paper hearts.

i scrounged around in the boxes under our bed and found these guys from last february. new city, new wall.

the sun's coming out in bits and bursts today and i'm home from work, tying up loose ends and making doctor's visits. nothing extraordinary, just the routine stuff.

wishing you all a lovely weekend.

other things:
this awesome duo, just in time for love day.
if you can get your hands on this piece, do.

potions.

i love new beauty potions as much as the next lady, but sorting through all the stuff out there can be more than a little overwhelming. sometimes i just want someone to tell me what to use. in hopes that i can help spread the good word, here are two products i've been using for the past few months that i'm particularly taken with.

cold spring apothecary's dry shampoo is just about my favorite thing. james thinks it's a little heavy on the patchouli, but i don't mind a bit. it's filled with nice ingredients that i don't have to worry about and it works, too. it's especially good as a little post-workday freshener and it does wonders for hair that's been smushed under a wool hat all day. next time i have some time away from work, i'm taking a little trip to cold spring. i'm fairly certain i'll take home with me every single thing i find.

lush's full of grace serum is another recent favorite. the little bar doesn't require any special packaging and it leaves your cheeks feeling silky smooth. seriously useful for new york city apartments where you can't control your heat. also, it's mighty sweet looking.

other things:

skin deep for thoughtful consumers.

a paraben primer.

change starts with your underwear.

ps. those jars? found intact buried beneath the ground at my mom and dad's!

sparkles.

sparkly confetti on church steps, sunday morning. tiny reminders of someone's the night before.

other things:
i'd take any of these.
thinking about these.

snowy snouts.

we finally got some snow this weekend. a little of the powdery stuff didn't stop these pink snouts from rooting around. and the little bit of time i spent with the friendly beasts on saturday made the treacherous drive to the farm feel worth it.

other things:
i met this guy back in december. vegan cum butcher.
bacon scarves.
amazing snow sparkles.

ko'oko'olau.

100% hawaiian ko'oko'olau herbal tea. a gift brought back to me from hawaii. it's mild and restorative and i've been drinking it by the mugful. mahalo for the tea.

lunch, lately.

kale. washed in cold water. drizzled in lemon juice and olive oil. a shave or two of pecorino or parmesan, a pinch of salt and pepper. eggs and bread to round things out. a remedy for what ails me and then some.

other things:
eat more kale.
stunning citrus from hungry ghost.
habanero tequila. with grapefruit juice. a nice accompaniment to lunch. no?

sidewalk stories.

cast-iron newel posts. painted and peeling. welcoming folks home.

other things:
an exhibit: context/contrast
architectural transitions