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setting up my fall tbr, baking, and making some cozy art | WEEKLY VLOG
I am so ready for all the cozy fall vibes, so I just had to do another fall vlog this week. I did an overhaul of my TBR cart, I baked some of my favorite fall cookies, and also did a cute little fall painting in my sketchbook. I'm thinking about making it into a free phone background. Let me know if you think I should!
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies - insidebrucrewlife.com/its-all-about-the-pumpkin-right-now/
Fall painting references - www.pinterest.com/LifeofProjects/reference-images-illustrated/fall/
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SAY HI
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Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/LifeofProjects
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📖 reading, 🍁 leaf looking, book & fall decor shopping (tj maxx + home goods) 🍂 | WEEKLY VLOG
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Hey friends! The leaves are finally turning here in New England and I am so ready for fall weather. This week I ended up doing a little bit of a fall decor haul. I went to TJ Maxx, Home Goods, and Target. I'm super excited to share what I got with you and to talk about some of the books I'm reading. Enjoy! SAY HI Etsy: bsandtstudio.etsy.com Instagram: booksstringsandthings Ravelry...
attempting to fix my rhinebeck sweater, finding cozy reads, and quilt projects | WEEKLY VLOG
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Wow it's been awhile since I've had knitting on this channel and EVEN LONGER since quilting has happened. I am trying super hard to get my sweater finished for Rhinebeck but somehow I made a huge mess and had to slowly repair it. I also picked up some new cozy reads at the library this week and then I actually get my long-hibernating halloween quilt project out! SAY HI Etsy: bsandtstudio.etsy.c...
let's go to a plein air festival!
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Welcome folks! This week I attended a plein air painting festival in Vermont. This is my second year at this festival so I was happy to be back and it was a lot of fun to get to see all the other plein air artists. Enjoy! MENTIONS Plein Air Festival - www.madrivervalleyarts.org/pleinair SAY HI Etsy: bsandtstudio.etsy.com Instagram: booksstringsandthings Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/pe...
FINALLY!! it's sketchbook tour time!
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It's taken me so long to get around to this but it's finally here! Hope you enjoy this look inside my latest sketchbook! MENTIONS @BeckyCao @KatieMoody SAY HI Etsy: bsandtstudio.etsy.com Instagram: booksstringsandthings Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/LifeofProjects Ravelry Destash Page - www.ravelry.com/people/LifeofProjects/stash/trade Textillia: www.textillia.com/members/lifeof...
📘📖 let's reorganize my entire book collection! 📖 📘
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This has needed to happen for so long!! Finally found time to get my books sorted by genre and all in their proper place. Do you organize by genre or do you use another system? Let me know! SAY HI Etsy: bsandtstudio.etsy.com Instagram: booksstringsandthings Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/LifeofProjects Ravelry Destash Page - www.ravelry.com/people/LifeofProjects/stash/trade Texti...
was it worth it? did it help my creativity? (ft. a sketchbook tour) | THE ARTISTS WAY - WEEK 12
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Hi there! Thanks for stopping by and welcome to THE FINAL WEEK of The Artist's Way. If you're following along leave me a comment and let me know how it's going! This week I'm going to go over what I created during the 12 weeks of The Artist's Way and a quick sketchbook tour! SAY HI Etsy: bsandtstudio.etsy.com Instagram: booksstringsandthings Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/LifeofP...
plein air painting, daily sketching, & a supply haul | THE ARTISTS WAY - WEEK 11
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Hi there! Thanks for stopping by and welcome to Week 11 of The Artist's Way. If you're following along leave me a comment and let me know how it's going! This week I FINALLY get started on something I've been meaning to do for weeks...but I'm not sure if I can keep it up! SAY HI Etsy: bsandtstudio.etsy.com Instagram: booksstringsandthings Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/LifeofProj...
are my favorite books ruining my creativity? (ft. a trip to canada) | THE ARTISTS WAY - WEEK 10
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Hi there! Thanks for stopping by and welcome to Week 10 of The Artist's Way. If you're following along leave me a comment and let me know how it's going! This week I am on a trip to the Canadian Rockies and get to visit Lake Louise in Banff National Park which were both amazing, but week 10 really had me digging in to what may be blocking me and the answer was kind of upsetting! MENTIONS Andy J...
