I was given the most beautiful and relaxing birthday weekend

My heart swells.

Currently listening to: "On a neck, on a spit" by Grizzly Bear

Finger kisses for old friends

Friendly creatures

P.S., at the moment, sprouts+cucumbers+carrots+lettuce+avocado+fat free mayo+Annie's green goddess dressing*+whole wheat bread=BLISS

*thank YOU, Cassie!

Currently listenin' to: "Bottom Below" by Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs

I was getting ready to go out-

-& Mike was in my room fiddling around with things on my dresser & noticed two books.
"Honey, you have Birth of a Tragedy lying on top of Let's Arrange Flowers."



After laughing, I forgot to explain that I was using the vintage flower book for collages. Dang.

Currently listening to: "Cold Blooded Old TImes" by Smog

Ridiculous Weather

It hasn't stopped raining since Tuesday night. What up, Dallas.
I have errands to run. On my bike.

In respect to the weather, "Tahiti Rain Song" by CocoRosie

Living simply so that others may simply live

I've been selling so many of my clothes on ebay lately! It's amazing how relieving it is to let go of things. I can't wait until I start selling the big furniture in my apartment so I can finally live minimally again. I feel like the next place I live should only have my bed, the old oak kitchen table & chairs I grew up with that my parents bought in 1985, the necessities (what's in my bathroom, clothing, dishes), my giant 30x60" bulletin board, the turntable Mike gave me, and the two pieces my grandmother gave me that I could never get rid of: her full-length wooden mirror, and her brass lamp with the cream-and-lace shade. That's not too much- is it? I don't think it is. I'm sure that i'll probably be keeping most of my smaller vintage knick knacks for now, since 1) I am an old lady at heart and 2) it's going to be hard to sell those things anyhow.

So, back to my point on selling off most of my wardrobe... since i've been getting rid of so much, i've realized that I do need some more staples, some things that I can wear throughout the seasons, but most especially for spring (almost here!). Perfect timing, with my birthday coming up, you know?

1. A vintage coach messenger bag
2. One pair black lace-up granny boots
3. Two or three soft blouses in pale blues or saturated reds
4. At least two pleated miniskirts
5. One beige trench coat (for rainy spring weather)
6. Several pairs of over-the-knee socks to wear over tights
   
7. Two or three oversized tees
8. One pair of perforated oxford flats
9. At least two a-line floral skirts
10. Two white or cream vintage slips
    

I'm thinking this is my spring color pallete.

Currently listening to "New Way" by Dream Supreme

My fingers smell like three different kinds of glue

Occasionally, I go on these goddamn crafting sprees. This time, I had a purpose, since I was making my best friend Jon's girlfriend, Meredith, a birthday present. You know, the usual: Handmade card, CD. Oh, and I made a cherry custard pie for the three of us.

First, is Meredith's CD.

Then, her card. It's watercolor on paper with a cut-out from 1950s medical encyclopedia and gold ribbon.

Then, Mike's CD. A little music therapy always makes him feel better.

Then, for M's card- drip on the sealing wax...

...& stamp it!

Man, i'm such a dork about my note-writing. I'm so excited to have brunch with Jon and M tomorrow! I picked out a cute little french cafe for us to go to along with some other plans, and then when it gets late; drinks/dinner/dancePARTY. Then, on Monday and Tuesday i'll be staying at Hillary's house for two days so we can explore Ft. Worth and go to the museum district and hit up some antique malls. I need one thing to make it perfect... that darn 60s floral peplum dress I won for $1 off Ebay last week. Where is that thing?!

Currently listening to: "Interior of a Dutch House" by Beirut