Friday, March 9, 2012

Into the weekend...

For the first time in forever, my mind is free of plans for the weekend.  It's a bizarre feeling, but I'd like to think I can get used to this. Who knows what sorts of things will show themselves.
In the meantime, this song... (p.s. close your eyes toward the end so you can enjoy the last bits of the song without seeing the ad.)
Have a dreamy weekend, friends.
Love,
Cath 

{Photo source HERE}

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Color

I've been working out the colors for the next few collections and got instant revelations from these images.  Aren't they all so darn charming?






Most of these come from my Pinterest boards, which you can follow HERE.

{ painting: Mia Christopher; window: Mark Garry; Room;  book: Sara Midda's South of France; Girl }

Friday, March 2, 2012

A Dreamy Wander...


This weekend I'll be taking a mini-road trip.  It'll be just me, the ocean on one side, the mountains on the other, my journals and maybe a walkabout through new places.  Or I'll just end up perusing through a used book store for longer than is socially acceptable.  
Enjoy a few days filled with neat surprises.
Love,
Cath

{Photo HERE}

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Sometimes...


... life can feel a bit like this.  Which is, I think, perfect.  And sometimes what starts off as perceptibly mundane and ordinary or even uninspiring can lead into something extraordinary.  I'm pretty sure this is where I now stand... personally or otherwise... on the cusp of something glowing.  And, if not, it- at least- feels good in this singular moment after an incredibly engaging journey. 

Monday, February 27, 2012

Blue

Gray skies this morning, so I thought I'd throw in a subtle bit of blue to brighten things up...

  {Photos: (1) , (2) , (3) , (4), and (5) }

Friday, February 24, 2012

Into the weekend*

I have learned that it would behoove me to do more of that and stop + stare at more of this...

Enjoy a beautiful, breathtaking, and peaceful weekend, friends.
Love,
Cath


{Photo (1) + (2) }

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Well, this is neat.


How beautifully designed are these ciders?!  This sort of thing proves how much of a sucker I am for packaging.  I imagine cracking one of these open while watching the sun set over the ocean at the end of the day...




Maybe I'll try one of each. (How can I resist?  I don't think I can.)


[Found HERE]


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Golden yellow*

Ever wake up and feel like you need to wear a specific color?  Today I was feeling this one...



{All dresses from Rodarte}

Monday, February 20, 2012

To stop + breathe...



Lately, I've been feeling so wound up.  I think with having my own company, I just felt that I probably shouldn't stop until all the work is done.  But really the work is never done, is it?  And, now, I'm okay with that.  I love my business so much and would never change what I do for anything else in the world.  Seriously.  So now what I am learning is that it's totally good to just stop and take a flippin' break.  I had no idea how difficult this simple action would be.  But I'm determined to be less determined and, with that, will start with a day off today. ( I tried to take a day off the other day, but that didn't work- my studio is in our house and it's a doozy trying to not hop back into work whenever I pass by the room.) 
So...today I am going to sit in bed.  And read + look at pretty things.  And then nap.  And then eat.  And then eat some more.  But mostly I will do my best to not feel guilt over doing nothing. 
Fingers crossed!
What do you do on days off?  Are you more social or do you dive into alone time?


[Photo HERE]

Saturday, February 18, 2012

And... it's launched!

Dear Friends,
BIG NEWS! After 5 years of full time designing + creating...
+ Ciara Obscura has a new company name.... CATHERINE MASI
+ A new WEBSITE: www.ShopCatherineMasi.com
+ A brand new collection for Spring/Summer 2012
+ A new blog url (still the same blog; just a different url): www.CatherineMasi.blogspot.com

I welcome you + your friends to become a part of this brand new stage in my company, as it continues to expand and reach around the globe.

Now... I'm taking a day off and checking out this Downton Abbey that everyone's been telling me I need to see.  Or I'll just take a nap.  (Ah, just the thought of it....)

Thank you for your support + love, always.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Cath

P.S. Monday starts a week of cool design + fashion findings from around the web... can't wait!


{Photo: Chris Lang; Model: Erin Kiniry}

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Intermission*

The new collection + new site + new name (!) is set to launch on Saturday and, boy oh boy, is it high energy over here.  So, for now (just a day or two), I'll be away getting last minute business done.  Meantime, enjoy this photo.  I would have a picnic in this field, with that sun, in a second. 


Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Today...

the love I give returns to me


Today is Valentine's Day, but is also a day like any other... when we share our love and our appreciation, when a treat or a gift is an awesome surprise and not expected, when we bust an impromptu dance move in the middle of the living room, when a kiss still makes your belly flip, and when a beautiful bouquet is a field of wildflowers- still growing, drenched in sunshine.



barefoot dancing


I like a life like this, not just a day like this.
 I hope you enjoy much love in your own life, friends.

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