CHOOKOOLOONKS

a journal about making light by karen walrond

the next 50 needs more connection

the next 50 needs more connection

Day 5 for what I want for the next 50 years: more of an effort (on my part) to connect.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJuly 5, 2017connection Comments

the next 50 needs more independence (of thought)

the next 50 needs more independence (of thought)

My fourth wish for what I want more of in the next 50 years. Because we should also be celebrating independence of mind.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJuly 4, 2017independence day Comment

the next 50 needs more art

the next 50 needs more art

My third wish for my next 50 years: more art.

friends, random thoughtsKaren WalrondJuly 3, 2017art, artistComment

the next 50 needs more travel

the next 50 needs more travel

My second wish for my next 50 years: travel.

random thoughts, placesKaren WalrondJuly 2, 2017travel, kenya, australia Comments

the next 50 needs more dance

the next 50 needs more dance

It's my birthmonth! I'm celebrating by sharing what I want more of over the next 50 years. Today's wish: dance.

random thoughtsKaren WalrondJuly 1, 2017birthday wish Comment

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