being happy.

things that make me happy:
amazing clothes, via abigail. love the photos by erica shires.

maditi's wonderful forest holga pictures.

these jewelry photos. love the simplicity.

pretty shoes.

keeping secrets.

these lovelies.

malfunction

i have been having some trouble lately with my scanner and my polaroid camera. i came up with a solution and just took photos of my polaroids with my digital camera. the polaroids are kind of blurry, because they have been getting stuff in the camera, but only sometimes, so i'm not sure what the problem is. anyway, i don't have time or patience to deal with either issue right now.

so, to make myself feel better, i have decided to post some favorite images that make me happy when i look at them. they are old and new, all in the theme of blue.

dec 06, schwerin
marah
the curtain will rise at 8
a bit of cold
birds

almost friday flickr feature

the photo on the left is a shadow from a bread box, the one on the right is of henry getting ready to yawn{although it looks like something more evil}.

here are some of my recent finds from flickr:
the photos of violette. i love her spaces set, especially this one.

stephane o. beautiful stuff--like this, this, and this-love the light.

eshu. her diptychs are amazing. and,she has a cat named henry, just like me.

i discovered this incredible german artist through flickr as well. click on each photo to get to the next one. so soulful for 19.

and take a look at this project found through this photo.

have a nice thursday!

winter is back

i am still missing the beach. it didn't help when i picked up a new vogue living and saw this amazing spread. i love the glass jar in the bottom photo. it reminds me of this.

but, it is getting chilly here and i am trying to embrace winter once again. i was talking with a friend of mine and she said when{if} it snows here this year it will be really magical because it has waited so long. i can't wait!

things i am loving:
the work of kathleen lolley
these delicious bars-especially cashew cookie
amazing clothes and photos
these cute bowls-love the colors

missing the beach

this weekend was so warm here in new york! in the 70s. very wierd, but kind of nice just coming back from the beach. saturday morning, as i was walking down a cobblestone street in soho, i was transported to another place. i felt a warm breeze and was almost sure i smelled the surf. it is amazing how something so small can make you feel so much. i really do miss being so close to the ocean. being able to take a walk on the beach everyday and smell the salt air sounds amazing. mav is so lucky! maybe one day i will live near a beach, but, for now, it's still the concrete jungle for me.

speaking of mav, she posted some amazing inspiration over the weekend!



today i will be working on a little revamp of my website and getting organized for the new year. i have been really inspired by so many magazines lately, in particular, the january issue of elle decor uk. there is an amazing article about dutch stylist, reineke joustra. here are some photos.



some more photo inspiration:
anna williams photos have always inspired me. take a look.
mikkel vang does a lot of amazing work for australian vogue living.
victoria pearson.
oh, one more:
i just discovered my friend, sarah's new years eve set. so cozy!

friday already

trying to ease back into things. it is difficult after a vacation. i forgot how much walking i do here. i already have blisters..ugh. even though i was only gone for 2 weeks, being on the subway felt wierd. not being in a city, you really don't get that 'close' to people you don't know. i'm sure i will be used to it again soon.

i wanted to share this beautiful christmas present i gave to myself. i have had this small picture of birds above my computer for a while. i don't even remember where i found it...but i printed it from the internet because i loved it so and something drew me to it.



i was so excited when i saw the actual prints for sale at small stump's etsy shop! i had to have one. they are gorgeous in person. i'm not sure where i'm hanging it yet, but this is the temporary home.


i'm getting back into the swing of flickr too..here are some favs as of late.
portrait #3
190_???
pennybridge

drawn to very feminine images this week.

and here is a favorite esty find. love these screenprinted postcards.

this is a new year.

so, i guess this is my first post of 2007. wow...last year flew by.
i am just coming back from a 10 day vacation, visiting family and going to the beach. i took some time off from the internet, flickr, blogs, etc. to just relax and enjoy. if was nice, but i am ready to dive into something new. not sure what that is yet, but i'm ready.

i spent a lot of time with my 6 year old nephew. he is growing up so fast and is so smart. he is very good with good byes. he just told me, "relax, i'll see you next season." i love that he knows he will see me each season, as i usually visit him every 3-4 months. we spent new year's eve together at the beach. as the evening approached, he reminded us about "the bread". he was referring to the new year's toast, which he also called the "toast and butter".

during this vacation, i had intended to come up with grand plans and life revelations, but this did not happen. instead, i just was. i took time to be away from my normal routine and reflect on what is important to me and what i want to be important. now i am refreshed, renewed, and ready for the new year.
happy new year everyone! enjoy the simple beauty.