artist: miss capricho

As long as I've received my Daily Candy emails, I've always wondered whose done their artwork - lovely, whimsical watercolors.  I love the cityscape of Boston and always thought it would make a great print in my home.  So, I tracked down the artist - Miss Capricho.  And I bet she does your city, too...

And she does other great things, too.  Be sure to check out here site for more.

as one project ends...

("formal friday" with some co-workers since we normally dress like slobs)

...another begins.  Today was my last day after 14 months at the same production company (the longest time somewhere for this contractor).  It's surreal - I'm excited to start on my new project, but I've made some great friends, worked with people always pushing me to be better & learned a whole lot along the way.

On to the next.  And on and on and on...

food as art

Bright red, orange and green peppers.  Plump baskets of blueberries.  Swirling cocktails.  You know what?  Food isn't only good, it's pretty.  And while the food as art episode on Top Chef this season was the worst challenge ever, I still can't help but love that moment at a restaurant where your plate comes out and it just looks so gorgeous.

Meet Megan Elmstrom.  She's a local photographer and I simply love all her food photos.  They're perfect for marketing, sure, but they remind me how beautiful food can be. 

south end snap shots

Pretty light yesterday walking home.  I walk up this street everyday and these look like the pictures in my head when I think of my neighborhood.  I could see blowing them up and framing them some day.

on the road: las vegas

Uploaded some photos from my trip home to Vegas and these are some of my favorite shots.  Little Brother is the tennis player and I went hiking with Sister, Brother-In-Law, Niece & Nephew.  I didn't appreciate the desert beauty when I lived there.  I think it was all those years growing up by the ocean that made me dismiss the sand, lack of trees & unrelentless heat.  But the light there is really lovely (which inspired the tennis photo shoot - it was perfect) and the wilderness evokes wonder.

 

tracy reece

Bought a new Tracy Reese dress a few weeks ago and itching to wear it....

It's pretty fabulous - great print, great coloring, great fit.  While I can't buy one of her dresses all the time, I definitely think she nails great dresses you can wear to multiple kinds of occasions.  Got my eyes on...

crazed transition

I've been crazy busy and in transition mode and if you've followed me for a while, you know that means my posts start to wane.  So, I went through my inspiration folder to throw some stuff here I've liked for a while &/or are on my mind.  Helps me to take a moment and appreciate the world around me & its simple beauty, no matter the craziness.

(are super fun warm weather parties around the corner?)

(a quite chic home office in my favorite color, turquoise)

 (simple delights: fresh flowers & pretty new shoes)

 (a lovely mirror & feminine home I'm sure Roommate would love)

(framed old letters)

 (smart design & homey comfort in a small space)

(stacked books and Louis V - what's not to love?)

*images via pink wallpaper, elements of style, little blue deer, pink wallpaper (x2), apartment therapy, louis vuitton