having fun with polaroid
Yesterday we went antiquing and my sister brought her Polaroid camera with her...
Save Polaroid, please.
Save Polaroid, please.
jewelry i adore
3.30.2008
Part of me thinks this is horrible and part of me thinks this is a very creative idea and lovely accessory. I kind of think it's bad in the sense that they are meddling with historical artifacts. But then, it is so adorable I can hardly blame them for it. Wouldn't you like to wear someone from the mid-19th century around your neck? I know I would.
Going antiquing today with my sister and her friend. I'm on a semi mission. Last week when I got my haircut I walked a lot and it was windy and well...I lost my beautiful earring to the pair that I got for Christmas. Suffice it to say, I'm completely heartbroken about it (okay, maybe not completely, but I'm sad) because they were my favorite earrings. So my mission today; to find something old to make into new earrings. This is one of the reasons I love Erica Weiner's jewelry so much. She tends to use a lot of old pieces that she finds in odd places to make into new and beautiful jewelry. Love that idea. Wish me luck.
it's very late::early
Yes it is me again and guess what time it is? 3:21a.m. Right on the dot. It's been a long day. Filled with lots of things I didn't expect (some not so good; some pretty good; others really great) and a few things I did expect. It's been exhausting. Going to a cupping at the coffee shop in the afternoon and my sister and her friend Jenny coming for a visit. They are fast asleep upstairs, while here I am sewing sewing sewing. I somehow got past my tired point and am totally awake right now. I've been sewing since 1ish. But I felt like sewing so I decided to seize upon this moment and sew instead of sleep. Plus somehow I needed this moment of awakedness to spend by myself. Too much people people going on and I needed some alone time. I'm like that sometimes. Too much excitement and I just need to get away by myself and do something with my hands. I'm getting tired, but I need to get this work done so I figure I will try and squeeze a tiny bit more energy out and then get to bed. Well the iron is sufficiently heated by now, so I'm going to say goodnight/goodmorning to you all once again. Tomorrow I am looking forward to a cinnamon roll and some lovely Rwanda coffee in my little French press. Perhaps that will be enough to entice me into not sleeping into all hours of the day.
::flickr favorites
3.27.2008
1. Cargo bike, 2. *smooch*, 3. geraldine2, 4. Anna, 5. me with ice cream, 6. Analivia en la cocina, 7. simple joys, 8. Built By Wendy 3835, 9. Untitled, 10. mi madre en 1967 (4), 11. my new dress, 12. smiley kitty, 13. from the outtakes, 14. Quite a precise message., 15. Mugs teatowel, 16. Mugs teatowel, 17. Mugs teatowel, 18. Mugs teatowel, 19. Mugs teatowel, 20. Danja, in Front of Blue, 21. 01.25.2008-detail, 22. 01.25.2008, 23. NYC Bicycle Commuter, Park Ave. @ 58th St., 24. more, 25. wardrobe remix march 19, 26. 2., 27. what i bought at forever 21, 28. Untitled, 29. blue & white, 30. scissor mobile, 31. 030908, 32. Untitled, 33. Untitled, 34. shorts, 35. nani IRO spring 2008, 36. Untitled
good morning::full of links
3.25.2008
I cannot sleep, so here I am at nearly one in the morn. It's not often I am unable to get to sleep, because I always seem to be tired. Nonetheless, it gives me a moment to write on this here blog.
::I feel like being random tonight, so that is what you're going to get::
I used to make cinnamon rolls for the local farmer's market and I had the best recipe ever from my aunt Susan. I am telling you, they're to die for. I'm craving some of those rolls right now. Maybe I will make a batch before the week is over. If I do, I will post the recipe. In the meantime, look at these lovelies from port2port (which is the reason I am craving cinnamon rolls at this time of the night).
I'm quite behind on the "This is..." game. I owe you all a picture of "My creation" and "My demon." Instead of a picture at the moment, which I hope I will be able to post soon, I will tell you what they are instead.
Creation: As I am a seamstress, I love to create clothing. Whether historical or clothing to wear every day, it gives me so much joy when I can take a piece of fabric and form it into something beautiful.
Demon: I had a hard time with this, but as it's a fun game I will choose a kind of silly one. I like to change my mind a lot where hair is concerned. I'm growing it out. No, I'm cutting it. Growing it out. Cutting. Growing. Cutting. ahhhhhh. I hate my hairstyle! So I guess you might say the fact that I always seem to cut it when I tell people I'm going to grow it out, is that little demon in me. That little guy who says "Cut it, Anna. You KNOW you want to..." Ah, well. I guess I have a weakness for different and new hairstyles. My hair needs to grow faster if it wants to catch up with my mood swings.
And if you guessed that I got my hair cut today, you would be correct. And it's short. And I really like it. I think I found a cool place to get my hair cut. Finally. You are right when you say you pay for quality. But that doesn't bother me, as long as I know I am getting the quality. Take a peek at Buzz Salon. They're pretty great. And I think I'll be going back...eventually. After I grow my hair out... :)
::This sounds absolutely delightful.:: {via not martha}
I want to design pretty summer dresses. And so I really must find the time to do it. Yes. I must.
My 1930s trousers are nearing the finish line. Had to make a few adjustments. But not much. I'm also thinking of adding detachable braces. But we'll see on that. I just want to finish the basic trousers first and see how I like them. Next pair in linen.
The other day I stopped at the antique store that I love so much and came out with 4 1/2 yards of lovely printed lawn and a bunch of cotton lace. I can't decide what to use the lawn for. Cute blouse or cute dress. blouse? dress? It's a toss up.
