Simple and beautiful prints from Fine Day Press on Etsy.

The Whale Story from Tess Martin on Vimeo.

My friend Tess is an incredible animator. She made this movie. She animated it on a huge wall in Seattle's Capital Hill neighborhood. It's a temporary wall, part of a huge construction project that is putting underground light-rail in Seattle (aside: about time!). Tess and her co-animators in the Seattle Experimental Animation Team are taking turns animating stories on these temporary walls. Another animator in Tess's circle, Drew Christie, does great work and has a snazzy new website. Trust me you'll love it.

Some happy plants despite the wintery weather.

My 2012 calendar is on sale for $12. There are just 2 or 3 left so act now if you happen to need an adorable addition to your wall.

Birthday

I'm 28 now. I had a wonderful birthday. Probably the best since I entered my 20's. The biggest gift I gave myself was to not throw myself a party. Instead I got to go shopping and have margaritas at noon with my sister. What could be better than that? I also got some lovely lovely presents from friends, and a boyfriend, who know me well. Quinoa in a Weck jar? Heck yeah that's my idea of an awesome birthday gift.