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The End is the Beginning is the End*

I’m graduating on Saturday. In an effort to combat the debilitating fear and impending doom, I’m trying to take comfort in the fact that I’ve somehow managed to incorporate a few of my favorite...

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On the Needles: “Greenhaas” (Koolhaas Hat in Evergreen)

My final semester is proving to be as challenging as I thought it would be! Luckily I’ve been channelling the pressure into “stress!crafting” (see also: stress!baking and stress!cleaning). With my...

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Handmade + Fangirl + Stationary = the best

As I mentioned yesterday, my friend Kim outdid herself this year when it came to gifts! This Slytherin notepad is the perfect addition to my stash of Hogwarts school supplies. Here it is atop my...

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Crafty Christmas 2012

I know this post seems belated, but it was only yesterday that I had the opportunity to give my friend Kim* these necklaces that I made for her. I had never made jewelry before- not even those...

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Instagram Update: Nov 2012

To say that this semester has been kicking my ass would be an understatement. Despite this lull in blog activity, exciting plans and collaborations have been brewing “behind the scenes”, so once...

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Sunday Sounds: Her & Gold, “Magnolia”

Magnolia by Her & Gold Although “Magnolia” could be heard primarily as a breakup song, it’s one without any spite or malice and because of that maturity it’s also, if not more so, a song of...

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Black, white, and basics. New layout!

My apologies, it’s been so long! As you may have noticed, I’ve taken some time off; I’ve been wondering and doubting- as I’m wont to do- about what I’ve been doing with my digital space. Questions...

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Glass Lens, Gold Key has officially moved to its own domain! Please update all links to: http://www.glasslensgoldkey.com Thank you! Follow my blog with Bloglovin!

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[Self] Sunday Sounds: “Constants”

These past few weeks have been about mourning the end of summer (dramatic, I know!) and mulling over personal plans and goals. It’s a bit overwhelming to say the least and when I get scared, I tend...

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Stitch by Stitch

I have a penchant for procrastination. Although I finished this before the end of June, I didn’t block it until the second week of July and only photographed it on the 31st. Yes, that’s quite a bit...

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Sunday Sounds: Danny Elfman,”Batman: The Animated Series”

Yes, that very one. Ever since The Dark Knight Rises gave me the one thing that I’ve wanted so badly from the series (it’s that reveal at the end- it’s all I’ve wanted! Thank you Christopher...

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Admired, Inspired 7.25.12

Short and sweet list of some of the sublime.My friend Isabel (whose birthday was last week! ♥) took some time to appreciate the little moments in life. I need to remember to do this more often.One...

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The Mediator Series: Shadowland, Ninth Key, & Reunion

Given that the last book I read was Jacqueline Carey’s Kushiel’s Dart and that I’ve also started reading A Feast for Crows, the fourth book in George R. R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice & Fire” series, I...

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Sunday Sounds: The Honey Trees, “To Be With You”

The Honey Trees is one of the few bands with a solid aesthetic that perfectly compliments their sound. In their first music video, for the song “To Be With You”, the vintage-inspired, classic...

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Admired, Inspired 7.11.12

A pinch of this and that. Janice has sewn the McCall’s 6559 maxi dress and it looks amazing! I love the high-low change she made. Speaking of sewing, yes, I’m back on my “want to/need to learn it”...

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Sunday Sounds: Metric, “Black Sheep”

Given that Metric just released their newest album Synthetica last month, I was originally going to feature “Youth Without Youth”, however, as my RSS and twitter feed have lovingly [and...

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Blog Birthday #1.

I hope all of my festive fellow Americans had a fun and safe fourth of July! Well, as you can tell from the title, it’s Glass Lens, Gold Key‘s first birthday! I cannot believe that it’s been a year...

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Sunday Sounds: Bears of Manitou, “Your Story”

Whether it’s done lyrically or musically, I love when a song’s emotional tone takes a surprising turn. Beginning with drums that demand attention, a keen electric guitar, and perfectly...

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Admired, Inspired 6.27.12

A few favorites from the past week! As I was reading my feed, I kept seeing the Audrey Grace Boutique mentioned, and it’s official– it’s my new favorite shop. Not only is their whole aesthetic is...

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Kushiel’s Dart

So far this has been my favorite choice from the Vaginal Fantasy bookclub. Albeit, there have only been six books, of which I’ve only read four, having missed the first and fifth book- but still, I...

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Sunday Sounds: SanguinDrake, “Currency”

Multi-hyphenates blow my mind. Not merely through their myriad of talents, but due to their abundance in work ethic. As I was catching up on the premiere of the TNT television show Falling Skies, I...

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Admired, Inspired 06.20.12

Admired, Inspired is a roundup of a bunch of my favorite links. Enjoy! Anyone who listens to music needs to read David Lowery’s Letter to Emily White at NPR All Songs Considered. It’s far more than...

