// SMILE

// INTERVIEWS

It's weird to me that people are interested in my work. Every time I see a repost of someone holding a Maman Cup or "love this" under artwork posted on my instagram - instant smiles. Never mind the emails of "let's get a photoshoot and interview down on the calendar". Most recently I've been asked "What can we expect from your new collection" [which is launching May 5th]. I couldn't help but smile before answering the question. I wonder if it's because I've taught myself to keep my head down, do work that I like and not worry about what everyone else is doing that I didn't notice everyone that was looking.

Firstly hello to all my new readers. Thanks for stopping by and clicking through my story. Secondly, how do you like the way I do interviews? Big smiles, and big hair. This is an outtake from our [Elisa and I's] interview with Preserve.us. I've been having fun with all the new adventures taking place in my life. I promise to keep smiling and produce intelligent work. Alright, that's all. I hope you're keeping warm on this snowy day. x -C

 

// A MORNING WITH PRESERVE.US

// Location: Maman Cafe, Soho, New York

 Hi! Above is from earlier this morning - a 6 am call time with the Preserve.us team and Elisa. Early yes, but totally worth the fun and there really isn't anything coffee can't fix. Elisa [co-owner of Maman NYC] and I are will be doing a series of features with Preserve! You can expect Elisa's delicious recipes, watercolor flowers, and photos of me that make it look like I'm an amazing baker. Give me a brush and some paint and I know for sure I can whip up something pretty - hand me baking tools and you'll be sure to receive a look of confusion followed by a nervous laugh. Just a little encouragement is all I need really. Maybe a cooking class or two... or eight. I'm very excited to share everything we've been working on! I'll make sure it get it on here right when I see it.

In other news, it's Wednesday. You know what that means already though. Click here to read your horoscope. x -C

// JERSEY SHORE

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Just kidding, Dan and I were in our winter jackets while taking this photo. Going to the beach in my J Crew boots still did the trick though. Something about the smell of salt water makes life better. The shore has become my vacation land from the craziness of New York City. It's nothing like what we saw on TV people. The shore is a glorious place to be. Especially is the summer. So many fun actives - with the raddest beach vibe [that's me trying to sound like a cool surfer person]. I can't wait to slip into my bikini, sit myself down on that beach and let the sun turn my body brown. I've turned a ugly green color I'm so white. 

Anyways- I hope you enjoy the day. x -C

// WEST VILLAGE CHARM

// Location: West 4th & 11th Street.

I took this yesterday afternoon in a cafe after a weekend on the shore with Beach views. It was one of those magical snowy Sundays in New York. New York looked so peaceful. This has to be one of my favorite photos of this city since living here. It's nothing special, I mean it was taken from my iPhone. I guess I love how accurately it took compared to what this view looked like in real life. it's hard to capture a moment that looks identical to how you see it in real life.. just me? Ah the West Village, you always seem to impressive me with your handsome charm. 

// WEEKEND VIBES

// Location: Maman's bathroom 

TGIF. Dan and I are peace-ing out for the weekend to the Jersey Shore. A weekend away from it all is just what the doctor ordered. I have packed my sketch book, but left the computer at home. I wish you the best of weekends! Talk Monday x -C

Ps. What color is this dress? This is blowing my mind that some people see white and gold.  

// LATELY

// 02.25.15

HAYY. Life lately. Flowers, paints, photoshop, plan making/interviews with Elisa at Maman, editing a video ([WHICH I CAN'T WAIT TO SHOW YOU] [the video will be a collection of little bits of life which I have been filming only through my iPhone. I wanted the feeling to be very homemade-esque - the photos of me above are out-takes of some of the clips]), nights out with the man, and refilled coffee? Yup, sounds about right. It's all very exciting - but also starting to get a little over whelming. Not with the amount of work - just too many ideas. I'm really trying to push myself with this new collection. You can except the unexpected! Ah can't wait to start painting. 

There are new horoscopes up! Read yours here. x -C

// ROSES ARE BLUE

// Custom Wallpaper

Freshly custom. Good morning :) How are you. How's your morning been? I woke up sneezing. Yup, catching a cold, and not liking it. Early nights a lots of tea for me this week. Here's a new custom order for wallpaper. Those roses are to be blown up to about 10"-11" - I'm trying to push for 15"-17" but we see. Maybe too much rose? Happy Tuesday. x -C