Chicago!

sorry for the lack of posting last week... i was in the lovely chi-town on business (neocon 2009!).

here is one of my most favorite things that i saw in chicago... the bean! or, 'cloud gate' which is its official name. i think it's one of the coolest public artworks out there... especially as far as involving the public, getting people to interact with it and each other- it's amazing. you can read all about the artist and its construction here.

i'll try to be back for good... and post every day this week! possibly more pictures from chicago...?

the smell of summer

the day june 1 hits... i miss the beach something fierce. i miss the beaming sunshine, the sand between my toes, running from the waves, hunting for seashells, and even the moody clouds when a storm is coming...

i also miss being able to just head out to wrightsville beach on a whim, driving along in my yellow beetle with the windows down and the music blasting...

one thing that helps bring me back to the beach is the smell of hawaiian tropic.

lately, i've been slathering it on my arms every morning- it's actually super light and moisturizing, has spf (duh!) AND that amazing summery coconut-y smell that takes me right back to the waters' edge.

really, you should try it. you'll be driving to work, catch a whiff, and suddenly you're on vacation :)

music i like right now

after a bit of a hiatus... i'm back. and i'm going to be posting about all kinds of randomness... the usual crafty things, plus great design, do it yourself ideas, and things i just plain like.

speaking of things i just plain like- check out lisa hannigan's new solo album. super cute name, super cute cover art, and check out this super cute video. amazing use of arts and crafts (pop up book! yes!) in a really creative and fabulous way, i think.

oh yeah- and it's super cute.

valentine's day flowers

you know what- i used to be super cynical about valentines day. one of those people who said 'the only good thing about valentine's day is the 50% off chocolate the day after!' maybe it's just because i'm happily married now or maybe i've just gotten older and wiser (ha!), but either way i have a healthy respect for valentine's day now.
i mean c'mon- who can't appreciate a holiday that's just trying to make it a little less awkward for us bumbling idiots to tell each other how we really feel?
and...we all know the flowers, chocolate, and jewelry (i got all three!) don't hurt!

i hope you had a happy valentine's weekend. and if not- you can share my flowers, and i love you :)

texture

les fleurs

it feels like spring here this week...in the 70's in february! it's just insane...

it's been a long while...

shouldn'tve left you...without a dope beat to step to...step to...

hehe

i know i know i haven't posted in ages. this photo makes me want to go on a road trip...