fruit of the Labor

For another fibers project – we had to combine two themes -my themes were woven and folklore. This fabric was inspired for my studio project – which was a doctor’s office, emphasizing wellness and health – hence this outline of a pomegranate – part of my design concept for wellness!

This is also part of the same project – called Growth. For this pattern, I decided to dive deeper into my design concept of pomegranates and used the seeds of a pomegranate as inspiration! In full scale, this design will be a large-scale stripe!

Woven Times

This image is mixed media that finishes out the project – I scanned in images of ripped newspaper that had been overlapping and then played with it in photoshop. It represents the idea of folklore through its use of narrative from the new york times!

My first project in a fibers class – half-drop repeat wallpaper design!

This is the wallpaper border that matches – I wanted it to have a lack of color but similar line weight and line stroke!

So now that I have finished my first year of graduate school and am on my way back from NYC, where I took a 2 week interior design course – I have some

things to show you – only my favorite things that I saw in the city.

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Fav. moment of the trip possibly.

Also….

leather bear from Edelman leather

So cute.

so good. chocolate cake and a cinnamon gelato milkshake

speaking of food.

macaroni and cheese bar.

the city at night.

museum period rooms

Swavroski crystals.

corian showroom

Guggenheim.

view of central park

Hopefully, I will get out of this airport soon and get to Charleston – ohh the stress.

First up – French bread – yes….you heard me. I baked LEGIT French bread – hearth oven process and all

Here are some pics

So all in all I enjoyed baking this bread – it was very similar to french breads you can buy at grocery stores – yeast tasting and hearthy

I felt like a professional baking french bread and not buying it at a store – I was very pleased with the recipe and outcome!!

Let’s not forget the hearth baking process (which I have explained before) Steaming the oven with a spritzer and heating a pan up with boiling water before the bread is put into the oven – I always feel like I am going to burn my arm off b/c that oven is at 500 degrees haha – but so far I haven’t!

The Lord’s provision is just like that – His plan is always perfect. I think I need to keep reminding myself of that fact. God has also provided a contact at a local church – hoping that meeting up with a friend who goes to this church will provide opportunities for friendships

On the city life – haha – turns out living on a main street is VERY loud. ambulances. people fixing my roof and making my apt smell like asphalt. car horns. etc. I think I can get used to it though…Also, note to self. While running – avoid the ghetto. If running through the ghetto, one should pick up the pace a little. I learned that today…haha. From now on I think I will choose a different route or drive to a nearby park and run

Anddd currently I am becoming re-addicted (if that’s a word) to Gilmore Girls. Already on the second cd of season 6 and I CANT STOP WATCHING IT.

It was harder than I thought it would be to leave Charleston – my dad gets me every time lol. He gets very sentimental and it makes me cry. every. single. time. It probably did not help that I had 3 fillings earlier in the day which took 2 hrs to do at the dentist’s office.

Not to mention that my mouth is STILL sore. 6-7 shots in my mouth and lots of drilling – needless to say my mouth is not feeling normal yet.

Although all of these things are going on – I am trying to be positive about it. I spent some time with my roommate last night and it was so fun! However, it is discouraging that I have no friends here except for her ( i know…i’ve only been here for a few days, but it is hard when the only thing to do is unpack, etc.)

So thankful that my mom is coming tomorrow. Also, I am sitting in a Starbucks and saw a Bible study group meeting outside – very encouraging

I am trying to hold on to God’s truths and trust that He has placed me here for a reason (besides the awesomeness of SCAD lol)

Please pray for me to have an optimistic attitude during this time of waiting for classes to start and connections to be made (with people and at a church)

I am not allowing myself to be depressed or sad b/c I am not with my friends and family or in a place that I am familiar with – I am thankful for this opportunity that God has given me and am excited for new things and new friendships!

I have found the perfect apartment and  a roommate!

I wanted to post a few pics for those who haven’t seen my place – Get excited!!!

First of all,

Here is the outside

Here is the inside as you first walk in

Here is my favorite part!!

oh yeah and did I mention my room has french doors leading to a balcony and a fireplace??

As of Tuesday I will be living in an apt in downtown Savannah – I’m so excited I am can barely stand myself.

Woohoooo!

I can’t believe I have finally made the decision and feel confident about it…who would have thought? lol. Now I have to start searching for a place to live, roommates, and preparing myself to move to savannah!

In the meantime, I will be working at a local daycamp for kids, searching for another part-time job, baking MORE bread ahemmm…focaccia, working out, and living life.

So many things are happening at one time – changes but good ones. Thankful for clarity.