CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring words, pre-internet nostalgia and immigrants.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondJune 30, 2017words, creativity, grafitti, this was a good week Comments

#tbt: paris rooftops

#tbt: paris rooftops

Memories of one of our most favourite family trips.

Karen WalrondJune 29, 2017parisComment

portraits of style: cheryl, 46

portraits of style: cheryl, 46

Bag-maker Cheryl Schulke talks about strength, power and commitment -- and what they have to do with style.

friendsKaren WalrondJune 28, 2017stash, cheryl schulke Comment

houston pride 2017

houston pride 2017

Happy Pride, y'all.

placesKaren WalrondJune 25, 2017houston pride 2017, pride, pride parade Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring pneumatic tubes, incredible cut paper art, and a mashup of your favourite recent songs.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondJune 23, 2017pneumatic tubes, paper art, dj earwormComment

#tbt: 15 years, baby

#tbt: 15 years, baby

It was a time of tapas, sangria and impromptu weddings.

familyKaren WalrondJune 22, 201715th anniversary Comments

portraits of style: gina, 54

portraits of style: gina, 54

Author and former lawyer Gina Carroll on dandyism in the black diaspora, inspiring her aerodynamic style.

friendsKaren WalrondJune 21, 2017gina carroll, houston museum of african-american cultureComment

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring Trinidad, Gaudi, and going for it on stage.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondJune 16, 2017gaudi, switzerland, chicano eats Comments

#tbt: in defense of humility, redux

#tbt: in defense of humility, redux

Despite popular belief, humility isn't the opposite of self-esteem. Here's why.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJune 15, 2017humility, arrogance, self-esteem Comments

portraits of style: jess, 43

portraits of style: jess, 43

Super-advo-consultant Jess Weiner, and how her paradigm-shifting work on body image impacts her style philosophy.

friendsKaren WalrondJune 14, 2017jess weiner, dove, barbie, body image, body positivityComment

announcing #shutterhappy!

announcing #shutterhappy!

Capture joy & learn more about photography with this brand new 21-day photo meditation!

big plansKaren WalrondJune 12, 2017#shutterhappy!Comment

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring leopard seals, octopi, and art made with screws.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondJune 9, 2017cee lo green, daryl hall, artComment

#tbt: flying in costa rica

#tbt: flying in costa rica

Some wise words about taking risks.

Karen WalrondJune 8, 2017costa rica, ziplineComment

portraits of style: tonya, 45

portraits of style: tonya, 45

Veteran make-up artist Tonya Riner shares the difference between fashion and style, and jewelry with a soul.

friendsKaren WalrondJune 7, 2017tonya riner, make-up artistComment

it's summertime

it's summertime

New season, new routines. Lots of goodness to come.

random thoughts, big plansKaren WalrondJune 5, 2017summertime Comments

this was a good week

this was a good week

Featuring 10-second portraits, headwraps, and googly eyes.

a little list of good thingsKaren WalrondJune 2, 201710 second portraits, headwrap, maldivesComment