Reasons why...

I am shy to admit that I've never been to Paris.  And I'm even more hesitant to admit just how much I dream about it.  It's just so cliche to dream about Paris.
  But, hey, I do.  So there it is. 

 I am the kind of hopeless romantic that can't be deterred... wherein my mind is in a near constant state of imagining and daydreaming.  Maybe that's a little off, but-seriously- there's no way I'd want to change that part of me for anything.

Would you agree that there are worse things going on in the world than a girl dreaming up beautiful happenings?

Anyhow, someday for me... Paris.  And in the meantime, a stroll in the park up the road.

{photography by Little Brown Pen}

Fun for your Monday...

Have you seen these images from Carli Davidson?  She snapped the dogs in the middle of a get-the-wet-off-me shake. 

Oh doggies, you make me so very happy.

Into the Weekend...

 

This weekend, I'll be working on a little painting and hanging with my bestie.

I'll also be eating chocolate cake and starting in on a new book (Tina Fey's Bossypants).

This is all in an effort to force myself to take a day off here and there.  It's working out nicely... these moments of stillness coupled with good fun.  That's me ... throwing caution to the wind.  I'd like to think I'm getting used to this way of living... though in the back of my mind, the ideas for work are still going strong.  Ah well, I'll get it right one of these days.

What are you up to this weekend?

{ White Hearts }

Candy!

This is much cuter and prettier than the sesame seeds that stick to my lips after I eat a bagel.

{ photo source here }

Some time for play...

It is a rare thing, in general, that I would hop into a photo op willingly.  But at our bash this past weekend, a photobooth ("fauxto" booth, as friend and photographer Kiel Rucker called it) was set up and it was way too hard to resist.  Here are some that I managed to sit still in...

{This one cracks me up.  We had no idea what a friend had written on the thought clouds... until we were allowed to peek mid way through.  It stays censored!}

{Here's one of me and Kiel- stepping out from behind the camera.  Following my robot dance, his sister told him to bite me, but he wasn't successful.}

{And then one of me and Sebastian- which I love...}

I had such a good time with a home filled with wonderful and dear friends.  And I'm already figuring out an excuse to throw another party.  Until then... happy memories.

Top Five Tuesday: DVF

These outfits are something special and I'd like each one of them for this Fall.  You?

This one would be perfect for Holiday parties, don't you think?...

{all from DVF}

Into the weekend...

What are you up to this weekend?  We're throwing an evening bash at our place to celebrate friends, food, and the (somewhat official) close of Summer.  I'm hoping my belly will be full, my spirits will be high, and a way lot of laughter will be going around.

Enjoy a very good one.

Love,

Cath

{photo source unknown}

{Vintage} European Beaches

Right. There. Now.

{Life magazine archive}

Really good movies.

There are so many fine movies out there in the world and every now and again I end up adding a new one to my favorites, but these are some that I can (and have) watched many times over. 

I'm sure- right after I publish this post- I will remember five more that should have been added to this bunch.  

But for now...

 

(Bottle Rocket)

(Son of Rambo)

(Harold and Maude)

(The Fall)

 (Waiting for Guffman)

(The Royal Tenenbaums- mostly because of that one scene where Pagoda stabs Royal with that tiny knife.  

It kills me every time.)

What movies would you add to this (or take away?)

Image for the week*

We've got a party happening this coming weekend, and although I know I should probably enjoy the days in between until then, I can't help but feel excited for a home full of new and old friends and surprises lined up in every nook and cranny. 

(Images from this super sweet shop)

Into the weekend...

Magazines can be a mixed bag.  Like books and music, they bring out the snob in me. There are a handful of magazines that I enjoy reading through religiously.  And Anthology is becoming one of those.  Wouldn't this latest issue be a fun and relaxing distraction for your weekend?  They make a trailer for each one- which is pretty cool. Here you go:

Issue No. 4 Trailer from Anthology Magazine on Vimeo.

This weekend, I'll be working on some prep stuff for a party we're having next weekend, catching up with a friend, and going for a nice long walk all by myself.  Have a happy one.

Love,

Cath

O.M. freakin'.G.

I'm kind of freaking out over these lookbook shots from Rodarte for Opening Ceremony.  Fresh and gorgeous.  Oh, the things I aspire towards... 

 

 

 

{Go here for more... Weeeeeeee!}

Top Five Tuesday: Books

I confess to sometimes being a little obsessed with Anthropologie.  But it's mostly because of stuff like their doorknobs and say, oh I don't know, butter dishes.  Though the first place I head to when I visit an Anthropologie store is their book section.  Here are some new ones I've come across that would be a nice addition to my own stash.

 

 

 

{ more here }

Image(s) for the week

I can't help but feel very well and content looking through these photos of designer, Stella McCartney's home.  They put me right smack dab in the center of a long drawn out, "AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH".

Would you agree?  

She's got a great way of creating gorgeous and effortlessly wearable designs without compromising ethics and integrity.  Mad props.

Into the weekend...

I can't figure out if this week was painfully slow or whip fast.  Do you have weeks like this, when you feel you are, simultaneously, totally slacking but then hyper-focused on boat loads of work?  The brain is a funny funny phenomenon.  Anyhow, I came across more of Lou Mora's photography and thought these would be nice images to take you into your weekend.

And, after I work on a couple of orders, I'm heading off to see a movie with a friend.  (It feels luxurious to see a movie in the middle of an afternoon!).  And then... who knows.  I am open to some pleasant surprises.

Happy weekend.

Love,

Cath