pablo + kitty | daily stare down

{he knows not to get too close.}

estate sale finds.

We went to an estate sale this morning and found some darling new (technically old) items for the house. Now I just need to plan a party so I can use this cocktail cart and ice bucket.

{vintage globe + stand... only $5!}

happy friday.

{apples from my in-laws apple tree.}

day dreaming.

one day... if i ever win the lotto, i will buy this camera.

{Hasselblad H4D}

image via b&h

boo!

{the closest thing i have to a brother :) }

happy labor day.

I had a dream about my grandma Audrey last night. And woke up missing her and my grandfather terribly. Days like today bring back memories of my childhood... hanging out with my family on Little Corona Beach. Everyone laughing and having a good time. I cherish those memories on that beach... even the ones of being burnt to a crisp with sand in my bathing suit. 

{my father + his brothers}

Wishing you all a safe, happy and most importantly, memorable Labor Day! 

my office is almost done!

I am beyond excited at just the thought of having an office. Thankfully, my hardworking husband is finally making it happen (truth be told he got sick of my stuff everywhere!). I have been a mess since we started my basement/office/studio "project" over at my house last January... for 8 months I have been working on my bed, in the kitchen and on the floor in the living room. I have books and pens and pads of paper all over the house. A project that would usually take 30 minutes, has taken hours... mostly because I have not been able to find a thing. Do you know how crazy making it is to not be able to find something you know you have? Yay for an organized life! 

Anyways, I will post the progress as it come together. We are going to paint the trim tonight and start moving things in tomorrow. I am looking forward to decorating... already drew up two different floor plans. Having some difficulty figuring out exactly where I want to put things. Actually, if I had no budget, I would know exactly where to put things... but right now I am going to work with what I have! 

Oh - has anyone painted a metal filing cabinet? How did it turn out? I want to paint mine white, but worried it won't look right. 

ps . here is a link to my "office inspiration" board. 

Cheers!