musica buena

some of what i've been listening to. if you follow me on spotify, you already know. but to switch it up and go old school (?) here are some videos, since not everyone enjoys playlists. Har Mar...

mama's day recap

This past weekend (mothers day) was spent with family in the hot, hot, heat of southern california. my uncles threw a mother's day brunch for us, complete with amazing food. they also announced...

Exchange of Good

Hi friends, A few weeks back, I was reflecting on a the tough week we all had with the Boston marathon bombings and some other difficult events. It made me sort of hate the internet, seeing the...

5.6.13

ootd // my mom's roses are the best // homemade pickled veggies // mama baby fromwhereistand // my meds collections // throwback to a 7 year old me in my softball gear // i like those shoes // my...

random playlist

this is what lola and i listen to in the car. no (ok not much) cursing, mellow-ish, but still excellent driving music. and we drive. a lot. southern california, your traffic and brown landscape are...

another day another struggle

serious vibes // thrifted shoes+sweater // mail excitement // throwback to when I was taller than my dance partners // i wore a skirt // and a dress // and im spent. that's right, i did just quote...

Places I'd like to go: Hickoree's

I found out about Hickoree's through Hannah of Another Feather, who always find the best stuff. Based in Williamsburg, Hickoree's is a brick and mortar store that also has an online shop. From the...

spotligtht: o | t | b

o | t | b // outlive the bastards is a california based small business that manufactures bags, packs + goods made from mostly repurposed materials. i discovered this brand through a friend on...

{4.22.13}

{from the top // all images via my instagram} resting my moccs at the lb antique // couchella weekend // new clogs // dream truck // dream car // sandal weather // more projects from the old barn...

Anyone want to join in on an idea I had? let's give each other gifts.

this week. as my zeyde would say, Oy! she's yiddish. anyway, its been a rough week, personally i think this is probably the hardest week we've had as a country since 9/11. social media didn't even...

on motherhood. don't sweat being single, ladies.

Babies. Not all glitter and unicorns. i remember being a single lady... LADY I say... and looking at my friends with kids. on facebook. on twitter, instagram. they made it look so awesome, fun,...

4.15.13

image via tumblr. these are my personal opinions, in no way related to anything other than my personal blog. part of my job is to monitor social media for a government agency. today was a hard day...

all photos via my instagram. you can follow me here. what a crazy weekend we had. im writing this prone on my couch legs thrown over the side, after a beer. im exhausted, but content. i have rarely...

Fall 2013 Fischer Clothing

fall 2013 by fischer clothing i've seen these beautiful images by edwin tse floating around the interwebs lately, and one of my favorite portland-based blogs, honey kennedy put the pieces together...

photos from my instagram scenes from a weekend dinners, flea markets, and babies hoping our spring chill lasts for a while redecorating, purging and the cycle continues.

a forgotten q&a

well, i was tagged and promptly forgot all about it. i guess i should try to share more about myself since this is a personal blog. its just that i've been doing this a while, and although i've...

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images from tumblr i've started and stopped many posts this week, but i just don't seem to have much to say. or maybe i have lots to say, but am not sure how to say it. either way, i've been...

Lola at 9 months

sticking out her lower lip and pouting I think (hope) I'm a great mom, but I know I'm not a great mom-blogger. I don't do weekly (or monthly EVEN) updates. But I try to share what i think would be...

We had a good weekend. It definitely feels like spring around here, maybe even early summer. We built a table from reclaimed wood, and i'm in love, and incredible impressed at my better half's...

california spring

spring is here. i have mixed emotions about it, mostly due to the fact that i have yearned for cold weather often, and rarely experienced it. although springtime in california is probably the most...

Mother

Hard to remember,Summer or winter,When she hasn't been there for me...A friend and companion,I can always depend on,My mother, that's who I need...Taken for granted,She said she planned it,She's...

Its a new week, and the beginning of a new year, for me. I'm 31 years old now, as of Tuesday. Aging doesn't bother me, says a young woman. I do look forward to the mark of time showing on my skin....

The Photography of Nicole Franzen

Nicole Franzen is a photographer based in Brooklyn. I first found her work in Kinfolk Magazine, but have also seen it pop up around the interwebs. I love her simple yet beautiful images. From her...

Special Threads and Giveaways

From the top: Hand knit boyfriend cardigan / 80s monk strap oxfords / sears vintage plaid / floral shiftdress I've been selling vintage off and on on etsy in my Special Threads shop for a few...

iWeekend

' top down: early morning california fog / vintage baby sandals and mama shoes from the flea market / jewelry makin' / vase is a flea market find / troy's washboard collection is growing / vintage...

Prized Possessions

Cun Zi Yi, China Orly, Texas Chiwa, Malawi Pavel, Ukraine Tangawizi, Kenya Stella, Italy This editorial is both beautiful and heartbreaking. From Feature Shoot: Shot over a period of 18 months,...

New Music Wednesday: SXSW Edition

Do I normally post new music on Wednesday or Monday? Well whatever, my brain is much and its Wednesday which means we are halfway to the weekend! And in honor of everyone being in Austin at SXSW...

1990s by Marcelo Krasilcic

All Images via The CUT From NY mag: "In Brazilian-born photographer Marcelo Krasilcic's latest book of photographs, a cloth-bound two-volume publication aptly titled1990s, the international fashion...

iWeekend

all photos from my instagram (follow me here) This weekend was a blur. I spent most of it cleaning and making stuff. I made some clay beads that turned into necklaces (above) and also took a...

TGIF Inspiration

all images: tumblr "Have I gone mad?" The Mad Hatter asked. "I'm afraid so," said Alice. "You are entirely bonkers. But I'll tell you a secret... all the best people are."