This week, I had the opportunity to play with a new camera lense for Iphone 5. It is a combination fish eye / macro. It was so fun to play with and looks like it is only $12-20 online. I recommend getting one.
Happy Friday!
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Hand-me-down shoes from mom’s closet
F: What are some summertime plans that you have?
L: I don’t have much planned yet but I’m hoping to get some good Cleveland time in. In my ideal life I would spend a month or two in Cleveland every summer. If anyone has any work-from-anywhere job leads, hit me up!
F: Can you share with me some spring trends that you are seeing on the street?
L. Well it hasn’t really warmed up enough here to see a real switch in fashion. However, I have been noticing a lot of jeans plus high heel shots on various style sites. Also people seem to be slowly busting out cute jean, leather and spring jackets.
F: Do you have any tips for setting up a new apartment?
L: Think about how you want to feel in each area of your home and make that the top priority for setting up each space. Also, as you unpack, find ways to display the little things you come across that make you happy. I was going to say something like don’t be afraid to get rid of things but then I remembered that I got that advice from you on this very blog.
F: If you could live a day in someone else’s shoes, who would it be and why? (I know it’s best not to compare yourself and yada yada but this is for fun!).
L: Good question. I think I might choose a painter. I like the idea of waking up, having my coffee and stumbling over to my studio (which I like to think would be in an old barn connected to my house). Then I’d spend the whole day painting, without even realizing the whole day had gone by.
F: What have you found interesting this week?
L: Yesterday morning I got to work, sat down at my desk and thought about how – even without much change – every day feels a little different. There’s something fascinating to me about that.
Since my mom lost her phone and I live so far from my family, I can’t resist the urge to share some birthday photos. Thanks everyone for making me feel so special on my birthday. Hi Mom!
The sweetest cake surprise after work
An OSHO reading
New pie making pieces from my thoughful Godmother(ish)
Topped off with a lovely dinner at Eveleigh.
Thank you for the love everyone!
I’ve had bangs for a little more than a year. For the most part, I’ve been into them but recently they have started driving me nuts. I think part of my irritation has to do with all the images I’ve been seeing lately of casually cool tousled locks. There’s something so carefree-chic about this style and I want it! I’ve been playing around with hiding my bangs but I don’t think the length is quite there yet.
On a less superficial note, I watched former NYC Planning Commissioner, Amanda Burden’s TED talk yesterday about public spaces and thought it was really great. I once read testimony in front of Commissioner Burden at a public hearing relating to a major rezoning project that I’ve been a part of for several years at my job. Her talk paints a really interesting picture of all the details that must be considered and all the battles that must be fought in order to develop first-rate public space. She concludes her talk by saying, “I believe that a successful city is like a fabulous party; people stay because they’re having a great time.” I love that comparison.
Images from left to right – top row 1 | 2 | 3 – bottom row 1 | 2 | 3
Happy birthday to my little sister! You are truly the best & I don’t know where I would be without you. Your radiance, honesty, humor and sincerity inspire me pretty much every day. I hope that you have a wonderful birthday and a year of limitless joy. Let’s hang out so soon! I love you and I miss you!
Hey guys! I had great an awesome weekend with family and friends. And, today is my birthday! Here are this weeks pictures:
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Farrell – Los Angeles, CA
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Just some cool kids at an after party
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Apt. H – Our new apartment
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This guy was in town
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Brothers-ish
I got home from work on Thursday night feeling unmotivated to go to yoga and wanting to indulge in something. I thought about going to get my nails done but didn’t really want to spend the money. I thought about going out to eat or drink but I had plans later in the evening so that didn’t make much sense. And then I remembered the New Museum’s Pay-What-You-Wish night, which happens every Thursday from 7-9p.m. I used to take advantage of Thursday’s at the New Museum, which is only a few minutes from my apartment, much more often. It had been a long time since I was there. When I stumbled into this interactive exhibit, Paweł Althamer: The Neighbors, 2014, I was thrilled! Art supplies and smocks were available for the taking; musicians played at the front of the room and everyone was busy contributing to the art, snapping photos, filming video and taking it all in. It was by far one of the most energizing experiences I’ve stumbled upon in months. I could have stayed for hours.
I live with an artist. In fact, painting is Albert’s first love. Recently, we went to the children’s play room at LACMA. Albert picked up his little paint brush and whipped out these two images:
And there I was dumbfounded. This is what I came up with:
Hilariously enough, I think they represent us both pretty well. What can I say, I like flowers.
L: How are you?
F: I am currently sitting at the DMV and am surprised by how fine I feel considering I have been here for 2 hours.
L: Do you have any good tips for staying organized?
F: Hmm. We all know I love organization. I would say that my first tip is to stop saving everything! Get rid of things all the time. My second tip would be cute boxes, shelves and drawers to keep things in throughout the house.
L: What is something you’re trying to cultivate more of in your life?
F: I am actively trying to be more creative. Last night , I told David (the older of our two brother) and Albert that I have always loved cutting things with scissors because it makes me feel like I am being artistic but really i am just being a control freak 😉
L: If we had a sister band, what kind of music do you think we’d make?
F: I feel like we would really fight so hard between being super emo and dance pop-ish. I think in the end we would settle on dance music because we understand its importance. I imagine a keyboard senerio a with lots of bright colors.
L: What’s a memorable meal you’ve eaten recently?
F: This is hilarious timing because a man asked me to text him when his number was coming up like 2 hours ago. I thought it was a pretty whack request but my mid-western politeness said ok. He just showed up with a plastic bag of food for me that smells so strong and insisted that I take it. I haven’t looked in the bag yet and am pretty sure I won’t be eating it. Nice gesture though.
This is not my stove, nor chalkboard. I did not write these words but I’m taking them as my own.
(photo via here)
THERE’S SO MUCH
TRAVEL YET.
O TEACH ME HOW TO WORK
AND KEEP ME KIND
I had the mostly lovely weekend in New Mexico for the bachelorette of my beautiful friend Alison. With all of the planning and logistics I never really thought about the fact that I would be going to New Mexico for the first time. I really loved it. The drive from Denver to Taos was so gorgeous. The mountains and the plains were unreal. Overall, the whole weekend was so great and I recommend Taos to anyone who is interested. Here are some of my favorite parts from the weekend:
Downtown Taos
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The Rio Grande
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Ojo Caliente Hot Springs
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The Stars
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These girls
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