Day Ten: Blasted Pole!!

So apparently in my world, heels can be dangerous in more ways than one... The first is the obvious one, slipping or tripping, but now I've come to find that I need to look UP as well as down! What the hell!?!?!? I went out to a club, in heels none-the-less, and not paying attention, I walked right into this jutted out pole at the bottom of the stairs!! I wanted to laugh, but it hurt so bad I thought I was gonna pass out! LOL I proved to be okay, but I decided to take a photo so you all could see what I am talking about! This is definitely not the first time I've run into things with my head (I am 5'10''), I seem have a tendency to walk into low hanging tree branches fairly often, but the pole is a first... I suppose I need to make a note to self to somehow simultaneously walk whilst looking up and down at the same time... We'll see how well that works out for me! =-)

Sorry for the terrible photo, it was dark and I used my camera phone...

Day Nine: Summertime Dreaming

Every time I see this photo of my sister, my 'cousin' and I (from left to right), it totally makes me smile! It reminds me of being young and care-free, lounging around, daydreaming of the world... Makes me dream of summertime! And oh, how I miss it so...

I also used to ADORE that lime green bathing suit! I couldn't wait to wear it as often as possible! I would honestly wear it still today! =-) And the huge glasses were most likely my grandfather's, those look like his style! You know you remember the big Blu Blockers to fit over eye glasses! I need to find some... Anywho, it seems as though I was good for wearing men's stuff even back then! Go figure!

Day Eight: Incorporating History into Modern Reality

While on my random search through the storage unit, alllllll the way in the back, in an old portfolio of my father's (he was a photographer, more to be explained in another post), I found this fantastic picture of my mother that my dad took around the time they first met.

As soon as I saw it I knew I needed to frame it and put it up immediately, and so that's exactly what I did! Here's the finished product!

What's hilarious is that when I showed my mom what I did, she thought it was ME! =-) So I told her NO! That's you! And then she remembered and we laughed about it... That made me think that maybe I need to take a photo like this and compare the two!

What are your thoughts about using your own personal history as artwork or as inspiration for artwork in your own modern reality??

Day Seven: Taking a Positive Step into the Past

So I went searching in our old storage unit, and much to my surprise, I found a lot of things in there that I have totally forgotten about or haven't seen in years. The first thing I grabbed out of there was my Tia's Royal Arrow portable typewriter. I love this thing, and I remember playing with it as a small child. What I didn't know until looking it up is that is a deluxe addition, and top of the line of it's time. To my surprise, it's in excellent condition for the exception of one letter, which I will have to get repaired. As for that, all I need is some ribbon and some paper because I'm super stoked to get writing on this treasure! Anyone know of a good typewriter repair shop in the Chicago-land area? Do you know any other cool or interesting facts about this awesome piece of machinery that you'd like to share? I'd LOVE to hear your thoughts! Happy Monday!!

Day Six: Self-Explanatory

That is all! =-)

Day Five: Saturday Night=Party Time!!

Wrist band for free drinks = EX-CELL-ENT!!!

Nail Candy: Rise and Shine by Sinful Colors

Day Four: Bumper Sticker Conflict

Which bumper sticker do you agree with? In some way I agree with both... What about you??

Day Three: Word Play

I see this sign practically everyday and in my opinion it reminds me of 1) my neighborhood and how we see things around these parts, and 2) reinvention...

When you garbage pick, you must know what is worth your time trying to bring back to life, and what's not. And sometimes, just sometimes you find things that can be turned from trash to treasure!! So the next time you drive past that old chair or something in your alley, imagine for a moment how a coat of paint and some refreshing fabric could do wonders for that old chair, and for yourself!!

When we as humans create things (especially when it's for our home and we see it everyday) we get a sense of accomplishment, and a bit of self-confidence knowing we can create beautiful things, and perhaps that's the push some of us need to venture out and create even more beautiful things!!

So go out! Inspire. Love. Create.

Today's Look: The Urban Safari

Jacket, Sweater & Belt: J. Crew * Jeans: Banana Republic * Boots:Palladium * Sunglasses: Forever 21 * Hat: Bought in Tucson, Arizona at a store called the Hippie Gypsy * Scarf: Inherited

Day Two: Lazy Sun-filled afternoons...

I must say, Day Two of being smoke free is not so bad! Yesterday was interesting to say the least, however, it's about taking it day by day, one at a time... So today ended up being a nice lazy day for me after all! Sometimes I like to take a page out of my cat Missy's book, and just lay around all day and soak up the sun, BUT unfortunately I live in the real world, and that's not so much of an option for me everyday, but I'll take it when I can!!

So here's a photo of Missy this afternoon soaking up some sun in her spot on the window sill... NOW I wish I could fit there and tan!! That would be oh so convenient and wonderfully nice!! Oh well, thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your week! Peace!

Day One: My New Bootiful Booties!!!

I snagged these gorgeous suede booties by Enzo Angelini for a whopping $10 on sale at Buffalo Exchange yesterday and I thought they'd be a great first post for my project! I feel like I've traded my last pack of cigarettes for some awesome footwear (and for the same price as a pack of squares, can't beat that with a stick!) Wardrobe pics in these awesome babies to follow soon, here's just a teaser for ya! Peace! =-)