am i seriously buying another sketchbook? | THE ARTISTS WAY - WEEK 9
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Hi there! Thanks for stopping by and welcome to Week 9 of The Artist's Way. If you're following along leave me a comment and let me know how it's going! This week I start a new sketchbook....and then buy another one, but it has a purpose, I swear!! SAY HI Etsy: bsandtstudio.etsy.com Instagram: booksstringsandthings Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/LifeofProjects Ravelry Destash Pag...
strength vs struggle | THE ARTISTS WAY - WEEK 8
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Hi Friends! This was a hectic week with trips to Baton Rouge and Canada. The lesson of week 8 was all about strength and loss, both of which are hard to handle. I'd love to know if you're doing The Artist's Way with me, so leave a comment down below! SAY HI Etsy: bsandtstudio.etsy.com Instagram: booksstringsandthings Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/LifeofProjects Ravelry Destash P...
what the artist's way gets WRONG | THE ARTISTS WAY - WEEK 7
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Hi Friends! Wow, this week was a lot and I'm really starting to question some of the teachings in The Artists Way. Let me know your thoughts! MENTIONS @KatieMoody One minute sketches video- ua-cam.com/video/d1SsoMU1GCM/v-deo.html Minneapolis Institute of Art - new.artsmia.org/ SAY HI Etsy: bsandtstudio.etsy.com Instagram: booksstringsandthings Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/Lifeo...
what even is luxury? (ft. book shopping and aurora hunting) | THE ARTISTS WAY - WEEK 6
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Hi there! Thanks for stopping by and welcome to Week 6 of The Artist's Way. If you're following along leave me a comment and let me know how it's going! This week we are trying to do something luxurious, but what even is that in this economy? Comment down below with what feels like a luxury to you! SAY HI Etsy: bsandtstudio.etsy.com Instagram: booksstringsandthings Ravelry: www.ra...
🎨 sketchbook practice, 🖼️ gallery show, & 🌲 more hikes | THE ARTISTS WAY - WEEK 5
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🎨 sketchbook practice, 🖼️ gallery show, & 🌲 more hikes | THE ARTISTS WAY - WEEK 5
🖍️ reorganizing my art supplies, 🍅 farmers markets, & 🌲 hikes | THE ARTISTS WAY - WEEK 4
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🖍️ reorganizing my art supplies, 🍅 farmers markets, & 🌲 hikes | THE ARTISTS WAY - WEEK 4
artists dates, book shops, and even more travel? | THE ARTISTS WAY - WEEK 3
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artists dates, book shops, and even more travel? | THE ARTISTS WAY - WEEK 3
can you do the artists way with a full time job? | THE ARTIST'S WAY - WEEK 2
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can you do the artists way with a full time job? | THE ARTIST'S WAY - WEEK 2
12 week challenge starts today! | THE ARTIST'S WAY - WEEK 1
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12 week challenge starts today! | THE ARTIST'S WAY - WEEK 1
I can't believe these prices! | Japanese Art Store HAUL
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I can't believe these prices! | Japanese Art Store HAUL
🇯🇵 Tokyo Vlog | come book shopping and art shopping with me!
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🇯🇵 Tokyo Vlog | come book shopping and art shopping with me!
🇯🇵 Tokyo Vlog | tea ceremony, art museum, and studio ghibli store
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🇯🇵 Tokyo Vlog | tea ceremony, art museum, and studio ghibli store
📆 we are a quarter into 2024! 🎯 have i accomplished any of my goals?
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📆 we are a quarter into 2024! 🎯 have i accomplished any of my goals?
PAINT WITH ME | 🎨 cozy bookshop painting 📚
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PAINT WITH ME | 🎨 cozy bookshop painting 📚
✏️ 💼 trying to balance work and art 🎨 🧶 | WEEKLY VLOG
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✏️ 💼 trying to balance work and art 🎨 🧶 | WEEKLY VLOG
Should artists use references? | aphantasia and art
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Should artists use references? | aphantasia and art
Swapping my screentime for reading and knitting time | 2024 Goals
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Swapping my screentime for reading and knitting time | 2024 Goals
SUNDAY RESET | yoga, running, meal prep, and art
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SUNDAY RESET | yoga, running, meal prep, and art
cozy day off work vlog | yoga, errands, & an art date
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cozy day off work vlog | yoga, errands, & an art date
PAINT WITH ME | coping with grief and loss through art
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PAINT WITH ME | coping with grief and loss through art
DOUBLE SKETCHBOOK TOUR! September 2021-July 2023
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DOUBLE SKETCHBOOK TOUR! September 2021-July 2023

