February 2012
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chevron crate diy
at work it seems there is always a free pile floating around somewhere, so awhile ago i picked up this little crate. at the time it had a beach towel in it as some kind of promo, but i figured it’d make a nice little addition to my desk after a facelift.
i started off with just a quick once over with the white spray paint. i didnt want it to be perfect, so i just did a light coat.
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a photo a day: february 19-25
another week of iphone photos. this time on purpose. somehow i knew when the week started that it was going to be one of those weeks. i was totally right. there are always highlights though, i have to remember.
2/19/12: sunday evening reading party with the boyfriend and the boyfriends roommates. i finished the girl with the dragon tattoo and have moved on to the hunger games to catch up with...
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first day of school
welp, the office move finally happened this weekend and i have to say, the new digs are pretty flippin sweet. so we all about 3 or 4 of us decided that we would all dress up as if it were the first day of school. remember the first day of school and all the shopping and planning and worrying that went with it? that was fun, right? which is why it felt appropriate to recreate the feeling on...
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my old lady side table makeover diy
you may or may not remember months ago josie and i found this little beauty next to a dumpster on one of our daily lunch walks and scooped it up. we attempted to make her over at work on our breaks, but things got crazy, i ran out of spray paint the first day, and then our schedules got changed. so she’s been sitting at my desk in this sad, half finished state ever since. i finally had...
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fosters freeze
i walked down to fosters freeze to take a photo for yesterdays painting and while i was there got myself some chili cheese fries and a root beer and took some photos like a tourist.
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a painting a week: 7/52
i got a new pen and i’m super annoyed because its doing this bleeding thing on the bumps of the canvas. time to go back to the art store. regardless, i’m still pretty pleased with how this one turned out.
last weeks painting.
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a photo a day: february 12-18
2/12/12: coffee at the farmers market.
2/13/12: tea all day for my sore throat.
2/14/12: back to work. more tea.
2/15/12: one last tuna melt and coke from tada before the office moves.
2/16/12: midweek wine with the man.
2/17/12: still under the weather. luckily i’ve got myself a keeper who brings me soup and sprite.
2/18/12: went to take a photo for this weeks...
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spring in my step
a little something i wore last week when it was warm enough for a skirt. i’m ready for summer please.
top: jcrew
vest: hand me down
skirt: f21
socks: target
boots: steve madden
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dreaming of sunday
the best weekends include tea time on the roof, farmers market browsing, empanadas and limeade, coffee runs and bike rides.
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lying and cheating
i have a couple of confessions for you on this valentines day: i didn’t actually wear this outfit, my hair isn’t actually straight and this dress definitely does not actually fit. i was all gung-ho for this months everybody everywear choice - i even voted for red and pink! then i looked in my closet and realized i only own three red items. one of which is really more pink...
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mar vista farmers market
the mar vista farmers market has quickly become one of my favorite things about sundays.
lately we’ve been riding our bikes down since bikerowave is there with their free bike valet. the folks there are as nice as can be and will give your bike a once over and fill your tires if necessary - or if you’re like me and need help with the smallest task - they’ll...
Winter Remix Challenge
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WhatIWore: I think it’s fair to say we all have a little trouble maintaining inspiration during that last weeks of winter. If you’re in need of a few new ideas, you’re in luck! Over 75 super stylish gals have submitted their photos (linked to their AMAZING blogs) with one piece worn two ways. Grab a cup of coffee and clear a good half hour off your schedule (or more!) and get...
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a painting a week: 6/52
it’s been on my LA bucket list to go into camera obscura for quite some time. i finally did two weeks ago and it was really strange. its attached to a senior center, so it smelled like old people and old people food and was just kind of sad. and then once up there, i think it was broken…there was another girl trying to figure it out with me, but we couldn’t get the “360...
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a photo a day: february 5-11
i…completely failed at a photo a day this week. i gave myself the theme of flowers & foliage. in hindsight, not such a great idea when you don’t see the sunlight because you’re working 12 hour days. so instead i will leave you with an instagram roundup. turns out that most of them i did actually take on the intended days! (though not intended for this project. shh.)
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underground rebel fuckin' bingo - part 2!
saturday night, we tried our hand at underground rebel bingo again. this time it was at the dragonfly in east hollywood. i was super pumped because last time was a blast. to be honest though, this time i was ready to leave almost as soon as we got there. i just wasn’t feeling the crowd or the vibe. but then, the countdown started and the sexy british man came on stage, and all was well...
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straight and narrow
Informal: the proper, honest, and moral path of behaviour.
sweater: jcrew
skirt, watch: hand me downs
socks: kohls
shoes: joie
necklaces: f21, gift
sunglasses: toms
photos by keith
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a painting a week: 5/52
ta-daaa! the last in sunny’s custom series. i love this one too! i think its a little more cartoon-y than even my usual style, but thats cool. and sunny’s in town, too! so hopefully i’ll get to see the lady friend and give her these bad boys ;-)
last weeks painting: 4/52
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a photo a day: january 29 - february 4
1/29/12: spent the day up on the roof, reading girl with the dragon tattoo while the chicken marinated in the crock pot.
1/30/12: biked to the beach! let me tell you, it has been quite some time since my last biking adventure and i am out. of. shape. i literally felt like i had been used as a punching bag by the time we were done. but its good, i just need to get back in the habit.
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BBC Worldwide Productions is seeking couples in LA...
BBC WORLDWIDE PRODUCTIONS IS LOOKING FOR COUPLES
FOR A DOCUMENTARY
Are you currently in a relationship?
Are you recently married? Is marriage what you thought it would be?
Are you currently deciding whether or not to get married?
Perhaps you want to settle down, but your partner is not so sure?
Do you have strong views on marriage? Does your partner always share your views?
Or have you...
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gathering moments
a semi-daily reminder to be present and grateful. a little whimsy doesn’t hurt either.
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fabric portrait
i’ve been pinning these fabric portraits like crazy, and i’ve had this embroidery hoop for ages with the intention of doing this, so i finally just did it. the above supplies aren’t entirely accurate. i had this spray adhesive that i was planning to use, but it ended up being expired, so i ghetto-rigged my diy instead. you’ll see.
i had this lovely trina turk top that...
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bust your kneecaps
i’ve had these tights for a good five months or so and have been dying to wear them but haven’t been able to quite figure them out. finally the stars aligned and everything came together. i liked it so much i wore it two days in a row. don’t tell anyone how gross i am. thanks.
jacket: gap
shirt: pomplamoose
shoes: toms
everything else: f21
photos by keith