things to come...

1. Peace, Love and Polas, 2. Lauren, 3. L010, 4. Untitled

Today was one of those horrible work days when nothing seems to go right. To cheer myself up, I'm thinking about the things I want to do this weekend when I'm free from work tomorrow afternoon.

1. Go on a walk to pick wildflowers.

Everywhere I drive right now I see the most wonderful wildflowers growing beside the road. Queen Anne's Lace is particularly vibrant along the highway. But, since going for a stroll along the highway doesn't seem like a very fun idea, I'd like to find some quiet little path far away from people (except the ones I like) that leads to a perfect bouquet. 

2. Go swimming.

Since the beach seems so far away and such a hassle at times, I've been settling for a friend's lake. It's gorgeous and cool and quiet and SO relaxing. I do still want to make it to the beach at least once, though. Can you believe it's already August? I can not. 

3. Go blueberry picking.

Is it bad that a big part of the reason I want to go is so I can take pictures? Of course, I'm also looking forward to making some delicious treats afterwards (blueberry pancakes anyone?). But the place where I like to go is so beautiful and picturesque that I think I'm going to struggle my way through the patch with far to many cameras. 

So there. Those are a few things to tide me over until I'm free at three o'clock tomorrow. 

a birthday in polaroids

Yesterday was my birthday and it was a lovely day. The weather was perfect for doing the one thing I really wanted: swimming! I hadn't been in the water since our April heatwave so we headed to the lake and spent the afternoon keeping cool and exploring. I got to document the day with one of my favorite presents. The Boy gave me a SX-70 polaroid camera which my little heart has been lusting over for I don't even know how long. I am going to have lots of fun with this.

favorites

1. wall at home., 2. diesel, 3. 09-030-2 edited, 4. quando era facile, 5. painted worlds seen through wet eyes, 6. Tydd St. Giles, 7. partially bleached Esterel (2009_031_005), 8. police pothole, 9. Untitled, 10. Polaroid Spectra Pro, 11. some shots were just meant to be taken with a spectra..., 12. Untitled, 13. the swings., 14. grainy rainbow, 15. Shed, 16. raspberry waffles, 17. summer drink, 18. ophelia, 19. Bench Monday, 20. Balloons, 21. in the bath, 22. Untitled, 23. .the only one., 24. assecondata, 25. The Big Sleep, 26. Turning out the lights, 27. We are one with the sea., 28. the makeshift clothesline., 29. cake stands in the sunlight., 30. bouquets., 31. spring inside, 32. Untitled, 33. Untitled, 34. Untitled, 35. Selkies : The Endless Obsession6, 36. Inner demons

a bit of inspiration to tide me over...

In preparation for moving it seems like, lately, my life has become an endless whirlwind of painting, cleaning and more painting. Which accounts for the lack of posts around these parts. However I did manage to find enough free time recently to go see a movie called Easy Virtue. I found it very charming and enjoyable, but beyond that the costumes were amazing. I am always a sucker for 1920's fashion and this movie had me wishing so hard that people still dressed with such glamour these days. In any case, it got me to thinking about some of my other fashion inspirations from years gone by.

The end of painting is in sight now, I can feel it. In the meantime, here are some pictures.

monday music: the decemberists cover heart

Hopefully at some point this summer, I will get to experience The Decemberists live. And hopefully it will be something like this.

How awesome is Shara Worden anyway?

beautiful paris

(Photo by Lena)

I stumbled upon this blog via Unruly Things this afternoon, and I'm so glad I did. Looking at Lena's gorgeous pictures from her recent trip to Paris reminded me that it will be four years ago this month that I visited there for the first time! I loved pretty much everything about the city and it makes me feel incredibly wistful (in a good way) to be reminded how dear that place is to me. Here's hoping I get to return someday!

monday music: headless heroes

(Illustrations by Irana Douer)

Remember when I posted about Alela Diane way back when? Well, if you enjoyed her voice, then you might want to check out the new cd from Headless Heroes entitled, The Silence of Love. It's a dreamy, themed album of covers done by Diane and other artists and it's truly a beautiful collection. Check out one of my favorite songs off of the album below.