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  • @NikkiLou0711
    @NikkiLou0711 20 днів тому

    Thursday Murder Club was a fun series. I legit laughed out loud a few times. Not at the murders, of course. 😅😬 I hope you enjoy!

  • @JayYWLH
    @JayYWLH 24 дні тому

    No math advice, but love your videos :)

  • @Harkart59
    @Harkart59 26 днів тому

    The cats made me laugh so much. Looked like they were jealous of the cat statue's cape. 😂

    • @booksstringsandthings
      @booksstringsandthings 25 днів тому

      Haha I’m so glad. They are pretty funny guys and full of personality! 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

  • @bxgal347
    @bxgal347 Місяць тому

    Omg yes I have a cat that if u are t watching him he will eat the yarn!!!😮 so no also keep all my yarn in storage and when I want to knit or crochet it has to be at night whe. He’s not in my room😂 u have beautiful yarn and I love where u keep it stashed !! Looks very neat ! I love watching other tubers show their yarn on display but I can’t do that bc of cats . So I also have them stored . He’s gorgeous by the way and the yarns u have are so pretty!! Tfs❤

  • @MissTaz33m-xy9zr
    @MissTaz33m-xy9zr Місяць тому

    Just a small tip, well meant. Shorten the intro and add a small hook from your video into the first 5 seconds.

  • @NikkiLou0711
    @NikkiLou0711 2 місяці тому

    The shelves look amazing! And I LOOOOVE all the Funko Pops standing guard.

  • @esraadal7654
    @esraadal7654 2 місяці тому

    I like your video so much 🌸

  • @NikkiLou0711
    @NikkiLou0711 2 місяці тому

    Kudos to you for accomplishing your goal of working through all 12 weeks. Thank you for sharing your reflections and how the process will influence your future practice. I think I might build my own adapted version to get through it and you have inspired me. ❤

  • @wendywoo7805
    @wendywoo7805 2 місяці тому

    Well done for sticking with The Artists Way, I did it about 10 years ago and thought it was very helpful (especially when tweaked to suit me). Really enjoying your content Courtney 😊

    • @booksstringsandthings
      @booksstringsandthings 2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you enjoy it! And yes, tweaking it is so important!

  • @samanthageiger5851
    @samanthageiger5851 2 місяці тому

    I LOVE the tomato painting! It’s super charming. I feel like finding the ways that work for you is successful autonomy 💛

  • @samaraalmeida697
    @samaraalmeida697 2 місяці тому

    I love the video, is the first video i watch of your channel, thanks youtube for the recommendation 💙

  • @MissTaz33m-xy9zr
    @MissTaz33m-xy9zr 2 місяці тому

    Hahaha I loved your reaction when the fabric fell down 😂😂

  • @MissTaz33m-xy9zr
    @MissTaz33m-xy9zr 2 місяці тому

    First video I watch of yours and absolutely loving it ! Also pleaseeeee try to note when you have those idea spurts. Perhaps it might be linked to your cycle 🤭

    • @booksstringsandthings
      @booksstringsandthings 2 місяці тому

      So glad you liked it!! And I will try to see if I can find any links! Good idea!

  • @kimgardner2080
    @kimgardner2080 2 місяці тому

    I’m in my 3rd week of doing week one and I still haven’t finished the first week. I’m struggling with the artist date too, so I’m following your journey to see what you come up with that might interest me. I too have ADHD and struggle to remember I’ve set goal, let alone follow through on them. I don’t have a UA-cam channel but as I was watching you process your first week I wondered if I should record my “Artist Way” journey to see if it helps me stay accountable. Did recording and sharing your weeks help you stay on track?

    • @booksstringsandthings
      @booksstringsandthings 2 місяці тому

      It did and it didn't. Haha. Because I work full time I did have to take a week or two off so I wasn't totally consistent but I do think filming it helped me actually finish it! You could also use an app like Streaks to help track it. That app helps me stay motivated! Good luck and keep me posted on your journey!

  • @jamatwar
    @jamatwar 2 місяці тому

    This was a lovely video! To read the Japanese books you may want to use google translate app. Wherein you can take a photograph and they text will change to English 😊

  • @JayYWLH
    @JayYWLH 3 місяці тому

    We haven’t talked in years, but we used to a lot when you lived in Ferrum. These videos are special to me because it feels like it helps me keep in touch with you. I hope you’re doing well and hope to see you one day in person.

