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the slow life
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we are a couple of gals living in north carolina who love slowing down to enjoy the finer things. there is a wonder to holding something well made. we thrive on design, music, photography, old homes, bicycles, food, books, letterpress, art and the list goes on...
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goodbye eve arnold...

self-portrait by eve arnoldid like to pay tribute to the wonderful photojournalist and first female magnum member, eve arnold, who passed away yesterday at the age of 99.  ms. arnold paved the w...

06 jan 12

happy new year!

the new years dress, by julia little stop motion film made by my daughter and i to celebrate the new year.  music is "wake up orchestra" by lullatone.

01 jan 12

scenes from a life...

tula mirth, halloween 2011 by juli

04 nov 11

lélégance du hérisson

they had me at: "madame michel has the elegance of the hedgehog: on the outside, she’s covered in quills, a real fortress, but my gut feeling is that on the inside, she has the same simple refine...

01 oct 11

raleigh denim

sarah + victor, by julido you ever feel inspired by your friends?  i know that i do when i slow down to really take them in.  i feel so lucky to know some really talented people like sarah ...

30 sep 11

fall apples

fall apples, by julifall reminds me of picking apples at my uncle charlies home in alabama.  he has a small orchard on land near my grandfathers farm.  i always loved the tart, crisp apples...

29 sep 11

sometimes i shoot fashion...

22 sep 11

scenes from a life...

wembley at the uniontula mirth + palstwo artists and a bike romancethis weekend is a big one as far as music festivals go in little olraleigh with several awesome acts including fellow slow lifer tra...

11 sep 11

do you ever get tired of...

tweeting, liking, texting, blogging, tagging, emailing?  the social remedy by farnell yes, me too.  and that is why i just might buy this awesome print.

06 sep 11

my daughter, the muse

tula mirth, age 5 i take a lot of photos of strangers and really have always preferred photographing people i dont know but my daughter has kind of changed all that.  i cant just take a "sna...

13 aug 11

nashvilles imogene + willie

i just got back from a quick weekend trip to nashville, tn to visit one of my oldest, bestest friends holly. saturday, we had an amazing and cheap brunch at mas tacos in east nashville. we ...

09 aug 11

vegan lemon cupcakes!

vegan lemon cupcakes 1½ cups (6.6 oz.) unbleached all-purpose flour*1 cup (7 oz.) sugar1 tsp. baking soda½ tsp. salt1 lemon½ cup orange juicecold water6 TB canola oil1 tsp. apple cider vinegar1 ...

25 jul 11

the 5th birthday

just a handful of photos from my daughters fifth birthday party last weekend.  she chose the theme of yellow submarine based on the old animated beatles film which seems to be on constant rotati...

23 jul 11

happy birthday tula mirth.

tula + mama, minutes after birth. 7.17.2006i carry your heart with me(i carry it inmy heart)i am never without it(anywherei go you go,my dear;and whatever is doneby only me is your doing,my darling) ...

18 jul 11

my kid is funny...

so funny that a couple of my friends started a twitter account for her and demanded that i start tweeting the things she says.  at first i thought it was a little crazy but it has proven to be a...

15 jul 11

north carolina modernism

cassilhaus designed by ellen cassilly of ellen cassilly architectwhen i moved to an area in north carolina known as "the triangle" from chicago i thought i would be a little bored with the ar...

13 jul 11

just splendid

jenis splendid ice creams, a lovely cookbook filled with artisanal ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet recipes, crossed my desk a couple weeks ago and i had to bring it home.  the funny thing, o...

10 jul 11

dear anonymous.

swimmer vivian lundman, 1926. chicago daily news.  courtesy of the library of congress.thank you for the vintage bathing cap left on my desk.  it was quite a funny surprise this morning and...

09 jul 11

so many vegetables...

roasted vegetables on french bread, by juliso i scored a csa produce box from a vacationing friend which is both awesome and intimidating because i suddenly have a handful of vegetables that need my ...

08 jul 11

scenes from a life...

fourth of july block party, by juliwhen my daughter looks back on her childhood i hope my photos help her to remember just how beautiful and dear these years are to both of us...her experience and my...

06 jul 11

fathers day

heres to my short daddy, who always asks, "hows the weather up there?"by juli

20 jun 11

some days just feel this way...

Computer Magic - "The End Of Time" from stereogum on Vimeo.

17 jun 11

la domestique

last week i came across an inspiring food blog - la domestique. each week, jess features a new seasonal ingredient. she gives a thorough introduction on monday, 10 creative uses of the ingredient o...

16 jun 11

diy: terrarium

did anyone else see the segment on terrariums on this weeks cbs sunday morning show?  it inspired me to do a little research on making my own indoor mini garden.  do you have any tips ...

14 jun 11

scenes from a life...

extended day pin, by julimy daughters last day of school was friday and she was pinned to move up in her montessori school and become a leader in class.  she was so very proud of herself and i f...

13 jun 11

slumber party

ive had a very special food, music and friend-saturated weekend. my band got together for a sleepover and 2-day practice. we worked out 3 new songs, shared a few home-cooked meals, and finished it ...

12 jun 11

the list...

tima at the quarry, by juli summer to-do list (written on the back of a napkin):- make books-swimming-photos-diy projects-sea-ice lollies-short pants-yummy food-croquet -win-music shows-adventure

10 jun 11

composing the summer mix

every year i put together a summer "mixtape" for friends and i have begun compiling the choices.  my daughter came up with the brilliant "grassy grass grass" by woody guthrie and...

02 jun 11

tula mirths favorite polenta

my daughters school is putting together a cookbook for the teachers based on each childs favorite recipe.  the children were asked to illustrate the food in their receipe.  tula mirth chose...

01 jun 11

papers in order?

i hope youre all enjoying a restful and peaceful memorial day weekend.  it is hot here and i need a pool to go to!here is a song for your weekend from my buddy django and his band the old ceremo...

29 may 11

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