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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! 

 

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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: CONTINUE READING

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July 31, 2023

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week Workbook by Tracy Benjamin now on sale!

Intentions for the Week- Week 31 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends!

I AM WIPED OUT. We had a pool party this weekend and I saw the Barbie movie (which I loved!). There’s a whole lot to be done this week! Let’s get into it. 

If you’re free on Sunday, come to the Meal Planning class I am teaching with my friend Helen Jane (9AM-12PST). Here’s the signup information. YAY! 

I am also hoping to finish the next batch of collage kits this week.  Make sure you are subscribed to my newsletter if you want first dibs. This edition is a LEO inspired kit. It will have lions, suns, stars & words of affirmation for the leo in your life. 

 Here are my Intentions for the Week-

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July 30, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 30

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 30

First bouquet from the garden this season! 

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

Working on my Leo collage kits. 

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

It’s been fun to channel my own lion energy into it! 

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

I can’t wait to use this kit for the August pages in my currently workbook. 

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

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July 28, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

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

I LOVE LISTS

  1. This is a cool photo.
  2. What’s it like to be a private chef in the Hamptons?
  3. Early versions of inventions we still use today.
  4. Currently craving my strawberry crumble.
  5. First class vs. business class
  6. This women helped define Disney’s style.
  7. RIP Sinead. I enjoyed looking through her 90s fashion.
  8. Evolution of collage art. 
  9. Lies movies taught us.
  10. Man wins lottery 14 times because of math.
  11. America’s best gas station road trip food.
  12. How many tiktok recipes have you tried?
  13. How streaming caused the writer’s strike.
  14. A website dedicated to rotating sandwiches.
  15. 8 things never to do at the airport before a flight.
  16. New products launched at Trader Joe’s. 
  17. How rubberbands are massed produced.
  18. The grime of the NYC subway in the 70s/80s.
  19. For the Leo in your life.
  20. Weekend reading: The Artist’s Way

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I am teaching a Meal Planning Class with my friend Helen Jane next Sunday, August 6th 9AM-12PM PST.  We will be sharing our meal-planning tips & strategies together with YOU! 

Here’s more information. We are so excited.

Also for paid subscribers- My 17 Year Old Rage Playlist (on The Handwriting Club)

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July 24, 2023

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week Workbook by Tracy Benjamin now on sale!

Intentions for the Week- Week 30 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends!

My family is back! I was home alone with my cats for 12 days and AHHHHHHHH. It was nice to have time alone but I super missed them. I’m writing this on the couch Monday morning while everyone is asleep. 

One of my big goals this week is finalizing the details for the Meal Planning class I am teaching with my friend Helen Jane on Sunday, August 6th (9AM-12PST).  Make sure you are subscribed to my newsletter.   I also am going to be finishing up my LEO Collage Kits this week and they’ll be in the shop. Newsletter subscribers will have first dibs! 

 Here are my Intentions for the Week-

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July 23, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 29

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 29

I love our outdoor lights this time of year! 

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

Playing with my new tarot cards. 

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

Another trip into this city! This time with Neiley. 

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

We volunteered for Foodwise and helped decorate for an event. 

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

Part of the process! 

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

We had lunch at Cholita Linda when we were done. 

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

I haven’t been around this part of the city in a long time. 

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

DAMN FINE.  It was closed but the sign made me laugh. 

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

My first visit to A Case for Making.   Loved it! 

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

Sampling pens. 

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

Checking out the back of General Store. 

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

I’d like to have a greenhouse some day. 

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

Playing around with a white brush pen. OBSESSED! 

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

Working on my Intentions in my Intentions for the Week planner. 

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

 

It’s LEO SEASON! Here’s a mantra for my fellow leos!

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

Pulling out this fruit bowl! It’s bringing me joy in my kitchen this week. 

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

Community research! On Instagram Stories, I asked my followers what I should binge watch next. 

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

She definitely didn’t belong here and she DEFINITELY ate so many flowers. 🙁

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

Leftovers. 

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

Chicken Piccata kick! 

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

I added nail stickers to my nails this week. 

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

I also tracked my pomodoro timers in my planner with star stickers. 

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

MY PRECIOUS. 

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

Lisa made me a salad and we took a dip in her pool. 

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

She has an amazing garden. 

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

And we picked fresh blueberries! 

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

TO DO LISTS.

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

My little helper. 

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

I had 12 days at home alone (baseball tournament adventure in the south for the boys!) and I made myself tacos.

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

My boy.

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

While the boys were gone, I hogged all the tables with my projects. 

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

Kitchen altar. 

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

Beans in the wild. 

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

Morning watering ritual. 

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

A box of goodness. 

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

Rosie found love in a book.

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

Working on it! 

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

Before

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

AFTER

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

Working on a LEO collage kit for August (my birthday month!) 

You’ll be first to hear about it if you’re subscribed to my newsletter. 

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

Visit with my boyfriend Walter! 

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

From the garden.

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

Found a face while making eggs. 

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

Napkin cat! 

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

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Week 29 in 2011

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July 21, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

My Everyday Life Week 25 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Nature is freaking lit
  2. If you want to make a breakfast crunchwrap at home.
  3. I really want to make this cuz I love sweetened condensed milk.
  4. This hyperlapse is very relaxing. 
  5. I’m reading about timeboxing schedules. 
  6. Photos of when the universe lines up. 
  7. My art practice my planners are a way for me to habit stack. 
  8. New grocery products to try! 
  9. I need to make strawberry chia jam again.
  10. The movies that inspired Barbie.
  11. Things you might like in your kitchen from the dollar store. 
  12. How The Bear ruined Christmas in July.
  13. The best suspension hikes in the world. 
  14. How do cats cool themselves off? 
  15. Acronyms and initialisms spelled out! 
  16. Iridescent hot water colors– whoa! 
  17. Wes Anderson explains how he built Asteroid City.
  18. Why common items are specific colors.
  19. Fun kaftans: one / two / three / four
  20. The guy behind the pink flamingo lawn ornament.
  21. Here’s 40% off your first Thrive Market order!