We're Jammin'

My dad came to visit me for a few days, the first family member to visit me since my college graduation. I had a blast hanging out with him and sharing our interests. My dad and I are both into music, but he has more experience and education in playing a musical instrument (whereas I only know how to sing by ear). So I'm glad I was able to help him fulfill his dream of impromptu street performing. I also helped him upload videos of his performances to Youtube!





My dad is awesome.

Winter Holiday Garland

Inspired by this, I decided to make my own garland for the office holiday potluck using holiday themed scrapbook paper, cut into triangles, and a sewing machine. What fun!

Some other fun garlands:
Napkin flowers, felt balls, and poms
More poms and felt balls
Watercolor paper chain
Felt twists
Scandanavian Inspired Stars

Shuck Yeah!

Partook in oysters at the Tomales Bay Oyster Company near Point Reyes, CA. Stats - 7 people, 50 small oysters, 50 medium oysters, another dozen medium oysters, and a dozen large oysters. THAT'S 124 OYSTERS! Some were consumed raw, others were barbequed on the half shell or fully in the shell. And let me tell you, shucking is so much fun.

She's On Fire!

This is me jumping over the fire obstacle at the Warrior Dash in Hollister, CA - I have an awkward way of moving my body.

I Love Killin' Zombies

Been playin' Left 4 Dead 2. This is seriously going to eat into my free time.

Long, Striped Scarf

Leave it to me to make a scarf during a late autumn heat wave.

Local Natives @ The Fillmore

Went to a Local Natives concert at The Fillmore in SF. 'Twas awesome! I don't typically go to concerts, but this is the first time in my life in which I can honestly say the band live was better than the recording. Best parts: playing one song (Shape Shifter?) slower than the recording for extra drama and rocking out to Sun Hands.

The opening bands, The Union Line and The Love Language, were awesome as well. Will most definitely be getting my hands on their music.

Willie the Operatic Whale

"Gooodbyyyyyyyyyye, my frieeeeends! I'm off to be discovered! La la la la la la la la..."

I love Willie the Operatic Whale from Disney's Make Mine Music.

Watch Part 1
Watch Part 2

Wile E. Coyote

...suuuuuuuuuupeeeeerrr genius!

The Secret Powers of Time

I am definitely a present-hedonistic type of person.

Blackbeard Brand

I would totally buy this product if it were real.

The Story of Cosmetics

After watching The Story of Cosmetics and reading No More Dirty Looks, I did some research on cosmetics and beauty product brands that are primarily non-toxic. There are quite a few out there, but I am leaning heavily towards Josie Maran's line. Even though I don't wear much makeup, I'm still interested in using products for evening out my skin tone and skin hydration.

Even cooler, I found that the CA Dept of Public Health has a Safe Cosmetics Program!

**Edit**
Jimmy informed me of the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database. Great resource.

I Miss Gob

Pelican Stamps

kris's color stripes

Owls

Nicholaus Saunders

Cloud

Jigsaw London

I like the outfit compilations from Jigsaw London

The Weanie Roast

The Weanie Roast

The Mark of the Tourist

I love the huge touristy camera bag.

HEL LOOKS | Nozomi (21)

Scott Pilgrim Playlist

Not the kind of music I typically listen to, but it's not bad.

the last exit

Swimming

Swim, Sleep by George Babanau

Ms Tee

I appreciate this image.

Where They At

Connect Four

This is for those Connect Four lovers out there.

Back to Earth found at Urban Outfitters - Blog

TableArt

TableArt :: Dinnerware :: Arzberg :: Tric

French Macarons: 2

Yum! by Leonard

Streets

This looks slightly masculine and comfortable.

via we-are-awesome

Zara Kids

These kids dress better than I do.

Zara Kids

Dadu Shin

Lovely.

found via Where the Lovely Things Are

Bérangère Claire

Something about the left picture convinces me on the wearability of moccasins.

found via Where the Lovely Things Are

Cool Bike

via Where the Lovely Things Are

Bicycle Print Cut Out Dress

I love this dress and image.

via Vivat Veritas

Party Lights

I have these. They are awesome.

Image spotted on you are my fave

Knit Tank with Yoke

This is the tank I finally finished. It didn't turn out exactly the way I wanted it to, but I still wore it. I was hoping for a quirky tank top, not something a kid would wear. More like this or this. Maybe the prints I chose make it seem more juvenile? Or the neckline?

I wonder what other people do when they finish a project they don't like 100%...

Taco Night

Oh yes.

Style I Like

Pictures saved on my computer - don't remember where they're from.

Random Inspiration

These have been saved onto my computer, but I can't remember where they're from.