I’m somewhat notorious for discovering a band that I like on mixes that I downloaded forever ago and never paid close attention to the first time. Case in point: The Fresh & Onlys. Into ‘em. And that first video reminds me of this fun time.
plant table | cardamom meringue pumpkin pie | Heath | finding Fall | mandarin season | a little gift | work desk | glowing cheer
Things that happened: over eight miles of Los Feliz covered by foot – seeking out Fall and a little quiet in my head, some little plant tables were constructed to keep me busy and productive, brunch at Little Dom’s with pals (the day after Thanksgiving, what were we thinking??), jewelry was made, turkey leftovers and pie were eaten (that pie is the only Thanksgiving evidence I have), Christmas lights were strung for cheer, mandarins were eaten by the pound.
Today is Will’s 30th birthday. I’m grateful that he’s in between cycles so he’s practically feeling normal today, and an old friend from Brooklyn is in town and coming for dinner, which will make things feel more special. Could a 30th birthday be more monumental and a little shaking than having cancer? He’s taking it like a champ though, and we are so thrilled that Wednesday he starts his last cycle, his last bad week and then two easy ones. A strangely good birthday present. I’m about to order him a ridiculous brunch from our favorite neighborhood spot and eat omelets in bed. Top notch.
Happy Thanksgiving, my American friends, and happy Thursday everyone else! We could be angry with the cards we’ve been dealt and one of the resulting facts that we can’t be with our families for the holidays this year, but instead we’re thankful for so very, very many things right now.
Have a wonderful holiday and I’ll be back on Monday. Now, off to make a delicious (very intimate) meal with this bounty…
Jennifer has now posted all of the Ermie F/W ’11 collection photos that I shot, and images of all of the products are available for preview in her shop now, which will open this Friday, November 25th, 10:30 am PST.
I had so much fun shooting this, a totally new experience for me. I had a lot on my plate and mind that week, but it was like a little creative treat to get away from my computer and collaborate with such creative ladies for a day.
Here are some of my favorite shots, a mix of digital and film. My only regret is that I wasn’t more on top of shooting more film because they turned out so great and are nice mixed in, but it’s kind of a pain making a model hold still while you switch between cameras all the time!
All Textile Designs © Jennifer Parry Dodge 2011
Photographed by Kate Miss, Modeled by Melanie Nakaue.
I’m excited to share with you a great holiday shop that I’m participating in called Handmade Holiday that Arlie of Urban Revisions worked hard to put together. As you can see, I’m in great company! I’d had this idea to make greeting cards for a long time now and this was a great excuse to give it a go. I’ll be selling three different cards in sets of three, and these are totally limited edition. It was so much fun making the props and shooting the photos for these cards.
The shop will open on December 1st and run for a week, so mark your calendars.
The Shrine / An Argument from Sean Pecknold on Vimeo.
Check out the stunning new Fleet Foxes video, directed by Sean Pecknold, animated by Sean Pecknold and Britta Johnson, and illustrated by one of my very favorite illustrators/cool Seattle girls Stacey Rozich.
fancy nails | helper cat | tea for a cold day | rainy day
Things finally have slowed down a bit as I wrap up design projects and I can breathe. I slept in til eight thirty (whoa) both days, and only worked a little bit on Saturday, taking the world’s longest walk around Los Feliz, trying to walk on streets I’ve never stepped foot nor car on before while picking out which adorable bungalows I want to live in. I only took my film camera with me, but trust me, it happened, and it was glorious until my feet reminded me that I’m not a New Yorker anymore and I never walk like that these days. I’m trying to embrace doing things alone, savor the silence and seek out quiet places in LA, which is hard sometimes in our neighborhood. I’m trying not to hold it against this side of LA lately that I associate it with Will being sick now and find things that make me happy here, but it’s difficult sometimes. After this, will I ever be able to drive along Beverly Blvd without feeling like I’m driving to the hospital? Will I associated walks around Los Feliz with the fact that I walked alone because I had to, not because I wanted to? I’ve always had terrible grass is greener syndrome when it comes to where I live, and this is not helping. When crazy people cut us off while I’m trying to drive my nauseated guy somewhere or a crazed neighbor is laying on their horn outside our window while Will is trying to sleep I can’t help but wish we lived so far away from a busy city right now. So I try hard to not focus on those silly things and remember what my grandpa recently told me about cities and why he’s stayed where he is for so long even though he daydreams, “There is no Utopia, home is what you make of it.” So we make tea and watch the rain (and feel grateful that rain means quieter neighbors) and enjoy our little slice of peace inside these walls in the middle of a sometimes chaotic land.
ps. totally unrelated, but there are still some things left in the shop
A few things: 1. Friday Bits is taking a break for a few weeks 2. A preview of tomorrow’s shop update is up now. Remember, 10am PST Saturday! and 3. Jennifer is starting to post the Ermie look book images I shot, so go have a look. I’ll post my faves next week and tell you more about the shoot.
Have a wonderful weekend, friends.
Photographed by Kate Miss, Modeled by Melanie Nakaue, P.C.H. Print in Moonshadow Dolman Sleeve Dress by Ermie.
Into the unrefined, dreaminess of King Krule (formerly known as Zoo Kid) lately. That such a baritone and musical maturity comes out of that young, scrawny, gingery adorableness (sorry, buddy) is a bit of a shock at first. His EP is so short and underwater-like that you wonder if it was all just a dream once you realize it’s over.
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