I have one television indulgence: Gossip Girl.  There is an enormous tableau (above) that hangs in the entry way of Serena’s home. I was always curious about Prada in Marfa, Texas. Mystery solved. And I want that tableau.

sometimes what appears to be ghetto can be simply rustic. taking the stairs is like taking the scenic route – it can be worth the detour or a total disaster. i suppose that depends on how many trousseau you have in tow. 

we often wondered about that couple.

a perfectly styled couple… his collared trench gives him dimension, the pale pink daisy in her tousled hair (not too done now!), a demure skirt length, kitten heels. i could seriously walk behind you forever.

mobile phone photo by Me.

you never know where you might find love.

all we had is broken like shattered glass.

impromptu street art by pdx artist ryan birkland.

lady in the jaguar.

the most beautiful car emblem ever. the classic jumping jaguar. meow.

hazy shade of winter II

me by J.

I’m really missing maui right about now.

cold, dark, rain + constant grey skies here.

photo by me.

le retour.

 after some much needed tropical R&R, dayafter is back.

me x los angeles.

my nook.

I’m the complete contrary to organizationally challenged. This is my typing nook within a built in bookcase against exposed brick walls.

set adrift on memory bliss.

Here is my short list of things I’d like to bring back…

 Card parties.  Not that I really know how to play any card games, but I do play a mean hand of Texas Hold Em. The point is to gather up some friends, make cocktails & find out the latest.

 Smoking. 

 Blonde Movie Stars.  Think Blake Lively & Gwyneth Paltrow. Beautiful. Refined. Pure gold.

 Media Fasting.  Turn everything off for an evening or two. Host a card party! See # 1.

 Men.  What happened to the masculine ideals of Steve McQueen, a young Paul Newman & Marlon Brando?

 Progressive dinner parties.

 Lemonade stands.

 Monograming.

 Turbans.

double standard.

This has always been one of my favorite photographs. Taken by the late Dennis Hopper.