Rose Quartz and New Opportunities

I have some wonderful wonderful news, my lovely blogging internet friends! Everything is going so well lately. William and I are getting into a routine and are the happiest we've been in so long. Sometimes it still doesn't hit me that this happiness is my life and I'm not going to leave any time son. On his days off we go out for the day and spend time together. Usually it's just to go to the store but sometimes we hang out with our friends Alexandru and Maria too! 

On the even better side, I am employed! I've been trying for about two weeks to apply to as many places as I physically can and had even scored two interviews. Thankfully I only had to go to one because I landed the job! I promise I'll tell you where as soon as I start, I'm really so excited. 

William is also looking at a new job opportunity that we are really crossing our fingers for, so please keep us in your hopeful thoughts.

I even bought some really beautiful light pink plugs so I don't break dress code. 

I like them because they match my skin way better than a pair of those nasty "flesh colored" silicon ones ever do. I think they're rose quartz, because I know they're not acrylic and the lady at the stand said they are jade... which is nuts haha. I really love them.

I also bought some new nose rings yesterday but those are more hit and miss. For some reason, if I don't like my septum ring it really hurts my self esteem. So I'm going to look hard and find something I actually love. 

I'm just so happy lately, I feel so content and loved. I made fish stick tacos for our little family today and they were an absolute hit. His family was thanking me waaaaay more than I expected haha! I can't wait to make them again, maybe even share the super easy recipe. ;)

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

P.S. Did you hear that we can reply on individual blog comments now? I can't wait to reply to all you guys!

Painting Obsession

As a few of you know, I have been painting a lot the last few weeks and I thought I'd share all I've done!

I really love geometrical flowers but I think I need a compas and a ruler to help me out with them.

An ode to my obsession with pugs.

I drew this for William and hung it up today. A little memorial of a dear friend.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Two Opposite Lovebots

Right before I moved I had two very fun custom order Lovebots. I cannot believe I forgot to share them with you, they were so fun.

First I did this lovely little lady for Dani of The Daily Dani . She wanted a girly Lovebot with an orange, pink, and yellow color scheme. So I gave her this:

I had so much fun making the little pleated skirt. I was going for a little pink pinafore with a yellow under dress. I think she's swell.

 Next I was contacted by Brittany, a friend who I went to high school with, for a goth Lovebot.

She named him Lord Dante Thaddeus Grey and was even nice enough to write an entire post about him! She's the sweetest. 

Thank you so much Dani and Brittany! I had the best time making your Lovebots. Custom orders are truly my favorite, especially ones like this where I have a ton of creative freedom.

If you want order a custom Lovebot feel free to email me at the email on the right or convo me at my etsy shop!
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Tiny Update

I just thought I'd pop in and tell everyone I'm doing swimmingly in my move. William and I are so much more content now that we are together. We are fitting like a glove, minus the fact that I still haven't found space for everything! Our room is plenty big but the wall space is minimal so there isn't much room for the millions of nick knacks I have. 

I am currently working hard at finding myself a job. I'm applying like crazy and crossing my fingers for the best. I'd like to be able to dress how I do at work but I am honestly not going to be picky. We get by just fine now but having an extra income will really help us feel more comfortable.

I hate to admit that lately I've been super boring, so I have to think of things to post about. I painted something extra special this week that I can't wait to share, but it's a surprise for someone so I have to wait! I can't wait to post it.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

P.S. I finally dyed my hair again! It's nice to not have three inch roots. *and trimmed bangs :3*

Leopard Cravings

Happy New Year! For our special last day of 2011, William and went out for sushi at Yama Sushi. It was absolutely amazing! I had a california roll and a tuna roll, he had a spicy tuna roll and an eel roll. I have to admit, his were better than mine! Just talking about the spicy tuna roll is making me crave it. 

I wore:

The Kills shirt given to me by Ashley.

Jeans from Ross

Red Toms *not pictured*
and leopard coat from William as a Christmas present!

We were back home by nine and fell asleep watching tv at approximately 12:20 am. We're not a very lively bunch haha. Dumb of me, we didn't take any pictures. Except I took this one before bed. 

I tried to get William in it but the lights were out and he was asleep.

Yesterday was his day off so we went all around town getting things for our room. I needed a new laundry basket and hangers, just little things. He was also a very sweet man and bought me this beautiful ring.

He is the kindest fella. 

Today I started the Getting a Job project. Wish me luck!

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

P.S. Here's another nesting doll for the road. 

2012 Is Finally Here!

2011 is finally over and it feels refreshing. Completely like a new chapter is starting. I'm officially moved to Las Vegas and enjoying all the change. While William is working, I have been painting with the watercolors I received for Christmas from my parents. Right now I am obsessed with Nesting Dolls :)

Today I am going to make a skeleton one. I think someone needs to pay me to sit around and make things and paint things.  I'm hoping 2012 will be full of art. Full of creative freedom and ability to express myself. It is going to be a good, creative year!

Happy New Year's Eve, everyone!
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Merry Christmas (Eve)!

This picture isn't really relavant, it was last night. I'm bonkers. 

I just wanted to pop in and tell everyone to have a Merry Christmas & Eve! Today is the day I spend time with my Dad's family and tonight we have a big family party to go to. Then I'm going to come home a wee bit early and spend tonight with my William on skype. 

I hope everyone spends a ton of time with family, eats good food, has great conversation, and gets some interesting presents! 

I got my dad *a pilot* this AWESOME HUMONGOUS shark blimp like thing! I can't wait to see his face.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline