Dead End Street

Now you know what I have been listening to on repeat in the past bit of time (see post below), but I must say, life-wise I have had a topsy-turvy year of it in all, explaining my absence from such things as blogging. The thrilling news is that things have been looking up in a major way for the past few months.

2012 has been the year where I finally have taken charge of my life and fate in a way I didn't think I was capable of. I felt like I was living on Dead End Street for the first half and some change of 2012 but now the joyful, energetic feeling I have every day has been distinct, ever since I got a job that I love with a happy work environment. And that, my friends, has made all the difference.

There's also this...

My buddy Blue with his newly shaggy winter coat has kept me quite busy as well, galloping along wooded trails in all seasons.

Salvador Sanchez

by Sun Kil Moon




Total omg.

On a more personal note...I've been drawn to pre-Columbian Latin American history and tradition ever since I first learned about it in high school.

Back then, when I was a naive and fully sheltered teenager, I went to the Yucatan to climb Chichen Itza, which itself was a completely magical experience I have never forgotten. I must say though, what struck me most on the trip was the poverty and chaos I witnessed around the area, and it broke my young heart, leaving a deep impact on me. It seems odd to say, but I haven't been back since, despite my only growing interest over the years in Mexican folk art and history. I have felt in the passing years that it's beyond time for me to go back and see the country and all its infinite realities with adult eyes.

Lion Lair

by Bonnie

I have a strong feeling I will become a clog-gal as I grow older and even find it odd I don't own a pair already. Wooden shoes are the best, are they not? These are particular faves, though I am not convinced they would work on my big feet...

Heaven

Well, trawling the internets today I found Lauren Manoogian's unique and amazing leather jewelry. I am so into the freshness of these pieces, the fact that they would look great with pretty much everything, and heck, I just love a good bracelet...









































































Find this one here.

It would be so fun to stack a few of these on my wrists! So many of the styles I found were out of stock. They must be flying off the shelves at fancy stores! There's tons of color variations, too. I wish I had found out about these sooner. They probably don't fit my wrists anyway since, as previously noted, they are maddeningly a bit larger than most...and also, oh yeah... I'm on a buying moratorium for the moment...

Another World

This is quite good.

Been thinking lately about getting some cups made from recycled glass bottles. These used to be wine bottles -- and now look at em!

I die. This map kills me. Originally spotted on i suwannee months ago. Still in my brain.

Leather & Lace

Just a few things that are giving me a pick me up...Stevie Nicks works for me all day, every day. She could be my Silver Spring...





















Dress at Christopher Deane.

















Necklace from Etsy.






















Vintage dress also on etsy.





























Necklace from Daughter of the Sun.



























Kind of easy to become obsessed with this artist's leatherwork.