i began a garden on my roof about a month ago, after finally mustering up the courage to go up against new york city squirrels. it turns out, some netting and a few sticks make an excellent repellant. i'm growing parsley, cilantro, basil, mint, arugula and tomatoes. since i dream of the day i can grow all my own produce, this first dip into self-sustainability in a tiny studio has me excited for years to come. once the school year is over, i plan on extending my garden and creating a little sitting area.
i have begun to eat a sprig or two from the garden (i am, i'll admit, a little hesitant to alter the lush beauty.) the best dish i've prepared so far was an arugula & strawberry salad. the strawberries are from the grand army farmer's market :)
try out this delicious, fresh creation yourself:
-a few small handfuls of arugula
-4-5 juicy, ripe strawberries
-pinch of maldon sea salt
-few grinds of fresh black pepper
-swig of olive oil
-the juice from 1/2 a lime
one of my favorite things to do is to rearrange parts of the decor in my apartment. i find it relaxing and satisfying and, at times, a little too consuming (!). i'm constantly getting new ideas of how to make more interesting compositions on my walls and how to make studio living more comfortable/efficient. here are a few of the most recent scenes of my space!
my friend, sara, is one of the most creative people i know. she inspires me constantly to explore the world of crafts more than i already have. her talents go beyond words and tape measures. sara and stumbling upon a printmaking book, written by brooklyn artist lotta jansdotter, motivated me to buy some linoleum blocks and begin playing with this art form. i'm thinking of using some of the stamps i created to make little menus & plate labels for an upcoming spring party!
