respect the law.

the law of the campfire that is. 

in love ... with ben newman.

i'm in love with british illustrator ben newman.  he has a particularly powerful way with color, shape, texture and composition, and his work nods to midcentury influences like charley harper, jim flora, and saul bass that i am always drawn toward.  that said, his work still feels fresh and modern.  my favorite?  the public display of affection sign based on a challenge to create a sign that you think is missing from the world.  ben, this is my pda to you. see more of his work here. 

valentine's day.

<<>><<>><<>> happy valentine's day everybody!  <<>><<>><<>>

moonrise kingdom.

there are few films i look forward to more than a new release by director wes anderson, and it looks like i have something to get excited about - moonrise kingdom.  if anderson's upcoming film is even half as spectacular as his previous movies then we're all in for a real treat.  a new england summer camp?  check.  1960s setting?  check.  francoise hardy on the soundtrack?  double check.  i'm counting down the days til it comes out in the spring! 

feeling seaworthy.

rachel antonoff crimson and collars dress <><><> USN anchor wall plaque <><><> manual of seamanship <><><> sea salt soap <><><> brigitte bardot <><><> seven seas candle <><><> miansai hook bracelet <><><> rope bottle openers <><><> donna wilson owl & pussycat cushion.

color study XVII.

1. lancome le vernis 29 green almond  2. nangijala eisberg ring  3. watercolor peony wallpaper  4. bhldn minty crinoline skirt  5. macey mesh shoes  6. pyramid metal tip clutch  7. laduree pistachio macarons  8. johnny vintage headboard  9. russell woodard wire chair.

a good day for a tintype.

while i generally avoid posting photos of myself online, i have to make a brief exception today thanks to the amazing san francisco studio, photobooth.  i had a tintype done (yes, like from the 1800s) and was so pleased that i wanted to share.  you only get one shot and have to stay painfully still, but the detail is exquisite, and getting to leave with an actual object in hand (they last 200 years!) is a happy antithesis to the modern digital experience.  a fairly recent addition to my hood, photobooth is a gallery, shop, and studio in one, and you can either sit down and have a portrait done or peruse their drool-worthy selection of old school cameras.  now i want one every year for the rest of time!  go here to find out more.