Coveting: tangerine and pink for Spring. Or now. (1,2)
Admiring: Aleishall Girard Maxon, of Studio Deseo. I blogged her work a while back, and mentioned that I grew up with she and her brother. They are one crazy talented family. Her brother Kori is an amazing artist, and their grandfather is Alexander Girard, so… yeah. I love this image from her new site, and I can’t wait until the online store is live… going to need one of those tassel necklaces for Spring.
Reading: This blog, Curate the Day, brought to my attention by my blogland bestie, Nadya. I can’t stop scrolling through it: moody photos, perfect styling, evocative writing. And, right away I come across a post about Bon Appetit, and one about Clare Vivier. Yep. New fave. And because I must always have a current CV obsession, we will now fixate upon the black clutch, with monogram and tassel. Via Joslyn, mais oui.
Feeling: These words. When I first read this, I wanted to reach through the screen and hug it. After a week like this, where I ended up in the ER with a double ear infection and pink eye (sexy), and just generally dealt with one stressful thing after another, I really needed this reminder. I refuse to let them go, these things that I’ve found, and I will fight for them til the end. Everything else is just background noise.
Hi Jessica, thanks so much for the kind words! Really glad to find you too!! Sorry you have been so sick, those preschoolers are dangerous. I sanitize mine the minute she walks in the door. :) When were you in India? I lived there for a year. Traveled around much of the country and feel madly in love with the place. I haven’t been back in ten years. As soon as my girls are old enough, I plan to go. I’d love to hear about your time there. xx
Hi Karina! I was in India in 1997 and 2002. I worked at an orphanage outside of Haridwar both times, for about 3 months each time. The second time I went, I traveled around a bit after my time at the orphanage. I really want to go back with my boyfriend! I’d love to chat with you about it sometime :) Also, since you’re a fellow India lover (and art lover), you must check out this book:
http://www.sigliopress.com/books/tantra-song.htm
I got it for Christmas last year, and it is mind blowing- recently discovered ancient Tantric paintings in India, but they look like modern, 20th century art.
Anyway, thanks again for stopping by, and I’d love to chat sometime! XX
My friend! So sorry for what you’ve been going through–and leave it to you to put it all in perspective in a way that’s beautiful and wise. And thank you for (yet another) namecheck! Hope you’re having a great weekend.
Thanks Nadya, you’re too sweet! I hope you’re staying warm and aren’t too housebound! XX
We got absolutely no snow! So relieved. Hope you’re feeling better. xo