Move over Queen “B” here’s Queen “E”

February 6, 2015February 6, 2015 | Viciously Sweet

My friend Elisa has a really great imagination…

Not like my weird imagination which makes a really boring office into a musical in my head. (which is sometimes how I get through my day)

But she can replicate and create beautiful costumes from her head.

And then she tells me about them and I sketch them and help her visualize all her costume dreams.

This is her dream of being a queen that rivals even Beyonce.

I hope she makes it and wears it all the time.

Queen Elisa at Halloween.

Queen Elisa at the Red Lobster.

Queen Elisa at Friday meetings.

Thanks for giving me things to draw other than my stuck at my desk related despair.

♥Lauren

Also Hi Joseph, who is secretly reading this at work. My back still hurts, and I want ice cream.

Party Like A Jimmy

February 2, 2015 | Viciously Sweet

This is a birthday shout out to everyone’s favorite fan of Santa Barbara!

It’s Jimmy’s *ahem* *ahem* 30th *cough* *cough* birthday!*

And in the spirit of making fun lists

Here’s 10 fun facts about the birthday boy:

1. Jimmy is afraid of the internet… and is one of 4 people I know who doesn’t have a Facebook or a Linkedin… or even a myspace.

2. Jimmy used to collect postcards… I imagine he has enough to cover the walls of the Grand Canyon.

3. Jimmy is the owner of 3 weenie dogs… but doesn’t like Hot Dog on a Stick.

4. He is the only guy I know who knows the words to “Waterloo” by Abba

5.He is like an encyclopedia of California style Spanish Colonial style homes… which actually comes in handier than you think it would.

6.Jimmy used to be the tallest guy I knew… but now I work with someone who is 6′-9″

7. Jimmy doesn’t like seafood… but he will watch “the Little Mermaid” with you.

8. He’s one of the only people (besides me) who likes the movie “Bachelorette” better than “Bridesmaids”. It’s a great movie, btw.

9. Jimmy has more sweaters than I do… I think he has 305** to be exact.

10. He also makes fun art… and you can see it here!

Happy Birthday Jimmy

♥Lauren

*his birthday is actually on the 1st… but I was being wooed by pizza, chicken wings, and Lenny Kravitz.

**I exaggerated he only has 285

Scandal

January 29, 2015January 14, 2015 | Viciously Sweet

I was devastated by the Scandal half season finale…

Mostly because I spent the last few months watching the entire season,and now I caught up and knew everything.

And much like everyone else… now I have to wait for new episodes… and that is the worst.

So finally, tonight I get to see what I’ve been waiting for since December… More Scott Foley!

Yay Scandal!!!

♥Lauren

Lifestyles of the Rich & Aldente

January 26, 2015January 25, 2015 | Viciously Sweet

Last week my mother made macaroni salad… and it was really good.

It gave me a new life goal:

♥Lauren

gnome

January 21, 2015 | Viciously Sweet

I made this little gnome at work because I was very bored.

My mind wandered to what it would be like to be a gnome

And I decided that in California it would be a pretty nice gig to have…

and the only way I’d want to go somewhere else is if I were hanging around with Amelie’s flight attendant friend.

♥Lauren

The Weather Outside is Frightful

January 15, 2015January 14, 2015 | Viciously Sweet

It’s been really cold outside lately… and then I really put it in perspective:

♥Lauren

The Beagle

January 14, 2015 | Viciously Sweet

I was thinking about my life before Elliott today… when I had a dog.

She was really cute. She liked to eat pepperoni and watch tv, she was the best thing ever.

And she lived in a little dog house that matched the playhouse I had when I was a kid.

I would tell you more about her… but she’s my answer to every password.

♥Lauren

Bowie

January 8, 2015 | Viciously Sweet

Is there life on Mars? And do they celebrate birthdays there?

I hope so. And more on that topic today is David Bowie’s birthday.

And since he’s one of my favorite things I decided to draw this in his honor:

♥Lauren

2015!

January 1, 2015 | Viciously Sweet

Happy New Year!

I hope you have had a wonderful holiday season!

And I hope you have great hopes for the new year… Personally, I think my resolution this year is to try to follow through on things a lot better, and be thankful that my life has gone in the direction that it has. 2014 was definitely different and more of an adventure than I have had in years.

Thanks for everyone who made this last year wonderful… lets make 2015 even better