typography

The Alphabet from n9ve on Vimeo.

i have a thing for typography so i was loving this little film.


found via black eiffel.

grateful

i think i'm going to start posting things that i'm grateful for occasionally - starting today.  the first is the organization, "now i lay me down to sleep."  they captured the memories of my first little one - our little boy. i'm forever grateful for them.

that being said - i wanted to also note a second thing that i'm grateful for - my family.  especially my little girl. not a moment goes by that i don't realize how terribly lucky i am to have them both in my life.

thank you for letting me share.

xo,

j.

information on "nilmdts" can be found here.

marionettes

Process: Marionettes with Geahk Burchill from Etsy on Vimeo.

i've always been fascinated with marionettes.  when I was little my mom bought me one as a gift and i absolutely loved it! i think the ones made in this video are pretty amazing.

quote

"There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated

through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time.

This expression is unique, and if you block it, 

it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost.

The world will not have it.

It is not your business to determine how good it is,
nor how it compares with other expression.
It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly,
to keep the channel open.
You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you.
Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased.
There is no satisfaction whatever at any time.
There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction,
a blessed unrest that keeps us marching
and makes us more alive than the others"

Martha Graham

love this quote.