List 22: Today I saw...

Confession: This list prompt was inspired by Jill's Today I Saw blog. If you're not familiar with her work, I encourage you to check it out.

Today's prompt is about noticing the things around you - big and little.

As I mentioned when showing y'all my book of lists, I'm using a 7x9" 3 ring binder, with the half-page minimal theme from the 30 Days of Lists pdf downloads.

Image is of my drive to work. That is west-bound Wilshire Blvd, and I work in the white building on the right.

Text reads:
traffic on the 405; billboard for GLEE; Ralph's grocery store; Ralph's parking attendant vigilantly keeping non-shoppers out; our across-the-way neighbor watering her plants; Andrew getting my morning coffee (xo)

Please head on over to the 30 Days of Lists Flickr group to see what other participants' have come up with and add your own list!


Amy T Schubert blogs about tips and inspiration for creative people at Lemon and Raspberry. Follow her on Twitter or sign up for the L&R Newsletter for more!

List 21: Things To Do This SPRING.

You know what I love about the blog world, but find funny? Every time a new season arrives, we all can't WAIT for it to start, its cute. We all get each other excited about everything. Talk about a great support group! I hope you all entered in the giveaway! We have some exciting things plans for the end of this month/project. I am so sad it is almost over. :(

A few things about my list: So, in a few weeks I am going camping with Cal and Kam, so I am super stoked about that. I also am going on the HCG diet next Sunday, so after the initial 3 weeks I hope to start running. THEN, I want to cut off all my hair! Yay! 

What are your biggest goals for this Spring? 

Is there anything you do every Spring? 

<3 Justine.

Interview with Boygirlparty and Giveaway!

Hi! Kam here with a little interview with Susie of Boygirlparty PLUS a giveaway that will have you super excited to make your next list! A couple of months back, I took a mini poll on Twitter to help me select between two cute notepads for a giveaway, and today I'm giving away the one with the most votes!

About Boygirlparty
I'm a painter who creates products featuring my original artwork and imagery, inspired by music, nature and joy. I named my company Boygirlparty so the word would imply the youthful, excited & energetic feeling of my work (hopefully!) I started crafting under the name Boygirlparty back in 2001, while I was a student at the Rhode Island School of Design studying illustration.

Hummingbird To Do List

Where do you get your inspiration for your notepads?
All my stationery is based off stationery I've made for my own use originally! I used to compulsively create to-do lists for myself, or stationery to write letters on. The imagery is derived from paintings I've done, or doodles I've made in my own sketchbook.

Blue Owl To-Do List

Do you make lists?
I'm obsessed with to-do lists. Nothing feels more satisfying than crossing a task off and knowing it's been accomplished :) Lists help me keep track of everything I need to remember so I don't feel like I'm always mentally burdened with having to remember it all... also, sometimes the very act of writing a list helps me remember the things I have to do with more clarity. I also make "Don't forget to pack" lists, shopping lists, people to call/write lists, etc.

Do you do other daily journaling?
Yes, I keep a journal (My own design!), a sketchbook (top secret), a blog, and a twitter account

 For ONE WEEK only,

Enter coupon code 30DAYSOFLISTS 
for 15% off in the Boygirlparty Etsy shop :) 

And now for the giveaway!

Source: Boygirlparty

The results of the Twitter poll I took told me you all would love to win this Octopus notepad! Now is your chance to win it!

To enter this giveaway:

• You must be subscribed to the 30 Days of Lists blog. Leave a comment below telling us your name, where you're located, and a few things on your to-do list for today

Additional entry:

• Tweet "I want to win this @boygirlparty notepad! Enter here: http://30daysoflists.blogspot.com/ #30Lists" and leave a comment with a link to your tweet

This giveaway is open until March 23, 2011 at 10PM Pacific time 
and the winner will be announced March 25, 2011,
so be sure to check back! 

List 20: Celebrity Crushes

For today's list, it's OK to admit to some things you might not otherwise

Who are your celebrity crushes?

This could be actors and musicians, it could be thinkers and writers, it could even be historical figures you admire. Think of "crush" as liberally as you like....

Amy's Take

Text reads:
Adrien Brody, Montgomery Clift, Dick van Dyke, Christian Bale, Jamie Bell, Harry Connick Jr.

And, somehow I forgot Viggo Mortensen! I added him after the photo was taken, not to worry.

I tend to love crooked mouths .... I also have a lanky-nerdy-type going on :)

Justine's Take

This was so fun! It's funny how easy there were to come up with! I broke it down to actors and musicians :) But, I was lazy and didn't know two of the musicians names hahaha, so you will have to bear with me. 