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“Wretched” – New Song

It’s actually not as morose as the title might imply. If anything, “Wretched” is probably one of the more optimistic songs I’ve ever written. Really! Non-Soundcloud/for the feeds: Download:...

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Father’s Day Sunday Sounds: Steely Dan, “Deacon Blues”

In honor of today being Father’s Day, I’ve chosen a song from one of my dad’s favorite bands, Steely Dan. I’ve heard this song many a times growing up, and I’ve always kinda loved the absurdity...

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On the Needles: Season’s Shawl

Yes, I’m still working on this knitpicks kit. However (!), I feel confident that I could complete this within the month. Three weeks to finish one more chart pattern of twenty-something rows… Hmm,...

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Admired, Inspired 06.06.12

Links and things that make my heart sing. Elsie and Emma give advice on time management- these ladies know what they’re talking about. I’m always in awe of their careers as store owners, crafters,...

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Sunday Sounds: Sucré, “Light Up”

Ever since Sucré announced that the vinyls of their debut album were finally pressed, I’ve been anxiously awaiting my Red Velvet bundle (vinyl! Danny Roberts print! Tote bag!) and, of course,...

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Sunday Sounds: Radiohead, “The Gloaming”

Neurotic though it may be, before going to a concert I like to “prep” my ears and put the band, or bands, on heavy rotation. With a Radiohead show on Wednesday* I’ve been listening to them...

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Sunday Sounds: The Guild, “I’m The One That’s Cool”

It’s been quite some time, no? This past month I’ve let myself get caught up in reading copious amounts of fantasy tales. I’m currently on George R. R. Martin’s A Clash of Kings, which I began in...

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25 in 2012 February Reads

You may or may not have noticed, but I’ve halted Sunday Sounds for the past few weeks in an attempt to get a stronger focus on my own words and ideas (and images!). But I’m also trying to get my 25...

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The End is the Beginning is the End*

On the Needles: “Greenhaas” (Koolhaas Hat in Evergreen)

Handmade + Fangirl + Stationary = the best

Crafty Christmas 2012

Instagram Update: Nov 2012

Sunday Sounds: Her & Gold, “Magnolia”

Black, white, and basics. New layout!

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[Self] Sunday Sounds: “Constants”

Stitch by Stitch

Sunday Sounds: Danny Elfman,”Batman: The Animated Series”

Admired, Inspired 7.25.12

The Mediator Series: Shadowland, Ninth Key, & Reunion

Sunday Sounds: The Honey Trees, “To Be With You”

Admired, Inspired 7.11.12

Sunday Sounds: Metric, “Black Sheep”

Blog Birthday #1.

Sunday Sounds: Bears of Manitou, “Your Story”

Admired, Inspired 6.27.12

Kushiel’s Dart

Sunday Sounds: SanguinDrake, “Currency”

Admired, Inspired 06.20.12

“Wretched” – New Song

Father’s Day Sunday Sounds: Steely Dan, “Deacon Blues”

On the Needles: Season’s Shawl

Admired, Inspired 06.06.12

Sunday Sounds: Sucré, “Light Up”

Sunday Sounds: Radiohead, “The Gloaming”

Sunday Sounds: The Guild, “I’m The One That’s Cool”

25 in 2012 February Reads

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The End is the Beginning is the End*

On the Needles: “Greenhaas” (Koolhaas Hat in Evergreen)

Handmade + Fangirl + Stationary = the best

Crafty Christmas 2012

Instagram Update: Nov 2012

Sunday Sounds: Her & Gold, “Magnolia”

Black, white, and basics. New layout!

GlassLensGoldKey. com

[Self] Sunday Sounds: “Constants”

Stitch by Stitch

Sunday Sounds: Danny Elfman,”Batman: The Animated Series”

Admired, Inspired 7.25.12

The Mediator Series: Shadowland, Ninth Key, & Reunion

Sunday Sounds: The Honey Trees, “To Be With You”

Admired, Inspired 7.11.12

Sunday Sounds: Metric, “Black Sheep”

Blog Birthday #1.

Sunday Sounds: Bears of Manitou, “Your Story”

Admired, Inspired 6.27.12

Kushiel’s Dart

Sunday Sounds: SanguinDrake, “Currency”

Admired, Inspired 06.20.12

“Wretched” – New Song

Father’s Day Sunday Sounds: Steely Dan, “Deacon Blues”

On the Needles: Season’s Shawl

Admired, Inspired 06.06.12

Sunday Sounds: Sucré, “Light Up”

Sunday Sounds: Radiohead, “The Gloaming”

Sunday Sounds: The Guild, “I’m The One That’s Cool”

25 in 2012 February Reads

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