Chalk

I drew a chalk outline of where you used to lay-
being only chalk, it requires I redraw it every day.
And it's as though you've died- but I know you're still alive-
still I draw with the chalk and it's as though you've passed away.

High Waisted

I'm on the hunt for the perfect high-waisted bikini. I may have to "build" it myself by buying the bottom and the top separately...

spring

I picked up some ranunculus at TJ's a couple days ago, and suddenly it feels more like spring.



then i saw this little plucked-off bunch,


this was mostly inspired by shannon- both her recent ranunculus post and our photo tutorial sesh. way to inspire, lady. ;)

Rock-ulents

As i've mentioned in the past, I'm a big fan of succulents.
The title of this post reflects the fact that I think they rock, they do not suck, as their name implies.

I picked a few new babies to add to my growing kitchen-ledge collection,


ahhh! I already love them so much. !!


I love the shape of the blue pot. Little hexapot,






i thought about naming them. this one would be Ruby,

eve,
clay, because my friend clay gave me this one,

love the fuzziness,


here they are, all in a row! ((with the exception of my hanging donkeytail by the front door))

Nadinoo

Love love LOVE Nadinoo's Spring 2010 collection. The high waists, the socks-with-t-straps, the femme prints and peter pan collars.....yes.

Manimal

Lena Corwin posted these photos to her blog and now I'm craving some Manimal additiond to my wardrobe...



Visit Manimal here.

J Crew Fall 2010

J Crew's fall collection is making me swoOoOOoon. !!

Fashinspiration: Olivia Palermo

.:Olivia Palermo:.

patterns, details, contrasting hem lines and lengths, flattering fits

Why I love my job, reason #254

(this is where I brag about one of my favorite perks of my job)





My very first lobster, smoked then grilled and served alongside scallops,


mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm !!

Clare Rojas

A couple weeks ago, the lovely folks over in the Chronicle Books stationery dep. sent over some samples of a new line of paper goods by San Francisco artist Clare Rojas (aka 'indie art star Clare Rojas!'). They sent a boxed set of cards and a cloth journal:

The card set is called "From My Garden Eco-Keepsake Notecards," and includes 16 cards with 4 repeating designs,




The "Floriography Journal" includes 9 beautiful, full-color reproductions interspersed throughout,




I can't wait to finish the journal I'm currently using and us this one. !!

Rojas' work is brilliant and refreshingly vibrant. It's organic yet structured- and in this way, mimics the beauty and [un]predictability of nature. I've been sending out cards left and right to share this wealth of beauty with friends.

Thanks again to the folks at CB! :]