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People of Walmart is effing hilarious. And also sad. But mostly hilarious. I chose some of my favorite images that if you squint your eyes really hard, could totally be used as fashion inspiration. In the sense of Litte Edie's strangeness, and how fascinating she is as a result. Character based fashion design is so amazing, because a strange muse is endlessly inspiring because their curiosities know no bounds.

You know this lady has a story. And a fabulous house full of weird things.

This guy is straight off the runway.

This look could be, um, tweaked, but it certainly coincides with the lovely rainbow hair trend.

THIS IS ART.

This one is my favorite. I think its because there is definitely some kind of pioneer

spirit involved. And something almost John Charles de Castelbajac.

I love how everywhere you turn there is potential inspiration. You just have to use your imagination! One person seen once in passing can spawn a 52 outfit collection. It's all about connecting the dots.

all photos from peopleofwalmart.com

Away to Jordan

Jerash ruins, still being excavated. Greco-Roman ruins 2000 years old!

The city of Jerash juxtaposed with the ancient columns.

The amphitheater

Best bagpipes I ever heard!

photos taken by me

Printemps Fantastical Holiday Windows

It's always such a pleasure to visit Paris department stores during the holidays because they do rather elaborate and luxurious window decor. Here are pictures from this year's Printemps windows. Enjoy!

AaaammmmmmaZING crystal-y fish bones (sorry blurry photo)

LOOK AT THIS COAT!! It is an incredible embellishment feat!

Nothin says luxe like peacocks!

This phenomenal head piece is made of hair. Love ornamentation made of hair!!

Ultimate New Year's outift OR WHAT

Who doesn't need a turquoise ostrich feather coat?

all photos taken by me @ Printemps, Paris.

Around the World in 17 days!

First day in Paris:

I arrive to find my bedroom converted into a very pretty guest room

(wish it looked this good when I lived there!).

Two vintage Moroccan wedding blankets make the bed sparkle with real metal sequins galore!

A cute vintage pink typewriter and a head in a jar create great visual contrast and interest.

The paper in the typewriter reads:

Nostalgia
remember when?


Homage to my mother the wonderful and obsessive decorator, Tara Holmes of Paris Parfait.

NH Nights

Pulley bridge over a stream- shaky rusty creaky in pitch black water

driving up old logging roads

walking treachorous trails under canopies of gnarled branch

abandoned rotting cabins

ghost stories of satanic ritual and missing hikers

nights of a thousand fires and falling stars

19th century gravestones propped around tree trunks

carrying a hatchet- just in case

Coors and Marb Regs, dude

loosing flashlights

resting in cradled hands of rocks

fear of moose and coy dogs

fear of drunken hunters

fear of being swallowed up by the black wilderness

xoxo, NH nights

Nansen Ski Jump

We went up to the Nansen Ski Jump in Berlin, NH. This thing is so massive! I can't imagine anyone jumping off of it! It was built in 1936 and is 52 meters high. It's no longer in use, but it was really cool to see, and imagine all the hardcore skiers of the 30's and 40's in their old fashioned outfits and skis, milling about drinking cider between jumps. It was apparently a big to do in the area, and had Olympic trails and everything. We had a hard time climbing up where the stairs used to be, and tried to find a different way down but got a little lost- but it was beautiful North woods country so it was ok!

This is the top of the climb up to the jump. You can sort of see the metal parts that used to hold wooden steps, which are gone now. It was very slippery from leaves!

The ski jump back in the day.

The ski jump now!

Here is me next to the jump to give you an idea of how gigantor it is.

This was a little structure next to the jump that I would like to refurbish and live in.

Adornments Aplenty

Here are some pics of some of my jewelry. I'm in the process of figuring out what to do with the pieces. I'm in hesitation mode.... I could sell it on etsy... I could try and sell in boutiques.... I could start a website.... don't really know what to do! I feel attached to them because I consider them to be little pieces of art. They are amalgamations of my appreciation for materials and shape and color and vibrance. They have sort of a space age theme, as I am curently obsessed with all things space (P.S. did you guys hear about the moon bombing this morning???? We were going to try and watch it but it happened at 7:30 am ET so sadly it was too light for us at that point)
Anyway here is a sampling....

And allow me to introduce my lovely assistant Bonita, haha. Keith is always flirting with her.

As Promised.....

Real pictures from our trip so far!

Hope you enjoy them!

Us really on the road! One of the best feelings on earth.

An unbelievabely vibrant tree. The pic really doesn't do it justice!

Glorious view from the lead mines in Gorham, NH- Keith's home town.

I was scared to go up any higher because I was scared to come back down!

The beaver pond we hiked around.

I told Keith he should be a nature photographer as evidenced by this beautiful pic he took!!

On the Road (sort of)

So my husband and I are on a grand adventure! We just began about a week ago, though preparations for the big event began a couple of months ago. We sold and gave away almost all of our stuff except for the sentimentals and irreplaceables, which we stored with good friends. We quit our jobs, packed up our dog and a year's worth of clothes and supplies, left our friends and apartment in Philadelphia and are at the start of a long winding road of impending excitements and curiousities! We are putting our faith in the universe, letting go of our ills, and following our whims! We are nurturing our souls and hearts in the vast open of the world and its treasures!

At the moment, and probably for the next couple of months, we are in New Hampshire. My husband is from NH so we have lots of friends and family to visit with. We have been staying with various folks and experiencing the gorgeous mountain scenery that is peak foliage! The most vibrant red oranges and yellows are sprinkled all over! We went on a hike where we saw evidence of beavers (huge trees felled by tiny beaver teeth!!!) and we stood on a beaver hut on the water! It had a little window! I imagined a beaver wife washing dishes in an apron. I wish we could have gone inside and joined a beaver family for a cup of tea!

So far it has been pretty rainy but its still wonderful!!!! I don't have a way to hook up our camera right now but here are some online images for an idea of what we're dealing with- but I will post some of our own pics soon!

Keith's favorite time is Fall in NH- "the mountains look like Fruity Pebbles!" he says. Love him.

Shogun Assassin!!!!!!

Excellent film, story, legend. Beautifully framed. The 1980 filmstock and colors are gorgeous. The score is perfect. The Lone Wolf and Cub are on the run from the Shogun, the lone Wolf is the greatest warrior ever, and the Cub is quite possibly the most adorable child actor I've ever seen. Must see!!