this is not my work

smiles

 

 

 

Every time I visit the Sveta Dresher blog I cannot help but smile.

Sveta is the creator behind pip-squeak chapeau a line of clothing and brick and mortar shop in Brooklyn.

She creates and sells quality hand made goods.

Sveta says this about her work:

"... with no age or size restrictions, these clothes are less about fashion and more about the way one feels in life... "

I adore this philosophy. Makes me a little heart sick for the days when I worked for this lovely dressmaker...

Be sure to check out Sveta's blog, I think it will make you smile.

a sister's love

 

 

 

 

Every once in awhile I get asked if I do wedding or engagement photography-and well, nope I don't. I have great respect for people who are able to do that-capture the emotions and images of such a special time. To be honest-I feel as though it would be difficult to maintain inspiration doing that sort of work and I admire people who can do it.

The photos above were shot by Wing Hon Films a Bay area photographer. The thing that is so special about these is that they feature my beautiful sister Cassie and soon to be brother in law Eddie. Aren't they adorable? And the "props" in their photos aren't just props-they are objects that have played a part in their relationship (they met and fell in love during a play that Cassie acted in and Eddie helped produce, suitcases they've traveled with, the park they plan to marry in...you get the idea...).

You can see the Wing Hon Films website here and more of Cassie & Eddie's photos here. Congrats guys!

in the woods

I've been dreaming a lot about taking a trip to the woods.

This forest print by photographer Debbie Carlos would be a nice thing to stare at everyday. I'm amazed by its beauty...

dream trip

 

 

 

When I learned that we were moving to Texas one of the first things I got excited about was a potential trip to Marfa. I want to go to Marfa for so many reasons; the lights, the arty stuff,  to experience the West Texas feeling...but mostly I'd like to stay at El Cosmico.

At El Cosmico you can stay in tents, a yurt, a teepee or one of many refurbished vintage trailers.

Yes, please.

Maybe someday...

(All photos shown above belong to El Cosmic website.)

seasonal

Last year I traded with artist Claire Nereim and received this lovely wildflowers calendar. It's traveled from Oregon to Texas and I'm happy to have it in my home. It's beautiful.

Claire just emailed to tell me she's debuting a new calendar featuring seasonal vegetables of California. I love how bright it is. I'm thinking I may start a little collection of her work...

Find her etsy store here and her website here. Thanks, Claire.