Contact Improv Performance at the Urbana Landmark Hotel

Yesterday my Contact Improvisation class took a field trip to the Urbana Landmark Hotel. I've done two photo shoots there now, and I am really starting to love this hotel and all of the beauty it has to offer. When we arrived in the space, there were huge tripods set up with sensors on them so they could sense these little balls each of us placed on our body. This information collected from the sensors was then  projected onto a screen in front of us in the form of moving dots as we moved. I can't stress enough how important this class has been to me... I was able to let go of so much anxiety. I'm hardly ever worried about other people watching me and judging me in this class.... and I think that's a feat in itself! Do you do any improvisation, yourself?

love, polly

PAULIE ANTIQUES $50 GIVEAWAY

Hi, guys! It's been a while since my last giveaway, eh? Well, not to fret..... here's a very special one for $50 credit towards an item in my store, Paulie Antiques!

All you need do to enter this giveaway is: 

1. leave a comment telling me which Paulie Antiques look book is your favorite and why! (1 entry)

WINTER 2012

featuring:

1. Elena and Allegra Wentworth shot by Nathan Adhikari

SPRING 2012

 featuring:

1. Nico Brown, Hannah, Alli Zink, Ben Barber, Jessie Whitman, Mercedes Johnson

SUMMER 2012

featuring:

1. Elena and Allegra Wentworth shot by Nathan Adhikari

2. Hannah

3. Hannah shot by Nathan Adhikari

4. Rachel Fenton shot by Anna Longworth

5. Alisa Greene

6. Bella Ritz shot by Nathan Adhikari

7. Hannah

FALL 2012 

featuring:

1. Hannah, Clara Byczkowski, Nora McCarthy, Jessie Whitman

 shot by Nathan Adhikari

2. Hannah, Clara Byczkowski, Nora McCarthy, Jessie Whitman

shot by Anna Longworth

WINTER 2013

featuring:

1. Irene Andsager shot by Nathan Adhikari

2. Elena and Allegra Wentworth shot by Nathan Adhikari

EXTRA ENTRIES:

 Follow the PAULIE ANTIQUES BLOG (1 entry)

 Follow me on GFC (1 entry)

 Follow me on bloglovin' (1 entry)

 Follow Paulie Antiques on Pinterest (1 entry)
Tell me what your favorite items in the Paulie Antiques shop are!
 "Like" Paulie Antiques on Facebook (1 entry)

(if you are already following me on these.... make a comment!)
MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR COMMENT! THIS GIVEAWAY ENDS 4/25/13

GOOD LUCK!

love, polly :)

Cinnamon Honey Mint Iced Coffee

In this recipe, I made fresh coffee that was cherry flavored from Meijer, and chilled it in my freezer for about ten minutes. I chopped up 2-3 leaves of washed organic mint and strained the coffee once more through the filter with the mint leaves. After the mint leaves were infused into the coffee, I drizzled honey and sprinkled cinnamon on top of the drink and garnished with a mint leaf. I finished off the meal with organic granola, Stonyfield organic yogurt, and a chopped up organic gala apple. Viola!

love, polly

Outfit: Exploring the Urbana Landmark Hotel

Nathan Adhikari and I explored the Urbana Landmark Hotel today in downtown Urbana. It's been closed for some time, and I became kind of obsessed with fantasizing about what the inside of it looked like last summer after doing a Paulie Antiques summer look book with Alisa Greene here. Now we can finally go inside! What an absolute treat. I plan on coming here for a late Spring look book very soon.

 

 Outfit details:

booties: Jeffrey Campbell via Free People

skirt- vintage, Goodwill

tights- target

blouse- vintage, gift from Hannah

red wool blazer- vintage, Goodwill

wool hat- my mother's
please vote for this look on Teen Vogue! 

love, polly

Fisheye Film from 3 years ago...

You know, I've been looking at this role of film on my drawing table for over three years now. I knew what was on it (well, I had an idea) and I resisted developing it for that specific reason. However, I have decided that embracing the past and releasing it is a wonderful way to look at it. I don't look back on these times and regret.... I cherish what my life was and how it has grown. I want to thank everyone who has been a part of my life, whether it has been in the past or present. My love for you continues, even if bitter circumstances ensued. I release these memories, now.... and sigh a deep breath of relief.

love, polly

Outfit: Springtime Colors

YOU GUYS! It's officially spring break! I am so excited! I can finally do things I WANT to do... isn't that such a nice feeling? It feels like a weight has been lifted. Today Hannah and I went fabric shopping, went out to Cream and Flutter for macaroons and coffee, fed my friend Erin's cat, and worked on her new blog a bit. It was a great day. We searched around downtown Champaign for pretty colored buildings for probably twenty minutes before finding this building in an alley across from the Art Theatre. Perfect for St. Patty's Day, tomorrow!!!

This adorable Rose Vintage vintage brooch flower was a gift to me from Samantha Balk! I did an interview with her here! 

 These beautiful shoes are c/o B.A.I.T. Footwear! They are the Nana Flush heel! Incredibly cute and comfortable! They go with anything. Thank you, B.A.I.T Footwear!

Hannah is so cute! I love going on shoots with her. I can't wait to share her blog with you.... it's coming along!! 

Polly's outfit details: shoes- c/o B.A.I.T. Footwear

flower brooch- c/o Rose Vintage

dress- vintage, Salvation Army

hat- vintage, my mother's

petticoat- Salvation Army, St. Louis

belt- Goodwill, St. Louis

tights- Target

knitted 1960's cape- for sale in my shop, Paulie Antiques!

please vote for this outfit on Teen Vogue!

love, polly

Green Lemonade Recipe

I don't have a juicer... and I think that can eventually tear someone's smoothie/juice- making confidence down.... but I DO have a blender (which works sufficiently!) So, I make green lemonade a lot. I always end up buying kale and red kale and rainbow chard and just kind of stare at it waiting for inspiration. WHY NOT JUICE IT! It just makes everything easier, no?

Green Lemonade Recipe:

1 organic apple, sliced

3 organic mint leaves

1 1/2 cups naked mango juice

1/2 cup mint infused filtered water

1 organic banana

a handful of organic red kale, sliced and diced

a squeeze of organic lemon juice

And blend together until your heart is satisfied! I am a snob and I use organic ingredients... but not all of the time! And of course you don't have to.... it just makes me feel better about the whole thing :)

Do you have a favorite ingredient to add to your green lemonade? I am interested to know!

love, polly