  • @KatieMoody
    @KatieMoody 3 місяці тому

    I love watching your journey with this, Courtney! I think it makes sense that some things are going to resonate and others aren't, and that things like liking the morning pages will come in waves because sometimes it's what you need and other times maybe not! I also love that my loosening up video resonated with you too!! The museum looked amazing, that dotty piece by Jennifer Bartlett really caught my eye! 🤩

    • @booksstringsandthings
      @booksstringsandthings 2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much!! I've been trying to be looser but it's a hard skill for me. I may have to go re-watch your video! Lol.

  • @ThatSpoonieTransGuy
    @ThatSpoonieTransGuy 3 місяці тому

    I struggled with the artists dates too! I kinda want to pick them back up, but I just don't know what. Specially things that are affordable and accessible. I am outdoorsy, but my body isn't always up to that, and I'm on a tight budget. The things she listed as free or cheap really date the book ngl.

    • @booksstringsandthings
      @booksstringsandthings 3 місяці тому

      First off, HAPPY PRIDE, FAM!!!! Second, yeah a lot of the book is dated and also....privileged AF. I think the artist dates can be way more flexible than the rules allow, as written. So here's to breaking the rules or rewriting them for ourselves!

    • @ThatSpoonieTransGuy
      @ThatSpoonieTransGuy 3 місяці тому

      @@booksstringsandthings Agreed!!

  • @NikkiLou0711
    @NikkiLou0711 4 місяці тому

    Love my Mildliners! I always assumed the "mild" was for the color saturation level (transparent-y pastels rather than full opaque colors) and "liner" cuz they're highlighters for marking lines of text. Clearly I read too far into that and therefore always called them Mildliners. 😂

  • @Bugiddle
    @Bugiddle 4 місяці тому

    A cat lover AND a watercolor lover! You're my kind of girl! 😊 Those cat stickers and pics! Stoooooop!! I can't even with the cuteness!! ❤ lol It's my dream to go to Japan someday. I love so many things about Japanese culture. The closest I've gotten is the Daiso store. 😂

  • @wavesofnostalgia
    @wavesofnostalgia 4 місяці тому

  • @insxmniacraven8184
    @insxmniacraven8184 4 місяці тому

    OH GOD??? i needed this!!going to Japan in July and im à huge holbein fan. I have a full set and had been wanting to refill some tubes that I had wring dry. Thank you so much for this

  • @samanthageiger5851
    @samanthageiger5851 5 місяців тому

    Ideas for or the at home artists dates; • Wear the headphones and DANCE one entire song •Build a little fort or get all the pillows from the whole house and hang out in the pile of pillows for awhile •put on your fanciest clothes to do an at home thing, even heels For outside artists dates • Walk a path the opposite direction from usual •gather outside stuff to build a little statue, balancing rocks is oddly amusing •read at the library a few pages of a book you feel you won’t like with no intention of finishing it. Alternatively read the last 2/3 pages of any book

  • @tabethafrick7102
    @tabethafrick7102 5 місяців тому

    I use the outside pocket for my phone. When not strapping my molly straps to another bag I clip my A5 sketchbook to them with binder clips. I have a strap that turns the case into a crossbody.

  • @ThatOneKuest
    @ThatOneKuest 5 місяців тому

    This is super well done ! Im going soon and will hopefully be seeing these places. Great editing and music ! 🎶

  • @samanthageiger5851
    @samanthageiger5851 5 місяців тому

    Lovely chat with a buddy video! It’s fun to hear about your trip and my favorite little bit is the sticker of the tiny cat on the guitar

  • @wells7464
    @wells7464 6 місяців тому

    ✨ *PromoSM*

  • @samanthageiger5851
    @samanthageiger5851 6 місяців тому

    Did the smoke at the temple have a fragrance? Did you sketch any of the koi? What a beautiful trip and video!

    • @booksstringsandthings
      @booksstringsandthings 5 місяців тому

      I'm still working on the japan sketchbook, so you'll see eventually! 😉

  • @alexmovingforward7036
    @alexmovingforward7036 7 місяців тому

    Lovely video! I love the color combination. I'm trying to learn urban sketching so this whole process really helped and inspired me to keep working on it. Also, the cat is so cute ❤

    • @booksstringsandthings
      @booksstringsandthings 4 місяці тому

      That’s awesome!!! Urban sketching can take so many forms and it’s so fun. Keep it up!!

