Sunday, February 10, 2013
Thursday, February 7, 2013
For the Home:: The Little Things
A new house means new nesting opportunities, to add the little touches that make a house a home. Can that grammar possibly be correct? "...a house a home." I just don't know anymore. I've been packing. I'm exhausted. Here are some "little things" I'm hoping to bring into our new place...
Embroidered sheets are lovely and homey.
brightly lined drawers
adorable owl light plate
I have a small vanity just waiting to be filled with trinkets.
OMG. If only...
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Mid-Week Motivation
I prefer to opt out of drama whenever presented with an option. Becoming involved in the drama created by others is not always a choice, but when it is, opt out. It's better for your soul. Just say to yourself the following...
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Idea Day:: Atomic Ranch Living
From the original yellow counter tops to the saltillo tile, the new pad (see more on Moving) holds considerable appeal for my kitschy, retro-loving sense of style. I can't wait to find places for everything. Maybe a few additions will find their way into my collection before I even get the keys. I've already been compiling a list of tasty finds I would love to uncover on a Goodwilling adventure...
a portable, retro radio to carry from room to room
the Pink Couch might not match the floors
but this exact style in another color would be perfect
Now that I have a little space to branch out,
let the Pyrex collection begin!
I just might need this multi-tiered rolling shelf.
Want want want.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Monday Project:: OMG, I'm Moving!!
Oh my god! I'm MOVING!! I have to calm down before I give myself a headache... I love moving! Okay, well, I hate packing up all my sh!t and coercing my loved ones into carrying all the heavy things I can't carry. Hate it, hate it, hate it. But, I love love love a new space once I've grown weary of the space I'm currently occupying. That time came suddenly for me this month. I had an itch one day. The next day, I had a place picked out and gave my landlord notice.
Among the many (mainly) charming qualities I inherited from my beloved Zissel (my mother), one is a tendency toward low impulse control. I say "tendency" because one can learn to control low impulse control which I feel I've done a bang-up job of learning on my path toward functional adulthood. Mother, perhaps not so much, but that's okay, it keeps her lively. Sometimes, in the interest of preserving character, I allow myself to act out a little. Make major life changes on the spur of the moment, tell-off someone I feel might be in need of a good tell-off, driving to the beach on a whim. As I grow older and, gasp, mature, it becomes easier to make the right choices. Perhaps, from having to live through and resolve so many bad choices, I've simply grown weary of all the trouble that follows the vibrant torrential joys of unrestrained spontaneity.
Sad on the one hand. Extremely practical on the other. I don't want it to go entirely away, however. It's a part of me I want to keep alive... my little rabid center that I have learned to overcome if needed through years of denial, but every once in a while, I have to indulge the beast or risk her loss. I don't think my eyes would look the same if I didn't keep a little of the crazy for myself. You can't give it all over to therapy.
Anyhoo...
I expect I'll be busy in the next few weeks because my burst of life-changing fury has left little time for planning and packing. Can't wait for all the new projects that I'll find in my new abode. I have loved bluehouse and the neighborhood but I'm ready for a little change of scenery. And, Eleanor needs a yard to play in...
Maybe I should start here with "How to Avoid Moving Day Pitfalls"
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Art Day:: Bright Colors
Subtlety has its place. So do vivid, lively colors that burst out of paintings. Today's Art Day is celebration of bold colors.
Zakhar Sherman
Roy Lichtenstein - Glass and Lemon in a Mirror
Jeremi Chenier - On the Moon
Kobayakawa Kiyoshi
Marc Chagall - La Grande Ruota
Friday, February 1, 2013
Fashion Friday:: Cold Front
There was a bit of unexpectedly cold and rainy weather for Arizona earlier this week. I loved every moment of it and hope the rain returns. I am not so optimistic as to run out and purchase new cold weather wear in anticipation of this change drop in temperature. What a shame because there are terribly adorable things to wear when the weather gets colder. It doesn't snow in my desert so I guess I'll have to just keep hoping.
A Vivienne Westwood coat?
Yes, please.
Pearl-embellished sweater?
Classy.
Rabbit Wearing Sweater sweater?
Also classy.
Is the cape a little much?
Definitely not.
love love love.
So very Annie Hall.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
For the Home:: Pink Perfection
After years as a raging tomboy, I had a life changing experience with red lipstick and began a journey into the girly years for whence I hope to never emerge. That being said, I have always loved pink, even when the only pink I wore was a Pink Floyd t-shirt over baggy jeans (gotta love the 90s). I would love to find new ways of incorporating pink into my home but I have to negotiate space with the fella and I don't know how in favor he would be of my color scheme. We'll continue negotiations...
There is a difference between a soft hue and a Barbie palace nightmare.
What if we painted only half the walls pink??
I do the cooking so I should pick the color of the kitchen. In fairness, he does the dishes. I hate dishes.
Alright, alright, maybe we could just highlight in pink?
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Mid-Week Motivation
Sometimes, it's helpful to take a moment to remember that people are terribly fragile creatures.
Most of us are a little off. We all just have to learn to live with it.
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