birds of a feather

Here's this print I made today. I'm showing you because it was a resolution of mine but also (mostly) because someone dared me.

ten things i did today

1 - woke up early to tsunami warning sirens
2 - ate leftover birthday cake for breakfast
3 - regretted eating leftover birthday cake for breakfast
4 - told stories about a princess named Marina
5 - alternated between the news and kids movies all morning
6 - had a delicious BBQ dinner with friends
7 - roasted marshmallows for s'mores
8 - used the car heater for the first time in two years
9 - tucked a tired A into bed with hugs and kisses and the blue blanket
10 - late night chatting with friends over more birthday cake

sincerely

Happy Birthday Husband.
Sorry it was such a bust what with you being hospitalized and all.
Cake tomorrow?

Love.

greenware and such

Remember when I made a list of things to do this year? Remember how one of the things to do was make more things? Well I am. We're taking a family ceramics class, and it's the most fun ever. I think everyone on my gift list is getting a wonky plate or planter this year.

I'm also pretty pleased to say that when A requested a skirt made from some leftover fabric I had sitting out, I actually stopped what I was doing and made a skirt. She insisted on wearing it to bed that very night so I'm counting it a success.

Woo hoo...productivity and creativity are fun!

On a completely unrelated topic, R is having his gallbladder removed tomorrow morning. If you're feeling charitable maybe you could send some good vibes via telekinesis. I'll make sure he knows to be as receptive as possible.

shop update

my favorite recent additions...

airy & light lacy tea time dress

blue ric rac & florals one pocket smock

maroon medallion print quilted jacket

grey plaid pencil skirt

JJ's been adding some doozies as well...my most favorite being this most amazing gunne sax skirt and this really delicious floral dress. Do check it out.

portrait project

5 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

portrait project

4 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

sunday

R is home and it's sunny outside. So...today is pretty good.

p.s. Happy Valentine's Day.

days at a time

So, R is still in the hospital.
His pancreas is wonky.
Boo.

portrait project

3 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

carnivals, hospitals and morning light

Or...the very eventful weekend

Friday:
Punahou Carnival -
lights + rides + cotton candy = yes, yes, yes.

Saturday:
Emergency Room -
vomit + cold waiting rooms + a hospitalized husband = no, no, no.

Sunday:
The Next Morning -
bright eyed child - an acceptable amount of sleep + morning light = no, but somehow kind of yes.

thursday night

in which R makes the best dinners

shop update

the latest...

navy blue & yellow peasant style mini dress

tan & white geometric peep toe pumps

vintage red pleats a plenty skirt

maroon airy & lacy sundress

lavender dress with mandarin collar & side slit

forest green button front skirt