Insert excitement here!

Life has become a bit mundane.

Class

Practice

Homework

Repeat*

For added enjoyment add intern application or Flat Hat article.

The best way to end this tedium?

MUSIC!

Here is my playlist for the week:

1- Wavin' Flag by K'naan

2- Get on Your Boots by U2

3- Everybody Loves Me by One Republic

4- We Didn't Start the Fire by Billy Joel

5- Scar Tissue by the Red Hot Chile Peppers

6- Fix You by Coldplay 

7- Human by The Killers

8- Hey Soul Sister by Train

9- I Choose by India Arie

Photo courtesy to my friend Carol, a fellow Flat Hatter!

DANCE, LOVE, ENJOY!

Cheers,

Cristyn

Oh the Things You Will Do!

a.k.a. projects I may one day get to do!

I have really gotten a lot of work done on my current projects! I am always so impressed with myself when I actually finish something, it really gives you a sense of accomplishment!

(No worries, you'll see them soon, a project update is due any day now!)

However, with all these rainy days and my semi sad addiction to Pinterest, a list of new projects and inspiration came into being.

First thing first, Lemur has requested a set of coasters for her apartment

They will not be as fancy as this (so don't get your hopes up Lemur!) but hopefully they will be just as pretty and a real quick project.

This next one is a project I have wanted to do for a while now-- a granny square blanket!

I am already anticipating it to be a very long project but I would love to have one done over the summer.

I really love these calming muted colors!

This bunting is another super cute, super easy project! Though I would love to have some to decorate my dorm room with, these rooms can really lack color and cheer!

I really love this cat doll! There is no pattern and I discovered early on that making animals/dolls like this is not my specialty, still I would really love to have one. So maybe not a project, but it just had to make the list.

Still haven't found a pattern for this teacup yet either, but it is simply amazing! I would make at least 12 and use them for fun decoration! (I think I'm getting a bit bored of my dorm room, can you tell?)

No, your eyes do not deceive you, this is not crocheting. I recently began practicing embroidery and I think I may actually have some potential! I found this picture and it is now a must have! Once I get the basics down I am determined to try something as gorgeous as this.

And what about these darling necklaces!? They're a bit granny chic for my usual fashion taste (though some of you may not agree) but I think they hold some real potential as fashion statements or cute gifts.

Oooh if only I had the time!

I love my school and my majors, but sometimes it's just nice to take a break

I hope I have left you inspired.

Cheers,

Cristyn

Love Actually...

...A few things I actually do LOVE:

1- Colonial Williamsburg; it is one of my favorite places ever. I am not a world traveler (yet!), but I know that out of all the cities in the world CW will always hold a special place in my heart.

It is beautiful and quaint, and it is never hard to imagine myself sitting outside reading, writing, or crocheting with all the lovely colonials!

2- Grey; something about the color grey just encourages me to snuggle up and take a nap.

Some of my favorite sweaters are this color and if I am ever in doubt (whether picking out cloths or choosing yarn) light cozy grey is always my go to.

3- That being said, I adore bright pastel-ly colors in a room. They liven up a mood, create space, and make me feel happy.

4-Thrifting; I frequent Goodwill more than is truly healthy and the antique shop in my home town is to die for.

I adore vintage, pretty much vintage everything. 

Why buy it new when you can buy it old?

5- Coffee; as a college student it is a need, but for me that rich aroma and bracing taste is just as calming and relaxing as it is energizing

6- Haiti; if you have never been I will not push you to go. Visiting a third world country isn't for everyone, however if you ever do go I can guarantee you it will be a life changing experience.

As an anthropologist in the making the cultural codes were fascinating and in contrast with my own, 

but as a human being the people were bright and friendly and full of life despite the hardships you could see all around them.

7- Crocheting

Cheers,

Cristyn