Wednesday, July 25, 2012

The typewriter

Anybody out there still own a typewriter? I've got a couple I like to use because in this age of perfectly kerned computer-set fonts, it's refreshing to see something typewritten with uneven baselines and faded characters. I've had a soft spot for typewriters for some time (oh my golly, did I ever tell you about the time I spent about 4 hours in a 100+ degree attic one August digging through old typewriters that were being given away ... for free?!? I came out sweaty and smelly and filthy and it was one of the best afternoons of my life!) But I digress ...

If you follow me on Pinterest, you've seen I post the magazine "Uppercase" in my book bag. Well, "Uppercase" is releasing a new book about the typewriter and all manner of typewriter memorabilia next year. You can read all about it and order your copy here: http://www.uppercasemagazine.com/typewriter

Monday, July 23, 2012

(Sub)Mission accomplished!

I finally did it! Anybody remember the giant ruffled tablecloth in shades of white I made a few years ago? I've been wanting to submit it to a magazine since the minute I finished it. Today I packed it up and sent it on its merry way. Fingers crossed!

Friday, July 20, 2012

Noodling around

Working on a new journal and going through some things I made awhile ago ... this fabric collage is going to be a cover ... lots of little fabric bits -n- pieces and a selvage, some ribbon, etc. I love this piece.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Have fun today!

You never know where you're going to hear a little tidbit of wisdom. This quote came from my guide when I was ziplining last week (yes, ziplining in South Carolina!) Deep down, I think it's something we all know. But it's good to hear from somebody else, so I thought I'd just journal it and put it out there for anyone who happens to stop by.

If you'll excuse me, I'm going to go out and have some fun today ... hope you do, too!

Thursday, July 5, 2012

3 things I adore about the South

1. Going to the junk shops

2. On you way to the junk shops, hearing a rooster cock-a-doodle-doo-ing in someone's yard

3. While at the junk shop, the vet from next door is walking around with a 7-week old black lab puppy that is waiting to be adopted

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Summer travel

My summer's off to a fabulous start ... how 'bout yours? It's July 1st and I've already put almost 1,500 miles on the car. Currently in South Carolina ... came by way of Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina (have I ever mentioned that I *love* to drive?) So that's why I haven't posted much lately (although if you want to follow me on Facebook at "Trina + The Paper Flea", you'll find more frequent updates ... there's a link for it down there on the lower right ... see it?)

A few highlights along the way ...

 Saw Chinese lanterns floating across the sky while at a party in Michigan ... (I admit this isn't my photo ... the camera on my iPhone didn't do them justice)


Stopped for the absolute best BBQ in North Carolina (take exit 59 off I-40 ... I had to go a little out of my way but it was worth it) Ribs n fried okra n hushpuppies topped off with an iced tea. Yummm-eeee!




Saw the Great Smokey Mountains (albeit only from the car) in Tennessee ... what a sight!

And the road eventually led me here ... ahhh ... two weeks of beach, sun, biking, journaling, treasure hunting and other adventures!