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day trip: paris, france

Published on September 9th, 2008
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ok, so not a day trip–actually, it’s a week–so i’ll be offline for a few.
i am hoping to take full advantage of the puces–the 7 hectare flea market– way out in the 18th.
wish me luck. besides an accordian, i am hoping to score some fancy chinoiserie something. i need inspiration for some invitations [...]

market pretties

Published on August 30th, 2008
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just putting away my veggies for the long weekend & thought
they looked so purty.
god, i love union square market!

tattoos & sparrows

Published on August 22nd, 2008
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i really love the sailor jerry, retro thing some brides bring to their wedding. it’s a lowbrow aesthetic that lends itself to fun, creative & potentially hi-brow accessories. whether drawing from your own tattoo collection or more generalized flash art–going this route really allows your personality to shine through.
the vegan red [...]

tattoos & sparrows

Published on August 22nd, 2008
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i really love the sailor jerry, retro thing some brides bring to their wedding. it’s a lowbrow aesthetic that lends itself to fun, creative & potentially hi-brow accessories. whether drawing from your own tattoo collection or more generalized flash art–going this route really allows your personality to shine through.
the vegan red [...]

union square: newfield farms

Published on August 19th, 2008
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gladiolas were in full bloom at newfield farms today. they were lovely to look at, and at a dollar-fifty a stem, i wanted to grab the whole bundle. as i gazed at them, wondering how i could squeeze them into every corner of my apartment, i was struck by what a wonderful (and [...]

most beautiful fake flowers, promise!

Published on August 4th, 2008
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my mom made silk flowers for friends weddings, as gifts, for fun. it was fun to watch her dye the silk, cut the petal shapes, work the material with her various irons & rollers. while mom was a pro, i know she would give the thumbs up to mommy makes roses.
maybe it’s all [...]

union square: the river garden

Published on August 3rd, 2008
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i could not be more excited about today’s post. yesterday we navigated raindrops to get over to the farmer’s market and i am so glad that we did. the river garden, one of my favorite flower stalls was beautifully stocked. maybe it was the freshness of the rain, but everything just look [...]

inspiration: floral (OMG)

Published on August 1st, 2008
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as much as i love, love, love all the birdies happening everywhere…yawn…i admit i’m a bit jaded. but thanks to emilie friday, holy crap i wanna get hitched and quick! i’ve always wanted a tree stump wedding cake–this lil baby would be precious (a word i never use) on top. jesus, [...]

summer lovin’

Published on July 31st, 2008
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i was worried i wouldn’t get this post out before summer ended, but it would seem we are in for a long haul of stifling heat. as new yorkers, summer comes and we hit the outdoors with gusto. we find any excuse to be outside–the shake shack, movies in the park, [...]

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