I know have some deja vu issues, but I'm completely positive this isn't one of them. I've definitely seen this painting on one of the million blogs I stalk-- I just can't figure out which one and it's been bothering me since I saw the painting in person last night. I remember it was a small image on a website with a white background (helpful)-- I also remember thinking "wow, i wish i could paint like that" after seeing it online (again, helpful). Maybe you'll know? All three of you who check my blog?

Either way, I properly stalked the rest of his portfolio online and it's way cool. Seriously: Nick Ward.

"So pretty it hurts" is right. Winter 2010 by Juliette Hogan.

Somehow I ended up on a blog called "this is stylish" or something along that line and every picture they showed had seriously emaciated models-- bony, no hips, nothing. It's too bad the industry mandates skinny is pretty because healthy is a helluvalot more pretty and should be showcased (cue: Kate Dillon above).

Life the way it should be.

Tibetan nomad 2007, photographer: Steve McCurry.

Summer defined.

Poppy fields. Flowers don't get any better than this.

From sunrise to sunset, it's been a glorious 13-hour work day and I genuinely mean it. They aren't always, but every day is an affirmation that I'm lucky enough to work with some amazing people.

People can be so creative--really makes me wonder what is going on in all these amazing minds. See the rest: rune guneriussen

underwater base jumping

Says a lot when watching something without sound is really engaging. Audio included, but not necessary.

Macheesmo pleaze-mo'

I've been floating the idea of a deep-fry party to my friends for a couple of weeks, and by "friends" I mean anyone I come in contact with. But I had no idea how to go about it or how to even do it safely.

I just found this blog: www.macheesmo.com and it's a godsend. Not only has this man already had deep-fry parties. He tells you all about the setup, etc. Great. Freaking amazing. But, it gets better. He has tons of recipes and useful commentary (keyword: USEFUL) and a great philosophy on getting into the kitchen (read his 'about me').

(Photo from Macheesmo's deep-fry blog entry: http://www.macheesmo.com/2009/09/deep-fry-party/)

biscuit & a sitting duck

Film makes the coolest images. Everyone loves a little nostalgia-- and in this case, it's all thanks to a cheap little disposable camera, siiiiick.

agosto

Straight chillin on the roof yesterday after work. PLH.

norman rockwell's studio

beautiful

View from Norman Rockwell's studio.

hotel california

My neighbor is blasting this song and I am totally okay with it. Picture's from this weekend. It was a blast. More to come.

blue flats

dream bike

This with a steel basket (http://www.velorbis.com/). Dream big dreamer.

classy

On my way to DC!! I can't contain myself. I am so excited, even if it is the one weekend where there are actually things I'd like to be at here. C'est la vie, but so stoked!

chinatown

twenty-fourth

A birthday dinner and a porsche convertible seem unrelated, especially since the car wasn't a gift, but it's the first thing we saw when we stepped out of the restaurant at 10 past 10. Did I mention we had her birthday dinner at Ten Tables? Maybe it's some good omen, who knows. Dinner was phenomenal. There is no other way to explain it.

a la playa con surf buena

A la playa grande en Montezuma, Costa Rica. The starting point of our 30-40 min. hike along the beach, through the jungle, and back on the beach. Like anything else in this country, you have to work for what you want no matter how simple-- makes everything a little sweeter.

Photo credit Dahlia. My own photos are coming. It's been a bustling two weeks since I've been back. It's worth the wait, though. Promise.