trudesign

Truche Update

2008-05-11T21:53:00.002-05:00

Made a few new necklaces tonight. I will post them on etsy tomorrow.

Happy Sunday Peeps.

Dear Mom

2008-05-11T16:55:00.002-05:00

You are, by far, my most favorite person in the world. Thank you for always being there for me. I love you so much.

Happy Easter

2008-03-23T12:50:00.000-05:00

Monday o Monday

2008-03-10T20:26:00.004-05:00

I spent most of the weekend packing and working. In the process of that, of course I had to take a break to capture the cutest thing ever. I can't get enough of that face.

I am almost all packed up (early I know). I'm moving the last weekend of March, my landlord is letting me in early. Woooot. I am so pumped to decorate a new space. I love change.

Still have some things in the bedroom to pack up, but kitchen, living room and bathroom are good to go. In the process of packing up clothes, Elmo makes himself comfy in a pile.

It's supposed to be 44 tomorrow and 50 by Thursday, I'm so excited that spring is on it's way!

Happy Birthday Missy!

2008-03-09T19:56:00.001-05:00

Hope your day is great, miss and love you!

Oooh Weee

2008-03-05T20:16:00.002-06:00

Do you ever feel like all you say when someone asks what you've been up to is "work"? How lame is that? Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy that I'm busy, that's for sure. But honestly a need to do something crazy to spice life up a bit.

Things I'm pumped about:

:: New apartment in less than a month!
:: Packing up my stuff (YES I do dig this)
:: Spring is on it's way
:: Project runway season finale in 3 minutes

Some freelance work done for Dream Weaver Gift Baskets. Logo, Business Card, Banners -- more to come.

Back to "work" ;)

Frogwings

2008-02-28T22:31:00.002-06:00

Still plugging away on freelance, listening to some Frogwings & Oteil. I'm starting to think about hiring movers to just move my stuff. Not pack it of course, I actually love the packing and unpacking part. I think I'm going to get some quotes.

Walking around taking some photos tonight of some corners of my kitchen.

What I ate for dinner.

And of course, it wouldn't be a blog post without a pic of the Fro.

Hooray for Friday! Man, I need some sleep.

taking a break from working...

2008-02-25T23:03:00.005-06:00

To post about what's up in my world.

:: working on lots of freelance work and loving it

:: found a new apartment after looking at many many places! I'm very pumped, it's huge and a loft and wonderful. A glimpse below.

:: Elmo is doing much better - he's even playing lately. Hopefully gaining back some of the weight he has lost.

:: Still dealing with shitty weather, how weird is this cloud on my weather widget?

What I need to do?

:: Update resume and start the search
:: Get more sleep
:: Start thinking about packing
:: Go through things and cut down

What have I been up to?

2008-02-20T20:40:00.003-06:00

Took some photos of my inspiration book.

From the sketchbook:

Other things occupying my life at the moment:

:: Looking for a new apartment (very pumped about this)
:: Taking care of Elmo (found out he has a blood clot and heart disease)
:: Finished my taxes
:: Doing lots of freelance work for Trudesign
:: Looking for a new full time gig
:: Some Bikram Yoga

I'm currently watching the lunar eclipse, are you? It's amazing.

Happy Hump Day Peeps.

Consignment Order

2008-01-17T22:26:00.000-06:00

Truche on it's way to Jolie Handmade.

What else have I been up to?
:: Finishing up my taxes
:: Doing some Bikram Yoga - loved it.
:: Taking care of Elmo (has been very sick)
:: Trying to get through the full time job

As I work, Elmo sleeps.

What's that you say?

2008-01-08T23:47:00.000-06:00

Trudesign has a new look! It's not 100% complete, I still need to add my personal work, but I'm very happy with the final look. What do you think?

Happy 2008!

2008-01-07T19:00:00.000-06:00

It's been a long time, I know. I haven't really felt up to blogging lately. I am happy for a new year, this one will be better than the last - I can feel it.

