Manic Pop

If you know me at all, you know I am pretty late to lots of popular culture things nowadays. That wasn't always the case, but I hate to just jump on things if everyone else is freaking out about something. This is especially true for films. I suppose I'm just not necessarily a film-type girl most of the time but with knitting a bit more, I have a little more attention to spend on watching something in the background. (I totally cannot sew and watch! I've tried and mostly I just get involved with my sewing more than watching.) I also don't find many movies that are visually inspiring to me - though the other day, finding this movie was a pleasant surprise. Has anyone seen this movie? I haven't even heard of it, though I guess I also don't pay attention either. I found it quite visually appealing and really loved not only lots of the fashion in here, but the art direction such as the opening credits. I absolutely love the combo of a matte red...

Happy New Year! I know it's been pretty silent on the blog, but that's because I am still recalibrating my life a bit. 2014 was particularly a disaster in absolutely all areas of my life - you name it, it happened (aside from death and illnesses, thank God.) I attribute what happened to being overly optimistic throughout that year as well as listening to others about where I should be and what I should be doing in my life. I thought I should be pushing Manic Pop further. After all, didn't I go to school for design? Shouldn't I be using my degree? I thought I should have had a more creative job, should be working more 9 to 5. I thought that following the footsteps of others would lead me to more personal happiness. Instead, I created less. I believed in myself less and got stressed out. Your art shouldn't be stress - it should be fun! I love having an outlet and creating for myself. If custom inquiries come along from things I am creating, I am not opposed...