its delicate

ph. tim walker

md. sasha pivavrova

i bang in my white tee

christopher kane, see by chloe, alice by temperley, marc by marc jacobs, vanessa bruno athe, a mcqueen

fred & ginger

does anyone else think Slim Aarons: Poolside after seeing this? Well, if not, let me persuade you ;)

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dwellings

Palm Springs CA
Ace Hotel

Chicago IL

Home of: Jack Hernandez & Teresa Surratt

There is something that really struck me about the Ace Hotel photos from Dwell.com. Palm Springs is mostly known for its mod 1960s design and culture, but this here is totally different. At first viewing, I immediately thought I was looking at a post about a place in Austin, TX or New Mexico. Every one of these images looks like home to me...or the home I see for myself in the future. If there was ever anything that depicted my style to a T, the Ace Hotel is it. With other locations in New York, Portland and Seattle, this hotel is not your frequent Marriot with spots all over the country that bore you with cookie-cutter and identical decor. However, after researching, I've come to find that Palm Springs probably has the better personality of the four.

"Brick by Brick"- the bit on Hernandez and Surratt's home in Chicago, was in the first issue I ever received of Dwell. Its the A-typical, modern architecture building tightly positioned between two ordinary houses (with their own charm, of course). This is usually the formula for something like this... Anyhow, the bright oranges of rugs, cars, curtains and wardrobe mesh very well with the minimalist style and very vintage/retro characteristics that are scattered here and there. See all photos here.

Volume 2

She & Him | Vol. 2. i love the riffs and background vocals in many of the tracks. very 1960s.... Dusty Springfield, Shangri-las, The Shirelles, Brenda Lee-esque; and a total mimicry of Ani Difranco's, Wishin' & Hopin' (which i love!). almost going to pre-order this. yes, thats how much i want it.

repeat repeat repeat REPEAT

okay, so basically there aren't words in the english language that are fitting enough to explain my love for music. but sparklehorse's- sea of teeth has been on constant repeat this afternoon. these are my favorite types of songs....good lyrics, good instrumentals, TRUE vocals. no long notes, or adding vowels to the end of every word. soothing would be a good word. but still, i have none. no words. ugh! i remember sparklehorse from years and years ago... and i am glad peonyinlove.tumblr posted a video that included sea of teeth....it thoroughly reinforced my intrigue of this music. listening to mark linkous reminds me of when i went through a reflective period in my life and listened to mainly bands like the sundays, azure ray, neko case, death cab, mazzy star, fiona apple & the counting crows (colorblind). i realize that art, music, film, literature (etc) can so easily hold me captive with bouts of transcendence and contentment. discovering that someone can compose something so relative to my state of being that makes me feel at home, comfortable and okay with how i feel is completely invigorating. i wish i could marry this feeling.

joy to the world.

RIP Mark Linkous

this video is so beautifully made.

i am so emotional this week; at first viewing..... i cried.