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Andrea
I am graphic designer/illustrator obsessed with beautiful things. I want to use my eye for design, trends, and fashion to create a destination site for you to come and be inspired.
Interests: fabrics, art, shopping, design, fashion, textiles, vanilla, baked goods, gallery-hopping..., vintage wallpaper, eating, illustration
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Thank you Nalani!
Commented Jun 15, 2016 on A Fly 10 Year Anniversary Note at Fly
A Fly 10 Year Anniversary Note
Ten years ago today I started blogging. Ten years ago! Wow! I was in my twenties, living in New York City and looking for a creative outlet beyond my 9-5. What started as a few posts a month, soon turned into a few posts a day. This space became my virtual inspiration board. Fly was my Pinterest...
Thank you!
Commented Jun 15, 2016 on A Fly 10 Year Anniversary Note at Fly
A Fly 10 Year Anniversary Note
Ten years ago today I started blogging. Ten years ago! Wow! I was in my twenties, living in New York City and looking for a creative outlet beyond my 9-5. What started as a few posts a month, soon turned into a few posts a day. This space became my virtual inspiration board. Fly was my Pinterest...
Mwende,
It was such a pleasure meeting you that evening a few years ago. I'm glad Fly inspired you in some way and that you will continue to reach for your dreams!! Stay in touch and keep going!!
Commented Jun 15, 2016 on A Fly 10 Year Anniversary Note at Fly
A Fly 10 Year Anniversary Note
Ten years ago today I started blogging. Ten years ago! Wow! I was in my twenties, living in New York City and looking for a creative outlet beyond my 9-5. What started as a few posts a month, soon turned into a few posts a day. This space became my virtual inspiration board. Fly was my Pinterest...
Thank you Lashun for supporting me over the years!!
Commented Jun 15, 2016 on A Fly 10 Year Anniversary Note at Fly
A Fly 10 Year Anniversary Note
Ten years ago today I started blogging. Ten years ago! Wow! I was in my twenties, living in New York City and looking for a creative outlet beyond my 9-5. What started as a few posts a month, soon turned into a few posts a day. This space became my virtual inspiration board. Fly was my Pinterest...
Hello Collette!
Thank you so much.
Commented Jun 15, 2016 on A Fly 10 Year Anniversary Note at Fly
A Fly 10 Year Anniversary Note
Ten years ago today I started blogging. Ten years ago! Wow! I was in my twenties, living in New York City and looking for a creative outlet beyond my 9-5. What started as a few posts a month, soon turned into a few posts a day. This space became my virtual inspiration board. Fly was my Pinterest...
I am totally in love with that couch!!
Commented Jul 17, 2015 on career day / a furniture maker... at Oh Joy!
career day / a furniture maker...
In our newest Career Day, we visited the studio of husband and wife team, Michaele and Johannes of Kalon Studios. I've been a fan of their beautiful furniture ever since I saw a photo of this beautiful crib they designed. When we use things in our home—like furniture—on such a regular ba...
Hi Maggie,
Thank you for sharing your comment. I totally agree. It's absolutely necessary, especially for us entrepreneurs. And congrats on the meeting with the store owner. How'd it go?
Commented Jul 13, 2015 on A Little Self-Promotion at Fly
A Little Self-Promotion
In general, I'm bad at self-promoting. But lately I've been especially bad about using Fly as a way to share all the goodness happening on my end. I'm trying to do better because I think it's important for us to share exciting things to balance all the negative events going on around us. So he...
Thanks Laura!
Commented Jul 13, 2015 on A Little Self-Promotion at Fly
A Little Self-Promotion
In general, I'm bad at self-promoting. But lately I've been especially bad about using Fly as a way to share all the goodness happening on my end. I'm trying to do better because I think it's important for us to share exciting things to balance all the negative events going on around us. So he...
Corrine!
Thank you for the kind words. And for following the blog for all these years! I really appreciate it. Congratulations on running you online boutique for 3 years! That's huge. I hope you'll be celebrating. And I'll definitely check it out!
Commented Jul 13, 2015 on A Little Self-Promotion at Fly
A Little Self-Promotion
In general, I'm bad at self-promoting. But lately I've been especially bad about using Fly as a way to share all the goodness happening on my end. I'm trying to do better because I think it's important for us to share exciting things to balance all the negative events going on around us. So he...
Hey lady! Thank you and thank you for supporting me all these years. I really appreciate it. And congrats on your podcast! That is fantastic. I will definitely take a listen.
Commented Jul 13, 2015 on A Little Self-Promotion at Fly
A Little Self-Promotion
In general, I'm bad at self-promoting. But lately I've been especially bad about using Fly as a way to share all the goodness happening on my end. I'm trying to do better because I think it's important for us to share exciting things to balance all the negative events going on around us. So he...
I like that plan. It's a great way to be focused.
Commented May 19, 2015 on Creative Tip of the Week: Are You A Doer? at Fly
Creative Tip of the Week: Are You A Doer?
I am a true Aquarius. A thinker and definitely a dreamer. As a child I spent a lot of time in my imagination, creating worlds with my color pencils and words. Writing was a fun past-time for me. I have tons of old notebooks from that time, filled with drawings and stories from my grade-school ...
Thanks for reading!
Commented May 19, 2015 on Creative Tip of the Week: Are You A Doer? at Fly
Creative Tip of the Week: Are You A Doer?
I am a true Aquarius. A thinker and definitely a dreamer. As a child I spent a lot of time in my imagination, creating worlds with my color pencils and words. Writing was a fun past-time for me. I have tons of old notebooks from that time, filled with drawings and stories from my grade-school ...
Maggie!
I love candles. I'll be sure to check them out. And yes, IG is totally addictive!
