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“Most people build as they live–as a matter of routine and senseless accident. But a few understand that building is a great symbol. We live in our minds, and existence is the attempt to bring that life into physical reality, to state it in gesture and form. For the man who understands this, a house he owns is a statement
of his life. If he doesn’t build, when he has the means, it’s because his life has not been what he wanted.”
- Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead
As we’ve been settling into our new home this past year, rather than buy artwork, I decided to create my own depicting some of our fond memories with friends. In their own way, they help make our house a home, where we are surrounded by pieces that bring us joy.
There is something undeniably soothing working with your hands - the feel of clay sliding along your fingers as the wheel turns and turns. You are once lost and free as you mold a form with your hands, utterly at peace creating something perfectly imperfect, but entirely your own.
As the holidays approach, we’re settling into the Christmas spirit and wrapping presents under the tree. We decided to try a different wrapping style this year, using brown craft paper, satin ribbon, twine, and fresh festive greenery from the flower market.
The last few weeks have been hectic, but there’s something about embroidery that’s soothing. I’ve always been easily bored, so making things and the act of creating has always brought me joy.
Fall is my favorite season of the year. It’s the time for cozy sweaters and gathering around a bonfire with a cup of hot apple cider. It’s the time of year when the air outside is crisp and fresh in the morning and the leaves change into beautiful, warm and vibrant colors.
During our travels, I came across a page in an interior design book that featured a teapot lamp. Both my husband and I thought it'd be pretty fun to create one of our own.
My husband has been wondering how long it’d take me to finish this pillow. Since we have so many (definitely not enough) pillows, I can’t get anymore, but I can make new pillow covers! Hahaha!
My husband and I love photography. It’s one of many things we learned about each other when we were dating. It’s also one of the few things that will get us both up for sunrise.
Since I’ve been using oils for a while now, I thought I’d give Gouache a try. I love how the colors are beautifully bold and flat.
While it's been a few months now since we got married, I've finally found some time to share how the design came together.
It’s been raining here for several days, but it finally cleared up on Saturday. When I’m in the mood for recharging, I like to create.
It’s starting to feel a little like Christmas already. My husband and I spent an evening making garlands and wreaths...
I came back to work today to find a corner of Christmas trees! My boss had cut some trees from his backyard for us.
My sister Jinha hosted a candle making party Sunday afternoon. We all decorated our own containers and they all ended up really cute!
After several days of stitching and YouTube videos learning French knots and chain stitches, my mini pouch is complete!
Guess Who was one of my all-time favorite games growing up. Since some of our wedding guests don't know each other, we decided it would be fun to make our own version of "Guess Who."
We've been preparing for our upcoming wedding and thought it would be fun to be able to write our own calligraphy name cards. Calligraphy is always something I've been wanting to learn.
We made some wreaths in the kitchen with greenery and flowers we picked up from the local flower market. The scents of fresh pine, spruce, and cedar wafted throughout the room along with warm spices from mulled, wassail wine on the stove.