Speaking of Joseph Gordon- Levitt, do any of you guys follow his tumblr? I love his work! And him!

Kam's Take

I don't know if you see the pattern here...why do the names for the men on my list all start with the letter J?? Craziness. Who knows. Yes, I broke mine down into boy-crushes and girl-crushes, because I'm not afraid to admit that these women are beautiful! I was a little cramped for time (I'm sure you understand) and wasn't able to cram all the people I would like on this list, but there is always next time, right? Edit: I just read Amy's list, and how could I forget Adrien Brody?! My mister has the same nose, so I'm quite fond of him, to say the least :) Thanks for the reminder, Amy!

Please head on over to the 30 Days of Lists Flickr group to see what other participants have come up with and add your own list!

We're looking forward to seeing some of your crushes/style icons!

30 Days of Lists is a collaboration between Kam of Campfire Chic, Amy of Lemon and Raspberry and Justine of A New Beginning.

Your take on Lists 17-19

Here are some highlights of lists found through the 30 Days of Lists Flickr Group. I had to laugh, there were a few lists I wanted to share, but they're protected! Sneaky, sneaky. You'll have to go take a look for yourself :)

List 17: Words that are hard to spell

Kelly Morrison

Kateyz

I couldn't help but laugh (and be jealous!) when I read the above list! 

Spelling Bee champ, perhaps?

Mandy A Curtis

List 18: Road Trip Must-Haves

MaRLeNe

Rock Star Crafter

Dolly Wog

List 19: Recipes to Try

Michelle Lamey

Angelina Dawn

Pear Fairy

How is everybody doing? Are you still having fun?

Guess what! There is another giveaway (or two) coming 

up soon. Stick with this, we're over halfway there :D

P.S. Does anybody else feel like you're clicking the little 'favorite' star a million times while going through the group? You are all so incredibly inspiring and creative! I got behind in commenting on each photo and wake up each day to see that even more photos have been posted to the group! There are so many of you, and I'm totally loving it :) Thank you for participating. I know Amy and Justine are equally thrilled at the response to this project, and it means a lot to us that you've stuck around. 

List 19: Recipes to Try

It's Kam again! Hi. I can't believe it's the end of the week already. I hope you had a good one, Spring is right around the corner! Yay :)

My mouth was watering the entire time I wrote up my list for today. How could it not be watering when today's prompt involves yummy food?

Prompt 19: Recipes to Try

My stomach is rumbling.

I'm pretty domestically challenged, but I can make a few quality meals without the use of a recipe...macaroni and cheese (no, not Blue Box), cheese or chicken or veggie enchiladas, breakfast burritos (with soysauge or turkey bacon), pizza, and a few other small dishes. Nothing to boast about...my boyfriend says I have the tastes of a homeless four-year-old so that tells you what I like to eat ;)

What do you want to learn how to make? 

Any recipes floating around your junk drawer? 

A whole e-mail folder dedicated to recipes 
your friends send your way? Maybe a folder for all your 
bookmarks? Let's hear them!

List 18: Road Trip Must-Haves featuring CaL

Hello there,

I'm CaL from Boardwalk To Eden & I am so excited to share my list for today with you since I am, in fact, on a road trip this very minute. Heading up to San Francisco to see blog friends, of course!

When Kam asked me to participate in the 30 Days of Lists challenge I was so jazzed. Listing things just so happens to be my strong point when it comes to writing, designing, creating, decision making. Pretty much anything I can make a list for, I will.

Because my writing is sloppy & small, here's what's on that list:

1. favorite v-neck.
2. shorts.
3. favorite hoodie.
4. TOMS.
5. duffel bag.
6. water.
7. chex mix.
8. carmex.
9. iPhone.
10. sunglasses.
11. camera.
12. destination.
13. FUN.



Basically, comfort is key when you plan to be on the road for an extended period of time. Take, for example, my trip today where I'll be on the road for about 8 hours. Water & snacks are important because stopping along the way is a pain. Carmex is always good in case you want to let the wind hit you in your face without getting cracked up lips. Sunglasses are a must for any glaring highway. My camera is my baby, it's a G11 & will be documenting my trip. & because I am sort of weird with numbers & such, I made a number 13 - have fun! Don't let the long hours on the road get you down. Embrace the serene beauty of the open road! Play some music & smile!

Happy list-making bambinos!

-CaL