It's been some time...

"... and I don't know / what to do with myself these days / cause you're out there / and I'm lonely / and I swear / that I need you here"

Ohhh I love The Ergs!
They are on my list of ultimate summer bands...and bands to start the night with.

BUT, getting to the point -- it's been some time. I've been engrossed with other things. Mainly just distracted with the amazing amount of blogs online. There is just so much stuff...out there. It's mind boggling. And I've been eagerly adding tons of great blogs to my Google Reader with the ridiculously handy recommended items tab. And, instead of posting stuff here, I have just been pasting away in my Google notes. So much good stuff!! But, I will try to be diligent and add a few more posts and drop off less like I tend to do. But it's summer -- I'm distracted by pretty pictures and vicarious vacations.

More coming soon!!!

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wrapped up in: everything else

So this week feels soupy. I'm stewing. I am starting a lot of new projects an I have a bunch of others floating around in my head. This weekend I took apart and started sanding down a big cabinet. The idea is to hopefully paint it white and stick it in my bedroom which is seriously lacking closet space. I think I will take out the glass and put in something with a nice pattern or texture and then add some great knobs from Anthropologie...as that is, probably, all I can afford there anyway.

Atelier Chesterfield, Anthropologie $5998  |  Anthropologie hardware $8-10  |  Book

I made the mistake of venturing over to the Anthropologie page and have started planning my dream library. So one more thing to the list: buy more books to fill up all the shelves I will have at some point in the too distant future.


I've also commissioned a farm-house style table though with a modern twist. I wanted something a little more streamlined or interesting for the legs. I am also starting a new painting soon. Much thought to be put into that. I am still figuring it all out so I'm feeling a little wishy washy. Also must finish some books, other smaller craft projects, some web design stuff...and the list goes on.

wrapped up in: Joe Versus the Volcano

I spent a cozy night watching this movie. I thought it was really great when I was a kid and I'm glad it still holds up. My husband claims his work environment is nearly as bad as Joe's and I'm almost certain he is suffering from "brain cloud" syndrome. I'm sure a lot of people in their late twenties feel this kind of existential angst. It's a journey and the best medicine is watching a movie like this on a cold evening.

[clockwise] 1.  SteamLine Luggage, 2. Men's shaving kit, 3. Hula lamp, 4. L.L. Bean rain coat, 5. Ukelele,  6. Vintage Royal typewriter, 7. Armani suit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wrapped up in: skinny love

Come on skinny love just last the year

pour a little salt we were never here 

... I tell my love to wreck it all
Cut out all the ropes and let me fall

bluemu. Nicki Varkevisser

I absolutely love this song. I think it might even top my love for Neutral Milk Hotel's delicious moodiness. I have been listening to it a lot as this year is coming to a close. I'm feeling very reflective and broody.

Bon Iver "Skinny Love" download