On Saturday, my sister Sara and I participated in a local art festival in Bellefonte, Delaware. It was an absolutely beautiful day full of sunshine. We were both so excited with how well our booth ca...
check out my lovely work the business cards! me photographing my sister Carmen and Emily Carmen and me! Me and my mom! toasting! Saiko (in the middle) and her team Have a beautiful day! I was so hono...
After a vegan brunch at MiLah and a lovely stroll through Rittenhouse Square, AJ and I headed back to Fishtown to snap these pics in front of a lovely iron gate protecting a beautiful garden.
One thing I’ve been wishing lately is that I was an awesome dancer. When I was at the fun. show a few weeks ago, I enjoyed pretending that I had planned out perfectly choreographed dances to ea...
Another crazy year comes to an end… and with the graduation ceremony I’m reminded of why I love what I do. These students with their creativity, talent, and potential are what get me through my 21 ho...
So. I just counted the number of blogs I’m following on BlogLovin. It’s 85. Is that a normal number. Or an extremely, Melissa you’re crazy, WHAT are you doing with your life number?...
If you happen to be my facebook friend… you’re probably, absolutely, SICK of seeing my posts about Fun. Lyric inspired status updates, pics from concerts, links to live performances… but that’s okay,...
Went on a successfully sweet JoAnn’s trip today. Picked up some sweet flowers and ribbons to make some new headbands. I also found this adorable magazine with stuffed doll inspiration. I’m still dete...
my favoritest students! no more classes! got ourselves into the Fun show! magic! new vintage bric-a-brac. new attempt at couching the mouse. more lovely photos!
flower petal snowflakes philly is magical pretty patterns thrift store yarn painting comfy pillow new hurr girlie presents!! cutest take-out surprise! yum pickles! cupcake liner decorations! Just som...
While searching for presents for a new baby girl, I came across the adorable video above. Blabla has the sweetest, most unique, softest knitted toys ever. The dolls are designed in Georgia, but then...
Since I was a little lady, my mom emphasized the importance of being a bargain shopper. My siblings and I used to go crazy when she only let us buy things that were on sale and when she’d count...
Been having fun with #janphotoaday! Number four is a little photo collage of my mailbox and AJ’s. I thought it was symbolic of our long distance relationship. I also thought it was cute that we both ...
January is about to get a bit crazy. I start school in less than a week. I’m teaching 4 different classes meaning 4 different preps. Then there’s all the other things I have to do for school outside...
HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! AJ and I spent the second day of the new year painting his apartment. You know he’s a keeper when he wants to paint his kitchen minty green… my 2nd favorite color next to pin...
It was so much fun creating a personalized cupcake illustration. I’m thinking about offering custom illustrations in my etsy shop. What would you look like as a cupcake? I’ll show you!! hi.sweetestlo...
Happy Christmas Eve Eve!!! I can’t believe Christmas is in two days… mostly because it’s been like 60 degrees here in the North East… craziness! Since I’m off for winter break (but my family still ha...
After the craziness of grading 437 iced tea label designs (see me attempting to ignore them above) and adding up all the thousands of points my students accumulated throughout the semester (while wat...
Every fall semester I teach an Intermediate Graphic Design class to sophomore design students. The work from these 2nd year students can be impressive. Since it’s still early in their design educatio...
Since school is ending in just a few days there have been a lot of sweet end of the semester/holiday celebrations. The fun started on Thursday, when our AIGA student group threw a delightful Holiday ...
So Thanksgiving break came and went… but luckily winter break is right around the corner, (in 4 days to be exact)… but I have a ton of grading and a couple of final critiques before we can truly cele...
Yay! So excited to be included in the sponsor gift guide on Scathingly Brilliant! Kate asked us to showcase two products that would make good gifts for the Holidays. I, of course picked the Sweetest ...
Yes, that’s my sister, Sara, with our most favorite Project Runway star ever, Jay McCarroll! He was selling his clothing, scarfs, and more at Art Star Craft Bazaar in Philly this weekend. Jay was so ...
Okay, so I’m only slightly obsessed with The Format and Fun. But here are some songs that just magically popped into my head this morning. The player may take a few moments to load… but enjoy some of...
I’m officially on Thanksgiving break so I broke out the winter mugs this morning! I’m truly thankful for some time off from classes. I needed some time for myself… to finish up my Holiday Sweetest Lo...
So excited to be advertising on one of my favorite blogs, Scathingly Brillant. I love Kate’s style, lovely illustrations, and of course her fabulous pink do. Make sure you check out her blog and etsy...
Got this card a couple weeks ago at a shop in Philly. I love it alot. See more here.
Finally had time to sit down and start drawing out the Sweetest Love holiday cards. Above is the overall layout done with pencil before I ink and watercolor them. I’m hoping to get them designed and ...
Wish he would have let me photograph his “driving glasses.” Last weekend I ventured up to PA/DE. It was honestly one of the best weekends I’ve had in a very long time. Saturday was AJ day. Not gett...
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