  • @theskeincocaine
    @theskeincocaine 8 місяців тому

    Enjoyed it! I don’t have days off. So I can’t answer your question. 🤪🫠

  • @TinNC
    @TinNC 9 місяців тому

    What a great way to honor your Father. Hugs to you, and I can say from experience that it becomes easier but the grief just goes into another stage. Father’s are just special to daughters and daughters are special to their Father’s.

  • @TinNC
    @TinNC 9 місяців тому

    Lovely video and I enjoyed it so much. Would you share the name/brand of the cabinet you assembled? It looks very nice and quite practical.

  • @wavesofnostalgia
    @wavesofnostalgia 9 місяців тому

    The tools look great on paper 😊

  • @kristenjudkins6161
    @kristenjudkins6161 11 місяців тому

    There have always been vendors in the Dodge Gilman building. I’ve been vending there since 2004 or 5 and used to be in that building. You did a lovely shit if my booth, thank you. Also, I think I know the band you were asking about. I’ll get back to you in that.

  • @promenadeable
    @promenadeable Рік тому

    MUSIC (:

  • @kellykoehle9120
    @kellykoehle9120 Рік тому

    Wow, you did such a great job filming this festival. I have always wanted to go to this one or New York Sheep and Wool, but I live too far away. Thanks for taking me along for the ride.

  • @stitchinginthegreenmountai9285

    I was at VT Sheep and Wool Festival on Saturday. I hadn’t been able to attend for several years so it was a lot of fun to be there once again. I also had a great deal of restraint and only made one purchase, the alpaca boot liners. They are fantastic! I’m trying to work from my yarn stash this year. Thank you for the great video footage and recap.

    • @booksstringsandthings
      @booksstringsandthings Рік тому

      Oh yes I know several people who love those boot liners! So soft and warm!

  • @zakiya_d
    @zakiya_d Рік тому

    Loved seeing this week of you balancing a full life! Also, can we just talk about your consistent posting?! Insane, love it. Venco sounds awesome

    • @booksstringsandthings
      @booksstringsandthings Рік тому

      HAHAHAHA girl I’m struggling this week with making a video. Had friends in from out of town so like zero time.

  • @shirleyrandolph8986
    @shirleyrandolph8986 Рік тому

    Promo SM

  • @susanfoster8637
    @susanfoster8637 Рік тому

    There were definitely vendors in that building in previous years. Mostly the same ones, and some of my favorites.

    • @booksstringsandthings
      @booksstringsandthings Рік тому

      Good to know! I have no idea how I missed it last year but I definitely won’t be missing it again!

  • @thebotanicalknitter
    @thebotanicalknitter Рік тому

    Looks like a great festival!

  • @rachellapidow9658
    @rachellapidow9658 Рік тому

    I went to the festival on Saturday and ended up getting 9 skeins of yarn! Not sure what I'm going to do with most of it. Thanks for the video.

    • @booksstringsandthings
      @booksstringsandthings Рік тому

      Nice haul!! Glad you enjoyed it. It may be my favorite one to make all year!

  • @TheTypewriterError
    @TheTypewriterError Рік тому

    I told my husband before going "Ok I have about 4 lbs of BFL coming this week so I need to not buy ANY wool." ...So of course I got 1 lb of skirted Finn sheep wool from AJ's Happy Chick Farm. I had to do it. The sheep it came from (Cassiopeia) was right there baaing at me to buy her wool!

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda Рік тому

    How are you?! very nice ~ :)

  • @Insufficent_human_being
    @Insufficent_human_being Рік тому

    I love your sketches, very pretty! 💗

  • @AntoniaTamburello-cg4ro
    @AntoniaTamburello-cg4ro Рік тому

    Nice! Love it❤ Happy Sunday 😊

  • @AntoniaTamburello-cg4ro
    @AntoniaTamburello-cg4ro Рік тому

    Looking forward to the book and art haul!!!!😊❤

  • @AntoniaTamburello-cg4ro
    @AntoniaTamburello-cg4ro Рік тому

    Hello, welcome back and I am a new follower, I enjoyed watching your other channel . Glad you are feeling better and came back. 😊