I had a great Christmas/New Year with the family. Michigan was beautiful with plenty of snow. Back in Chicago and it's currently 62 degrees and thunderstorming. Wonderful! Gotta love a January day in the 60's!

I am currently busy:

:: Getting my tax's ready (shiza!)
:: Redoing my Trudesign portfolio
:: Catching up on freelance design work
:: Getting consignment orders out for Truche
:: Organizing my apartment, getting rid of clothing and items I don't need
:: Studying up on CSS2
:: Focusing on eating healthier and working out more often

Goals for 2008:

:: Focus on Trudesign's business
:: Getting completely and totally organized with accounting and taxes
:: Make my way out of the 9-5 job and into total self employment
:: Find a new inspiring place to live and work

In other news, I started a etsy shop for Trudesign, where I'll be selling logo's banners, postcards etc.

Check it out here:

I'm adding new items to all of my shops weekly, so check back!

As always I'll be over on flickr regularly.

Happy Monday Everyone!

Introducing...

2007-11-26T22:06:00.000-06:00

Soul Tree Beads!

Check out my new bead shop on Etsy!

Etsy
Buy Handmade
SoulTreeBeads

I'll be adding items weekly, so check back!

New designs

2007-11-20T18:45:00.001-06:00

For Renegade Holiday. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!

Renegade Holiday Sale!

2007-11-09T12:54:00.001-06:00

Truche will be at the Renegade Holiday Sale! This is my favorite and one of the largest craft fair's of the season. Come check it out and do some Christmas shopping!

Some shots of my jewelry for the upcoming shows.

Upcoming Craft Fairs

2007-10-24T20:53:00.000-05:00

Chicago Handmade Market - November 10th

DIY Trunk Show - November 17th

I have some more business ideas that are brewing in my dome... some stuff I'm pretty excited about. More on that later. Happy Hump Day Friends.

Beautiful Sky...

2007-10-23T22:36:00.000-05:00

Not quite sure how this is comfortable, but it's damn cute.

mmm fall

2007-10-07T20:27:00.001-05:00

Just got back from Michigan, had a lovely time. Smells so fresh there.

New Fall Necklaces!

2007-10-02T22:18:00.001-05:00

Check out Truche to view them all!

Truche at the Shiny Squirrel!

2007-10-02T18:01:00.000-05:00

The Shiny Squirrel opened its doors today. I'm glad I could be a part of it. Check out Truche's stuff here.

Consignment

2007-09-26T18:45:00.000-05:00

Some items off to The Makery in Louisville, KY.

A couple recent prints from etsy that I'm excited about:

sara blank studios:

a bird in the hand:

Back from Strangefolk

2007-09-23T12:34:00.000-05:00

A few shots from this past Saturday. The weekend went ok. The crowd wasn't as "urban" as I wanted, but I got my name out there. Don't think I'll be doing Strangefolk next year. It was a fun road trip with Chrissy though.

Chrissy thank you so much for all your help, I love you and you rock!

mmm taco bell.

Last Weekend & This Weekend

2007-09-19T20:51:00.000-05:00

Renegade was a lot of fun and pretty successful for Truche! I had so much fun.

See the full set on flickr.

This weekend Chrissy & I are off to the Strangefolk Festival in O'Fallon, IL

copacetique is back!

2007-09-10T18:07:00.000-05:00

And Truche is fully stocked at copacetique.com! Check it out here!

Busy Bee...

2007-09-09T19:00:00.000-05:00

Getting ready for the Renegade all weekend. Still have some t-shirts to screen print and some miscellaneous things to finish up.

Sorry for the lack of posting lately. My IT guys at work blocked blogger.com - so I can no longer be a bad employee and post at work. By the time I get home and start my freelance work, I'm too exhausted to post on my little blog. It will get better in the future.

If your around this coming weekend, please stop by the Renegade Craft Fair on Division btwn. Damen & Ashland. There will be TONS of amazing artists and designers there, so come check it out!

Cute Elmo.