Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 11:44PM 
illustration by me
while on the subject of mushroom hunting i can't wait to go apple picking! i technically will be working when i finally make it up to an orchard but i'm sure when we break i can go sneak some pickin'. one of my favorite things i ever did in new york was the day i went apple picking with ed and my dear friend lauren. nothing compares to new england apple picking.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 02:20PM
this movie trailer pulls on every heart string o mine. if you've ever been in a long distance relationship i challenge you to watch this without crying. and ingrid michaelson's version of "can't help falling in love with you" would be a beautiful first dance song, don't you think?
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 11:45PM
maine has always been high on my list of places to visit ever since my friend haylie told me about her family's home. i picture maine to be the land of milk and honey and now that michele michael of elephant ceramics tipped me off to rabelais bookstore, I HAVE TO GO. aren't these book covers just divine? it reminds me of one of my favorite little gems in the west village- bonnie slotnick cookbooks. i am certainly no whiz in the kitchen, but maybe if i continue to collect vintage cookbooks some secret julia child will emerge from within. nah, probably not.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 08:19PM
illustration by me.
i would love to try mushroom hunting this fall, under the supervision of a trained guide of course. i'm a wee bit nervous since last time i took a wild edible class they had us eat wisteria... which is definitely listed as inedible due to its poisonous qualities. and when i say we ate wisteria, we didn't just nibble...we ate bushels of the stuff. this time around i am reseaching my options so i don't end up croaking over a wrongly identified funghi.
here is a great npr piece with angelo garro, a master forager to get you in the spirit!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 04:55PM
coat season is almost among us. i firmly believe in layers hence one of the zillion reasons why fall is my jam. i could easily collect trench coats the way some girls collect jeans, but i actually only own one- the ll bean number. do you have a favorite trench? i mean you can't go wrong with burberry...
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 11:56AM 
illustration by me.
i resisted trying the pumpkin spice latte for a looooong time. traditionally i am a black coffee drinker with an aversion to flavored coffee through and through. trader joes also has a very delightful alternative if you prefer to make it at home. anyway, any taste of fall i will welcome with open arms.
Monday, September 5, 2011 at 10:36PM 
a big special thank you to my photographer partner-in-crime caroline petters for taking an updated headshot for me. just the word "headshot" makes me cringe, not to mention my general aversion to picture taking of any sort. anyway, caroline is one talented gal and i HIGHLY recommend reaching out to her for a quote if you need a headshot!!
p.s i am normally a loooooooot sweatier when i am in my work uniform. shlepping props is a dirty job but someone's got to do it :) and that makeup certainly doesn't stay put for very long.
p.p.s this a teeny hint of what my part of the new studio looks like!
Monday, September 5, 2011 at 02:00AM 
illustration by me inspired by clothing from these designers, clockwise from the top: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
chic scarf girl interpreted from a vanessa jackman photo
just dabbling with a little color both in my wardrobe and in my sketchbooks. i have been mighty color and pattern shy for a looooooong time. it's hard to shake the new york off ya! i think this little moodboard also reflects some serious fantasy dressing. i really do rotate through a collection of overalls during the work week, but i would love to play fancy on the weekend... maybe a costume change when i'm working behind-the-scenes at weddings???
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 05:33PM 
so many distractions, so little time! i must be one of the last people to join instagram and i am kicking myself for it! truth be told, my old phone had turned into a hunk of junk and i finally got a new one. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! i love being able to keep track of my inspirations and it is essential for communicating with clients. anyway, here is a glimpse into some things i have been loving lately. mainly my newest and proudest thrifting score- those marni sandals for $2.50. i think i almost fainted! these cute old ladies that run the thrift shop just didn't know what a gem they had! well one lady's trash is my new-ish treasure :) ok, off to go pinning...
