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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

interior spaces: Salem- Chrissy&Kevin

I am so pleased to have my dear pals Chrissy a talented prop/wardrobe stylist and Kevin a partner/designer at Liberated Images showcase their new loft for the interior spaces project. Not only is Chrissy one of the funniest people I know but she and her hubbers have a great eye for style. It's apparent that they are proud of their first home together. Its a 974 square ft condo in a 100 year old brick building in downtown historic Salem Massachusetts. Prior to being residential the space was an indoor driving range!

100 year old maple floors, exposed brick, high ceilings, a melange of modern/vintage furniture and a sick record collection set the mood for this clean and inviting living room.

proud chiwa parents of BB and her bud Sneezer!

refreshing white yet not sterile

They are fortunate enough to have great thrift shops close by and a slew of creative friends to offer art and carpentry services. "The huge shelving unit was built by a friend of mine from art school, Jay Rodricks. He built it out of mahogany to specifically fit Kevin's serious record collection. We love it and are very proud of Jay's work."

everything about this entryway is amazing!

There's nothing like a clean no frills kitchen. Busy counter tops are a huge pet peeve of mine.

"We are roughly 5 blocks from the ocean, so we have the sounds of seagulls and smell
of the ocean air."

knowing that their bedroom is so close to the water and naturally peaceful makes it that much better. BB and the Beatles ain't bad either.

Monday, May 18, 2009

I was just called "the worst Floridian ever" because I wear 45 spf and sit in the shade.
Aramis Gutierrez, Lazy Sunbathers
resources:castilloart; deeringestate; artlurker

nice find: acne paper

After my amazingly relaxing weekend "staycation"at the Standard my skin is looking great, my mind is at ease and my reader is packed to the brim. I can't wait to catch up with all your posts. I happily came across Acne Paper magazine while sitting pool side yesterday and have a new editorial treasure. I am really wishing I took the last issue home with me (and had the time to read it).
Oh and thanks for all the birthday messages my lovely blog pals!

Sunday, May 17, 2009


cake 2009; oil on linen over panel, 14" x 16"
When You Get That Old 2009 ;oil on linen over panel, 20" x 16"
Trick Candles 2008 oil and acrylic on paper, 15" x 11"

Friday, May 15, 2009

weekday link time

"driving me backwards"; plslala
paper, ink, movie magic, 2008
A nest of a Bullock's oriole that is made up almost entirely of plastic.
Rosamond Purcell egg&nest via NYT

happy friday


"Indradhanush"; Installation
Guerra De La Paz

Thursday, May 14, 2009

faux french

I have a major soft spot for everything in these film stills.
Elizabeth Digiovanni
forget me not; super8 film stills 2004

cheers: sweet local farm

My pals Karen and Luke have recently purchased a home and farm land in an attempt to follow their dreams and return to their roots. When I first heard of this I was absolutely psyched for them and slightly envious. Now after checking out their website I am wondering if it's possible to die of jealousy. I am so happy for them and I can't wait to keep up with sweet local farm.

"Sweet Local Farm is the three acre homestead located in Western Massachusetts. Sweet Local Farm is an idea as much as it is a place. It is is our response to growing up in the suburbs, moving to the city, but having this nagging feeling that there was a better way to live. As children of the 1980’s and 90’s, we are a generation raised on processed foods. Inspired by the modern local food movement, we planted a garden in our small urban yard. We enjoyed the fresh, affordable, sustainable food so much that we wanted grow food on a larger scale."
Here are a few shots of them getting their farming on:
I want to place these two in a sandwich and eat them up.

Karen is too fucking cute for words.

seedlings!

earth and home

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

I ♥ John Baldessari


John Baldessari
The Pencil Story 1972 – 1973
Colour photographs, with coloured pencil, mounted on board

skin

Gonzenbach; ORDINARY TALES , 2006
env 45x35x4 cm chaque, gravure laser sur peau de lapin

Now that me and my mans carpool together in the morning I've been waking up much earlier than normal. Yesterday he actually woke me up at 6:45am so we can have coffee and krispy kremes together. It was sweet but I wanted to skin him alive.

I wonder if he'd be as cute as these skinned rabbits? I never would have thought rabbit pelt as medium would look so great.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

I'm crashing

Geronimo!

"Picasso as an American Indian chief. 1960; David Douglas Duncan

Indian Sunset Ring;Pade Vavra
22kt gold and platinum plated Indian chief ring with garnet detailing; $185

consumer greed

It's my birthday this weekend and I have been mentally consumed with myself. I aint scared to admit it either- most of my tabs and bookmarks are for things I would love to receive as a gift or wear this weekend. What is actually somewhat of a bummer is when I look at these lust items collectively I'm not too thrilled with my recent aesthetic. I really had no idea I have become so girly with ruffles and frill. Not that it's necessarily a bad thing but It's a long way from my I only wear black hoodies and chucks days.

please make this for me

I would srsly stroll around south beach with this parasoll; I hate the angry summer sun and it's browning effects. I have been eying these frilly little f-troupe bastards for weeks. Those maryjane flats look like panties and would be ideal for work.

I basically want anything from Fairground
I plan to wear this lip playsuit all summer and the "sacred hearts college" graduation dress is perfect as an other rotation piece.

I'm loving stacyleigh's buttery deerskin bags
Yes, I am a helpless consumer and I fall in love with stuff I don't need/can't afford. Big deal.