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Forathena

You knew I could not stay away too long... please visit me at my new blog, Nectar & Light...

Posted by Jen in Art, Beautiful Noise, Epicurean Delights, Fashionista Wannabe, I Design, Inspire Me, Interior Design, Journal, My Girls, Paper Goods, Photography, Retail Therapy | Permalink | Comments (2)

I was hoping to not have to do this, but I will be taking a bit of a sabbatical from the blog world.  Just when I thought I would be able to dedicate more time to it, things have changed - life is so unexpected.  I can assure you that everything is fine and I will be peeking in to my favorite reads on the left-hand side from time to time.  So be well and have a wonderful 2008 - if and when I am able to make a return in the near future - it will be with a bang!

Posted by Jen in Journal | Permalink | Comments (17)

Winter

I just wanted to give my readers a quick update and apologize for not being around much.  I have been a bit overwhelmed as of late and made the difficult decision to close down Juniper Design & Ink as of 20 December.  I simply had too many balls in the air and something had to give.  I want to thank all of you who have supported my little store over the last two years - it was a truly wonderful ride.  And on that note, all jewelry in the shop is up to 40% off - so shop before the 20th!

I truly hope that my new direction will allow more time for Athena Says in the coming year - it is a passion of mine and being a part of the online design community is very important to me.  So stay tuned... and I have a wonderful, exciting new collaboration to announce in the coming weeks - it couples two of my greatest passions and it allows me play with a dear friend - I am so excited to share the news... soon!

Posted by Jen in Journal | Permalink | Comments (5)

Tagged

by sweet Ez of Creature Comforts...

Five weird/random things you probably don't know about me:

1.  I have a weird obsession with smelling everything {well - most things}; I love to just stick my nose right in there and take a long, deep breath...

2.  I am OCD when it comes to food - and it is even worse when I am pregnant; a piece of toast warmed just passed its prime and I can dissolve into tears {when I am pregnant - when I am not there is a great deal of cursing and re-toasting}...

3.  I truly have to restrain myself from not slamming my car into someone who has just tossed a cigarette out the window - it disgusts beyond belief...

4.  I love the smell of band-aids {see no.1}

5.  When I was younger I had a habit of pinching the end of my nose.  Now I have a little indention there on each side... {see above} yes, weird.

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Amy Haney

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The rules are:

1.  Link to your tagger and post these rules on your blog;

2.  Share 5 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird;

3.  Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs;

4.  Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Posted by Jen in Journal | Permalink | Comments (9)

Justin

Holiday cards and postcards just arrived at Fieryeyed Photography - set of each set to choose from!

Posted by Jen in I Design, Paper Goods, Photography | Permalink | Comments (2)

Onthatnote

Yet, another leap - as debuted on Design*Sponge this morning, I have opened a new shop featuring some of my photography... have a peek!

Posted by Jen in I Design, Photography | Permalink | Comments (5)

Thankyou_2  

I was so honored to see Grace of Design*Sponge feature my food photography and new shop on her amazing blog this morning - thank you, thank you!

Posted by Jen in Epicurean Delights, I Design, Journal, Photography | Permalink | Comments (2)

Photos4

A busy week usually means not a lot of time behind the lens - I shot this after unwrapping AE after her morning nap...

Some of my favorites this week:

~ Sunday Brunch by Allistar Dougherty

~ Ensueno by {RaCo}

~ friday by The 10 cent designer

~ wherever i go by .melissa.

~ untitled by *nana

Have a truly lovely weekend...

Posted by Jen in Photography | Permalink | Comments (0)

Stillloving2 

Lately, I have found myself really drawn to monochromatic interiors - lack of color does not always equate to boring.  I love the feel of this space - the pink is such a fun and unexpected twist for a holiday setting - and of course the Victoria Ghost Chairs are the icing on the cake...

{image from Blueprint Nov/Dec 2007}

Posted by Jen in Inspire Me, Interior Design | Permalink | Comments (15)

Gourmet_2

I am smitten with this grouping of images... so lovely - it just feels like fall...

{November 2007 issue of Gourmet}

Posted by Jen in Epicurean Delights, Inspire Me | Permalink | Comments (1)

Toast

Love the photography, loves the clothes, love the home goods - really love the 100% recycled paper catalog... I love Toast.

Posted by Jen in Inspire Me, Retail Therapy | Permalink | Comments (3)

Photos3_2

I finally got a roll of film through my Holga this week - about half of the images turned out - the other half were just flooded with light - not sure if this means I should be taping my camera or not...

p.s. you can vote for the image above here - thank you ;)

Here are some of my favorites from this week:

~ Heckyl and Jeckyl 2 by Elle Moss

~ Untitled by Lara Jade.

~ now in then by brooklyn

~ Untitled by the darling life

~ liz had a choclate muffin by shutterbean

Have a lovely weekend...

