8/31/08

all i want for september...

Dear Dave,

Pleeeeease oh please will you buy me these Frye Campus Boots? I know there's no real occasion (you know, other than Fall approaching, and the fact that I'm finally starting my own business full time... and that you love me.... a lot.) but it's just one little present. Well, two if you count both feet ;)

Love,
Jess



in saddle


or dark brown?


OR if you feel like splurging...


ChloƩ Equestians

***UPDATE***
I just watched Dave nearly choke on his ice cream. Apparently he has no clue how much women's boots cost. hmmph.

why hello there...





Trina Turk fingerless gloves... I'll take the blue please. Oooh or grey (no pics) or black or.. um... ok the pink too... $68



today's daydream...



brigitte bardot... oh if I could emulate her perfectly easy style forever, I would.

completely aborable...

I won't post them here because I'm sure, as a mother, Hally Barry doesn't want pictures of her daughter posted all over the internet but I just have to say, she is so cute it hurts :)

8/29/08

long weekend...



Wish I knew who took this, found it through ffffound.com (anyone know how to get invited onto it? such a cool idea.) So sad that polaroids are a thing of the past now. I do, however, really want a pogo - similar concept but update to fit our digital culture. Geesh, always wanting something new and shiny....



Anyways, I hope you all have a great relaxing long weekend!

xx

8/28/08

ambushed...







Gorgeous. Stunning. Mesmerizing.

Eno Henze's Ambush wallpaper for the Maxalot Gallery... via Free People.

8/27/08

harmony...


perfect harmony by Espen Lodden

I skipped yoga tonight and didn't do all the work I told myself I'd do in it's place... Is there harmony in that? possibly - if I look hard enough.

goodnight!

8/26/08

dreamland...



Design for Mankind posted about Swiss artist Husmann Tschaeni today and I couldn't resist posting a few more pics over here for you. Her work is so dreamy... I would give anything to hang one of these in our little apartment.







brrr...



It's already getting chilly here in New England. I kinda feel like we were jipped out of summer this year as it rained the first 2 weeks of August and now there's a crispy breeze with that autumn smell in the air... Anyways, while I may sit here and complain, I love the Fall. It's by-far my favorite season.

That said, enjoy some lovely late-summer/early-autumn inspired pictures by the talented miss Anna Wolf.








8/25/08

spice route...

For some time now, I've been searching for some not-too-feminine curtains for the bedroom, as well as a colorful-but-not-cheesy shower curtain... While I've fallen in love with some, none quite fit the bill until I stumbled upon Saffron Marigold's etsy shop.

Each piece is hand printed using intricately carved wooden blocks in India. They support fair trade and artisans that are passionate about their craft. And, I must say, are quite lovely :)




Memories of Shalimar sheer, tie-tab curtains




Spice Route shower curtain

The only down-side is the shipping time-line as they're coming from India - 2 to 3 weeks...! I'm such an instant-gratification-girl, it's gonna be tough to sit and wait!


I hope everyone had a great weekend and enjoyed the (finally) lovely weather!!


8/22/08

so sleepy...



This bed, posted on An Indian Summer, is totally calling my name today. I love the metal paneling on the wall... and marble platform... such a statement :)

8/21/08

sigh...



just needed a breather :)

8/20/08

how social...

Anyone else out there on me.dium?



I just updated my Firefox and signed up for yet ANOTHER social networking site... but this one looks really cool (?). I guess it stays open in your browser's toolbar and links up all your sites (facebook, blogger, gchat..) and shows you who's online and you can instant message, see share links, etc.

Anyways, I'm a little confused with it. Let me know if you're on it and, well, get it?!? thanks!


why not...

I couldn't decide which of these fabrics would be best suited to cover the cushion on my new desk chair so... I kiiiiinda ordered a yard of each. Hey, whatever I don't use, I can make pretty pillows or something out of :)











All by Amy Butler, found on Sew Love Fabrics.

8/19/08

never has the floor felt so good...



Such an amazing yoga class tonight! Sarah and I sweat out all our toxins and wrung out all our stresses... by the time we got to savasana, our butts were officially kicked.

Anyways, here's some colorful chakra-inspired pics from rajmtx's photostream on flicker :)

xoxo






crocodile tears...

So my fab friend, Keyse, posts some of the most kick-ass craigslist finds over at her blog, Crocodile Tears... Being a loyal reader and friend, I scope out her postings daily and drool over most, wishing to god that we had a bigger apartment to fit all the eclectic furniture in...

Needless to say, she posted this beautiful desk from the 60's last week and I had to scoop it up!



"How much" you ask? ummm a mere $80!!! serious score.

Considering I'm about to spend the majority of my days at my computer, I figured I'd be much better off with some desk space and a chair that my feet can touch the ground at (my old setup was pub-table-height, not too conducive to good posture). Now all I need it some cute fabric to recover the vinyl with and I'll be good to go!

"What did you do with the old desk?" you ask? Well, we actually put it over the old microwave stand, giving us some much-needed extra counter space! clever clever...



xoxo

tgit...



Thanks, Natalie Dee, for making me smile today :)


hehe...

8/15/08

all business...

I come to you today with exciting news...

After a lot of thought and consideration, I've decided to finally go full-time freelance!


catmadogma

As of September 1st, I will be ending my full-time position as the Senior Web Designer at Fresh and staying on as a part-time Web Consultant, hence opening up my week to focus on my main priority - my clients :)

Fresh has by-far been the most amazing job I ever could have asked for and the fact that they are so willing to support my decision is amazing. I've adopted such a wonderful family there and am so thrilled to be able to stay on and maintain their site while I pursue my own business. The lessons I've learned as a designer for Fresh have been priceless, a million thanks goes out to them.

So now it's time for the scary stuff to begin... I've been patiently building toward this day for four years now, slowly growing my client base and it's finally here - so completely surreal! The stars have been aligning quite perfectly and I couldn't be more excited to take this next step in my professional life.

So wish me luck! I'm sure you'll be hearing a LOT more from me now that I'll be sitting at home in front of my massive monitor all day :)


xoxo

merci...



What is it about the the mid-august mark that makes you start to absolutely CRAVE fall clothes? These would be great transitions for before it gets too chilly!

All taken from ba&sh. Oh to be french and perfectly styled...








A bit of their summer line below. Man, I'll be sad to see the warm weather go :(