Commented May 19, 2015 on Art on IG at Fly
Art on IG
Are you on Instagram? I've been posting fewer posts here on Fly but updating frequently on IG some of my recent drawings and inspirations (like that beautiful photo of Esperanza Spaulding top left and Lianne La Havas' single cover on the top right), and fun outings. See more at @andreapippins.
Wow, you're listening to some good stuff. I just started listening to some old Madonna and Janet Jackson again.
Commented Mar 17, 2015 on Music for Your Weekend: Seinabo Sey at Fly
Music for Your Weekend: Seinabo Sey
Lately, I've been listening to a lot of new (to me) and exciting music, like Ibeyi and was just put on to Hiatus Kaiyote. And I'm loving Swedish songstress Seinabo Sey who released a new EP, For Madeleine late last month. What are you listening to? Have a great weekend.
Yay! I'm so glad you like her sound.
Commented Mar 17, 2015 on Music for Your Weekend: Seinabo Sey at Fly
Music for Your Weekend: Seinabo Sey
Lately, I've been listening to a lot of new (to me) and exciting music, like Ibeyi and was just put on to Hiatus Kaiyote. And I'm loving Swedish songstress Seinabo Sey who released a new EP, For Madeleine late last month. What are you listening to? Have a great weekend.
I never got a chance to say congratulations to you, Bob and Ruby for your new addition. Congrats! Coco is beautiful! And this made me tear up too. What a lovely gift.
Happy New Year! And as always, miss you lots!
Commented Jan 5, 2015 on the baby gift that made me cry... at Oh Joy!
the baby gift that made me cry...
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and New Year. I actually took some real time off getting down time with family and doing a lot of eating and hanging out with my kids...it was the closest thing I had to a real maternity leave! Coco (see above) is getting some serious chub on her, and I a...
Andrea is now following Angela Flournoy
Nov 11, 2014
Thank you Shalana! You articulated it so beautiful. It definitely was a struggle to vocalize, especially when thinking about the negative connotations that come with it, but I am so happy I had this moment of clarity and excited about my new journey.
Commented May 23, 2014 on I'm an Artist + Inspiring Insider on Art.com at Fly
I'm an Artist + Inspiring Insider on Art.com
Did you know I just recently realized that I am an artist? Last December I was having a moment, a "who am I" moment and realized that I have never fully embraced this thing that is very much a part of me. I colored it with other titles, other roles and job descriptions. Designer. Educator. Blogg...
Hi Maggie,
When I saw your comment, I had just received my copy in the mail. I can't wait to dig in. Thanks for your comment!
Commented May 23, 2014 on I'm an Artist + Inspiring Insider on Art.com at Fly
I'm an Artist + Inspiring Insider on Art.com
Did you know I just recently realized that I am an artist? Last December I was having a moment, a "who am I" moment and realized that I have never fully embraced this thing that is very much a part of me. I colored it with other titles, other roles and job descriptions. Designer. Educator. Blogg...
Hi Heidi! Yes!! I totally agree. I feel free and courageous, too with this new shift.
Commented May 23, 2014 on I'm an Artist + Inspiring Insider on Art.com at Fly
I'm an Artist + Inspiring Insider on Art.com
Did you know I just recently realized that I am an artist? Last December I was having a moment, a "who am I" moment and realized that I have never fully embraced this thing that is very much a part of me. I colored it with other titles, other roles and job descriptions. Designer. Educator. Blogg...
Lulu! Thanks for sharing this. Seems like we're in the exact same place in our journey. The mind-set shift, is everything!! I'm gong to email you so we can chat some more.
Commented May 23, 2014 on I'm an Artist + Inspiring Insider on Art.com at Fly
I'm an Artist + Inspiring Insider on Art.com
Did you know I just recently realized that I am an artist? Last December I was having a moment, a "who am I" moment and realized that I have never fully embraced this thing that is very much a part of me. I colored it with other titles, other roles and job descriptions. Designer. Educator. Blogg...
Hi Maggie, I love that idea.
Commented Mar 12, 2014 on Studio Shoot Peek + Creative Convos at Fly
Studio Shoot Peek + Creative Convos
This weekend I had the lovely opportunity to do a video shoot with Jen Cooper and Dave Cooper for a new project they're working on. We were chatting and laughing the whole time about what it means to be artists and the balancing act of creating while managing the administrative side of running...
Hi Geri!
Thank you!
Commented Mar 12, 2014 on Studio Shoot Peek + Creative Convos at Fly
Studio Shoot Peek + Creative Convos
This weekend I had the lovely opportunity to do a video shoot with Jen Cooper and Dave Cooper for a new project they're working on. We were chatting and laughing the whole time about what it means to be artists and the balancing act of creating while managing the administrative side of running...
Chevy! So great to read your story. Thanks so much for sharing. It's so tough for us because we want to create, but creation takes money and time — which in some cases a lot of us don't have extra of those very vital things. But with persistence and patience makes it happen too. I'm excited to see what you do.
Commented Nov 16, 2013 on When I Moved Home... at Fly
When I Moved Home...
Remember that scene in Bridesmaids when Kristen Wiig's character, Annie, moves home? I remember this scene clearly. Her beat up car clinking up the driveway, every corner stuffed with all her belongings after being kicked out of her apartment. Annie's mom greets her on the driveway with a sweet ...
So absolutely true.
Commented Nov 16, 2013 on When I Moved Home... at Fly
When I Moved Home...
Remember that scene in Bridesmaids when Kristen Wiig's character, Annie, moves home? I remember this scene clearly. Her beat up car clinking up the driveway, every corner stuffed with all her belongings after being kicked out of her apartment. Annie's mom greets her on the driveway with a sweet ...
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