The Tattoo Dream

I actually started looking into the symbolism of feathers because I wanted a feather tattoo. I found the name for my magazine because of that research, but I'm too much of a wimp to get a tattoo. Every time I see one, I'm reminded of my cowardice and I remember how much I still really want one.

This one caught my eye because it looks more natural than others I've seen. Plus, I like this spot on the body for one because it's not really visible.

Feather Magazine is Here!

The magazine finally launched today after months of hard work and dedication. I'm so thankful for such an amazing staff and to have so many supportive readers! I also feel extremely blessed to have so many great family members and friends who haven't doubted my abilities for a second.

I hope to start blogging regularly again next week, but for now focus on our amazing website!

Night Surfing, Anyone?

I'm sorry for being absent. I've been sick and I got really behind on preparation for the launch. I'm still not 100% better, but the show must go on.

I was just thinking about this night surfing video and decided to share it. I think this is a beautiful short and it takes my breath away every time.

I'll probably still be pretty much a ghost until after our launch next week, but I'm sure you can all live without me. 

Launching a Magazine is Hard Work

Only 12 days until our launch, so you will be seeing very little of me. I didn't have time for Friday Faves and I will try to schedule a post for Money Monday.

If I did have a faves list this week, it would feature Scott Schuman's (aka The Sartorialist) photos for Levi's. I need a chambray shirt like yesterday.

After reading Lauren Conrad's posts for Forbes, I'd also add that. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about brand management.

Speaking of brand management, have you checked out Ruffled Feathers lately?

Friday Faves

I randomly ran across this new OK Go version of The Muppets theme song this afternoon and it made my year! I'm a huge Muppets fan and I wish they would bring the show back. Although I shared Beyonce's cover of Bohemian Rhapsody as a fave last Friday, my most beloved cover will always be the one by The Muppets. If OK Go sounds familiar, it's because they did a viral video a few years ago with some insane treadmill choreography.

I meant to blog more this week, but it's hard finding balance right now because I haven't gotten into a grove yet since this is our first editing cycle at Feather. It's going so great, though, and I couldn't be happier with where we're headed. Other than my awesome magazine, I also like:

These glow-in-the-dark jars. I needed these as a kid.
(via pinterest)

This adorable photo of blogger K is for Kani.
(via Feather Magazine Tumblr)

My Baking Addiction feeds my dream of learning to be an expert baker,
but my oven remains unused. I can still dream, though.
(via My Baking Addiction)

I've become an insanely huge fan of Kimbra in
the past week and this is my favorite song I've
heard so far.

Last week, it was all about Camelot, but I've now moved on to The Tudors. I somehow
went through almost four seasons in a little over a week, but it's so good and I usually
watch it while working on magazine stuff. Jane is my favorite wife, but I haven't seen
his sixth wife yet, so I may change my mind in the end.
(via Flickr)

Feather Magazine Launch Date

We promised you the release of our launch date when we got 500 followers on Twitter. We just hit that mark yesterday, so I'm making good on the promise.

Feather Magazine will launch...

OCTOBER 12 

Before anyone gets sad because it seems so far away, we're filling September full of awesome surprises to thank everyone for their support. I can't say what the surprises are yet, but you will not want to miss them! Follow this blog or our Facebook to make sure you don't miss anything!

If you'd like to follow our editors, see the links on the right under "Daily Reads." Their blogs are seriously awesome.

Friday Faves

I started the week throwing a very small birthday dinner party for a close friend who was passing through town on her way back to New Orleans. Then, I spent Monday with another close friend at Harry Potter World. When I had free time during this week, I was designing the Feather Magazine website on half of my computer monitor and watching Camelot on the other half. Leave it to me to get addicted to a series that only has 10 episodes. 

Here are a few other things I love this week:

This Beyonce performance of "Bohemian Rhapsody,"
"The Beautiful Ones" and "Sex on Fire."

This snapshot of my first Butterbeer at Harry Potter World. It's
the best drink ever.

We reached 500 followers on Twitter! As promised, I will release our
launch date on a post later today.

This is my guilty pleasure.

This photo from Le Blog de Betty.