INTERIOR | Work Area, Notebook Fetish

Desk: Made by my boyfriend with plumbing pipes and leftover perspex from my side table DIY. He is a genius when it comes to interior design projects; I could hardy call this a DIY, it's more like a finished product.
Lamp: Also made by my boyfriend from old merchandising material from the shop where he works.
Chair: Hema
Current notebooks: Large black ringbound notebook: Tiger DK, thin sketch book: Moleskine, thick sketch book: Moleskine, double binder white notebooks: Maison Martin Margiela
Clear cuff: DIY

I am obsessed with working areas; whether that be someone's kitchen table, Jowy's little art room where she works on her illustrations or Linda's atelier. So I thought it would be fun to also share some snapshots of the area where I blog from; a corner of our living room. I don't separate 'work' from the rest of my life; one should spend as much time doing what they love, I don't mind staying up all night to work on interesting projects. The pile of notebooks is the result of my notebook fetish, and these are my current favorites. I always make sure I have at least one of them with me at all times as ideas and inspiration come when you least expect them.

Susan K. Weckesser Inc. Design Team Call

Life is a growing process.We are constantly learning, changing and growing and that is why I am so excited that I have come to the point during my creative journey that I can create a Design Team for the products that I am designing. I have been so blessed the last few years to be able to work with wonderful people, manufacturers, and magazines and I hope to continue to put smiles on the faces of people.That really is the beauty of art….. it is so healing and it brings so many people together!

If you are someone that likes to inspire others, create things of beauty, be uplifting to those around you, while increasing your own knowledge of art & color… then this might be the Design Team for you.

I look forward to hearing from you and to starting this next part of the journey!

TEAM REQUIREMENTS :* 2 blog posts per month on the Susan K. Weckesser Inc. blog & 1 blog post on your own blog.* Send finished work in for publisher calls when applicable.Compensation:* You will receive product from Susan K. Weckesser Inc,& any partnering companies during the term.* Endorsement for Designer work published in magazine during term.  

Have a WONDERFUL DAY!

hugs,

~Susan

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NOVELTY | Stockholm; Altewaisaome ss13

images: MBFW

Oh how I wish I were in Stockholm this week! The Swedes always manage to present modern, simplistic and forward collections. Altewaisaome, a new label established only 3 years ago, showed their fourth collection on Monday. I love the big boxy silhouettes and the layered panels of fabric which give so much depth to their looks without being distractive and too fussy.

ACCESSORIES | Orthopedic

Rings: courtesy of Backstage jewelry

These thin double rings that are connected at the back of the finger by two thin bars remind me of medical, orthopedic finger splints; marvelous! They almost look a bit restraining but at the same time are very delicate and subtle. They've been on my index fingers ever since I opened the little parcel from Backstage.

Lazy Summer Day Stamping

August has been DELIGHFUL for us here at the Weckesser Homestead!

We have spent some time camping, relaxing, and just playing in the garden. It has been fun after a super busy year just to take a little time and play together as a family.

That doesn't mean that I haven't had my {CRAFTING} moments! While I was enjoying some quiet moments in Waterton, Alberta, I created a card using some chalkboard paper from Canvas Corp. I used some of Heidi Swapp's COLOR SHINE. Love it! It is a new product and the color is FAB!

Then I used one of my new co-branded Unity Stamps ~ Sail Away . I used some UTEE on the image.

  I used Clearsnap'S  wonderful smooch to color in the image. I love how the {COLOR} pops!

Recycle: _

Bubble Wrap makes wonderful texture dots!

Even all the little critters had to come see what I was doing!

And of course…..

we had a lot of *SILLY* time!!!

It was…

So, LOTS of exciting things happening this FALL! Can Not Wait!!!!!

SUPER EXCITING!

Including the Fall Issue of the Canadian Scrapbooker which is out September 1 with my 'Do The Doodle' article in it. Susan K. Weckesser Inc. is a sponsor of the magazine this issue, and there is going to be a prize package give away over at the magazine and here on my blog…so keep watching!

It is going to be AWESOME!!!!

Crafty hugs,

~Susan

* Hey, Did you notice all the fun I am having editing my instagram pictures? I am adding Rhonna Farrer's new #instaicons! So easy and so much fun! I just upload Rhonna's work to my Phonto app on my IPhone and then voila!

BEAUTY | Red Eye Shadow

dress: Topshop
eyeshadow: Matte cold red by Make up forever
make up by Laura Steenge

Laura Steenge is one of the most ambitious people I’ve met lately; she wants to become a make up artists. Though she is studying communication and design at the moment and not everyone around her thinks that working with cosmetics is a real career, Laura is determined to become one of the best make up artists around.

She e-mailed me a while back to ask if she could do my make up sometime, last week she came by my home and practiced her skills on my face. She even made a bunch of sketches of my eye with some of her ideas. Laura is completely self-taught and besides all the products of big cosmetic brands in her suitcase she also brought some unusual stuff like baby powder which she used to set the foundation, eye shadow, and make the lips a bit matte. According to Laura ‘baby powder is the shit’ unlike regular powder it is transparent, suits every skin color and holds a long time.

This red eyeshadow was my favorite look she did that day. But it weren't only her great ideas and maquillage-skills that impressed me but also her drive and clear vision of what she wants. Chase your dreams!

OUTFITS | Cozy Silhouette

oversized sweater: boyfriend's closet
short: cut off thrifted shiny legging
heels: Topshop
gold lunch bag: DIY

Summer 2012 will be over in exactly one month. I will miss the long evenings, the sound of birds and kids and riding my bike without any resistance from the wind and rain. Though I am looking forward to the oversized silhouette for winter as seen at Proenza Schouler and Acne among others. So snug and cosy! My impatience took over today and I decided to already get into a too big, shapeless sweatshirt from my boyfriend.

LIFE | Material Happiness

Stuff that makes me happy;

#01: fleece white sweatshirt
The most comforting cosy garment.

#02: white gladiolus in empty jar
Love how thick, not so delicate and vegetable-like the stems of these flowers are.

#03: hardware store & COS jewelry
Hardware store treasure hunting is my favorite hobby.

#04: Ellery look in Rush magazine
Full white look from Australian brand Ellery, in Australian magazine Rush. Need to go to Australia.

men in scarf