Monthly Archives: March 2010

  Odds and Ends
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  March Therapy

Minnetonka moccasins Japanese candy New socks Chungking Express A sunny St. Patrick’s Day, made wonderful by friends and a visit from the ice cream truck (photo by Shawn)


  Sadou – Way of Tea

Yesterday, my Japanese class had the opportunity to experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, called “Sadou” (written 茶道) – and they allowed me to take pictures as they performed it for us! I took over 50 photos, and they are …


  New Orleans Architecture

One thing that has always drawn me to New Orleans are the buildings! Sadly I didn’t get to wander around the Garden District this time, but I did take plenty of photos in the French Quarter. This house is a …


  New Orleans Market

Last weekend, my family traveled to New Orleans to visit family. I hadn’t been in years – probably about a year before Hurricane Katrina. Upon returning, I remembered how much I loved this city, and what a shame it was …


  Grecian Topshop Dress
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Last Monday, my Topshop dress arrived! As soon as I tried it on, I called Michael Lalley and told him that we had to go out this week so I could wear it, and apologized for my dorkiness. His response? …


  “Lady Grey” by Tim Walker

Very rarely these days do I come across an editorial as decadent as Tim Walker’s “Lady Grey” editorial for Vogue Italia (March 2010). The copious beads and overflowing tulle; satin ballet shoes and hardwood floors; exquisite molding and chandeliers juxtaposed …


  Watercolor: Eleanor

Sorry for my absence; about two weeks ago I hit a sort of “low” and due to severe insomnia/weight loss I deemed it best to focus on recovery (aka lots of mcflurries, crying, and Haruki Murakami) rather than blogging. And …