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August 2, 2023

Currently July 2023

Currently July 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Currently July 2023

In July I started cleaning out my studio space and put energy into something I’ve always wanted to do- make collage kits! They sold out pretty fast (THANK YOU SO MUCH!) I packaged them all up and sent the magic off. I kept a kit for myself so I could use to it make my July spread in my Currently Workbook. 

Here’s the making of my spread! 

 

Follow The Handwriting Club on Youtube! 

Let’s take a look, shall we?

Currently July 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I am kind of in back-to-school mode. It happens soon. I am also teaching a class this weekend on Meal Planning with my friend Helen so I am geared up for that too. Here’s more information. We are so excited.

Currently July 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Side one.

Currently July 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

My mother-in-law sent me sparkly watercolors to play with! 

Currently July 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

All the good things! 

Currently July 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Up close! I think there are more things to add. 

Currently July 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

And here we go! 

Currently July 2023- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Let’s get into it:

My Everyday Life Week 30 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Inspired By:

Some small adventures! 

My first bouquet from the yard (see above!). We got a late start on the summer season here because of all of the rain so I am happy my sunflowers are popping! YAY. 

My Everyday Life Week 29 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Trip to A Case for Making with Neiley.

 My Everyday Life Week 28 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I had a fun adventure in the city with my friend Reese! We got parts to make a lamp!

My Everyday Life Week 27 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

 I had so much fun making these!!!                                                                          

My Everyday Life Week 27 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I also added a new print in my shop- Grace Over Drama!

Grace Over Drama // I love lists - Shutterbean.com

I got to meet my friend’s baby. I WAS SO HAPPY TO BE AROUND YOUTH!! 

My Everyday Life Week 28 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This month I finished my personal universe deck.

My Everyday Life Week 27 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I love seeing what I’ve planted for myself. 

 My Everyday Life Week 26 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

In July Cooper and Casey traveled to Nashville & Alabama for baseball tournaments. I had time at home alone and it was MARVELOUS. I got to reset my nervous system, clean up my house and organize parts of my life/our home that needed it. All of the tables in my house looked like this as I was learning a bunch of stuff and making new videos.

My Everyday Life Week 29 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I love learning!

My Everyday Life Week 29 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Watching:

(the index cards above are what people who responded to my Instagram stories poll about what I should binge watch rn)

  • The Bear
  • Defending Your Life
  • Barbie Movie
  • A League of Their Own
  • Breaking Bad

My Everyday Life Week 30 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Reading:

I’m not reading right now. Womp womp womp. The book club I was in stopped reading books. 

My Everyday Life Week 30 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Thinking About:

  • Collage kits coming out soon
  • my class coming up
  • the fact that my child is going into HIGH SCHOOL
  • my birthday
  • what it’s gonna be like to be 44
  • the community I want to build with The Handwriting Club

Listening To:

 

 

Eating/Drinking:

This month MC came over and we made gluten-free pizza!!!!! It was amazing. I haven’t had pizza in a long time!

My Everyday Life Week 30 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Portabello mushrooms went in my scramble with leftover hot links.

My Everyday Life Week 30 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I made banana pancakes! I adapted this recipe. 

My Everyday Life Week 30 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

The joy of picking blueberries straight from the source. Thanks, Lisa! 

My Everyday Life Week 29 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I love a collaborative salad. A lot of this was homegrown, thanks to Lisa! 

My Everyday Life Week 29 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

When I was home alone, I went through a chicken piccata phase. I had it like 4 times in one week.

My Everyday Life Week 30 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I also started food journaling again! 

My Everyday Life Week 30 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Mushroom tamale + eggs for breakfast for the win! 

My Everyday Life Week 28 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I reshot an old favorite- Carnival Coleslaw! 

Carnival Coleslaw is sweet and tangy and flavored with celery seeds. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

I also did a fridge cleanout!! 

My Everyday Life Week 27 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Still loving trader joe’s hashbrowns forever ever and ever AMEN. 

My Everyday Life Week 27 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Spanish Garlic Shrimp saves dinner. 

My Everyday Life Week 27 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I made a cheese plate for 4th of July dinner.

My Everyday Life Week 27 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We had lobster at my Dad’s house.

My Everyday Life Week 27 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

We went to a pool party and had a FEAST. I brought my herbed potato salad. 

My Everyday Life Week 30 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Grateful For:

my friends

my family

my health

my art practice

seeing practice pay off

the courage to keep going! 

Self-Portrait for July 

My Everyday Life Week 27 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Have a great August!

xoxo 

Tracy

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