Baby's First Zine

Last night I was hanging out with Miss Marissa Falco. Delightful. We ate too much sushi and went for a walk in the wilting heat. We talked about projects and stress and feeling uninspired sometimes and the weather and being so busy and wanting to do everything all the time - pretty standard art chat stuff. The post office was closed to we wandered a little farther thinking maybe we'd get yogurt or maybe just go home. But then we walked past Kinko's and I said "what if we just go in there right now and make something?" and Marissa said "want to?" and I said "do YOU?" And we did!




What I know about zines, I know from Marissa. She's an old school expert. Been around for ages. When we were neighbors she lent me her old zines and I learned all about her zine-y past. I was never a zine maker (though I loved copy shops and really wish I had even known zines were a thing) but I appreciate them now.



I like the concept and the community and the execution and the variety. I have a very modest collection and am now on the hunt for more travel-related zines. Ours is short and silly and was made in one hour and six minutes. We are both super busy and I felt like this was some kind of unplanned art therapy (and it worked). It turned out to be an "unexpected brain-cleanse" -Marissa. Thanks buddy, for showing me the ropes!



If you want a copy of our little zine, I'll send you one!
Just send me your mailing address at sarah.coyne AT gmail DOT com (or leave it in the comments if you have a PO box)! That's how these zine things work, right? (Be careful, if you know Marissa, she might already have one in the queue for you!)

Also, Marissa will be speaking at a Zine Salon next week! If you're into zines and in Somerville, come check it out!

xo, Sarah

Wearing Clothes - a post about clothes

My beloved, long-time friend Ryan Marie is awesome and entertaining for many reasons. She's also got an impeccable style. We have very different views on clothes and outfits and 'fashion' but I love the way she dresses and I especially love when she tells me (usually via the internet) what she's been wearing.

I decided to "do unto others" since I want her to do unto us with some more regular outfit posts. So here's a post about what I wore yesterday.



Weather: Yesterday was overcast, a little damp and warmish for January, 30s/40s all day. Walked to work. Worked. Walked home.



Items of Note:

- Little teal and brown fingerless mitts (with acorn-shaped buttons!) custom knitted by Jen of Margravine; Grey/Violet/Olive cowl by ABCowls (also a member of Margravine!)


-Olive tights from WeLoveColor, teal bird on wire socks by SockItToMe, Fossil KeyPer bag (a gift from my mom!), Culture Phit "Diana" shoes

I generally don't think to much about what I wear. I buy and wear things that I like. And sometimes I end up with a color combination that I really love - like the teal and olive here.

There you have it, an outfit post. (Ryan, are you reading this? Aren't you proud?)

In other news...



I'm giving away a set of my Cats in Clothes Postcards! Just reply to my tweet about it and be entered to win! I'll pick a lucky recipient on Monday!



Thanks for reading!
xo,
Sarah

Other Artists - Dolce Press

Have you seen this poster yet? (I feel like it's everywhere on the internet! - As it should be.) Dolce Press has collaborated with Divisionof/ to create this VERY clever and quite beautiful print.

Designer Alexandra Daley is giving away one of her amazing new prints (plus a whole lot of holiday cards!) over on her blog. Go check it out! (And it looks like that's the only way to get it since it is SOLD OUT in the shop!)

Good luck!