My workspace

As a designer I constantly need inspiration and motivation. Apart from browsing lovely websites I also keep my workspace decorated with bright, cheery things to keep me going. I recently added colorful bunting and I love it :) My pin board has postcards that I receive via Postcrossing, my art work, gifts from friends and other pretty things. Just once in a while (in a blue moon), I need to de-clutter and tidy it up.

Here it is:

This of course is just after a recent tidy-up session. I love to sit at my desk (my mini-studio) all day n night long, scribbling and doodling away in my sketchbook.

This post is also part of this lovely art adventure I've become a part of. Read more about it here -
A Sunny Yellow Window

February Doodle-a-Day

So I joined this doodle-a-day on Instagram. It was great fun. I was doodling in the middle of a wedding to meet the deadline !! I pushed myself to doodle every single day and it was a whole lot of fun. You must follow @ellolovely on Instagram. She started this and it is on every month. 

You can check my Instagram feed for all my doodles. Click the link on the right !

Here are some of my favorites from February:

March is looking even better :) Wait for updates !

Wise words

Read this on a blog. Makes so much sense.

Surround yourself with things you love

..and see life's magic unfold :)

I have been feeling extra creative these days. I cleaned up my desk, dug out old stationery and art supplies and I feel all set for the coming weeks :) 

NEXT: I'm planning to make a vision board for the year !

Think Like a Tree

So I finally finished my illustration series, of the poem - Think Like a Tree by Karen Shragg. It is surely one of my favorite poems, so simple yet so well written.

Tea time

Recently i've been having tea almost every day thanks to the fella ! 

Also, I've learnt the art of making decently good tea, which I never thought could happen ! 

February: the month that was

2014 sure seems to be flying by. Can't believe it's already March. A quick recap then:

Books:
Terribly ashamed to say that I did not complete even a single book. I started two books but didn't read enough. This only means that I have to be tough on myself this March.

Movies:
Gunday (1/5) The 1 is only for the song: tune mari entriyaan, ke dil me baji ghatiyaan tang tang tang tang..I really didn't understand the purpose of this movie. Overacting and no story line.
Hasee to Phasee (2.5/5) This was a strange movie. It has its moments but overall left me bored.
Hotel Rwanda (3.5/5) Horrifying and a true story for that matter, so even more so.
Instructions not included (3/5) a sweet little movie, light hearted and fun.
Don Jon (3/5) The story of a porn-addict, quite hilarious.
Thanks for sharing (3.5/5) Again, stories of recovering sex-addicts, nicely done.
Orphan (2.5/5) Ok, creepy as hell.
Shahid (4/5) Really well made movie and super acting !

Travel:
February did not take us to new places but we revisited some. I had to travel to Hyderabad for a wedding and it was super fun. We also went home for a couple of days. March may have more in store.

Art:
I participated in #doodleadayfeb on Instagram and totally loved it. Doodling everyday without fail was blissful and really made me creative and active. I am illustrated a favorite poem of mine called Think Like a Tree by Karen Shragg. You can follow me on Instagram - @chicabeingme

A few pictures that summed up my birthday month :)