Natalie Baxter

My friend Natalie is so incredibly creative & talented. She's living out west and created this beautiful series of photos of her friends midair. There is something so joyful and satisfying seeing them all as a series. 

Joetta Maue

Love this beautiful embroidery by artist Joetta Maue. 

Osborn Shoes

How awesome are these embroidered shoes? Osborn Shoes in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Mary Woodin

Love these sweet veggie watercolors by Mary Woodin 

Persimmons

Art directing a photoshoot about Persimmons on Friday, which is exciting because before now, I never considered the Persimmon. And who knew wikipedia could be the source of something so lovely? You know I love a good vintage botanical print:

Empty Bottle Inspiration

The past few months I've found myself collecting clear bottles, not sure what for, I just find them beautiful. I saw these 2 images on other blogs this morning, love the ideas of covering a table with them and filling with the same white flower for a party, or putting in front of a big mirror. 


Photographer, Tom Mannion via Oh Joy!:

And these from Sarah Klassen/Haute Design

Chris Silas Neal

Loving this poster by Chris Silas Neal:

Celyn

Love this by Celyn:

Romantic Red Hook

Found myself biking around Brooklyn today and ended up in Red Hook, that seriously off-the-beaten path neighborhood southwest of Carroll Gardens but filled with romantic, rustic beauty. I only went into Saipua for some soap (pics to come later), and Botanica for a lovely refreshing cocktail (the "Hemmingway"), but otherwise just wandered around on foot and took some snaps. 

Breakfast

I've had two revelations lately that are changing my life in a good way. The first is a combination of my renewed love for a poached egg and my newfound ability to make one. The second is that I recently purchased several beautiful vintage handkerchiefs from the Brooklyn Flea and have been tying them around my drinks as a make-shift-coozie-turned-cute! Oh and also my home-made Iced Coffee - but that's for next time :)

Sweet Friday

The people have spoken. They want more blog posts. And when I say people, I mean my parents. Considering my Dad is my most loyal fan (he never missed a single soccer game of mine, no matter the drive) this one is for him: 


I started a new job this week and learning the ins and outs of a new magazine is pretty exhausting. Thus, I came home tonight, took a cold shower, opened a cold summer beer, plopped my fanny on the couch, turned the fan onto full blast, & started a new Steinbeck book, Sweet Thursday. *heaven*

Bike Cupholder

I'm back! After a crazy couple of spring weeks filled with outside picnics & festivities, I'm back to blogging. My sister just shared this photo on googlereader.. I think I need to invest in a bike cup-holder as well. Happy spring!