While voyaging cross country I spent time in Moab Utah, a stretch of land painted in earths most natural elements and unturned only by the hands of time. Vast bolders stack impossibly one on top of the other and brilliant blooms of vegetation stretch up out of the sand seeking warmth from the sun. It’s a magical space of raw land, completely awe encompassing, yet calming and unpretentious. I’ve always pictured the southwest to look this way. 

Guess who has a hot date at the Balboa Theater tonight? ME! Wes and I are going to see the film, Eames: The Architect and the Painter. As proud owners of the classic Eames LCW and lovers of midcentury design there is no way we’d miss this. Also, I have to admit that I have always been fascinated by husband and wife creative teams, take Paul and Linda for example… I still feel strongly that Paul made his best music when he was married to Linda, as did she produce some of the most dynamic photographs durring that period. I digress… Ray and Charles (and James Franco) here we come! P.S. Did you know they made (and narrated) this incredible short film for the Polaroid sx70 camera? How cool is that?!

Guess who has a hot date at the Balboa Theater tonight? ME! Wes and I are going to see the film, Eames: The Architect and the Painter. As proud owners of the classic Eames LCW and lovers of midcentury design there is no way we’d miss this. Also, I have to admit that I have always been fascinated by husband and wife creative teams, take Paul and Linda for example… I still feel strongly that Paul made his best music when he was married to Linda, as did she produce some of the most dynamic photographs durring that period. I digress… Ray and Charles (and James Franco) here we come!

P.S. Did you know they made (and narrated) this incredible short film for the Polaroid sx70 camera? How cool is that?!

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If you’re like me you can use a little reassuring love from Josh Ritter today. 

I can not believe that November is nearly over! Even more so, I can not believe December is upon us!!! I feel like I’ve been all over the place recently, so here’s a recap:

1. Searching for the perfect wedding venue is more difficult than I thought it would be. Last weekend we went to visit a charming seaside inn and I felt like I was transported to the English coast.

2. Sea salt is dominating my life. I have been putting it on everything, esp desserts! This cute little container was a gift from my sister. So now I can easily access sea salt at all times mwhahahah!

3. I am a proud first time owner of rain boots and a trench coat. Total must haves, as I’ve learned, when living in SF.

4. Gold acrylic paint. I’ve done three paintings with this stuff. I’m obsessed.

Recently I’ve been obsessing over red lips and new eyewear, two simple updates that can make over a girls look. I splurged on Spex Club FDR frames and a spicy tube of Nars lipstick in heatwave. SF can’t wash me away this winter! But why stop there when I can just build an entire dream outfit around the glasses and lipstick… I’m in love with the idea of pairing a leather mini skirt with a slouchy cashmere sweater. I think some slipper loafers could soften up all that sex appeal. This way, as my man friend puts it, I wont look like a 1980’s hooker (he’s so thoughtful). Of course no look is complete without a little glitter. I’m drooling over Madewell’s jewelry right now. Unfortunately there is no more spending until I get a job… but wait, Christmas isn’t far off. SAVED!

Recently I’ve been obsessing over red lips and new eyewear, two simple updates that can make over a girls look. I splurged on Spex Club FDR frames and a spicy tube of Nars lipstick in heatwave. SF can’t wash me away this winter!

But why stop there when I can just build an entire dream outfit around the glasses and lipstick…

I’m in love with the idea of pairing a leather mini skirt with a slouchy cashmere sweater. I think some slipper loafers could soften up all that sex appeal. This way, as my man friend puts it, I wont look like a 1980’s hooker (he’s so thoughtful). Of course no look is complete without a little glitter. I’m drooling over Madewell’s jewelry right now.

Unfortunately there is no more spending until I get a job… but wait, Christmas isn’t far off. SAVED!

I am happy to gush that the love of my life, Wes, asked me to marry him… about a month ago. It all happened when we were driving cross country, camping in Sequoia. We woke up early and cuddled close in our tent and then he said quite simply that he wanted to wake up beside me everyday for the rest of his life. Ahhhhh shucks. After we made it to San Francisco we started looking for the right ring. I knew I wanted something untraditional, possibly vintage, but everything I found didn’t feel like me. Then I stumbled on Mociun’s site. She crafts fine jewelry with a focus on diamonds and turquoise. Her pieces are the perfect combination of vintage luster and modern craft. Long story short, when I saw the triangle turquoise and diamond ring it was love at first site. We ordered it along with the notch wedding band and after a month of waiting it finally came in! I couldn’t be happier. 

I am happy to gush that the love of my life, Wes, asked me to marry him… about a month ago. It all happened when we were driving cross country, camping in Sequoia. We woke up early and cuddled close in our tent and then he said quite simply that he wanted to wake up beside me everyday for the rest of his life. Ahhhhh shucks. After we made it to San Francisco we started looking for the right ring. I knew I wanted something untraditional, possibly vintage, but everything I found didn’t feel like me. Then I stumbled on Mociun’s site. She crafts fine jewelry with a focus on diamonds and turquoise. Her pieces are the perfect combination of vintage luster and modern craft. Long story short, when I saw the triangle turquoise and diamond ring it was love at first site. We ordered it along with the notch wedding band and after a month of waiting it finally came in! I couldn’t be happier. 

I’m beginning to miss the road…

Miranda July is a personal hero of mine. I look to her as if she were a long lost sister, a kin in weirdness, and a hair twin if there was such a thing! She recently released this book, It Chooses You, a collection of photos and writings documenting her bizarre obsession with the Penny Saver. It’s very much a supplement to her latest film, The Future.  This book will be mine oh yes… It will be mine!

Miranda July is a personal hero of mine. I look to her as if she were a long lost sister, a kin in weirdness, and a hair twin if there was such a thing! She recently released this book, It Chooses You, a collection of photos and writings documenting her bizarre obsession with the Penny Saver. It’s very much a supplement to her latest film, The Future. 

This book will be mine oh yes… It will be mine!

Finding lots of creative inspiration today, especially Qi Wei’s Exploding Flowers. All of you organization nuts (like me) will love this series! I have to admit I am also very interested in the theme of explosions. Violent bursts of fantastical colors and flashes of light can be so incredibly beautiful and romantic.  

Just got my roll of 120 film in the mail from Richard Photo Lab and I have to admit, I quite enjoyed the luxury of having the lab process and scan for me. They did an amazing job and now I want to send them every roll! If you are a film shooter I highly recommend them.

Charles Hinman colorful shapes.
Soft slouchy sweaters.
Mociun rings (ordered my wedding rings from her). 
Dolce Vita booties (splurged on these bad boys). 

The journey on film.
Listening to this. 

Spent the last few weeks traveling, moving, and exploring. So much has been documented on at least 4 different cameras. So bear with me as I begin to share in random order.

Okay folks, here are the photos of our new home at the Besler Building. Wes and I LITERALLY broke our backs getting this place livable in one week. Click here for the before photos (hideous pink walls, 20 year old fixtures, and horrifying curtains). There are still several things we would love to change, but can’t because it’s a rental — more specifically the stage our landlord built in the common area. Why the hell would someone put a stage in a living space you may wonder, well join the Committee Against Stages in Apartments club okay! I’m not only the President I am a member.