Cigarettes and Coffee

by Otis Redding

Heavy case of the Mondays today, and you? Major insomnia last night. Was up 'near all night thinking about all the things you think about all through the night. But in the light of day, aside from exhaustion, all's well. One thing that did NOT keep me awake...

I must admit I broke all my rules to buy a pair of shoes yesterday that are gonna bring me through summer and fall:















I justified this purchase by telling myself I can wear these with dang near everything I got. A good pair of shoes for this gal is hard to find!

[Shoes spotted via the oddly and amazingly simpatico Compai...]

Grandma's Hands

Ah, domestic life. My typically mellow bf actively hates our shoe "storage area" (if it could be called that -- more like where they are tossed chaotically by the door), and called on me to find some sort of basket that can contain them.




































And I found these Portuguese reed baskets to obsess over.

















They come in a gigantor size that would be perfect for sweetening the normally banal task of door-side shoe storage! And just look at 'em, so cute! It has been established that I love texture, color, and anything rustic and handmade and this hits on all levels, plus it's flexible for a tight space and goes with my Ghanian baskets. Pricey, to be sure, but being part Portuguese myself, I kinda can't resist.

Lovecats

Well, here he is! I can't even put into words what my cat means to me! He's the sweetest, most special little guy.

I think he would like one of these cat beds to snuggle in (that's not him in there):
































I love how they are woven and resemble a basket. You can get em in any color right here!

Akoko ba

Just got one of these Ghanian baskets from a corner store to corral my magazine obsession. I'm feeling right proud of myself -- something beautiful that is also storage? Work!

Summer Breeze

I find this dress to be a complete (pricey) dream.


And this one as well!



These shoes are what I wish I could wear to the wedding I am in next month: sweet, stylish and comfy!!


Summery baskets that look like they were made for Dolores Park right here!

I've Got Your Picture...

Instead of that picture, look at something new...

























This wall hanging is a bit modern for my taste, but I do love a good bird-related wooden bit for the home. Available on etsy here.

















Something about baskets on a wall just makes me happy. Reminds me of the Ahwahnee Hotel. This one's also from etsy!
































These are dang cheap and good, clean kitschy fun!















Not only am I obsessed with embroidery, but I am also gaga about constellation maps! Put em together and I'm bursting with glee! I literally dream of having all four of these in my bedroom to gaze at while in the gauzy state of falling asleep or waking.