Photography: Amanda Pratt
Via Maris NYC
a man in a bullfighter's uniform
I'm sure none of you
wanted to know that about me.
I don't know if its because I'm trying to fight off a cold or because its actually cold in Houston, but I can only think about wanting to be comfy. Warm blankets, comfortable beds, and pajamas. Ahhh, that's what I need right now. Just as long as I can find a cup of hot chocolate, too!
So, any of you who read this blog regularly know I have to keep it simple.
I've always felt that simple and natural elements at Christmas are so inspiring and special.
Who can decorate better than nature?
Every year at this time I begin to feel like the Grinch. Mostly because I really dislike Christmas music! It just really drives me crazy! Usually its so boring and wimpy. To make matters worse, people start playing earlier and earlier every year. Now, before you decide that my heart is a few sizes too small; let me explain myself. I have a very good reason for disliking Christmas music. You see, I have to admit an ugly family secret...my family liked listening to Christmas music year round. Oh the horror!! In May or September, one could often hear Deck the Halls or Silent Night and so on. I told all of you it was terrible! So if you aren't horrified enough! Who were the most popular artists who sang Christmas music all year? Only people like Perry Como, Engelbert Humperdinck, Anne Murrey...must I go on. My stomach gets tied up in knots every time I think about it. (For those of you younger than I am, and you don't know who these people are...be grateful!) As you may imagine, as soon as I had a choice; I avoided all Holiday music whenever possible. The funny thing is that now that I am a mom, I find myself wanting to teach Liam all the kid favorites. So last year I started to come to terms w/ my aversion. What I started doing was collecting Christmas music that I can tolerate, by artists I like in styles of music I like. Funny enough, now I find myself listening to "My Christmas Music" quite a bit. I decided I would even share it w/ all of you who may feel the way I do. I posted my list on the sidebar, available for those who want to hear it, but I'm not forcing it on anyone. If you want, check it out. (Be forewarned, I have an affinity for Rockabilly).
Be Honest! How many of you haven't imagined living in one of these amazing buildings? I have ever since I first saw Breakfast at Tiffany's. This beautiful place was designed by Meyer Davis Studio of New York. Be sure and check out their amazing portfolio.
Hi everyone! I'm trying to get up and running again.
I decided to do something that
will make me feel better.
I'm starting a new series called, "Sunday Abstraction".
because I love the definition of the word...
Abstraction is the thought process wherein ideas are distanced from objects.
It uses a strategy of simplification, wherein formerly concrete details
are left ambiguous, vague, or undefined.
I'm including this video that I am currently OBSESSED with!!
Carolina
I'm not going to write a design post today. My little dog is missing. He's very old (almost 17yrs) and not in the best of health. To top it off, its almost freezing tonight. His name is Pepe, and I don't write about him because at his age, he pretty much just eats, goes for short walks, and sleeps the rest of the time. But now he's out there all alone, and I'm very upset. I know there are many things wrong in the world, but I would appreciate prayers for his well-being.
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