Girl Crush.

On Katy Krantz, an artist who lives and works in Brooklyn. She received an MFA in Painting,
has been in a lot of exhibitions, and has won a number of awards and fellowships -Find more of her stuff here.

Tote Bags are tote-a-ly cool.

I heart tote bags, they are handy and that perfect touch of cool/casual (yes, I just said that). They're not only your best friend when in a hurry or for holding objects that you take in and out constantly like a camera or a lap-top, but they're also your partner in crime when impulse buying that huge beach towel you wouldn't normally be able to fit anywhere else (as long as they're a little over-sized like these ones). So, here are a few that I think work great (nudes are awesome summer colors, but so are crazy 90's floral patterns)!


All Purpose Huge Linen Tote Bag
Oversized beige and white checkerboard tote, Not-so-much-a-tote-bag, but a great larger travel shoulder bag in upholstery fabric with leather trim. 90s zebra floral print tote bag

This should be in my house.

I love this print by Valero Doval so much!

Details. “Zeppelin II” print 8x11" (20x27 cm), signed. Printed on 315gsm Archival Natural Soft Textured Fine Art Paper using archival pigment inks. The full “Zeppelins” series is also
available as a set of three prints by Valero Doval.
He does lots of other cool stuff too! Check out his site here.

Quilt Obsession Exposed.

I inherited a quilt that was made out of my great-grandmother's dresses when I was younger and have ever since had a major soft spot for them. We have about 4 now, but I keep seeing them all over the place (even design sponge), and even though I don't need one, maybe you do.
This one is by Pergolina

These pillows made by enhabiten, are relatively affordable, even on a student's budget, and are so awesome!

Love these colors by QuiltsByEmily.

and and this one!

Pregnant Sis!

Had to post these cute photos of my sister who is seven months pregnant!! Doesn't she look adorable?

Us making dinner.

Weekend.

My productive weekend had lots of mostly grilled food in it, as well as the movie "Inception" (at the drive-in), block-party for free, quality time with family, pedicures, karaoke, and even work! Hooray to weekends!

Crocodile Show and Seattle Fun.

Pete and Lacey.

Katie and Kyle.


The Unnatural Helpers

the Obits.

Rick Froberg.


Went to the kick-off Capitol Hill Block Party show at the Crocodile to see "the Unnatural Helpers" and "the Obits," which was super fun. The Obits singer Rick Froberg used to be in the "Hot Snakes," one of my favorite bands ever, check em out if you haven't already.

Wishlist.

House Numbers at Peter Miller Books.
Nava Shell Laptop Sleeve at Paperhaus..
Floral Dot Chiffon Blouse and Print dress at Need Supply.

Some flickr favorites.

Our wedding reception.


and some crafty ones for those who want to use their hands this summer.

Cinque Terre - Manarola

Cinque Terre - Manarola, originally uploaded by nomar's patience.

I took this photo, oh snap (literally)!

I love this

owl photo by By Hans Viveen

Funny article if you have a couple minutes.

http://www.27bslash6.com/missy.html

Weekend.

This weekend consisted of some of my favorite things, family, the beach, clams, grilled cheese sandwiches, bald eagles, herons, and of course birthdays. Hope you had a lovely weekend as well.