industry of one

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I’ve taken a loving to these gorgeous interviews with young creatives by Industry of One. It’s very inspiring to see how others work + live, and the paths they take (including obstacles) to find themselves through their 20’s and beyond…
All photos from Industry of One:

1 | Erin Batson, Designer
2 | Lady Soule, Fashion Design
3 | Matthew Smith, Sales Coordinator
4 + 5 | Vera Balyura, Jewelry Designer
6 | Sarah Watson, Advertising Planner
7 | Amy Merrick, Flower Stylist
— Complete interviews + more photos on their site —
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The styles are beautiful [in L.A.]. People have their own trends and their own authentic swagger, but it’s not what I gravitate toward. Maybe if I was born and raised there, I would have warmed to it. I admire it, but I’m detached from it. I’m very visual. When I’m in New York, I walk down the street and find myself complimenting everybody. I like when people put things together because they felt like it, not because they wanted to impress someone. You can always tell when someone is dressing for other people, but I just love when people dress for themselves.

Zoe Saldana, in an interview with Time Out New York

Instagram Roundup // Week One

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Instagram has become an integral part of my daily routine, and I love checking up on my feed to see who’s posting what (and where)! I generally keep a record of which photos I really adore over time, and I’m hoping I can keep up with sharing which Instagrams — and their ‘grammers — I really admire.
Enjoy my first round of ‘grams, all from this past week!
Horizon lines from Paul Octavious (@pauloctavious)
Flora from @othersuchthings (L) and @dearleila
Simple objects from @londonbusred (L) and @dschwen
Mountains from @hurlywood and a moon from @moneal
Portraits from @jungletimer (L) and @bexfinch
A great series of polaroids from @keithweaver
Nature and serenity from @danaemoran (L) and @folkfibers
Glitter pumps from @jengotch and a beautiful ombre maxi skirt from @nastygal
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Anthropologie features this montage on their homepage showing how to take one look from summer to fall/winter. I love this idea — one dress for every season, with the addition of layers. Something to think about when living in hot (soon to be chilly, then cold) New York.
—jc

Rock Chalk Prospect Place

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Since our new roommate, Margaret, moved in last week, Prospect Place has been undergoing all sorts of facelifts. Yes, we may actually be on the road to adulthood furnishings! Among them a fabulous new sectional couch (bidding farewell to our much-detested loveseats), several fresh pieces of shelving, and perhaps my favorite: the chalkboard. 
The moulding on our walls lends itself for a nice frame to create an effortless chalkboard. With a $15 can of special paint, we were able to turn one panel into a giant, fun, evolving work of art in under an hour. I love that I can practice lettering. So many possibilities — games, messages, dinner party menus, quotes, or fun reminders. I want to paint my life a chalkboard (not really, but it’s that fun).

—jc—

Daycation 2012

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Several weeks ago I made my annual visit to Ohio with my mom + sister Heidi, to see my sister Kacy + husband Matt. This year was really special because it was our first visit to Ohio since Scout was born last September. Eleven-month-old Scout brought so much joy to our visit, which I look forward to anyway for good R+R. Thanks to Kacy + Matt, and to little Scout, who I cannot imagine loving more!
—jc—