Day 3 of inanimate object portraits. I love these chair pictures because even though the chair is the main feature of the photo, the unique setting they exist in gives the chair and the whole picture a personality and story. If stairs and doors as bedroom art play the role of the pathway and gateway into a dream world, what would a chair be? Maybe stairs lead to doors that open to one of these unique spaces and the chair acts as the place to relax and dream?!
In my imagination, yesterdays’ stairs lead to these doors — regardless of the fact that the stairs were all indoors and these are all exterior doors. I think its amazing how a door can set the scene for what you experience when you step inside. There is so much personality in all these images and they are all so inviting. All that’s missing is a welcome mat and a key! Come on in!
I was thinking about taking some pictures of different staircases that interest me. I think hanging them in my room (I have a blank wall that I stare at every night) could be a new twist on the idea of a dream catcher. Instead of something catching the dreams you have, stairs can be the pathways to new dreams… Ahhh isn’t it dreamy?
I have been a bit MIA lately, but let me explain:
About 3 weeks ago I decided that April 12th was going to be the day that I changed everything and started living a new life. I decided in advance of that Monday morning that I was going to start dieting, getting back into the swing of yoga and try expanding my Reiki practice and study. That day turned out to be much more than I expected.
Since that faithful morning I have left my job, been to Chicago and back and have started living the life that I want to live, and living it as happily and healthily as possible. It’s hard to believe that in a month from today I will be a two years into being a full time New Yorker and a full 2 years out of college. So much had already changed since leaving DC, but with my luck being what it is my life took what felt like an even sharper turn than the one I had resolved to take on that very day.
I am happy to report that in the first 9 days of my new and improved life I feel that not only am I letting the chips fall as they may but they are cosmically falling just where my wildest dreams would have asked them to fall. Things are on the up and up for me spiritually, professionally, personally, physically, emotionally and any of ‘lly’ that you could possibly think of!
Heading to the windy city to spend time with my dearest friend, the one and only Ms. Arenson.The plan — to see if we even make it out of the apartment, we have a lot of catching up to do! In dire need of some bf tlc!
I have been listening to a lot of music lately, specifically Pandora on my phone/new ipod touch! I have fallen more in love with Imogen Heap, started craving songs by Ingrid Michaelson and discovered The Weepies. They are a folk band and I just love their soft melodic songs. It makes me think about my mom, a folky-hippie at heart, and growing up listening to classics like Jim Kweskin Jug Band and Peter, Paul and Mary. The Weepies have the great combination of old-world folk guitar strumming and great lyrics. Take a listen and let me know what you think!
These are the 5 Reiki principles ingrained in the amazing healing technique, but they have become goals that I set for myself every morning.
Just for today, I will not be angry.
It’s not a matter of never getting angry, but rather, when anger creeps in try to deal with it accordingly and then let it go.
Just for today, I will not worry.
Again, there is no way to absolutely avoid worrying, but rather than worry about what happened before or what will happen next, be present and let the worry pass.
Just for today, I will be grateful.
Be grateful for simple things and as well as the things in the larger scheme of life. Even difficult things can give way to things such as thanks, forgiveness, smiles, good words or gratitude — all things that worth being grateful for.
Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
Believe in the work being done and do that work respectfully. Life should be lived honorably and with a head held high.
Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing.
Bring loving-kindness into every personal encounter. Treat things as you would treat people, and as you would like to be treated in return.
images via Little Garden
Happy 3rd Birthday Willamina Bear Brier
(this image has not be altered by photoshop, she is just that cute!)
I am a firm believer that onesies are appropriate for ALL occasions! Especially this grey and coral number from
Anthropologie (Beacon Jumper). So I think it will be my pick for the rehearsal dinner my parents are throwing for the happy couple at a small wine bar on the UES.
I am thinking that the grey lends itself well to the addition of a color, like the black combination. I love the black and plastic belt, it’s the little surprises in fashion that always look amazing!
The second option has a bit of back story. I just so happen to have a coral belt with a big, flat bow, that is the exact match to the coral in the romper. (I bought a F21 tuxedo coatdress some time ago and didn’t realize the color match until I hung the romper in my closet). Imagine the red belt being the perfect shade of coral and the nude shoes have the right amount of height to look fabulous and the right amount of platform to be comfortable.
Both shoes and belts are from
Shopbop.com.
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