Darren Waterston
| February 16, 2012 | Filed under Art |
May I introduce you to the work of Darren Waterston? I love the washes of color, so soothing, juxtaposed with the geometric shapes and figures. Thanks to Jamieson for sharing!
Mermaids
| January 20, 2012 | Filed under Art, Fashion |
Whilst doing research for a project I’m working on with the Mermaid Studio, I stumbled upon these gorgeous images. I just had to share!
Yes, this one is not of a mermaid, but aren’t the scales on that dress fabulous?
The Mermaid Studio is an online shop that sells anything having to do with mermaids, from artwork to jewelry to home decor and tchotchkes.
Lovely Lashes
| December 29, 2011 | Filed under Fashion |
Wow! I stumbled upon these lashes online somehow or other. How gorgeous! I think I’ll try them out for an upcoming dinner party.
Personally I think the more ephemeral photos showcase these lashes better than the pin-up type model, but c’est la vie, and to each her own. Check out more options at the website of the lash creators – PAPERSELF.
Incredible String Band
| December 29, 2011 | Filed under Music |
Dug out an old CD today. One of my favorite lines from an Incredible String Band song: “The dawn keeps creeping up when it thinks I’m not looking.”
Shade Parade
| December 7, 2011 | Filed under Fashion |
Jamieson showed this to me a while ago and I can’t get enough of it! The peppy tune puts me in good spirits, and I love the swings made of pearls!
Chanel “Shade Parade”
Flea!
| December 5, 2011 | Filed under Animals, Fashion, History |
Did you know that flea circuses, although more recently involving tricks of the eye, have in the past included actual fleas? Some were tied with a wire harnessed to objects which the fleas can move with their strong legs.
This image of fleas in costume was in The Seattle Times in 1919, more recently reproduced in 2000 in Kate C. Duncan’s book 1001 Curious Things.
Nest at Windy Corner
| December 2, 2011 | Filed under Art, Design |
These eggs are gorgeous! Maybe Nathaniel could get his hands on a dental drill someday and I could try my hand at it.
Above eggs and how to video by the Nest at Windy Corner. Visit their etsy shop!
Allison Harvard
| November 9, 2011 | Filed under Art, Fashion |
You might recognize the name Allison Harvard from America’s Next Top Model; she’s the one dubbed “weirdly beautiful” (and also happens to be my favorite). But did you also know she is an artist? Visit her website here.
Beppe & Carla
| November 9, 2011 | Filed under Fashion, Photography |
I hope Nathaniel and I look this good when we grow up.
Ross Island
| October 27, 2011 | Filed under Plants / Gardening, Portland |
Earlier this summer, Nathaniel and I had a crazy goal of visiting every park in Portland. One thing we realized was that there are too many parks in Portland! We also realized that Ross Island is only accessible (legally) if you go as part of a volunteer project. So we signed ourselves up through Portland Parks and Willamette Riverkeeper for a “Planting Party” and held our breath! Last Saturday (the 22nd) was the date. We met up at OMSI and then canoed upstream (south) to Ross Island, where we planted Spiraea, Ash trees, Pacific and another variety of willow, and Red Dogwood. All together we planted over 200 trees and shrubs!
Here’s some photos of the day:
Briefing before departure
Choppy waters!
Leaving the dock
Pulling ashore
We have arrived!
Learning about underbrush
Some of the Ash trees
An impromptu sand map of Ross Island showing our location
About to pass under Ross Island Bridge
Heading home!
