A few days ago I mentioned that I just got a new drawing tablet and with it came three software programs. I’ve only really had a chance to play around with one: Art Rage Pro. I’ll just give you a few of my quick impressions because if your interested, there’s an [...]
Well its Friday and the feeling here on the lake is balmy though, we could use a bit more sun. Still, I can find my sunshine in a glass so I’m not complaining.
My two favorite drinks of the moment involve white wine. The first is an Aperol Spritz.
Recipe for Aperol Spritz:
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I just downloaded Autodesk Sketchbook Pro and am really excited to start learning how to tweak my drawings to make them look more professional. I think when I get this thing down, my drawings are going to be phenomenal.
Sketchbook Pro is a software program that’s actually made to be used in conjunction with [...]
Last Monday was a holiday here and the weather was bad, so that put the kibosh on my husband’s idea for going for a bike ride. How about a museum? I asked, and to my great surprise, he said yes. A few minutes later we were all packed in the car and on our way [...]
The mid century modernism craze and DIY go at it head to head in this video. Is it really possible to make anything at home? I’m not so sure. Here’s a vintage video that shows step by step how the classic Eames chair was built.
Stay tuned for I Dream of Jeanie, next [...]
Isargold is a restaurant run by TV chef, Marin Baudrechsel. My husband and I went for dinner last Friday and had a fantastic time. The food was absolutely spectacular – imaginative and delicious. It was also very expensive but at least it was worth it!
We’re in full swing with asparagus season in Germany [...]
The other day we had outdoor blinds applied to all the windows and doors. They are the kind that come down really slowly and when completely shut, lock out all light. My teenage son is thrilled! He can now sleep till 3 in the afternoon and never be troubled by sunlight. Its a godsend, really. [...]
In honor of the bard’s birthday, which is today, April 23, Fab.com is showcasing prints and posters from the iconic graphic artist, Milton Glaser, who did a series of Shakespeare sketches. Happy Birthday Shakespeare! Here are a few of my favorites but all in all there are 36 to choose from.
In the 16 years that I’ve lived here, I’ve really come to love my adopted city. Its a lot smaller than Chicago (where I come from) and that took some getting used to. But once I wrapped my tongue around the language and started to feel more at home, I could step back and appreciate [...]
I realized that I just left you all hanging as to how the design of my foyer was working out… I had several ideas, one of which I sketched out. However, even though I had stencils, I just couldn’t get the hang of those things and gave it [...]
