Sunday, September 22, 2013

Inspirations

Work lately has been terribly stressful and impossible. I find that, most of all, it is beauty that reminds me of my humanity. Here are pretty things that have been inspiring me lately, most of them made even more special by the people who gave them:



Finally, the Sofia Blanc de Blanc from my darling sister Momfy-- the wine Francis Ford Coppola created in honor of his daughter's marriage to Thomas Mars. Anything that carries Sofia's name, of course, is charmingly packaged. I'm saving a couple of cans for when I go on a picnic.


The fresh bottle of lavender soap, which we got from Ritual turned out to be citrus. I adore it nonetheless because it is mild and the bottle is just delightful.


I finally found myself a copy of "The Consolations of Philosophy," which I began reading years ago but somehow never quite finished. Something to consult for whatever pickle.


Here, it is still a work in progress. I am hoping to design some fabric, perhaps for throw pillows.


On the way home one day, we got carnations for my tray. While they wilted too quickly, they were once pretty, and that is all that matters.



Monday, September 16, 2013

Flowers, of course

I think I am in love with Muji ballpoint gel pens. How perfect they are for doodling!


Thursday, September 12, 2013

Wish granted

Cholo surprised me with a mirrored tray from the 60s--just what I wanted! He always makes sure that his gifts for me are things that I truly, truly ache for. I have been pining for a tray just like this for the longest time and have been on the hunt for a tray just like this for the longest time but, alas, to no avail. Tonight we made sure to get some flowers before going home. This tray cannot be without fresh flowers in a pretty glass. I wished for peonies or pale pink roses, but for now these will do. :)








Tuesday, September 10, 2013

The Impeccable Mr. Ripley

In Patricia Highsmith's world, miscreants work in style. "The Talented Mr. Ripley" is always worth revisiting, if only for the fashion and glorious Italy.







"Well, whatever you do, however terrible, however hurtful, it all makes sense, doesn't it, in your head. You never meet anybody that thinks they're a bad person."-- Tom Ripley





There are the evening gowns, too, sublimely worn by Gwyneth Paltrow and Cate Blanchett, but that deserves another story. :)

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

From last week

I cannot begin to explain how watercolor has saved me from life. Over and over again, it has saved me.