on repeat like whoa

don't say I didn't warn you.

The Staves

::goosebumps::

Trees

Growing is Forever from Jesse Rosten on Vimeo.

I seriously am due for a camping/hiking trip. I love D.C., but the lack of green kills me.

just sharing

I thought these were gorgeous....



Found via Oh Joy!

ps
it's supposed to be almost 70 by Friday...what?

A toast

I think this says just about everything I need/want to say:



Found via That Kind of Woman.

tanta inspiracion

Wow.
So I've been looking at blogs for the last 45+ minutes...and there is so much beauty out there. So much inspiration, so many creative people, and so much to draw from. I don't really know what to do with it all, but if I could, I would marinate in this puddle from now until forever. Alas, I cannot, because there are these things called life, work, etc. that make said bliss impossible. However, I am grateful that when I do come home, I have these things to look to which help me reconnect with myself and reality. It is far too easy to forget how stunningly gorgeous life is when you get caught up in the day to day distractions and conflicts...all this reminds me of a quote I once read:

"Life is so ridiculously gorgeous, strange, heartbreaking, horrific, etc., that we are compelled to describe it to ourselves, but we can't! We cannot do it! And so we make art."
-Miranda July

Maybe this is why I am always so torn between that which I should do, and that which I feel I must do? At this moment I am in awe...of life and all its possibility.

Here's some homework for you; read The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao and give yourself a chance to believe in something, even if it's just for a second, because who knows? Right? Who really knows?

It's getting cold outside.

So I've been terrible about blogging lately, mainly due to the fact that my work hours have been so ridiculous. Think 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM 5 days a week (two of these days are definitely weekend ones), I mean who feels productive early in the AM when you know you have to work the rest of the day and into the night? I certainly don't. Today I had a day off, luckily, and was able to finally grab some inspiration for a project or two (thanks to some of my favorite blogs, and one newly discovered). I am going to knit something. Maybe a scarf, maybe a sunny blanket, but first I need to find a knit shop...apparently there is one nearby in Georgetown. Of course I didn't bring my stitch 'n bitch handbook so I will need to purchase another, as I have yet to master every knitting technique (or any for that matter). I will also be in the market for some needles and yarn (duh). Let's take a glance at the post where this beautiful inspiration came from:


Gorgeous, right?


So perhaps I won't start with a big squishy blanket, but a small cowl-like scarf should be simple enough.

In love with this

marie antoinette

Today I was reminded of one of my favorite movies Marie Antoinette with Kirsten Dunst, and rather than explaining I will show you why:

The colors and textures of their costumes are so amazing...not to mention the set decoration. She's like a real-live porcelain doll in a world inspired by cupcake frosting and excess. Beautiful.

A dream I have

I would absolutely love a tiny baby cabin in the woods. Pre-fab or handmade, it doesn't matter, as long as it has a little loft for a bed, a miniature wood-stove, and a porch with enough room to sit in a couple comfy chairs with hot coffee and look out over my little paradise. Someday, someday right after I travel across the US in my little airstream.

More amazing pre-fab babies found here:

Form & Forest and here Modern-Shed