Things to look forward to this week? Friday. Because I haven't planned a single thing. I have no appointments. No one to meet up with. Just Friday all to myself. Of course that will probably change and I will agree to hang out with friends. But what would really be nice on Friday is one of those feel-good movie, a bowl of popcorn, glass of wine, some knitting and the house to myself. That sounds splendid. We'll see what Friday brings. In the meantime, I had better try to fall asleep, because I have a lot of work to catch up to tomorrow. That means waking up and getting started bright and early.
::Forgot to mention. My friend and I went on a little jaunt today. Snapped a few pictures on some random train tracks. A good day.
::I feel like being random tonight, so that is what you're going to get::
I used to make cinnamon rolls for the local farmer's market and I had the best recipe ever from my aunt Susan. I am telling you, they're to die for. I'm craving some of those rolls right now. Maybe I will make a batch before the week is over. If I do, I will post the recipe. In the meantime, look at these lovelies from port2port (which is the reason I am craving cinnamon rolls at this time of the night).
I'm quite behind on the "This is..." game. I owe you all a picture of "My creation" and "My demon." Instead of a picture at the moment, which I hope I will be able to post soon, I will tell you what they are instead.
Creation: As I am a seamstress, I love to create clothing. Whether historical or clothing to wear every day, it gives me so much joy when I can take a piece of fabric and form it into something beautiful.
Demon: I had a hard time with this, but as it's a fun game I will choose a kind of silly one. I like to change my mind a lot where hair is concerned. I'm growing it out. No, I'm cutting it. Growing it out. Cutting. Growing. Cutting. ahhhhhh. I hate my hairstyle! So I guess you might say the fact that I always seem to cut it when I tell people I'm going to grow it out, is that little demon in me. That little guy who says "Cut it, Anna. You KNOW you want to..." Ah, well. I guess I have a weakness for different and new hairstyles. My hair needs to grow faster if it wants to catch up with my mood swings.
And if you guessed that I got my hair cut today, you would be correct. And it's short. And I really like it. I think I found a cool place to get my hair cut. Finally. You are right when you say you pay for quality. But that doesn't bother me, as long as I know I am getting the quality. Take a peek at Buzz Salon. They're pretty great. And I think I'll be going back...eventually. After I grow my hair out... :)
::This sounds absolutely delightful.:: {via not martha}
I want to design pretty summer dresses. And so I really must find the time to do it. Yes. I must.
My 1930s trousers are nearing the finish line. Had to make a few adjustments. But not much. I'm also thinking of adding detachable braces. But we'll see on that. I just want to finish the basic trousers first and see how I like them. Next pair in linen.
The other day I stopped at the antique store that I love so much and came out with 4 1/2 yards of lovely printed lawn and a bunch of cotton lace. I can't decide what to use the lawn for. Cute blouse or cute dress. blouse? dress? It's a toss up.
Things to look forward to this week? Friday. Because I haven't planned a single thing. I have no appointments. No one to meet up with. Just Friday all to myself. Of course that will probably change and I will agree to hang out with friends. But what would really be nice on Friday is one of those feel-good movie, a bowl of popcorn, glass of wine, some knitting and the house to myself. That sounds splendid. We'll see what Friday brings. In the meantime, I had better try to fall asleep, because I have a lot of work to catch up to tomorrow. That means waking up and getting started bright and early.
::Forgot to mention. My friend and I went on a little jaunt today. Snapped a few pictures on some random train tracks. A good day.
::the love of detektivbyrån
3.21.2008
Talking with my friend last night about music and flipping through some of my favorites I came upon Detektivbyrån. I almost forgot about this most brilliant group from Sweden. love love love love them. And I find out they are working on a new album! Seriously, if you have not heard of these guys before now, take a listen. They are beautiful.
On MySpace.
Making of::Part4
a few things to be happy about right exactly now
3.20.2008
Coffee!! Why of course. It's what inspires me to be the way I am at this time. And if you don't like it, for shame. :-P
Our Mutual Friend. Reading the book right now and it's so funny how similar it is to the movie. Man I love those 6 hour BBC costume dramas. I get in an "OMF mood" around this time of the year when spring is upon us and summer is just ahead.
The reenacting season has just begun! I'm pretty psyched. Next month is Boone Village and who knows what else beyond that. I'm just really excited to be getting out again and to see my lovely friends who live too far away!
Lots of orders to keep me busy. It's a blessing and it's also a lot of work, but that is good! It is getting me to brainstorm about my future. All of which will probably change, but eh, it's good to at least think about it.
Real and true GOOD friends! Yes, it's amazing when you think about it. Those people who actually don't care if you mess up or say the wrong thing or even if you are busy all the time and can't always be with them. Thank goodness for them, because I really don't know what I'd do with myself if I hadn't any. I'd take a few good friends over a million flaky friends ANY day.
Our Mutual Friend. Reading the book right now and it's so funny how similar it is to the movie. Man I love those 6 hour BBC costume dramas. I get in an "OMF mood" around this time of the year when spring is upon us and summer is just ahead.
The reenacting season has just begun! I'm pretty psyched. Next month is Boone Village and who knows what else beyond that. I'm just really excited to be getting out again and to see my lovely friends who live too far away!
Lots of orders to keep me busy. It's a blessing and it's also a lot of work, but that is good! It is getting me to brainstorm about my future. All of which will probably change, but eh, it's good to at least think about it.
Real and true GOOD friends! Yes, it's amazing when you think about it. Those people who actually don't care if you mess up or say the wrong thing or even if you are busy all the time and can't always be with them. Thank goodness for them, because I really don't know what I'd do with myself if I hadn't any. I'd take a few good friends over a million flaky friends ANY day.
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