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Guest post: Chantilly of ChantillySongs!

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Today i’d like to introduce you to…

Hi there, Completely Unfinished readers! I am Chantilly, a singer-songwriter turned blogger.

chan outfit..

ChantillySongs is where I do my writing, and I like to talk about outfits and indie fashion, and life experiences mostly. But I also blog about my the adventure of recording my newest EP. I studied music composition at Purchase College, where there was an amazing community of artists who are now all doing great things. I made my first album, “caught light” there.

cd & tote

(You can download some of those songs for free on my bandcamp page.)

chan roof 6

Music is something I’ve always put my heart fully into, and something I’ll probably never be able to stop doing even if I tried. Right now I’m making a new album with my producer friend Saul Simon Macwilliams at his studio The Lovely Light. He regularly works with indie greats like Jenny Owen Youngs and Gregory and the Hawk, and is also currently a touring member of Ingrid Michealson’s band.

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He makes my songs sound like super-human versions of themselves. I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve done, and the experience has been dreamy, exciting, and rewarding. We’re almost finished, and it’ll be out in the next few months… be on the lookout!

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Thank you so much Amie, for having me guest post! And thank all of you for reading :) Come check out my adventures at any of the places below.

xx

chantillysongs.com
chantilly.bandcamp.com
twitter.com/chantillysongs
youtube.com/chantillysongs

I have a new little Sponsors & Friends section in the sidebar…take a peek at it!
If you’d like to be included shoot me an email for details ♥

Thinking today.

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

2 years ago today, my family & I lost a friend, neighbor, and ‘uncle.’
Thinking of him always, especially today.
I keep playing guitar because of him, and because of this photo.
Miss you a lot, Ray. You should be here, wish you were.

{recipe for a good mood}

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Whenever i’m not in the best of moods (or really, whenever!!), I make it a priority to put my favorite record on and work on a project, write, or read. I’ve been wanting to make an inspiration book for the longest time, and when I saw this post I got reminded that I still haven’t made one!

I re-vamped an old notebook, I only have two pages done so far so i’ll post some pictures later.

Music that I love blaring through speakers + looking at/reading positive things = everything is better ♥

So, i’ve been working on a re-design for Completely Unfinished for a few weeks now, but I keep getting stuck. I always have a hard time designing things for myself! I’m taking my time, I want it to totally represent me & what I have now can definitely be designed better. Bear with me guys!

What I Accomplished, List inspiration

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Happy Friday!

This is a list I made of everything I got done on my day off earlier in the week. Sometimes when it’s the end of the day I get discouraged because I feel like I didn’t get enough done. I’m always feeling like i need to do more. In reality, i’m kind of a busybody and I know that I DO get things done, I’m not a lazy person, and I always like to be doing something. As a list making addict, I got the idea to write out a list of things I accomplished for the day, so I can really see all that i’ve done. Seeing things written out really puts it all into perspective, and gives me that extra push when i’m not feeling totally motivated. Feels good, huzzah!

I’ve been having a pretty lazy morning today, just editing photos and reading blogs. Time to head out in this nice weather and go for a walk :)

Do you love to make lists, too?

Clean Desk = Love

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

It feels so great to have a clean desk. Whenever I do clean it, I instantly feel more organized & being productive comes way easier. Pretty sure my desk is my favorite place/thing in my bedroom.
♥ New notepad–for list making!
♥ Planner
♥ Macbook [in need of a new one]

♥ Not pictured: my sewing machines to the left & my paper lantern
♥ Painted old frame with clothespins holding graphic inspiration
♥ My cameras (minus my polaroid) & new mini zen garden
♥ Painting found while thrifting in Florida. I love it so much..I need to find a place to hang it on my busy walls. I absolutely can’t wait until I have my own place & will have a blank canvas to load with decor & art.

P.S.- I made a new header & have been messing around a bit with the design (not sure if I like it!) so excuse how the blog looks right now. ♥ Amie