Wednesday, February 18, 2009
it’s hard to stay grumpy in los angeles. even though it’s been raining here off and on for too many days. and the heat in our apartment is only sometimes working. and it’s february, the dreariest month of the year, agh.
but even after it rains all day, the sky here clears up just before the sun sets. and in that moment, you get the most gorgeous views: blue skies, soft clouds, golden rays, and a glimpse of the snow-capped mountains that surround the urban jungle of LA.
hope your days are ending with a little bit of sunshine.
listening to: for beginners by m.ward ( listen)
:: photos from lillieinthecity / flickr
hello! it’s been a while, once again. and although things have been quiet here, some good little projects are in the works–and i’m excited to get back online to share more of them!
this week marked the second anniversary of life in the city of los angeles. two years ago, allison & i landed at the beach in santa monica at sunset. and wow, when i stop to think about it, the time here feels like both forever, for all the changes & ups & downs–and then, like no time at all, as it still feels like college just ended. but i’m happy to say that this ongoing california adventure has been unfolding in the best (if sometimes unexpected) ways possible. and i’m excited for year #3, whatever it has in store.
just about a year ago, i bought this keep calm poster for its upbeat message and sunny color and solid design. february is a good time of year for a cheerful pick-me-up, right? it’s based on a british poster from WWII. [poster is available here & here.]
one of my latest little “projects” is a new site for collecting the photos / words/ links that i find on the web : lillieinthecity.tumblr.com. if you ever considered blogging, then you should really check out tumblr. or at the very least, come visit me there!
more soon. xo lil
:: images from lillieinthecity / flickr
Thursday, November 27, 2008
in my family, thanksgiving is all about the pies.
and today, i will be making a pie (or two) of my own!
:: images (top) from my mom and (bottom) from me
Thursday, November 27, 2008
storycorps has declared the first annual national day of listening on friday, november 28.
each day this week, npr has been playing a story from a different person/place, and on friday, they will play stories throughout the day. this is a “call to action” for americans to take time on friday to sit down with someone you love, ask a question or two, and really listen. read more in this interview.
for today’s story, george w. bush’s sister doro interviewed the outgoing president and first lady about what they will miss about life in the whitehouse, and like most storycorps responses, the answers were surprisingly sweet.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
My name is Lillie Dignan. I'm a designer and maker, living and working in the Bay Area.