Posted by Jen in Photography | Permalink | Comments (4)

Kerismith

I am in LOVE with not only the work by illustrator Keri Smith, but her visionary as an artist as well.  You must check out her blog, her book that I have just added to my wishlist and this link which seeks to change the way we all see art.  Discovered here.

Posted by Jen in Art, Inspire Me | Permalink | Comments (10)

Gorgeous

Still can't get enough of grays and silvers... lovely new pieces at Brocade Home.

Posted by Jen in Inspire Me, Interior Design | Permalink | Comments (4)

Newshops

I was so excited to hear that some of my favorite bloggers have launched new retail sites this month.  Jessica of Shiny Squirrel, whose art/fashion blog is beyond inspiring, has opened a shop under the same name.  She has an incredible eye for art and fashion and has stocked her shop with some of the most moving artists of our generation - the selection of clothing - the dresses are particularly lust-worthy.  {art above by Olivia Jefferies and Nicole Poko available at Shiny Squirrel}

On the other side of the world, Louise and Gracia of Elsewhere and Hammer & Daisy have opened a new shop stocked full of their own delightful creations.  I can not get enough of their art books and pencil cases myself.  Equally exciting is new collaborative Zine called Have Wheels, Will Go - I LOVE this idea and have already submitted my photo - be sure to get yours in as all participants receive a free copy of the Zine!  Congrats Ladies - everything looks so beautiful!

Posted by Jen in Art, Paper Goods, Retail Therapy | Permalink | Comments (2)

Photos2

... and a leap of faith.  I have decided to just go for it and have become a member of the JPG Magazine community.  If you are not familiar with the magazine or site - it is a truly inspiring read and a completely motivating site.  I have submitted this photo {edited:  changed my  mind!} for Issue 14 - if you like it - I would be honored for your vote - thank you so much for peeking!

Some of my favorites this week:

~ Untitled by Astrid.

~ today i am tired by haeshu

~ Untitled by Six And A Half Stitches

~ ready for take off by Jordis!

~ pattern by Whirling Dervishes

Hope you are having a lovely weekend...

Posted by Jen in Photography | Permalink | Comments (292)

Iloveabi

I am so in love with Abigail Percy's work - she is by no means new news to most of you - but I just needed to spread the love...

Posted by Jen in Art, Fashionista Wannabe, Retail Therapy | Permalink | Comments (7)

Photos1

As I begin to take my photography a bit more seriously - just a bit - I hope to share a new image every week with you from my own portfolio as well as images that have truly inspired me throughout the week*.  The photo above was shot on the September Omaha Flickr Group Walk at the Forest Lawn Cemetery...

*The images below may not be new to Flickr this week - but they are new to me!

~ Up. by Maria takes pictures.

~ Untitiled by Valeria :)

~ esquive by marineb

~ i wonderif it still has fizz by *mia

~ Untitiled by jeana_sohn's

Have a lovely weekend...

Posted by Jen in Photography | Permalink | Comments (2)

Amyhaney

For sometime, I have been wanting to blog about my Anam Cara {my Soul Friend} Amy Haney.  Her work is not only inspiring, it is incredibly complex and full of emotion.  What I love about her work is the diversity of media - she works in watercolors, oils, she sews, she prints and creates shelters... she is amazing {did I mention she is a marathon runner}.  Click here for her portfolio and here for her wonderful blog in which she updates regularly with new work.

Posted by Jen in Art, Inspire Me | Permalink | Comments (1)

Ilovegray

On my wishlist...

~ Diamond Rings Bracelet by Saundra Messinger

~ Star Crossed Cardi from Anthropologie catalog

~ Beaded Velvet Clutch at Banana Republic

~ Distressed Metallic Mary Janes at J.Crew

Posted by Jen in Fashionista Wannabe, Retail Therapy | Permalink | Comments (3)

Fallishere

... at Juniper.

Posted by Jen in I Design | Permalink | Comments (6)

Ohgeode

I have always loved the beautiful creations by Jenny Vorwaller, but this new collection has completely captivated my heart and soul - sublimely gorgeous...

{photo by:  Jenny Vorwaller}

Posted by Jen in Fashionista Wannabe, Inspire Me, Retail Therapy | Permalink | Comments (2)

Athenaeatsimage

As if I don't have enough on my plate {ha-ha}, I have started a food blog!  For my regular readers, you may remember my background in the culinary arts - it is something that has always been a passion - I hope you can find some inspiration in my kitchen!

Posted by Jen in Epicurean Delights, Inspire Me, Journal | Permalink | Comments (2)

Katewilson 

Gorgeous illustrations by artists Kate Wilson - I love everything from the delicacy of the line and color to the paper she works on - beautiful.

Posted by Jen in Art | Permalink | Comments (0)

Fallingfor_2

Fall 2007 to debut next week at Juniper - and look for the new 'Jessica' bracelet in the October issue of Redbook!

Posted by Jen in I Design | Permalink | Comments (7)

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