unruly things

I wrote about Tamar Mogendorff a while ago after finding her amazing animals constructed from wool and vintage fabrics. I didn’t know that her animals could get any better than they already were, and then I saw this post about her little bird houses. I really want one or ten. or at least I want to make some of my own. or start making my birds again.
{from tamar mogendorff, via black eiffel}

dlb’s mom collects salt and pepper shakers. I personally have never thought I’d like to do this and really enjoy using a grinder. but, if I were to collect salt and pepper shakers, I would like to add these to my collection. simple, pretty, feminine, and almost-look-like-they-come-from-a-retro-diner cute.
{from minjis shop}

it’s amazing how nice and neat my handwriting looks when the letters aren’t strung together in the middle due to my “I write faster than my hands want to move” handwriting. too bad my l looks like a t or something with out the line through it.
try it here.
{from fontifier, via how about orange}

I’m thrilled and excited at the theme for Jen’s March exchange – Green. I think it’ll be fun and pleasant to photograph green things. since Portland is always lush and green, I’m really going to challenge myself to find beauty in not so typical green things.
I recently enjoyed participating in Jen’s photo exchange for February, Morning Rituals. it really gave me a chance to slow down in the morning and really capture the moments which I love the most. in my house, the weekend mornings are precious. we wake up early. we lay in bed longer than usual. we listen to birds chirping outside our window. we cook a big breakfast. we take advantage of the early morning quiet. we explore the city before the cars and people arrive.
sign up for the exchange here and view photos from the Morning Rituals exchange as they arrive here.
{from nectar and light}

not that I need another wallet/change purse/make-up bag/accessories holder, but these little bags are calling my name.
{from oktak}

took off half day on friday.
bought my new 50mm.
went bowling with my man.
had coffee and scones at stumptown.
rode my bike in the sunshine.
found some goodies while thrifting.
went shopping with Jess.
ate a grilled cheese waffle.
ate an apple, gorgonzola, walnut crepe.
baked poppy seed pancakes.
went to the photo booth.
made a bomb diggity wrap sandwich. {really, the best ever}
took a lot of pictures.
smiled a lot. a lot a lot.
went to bed early.

how was yours?

I like the autumn/winter collection from Thai designer, Sretsis. I saw this clutch purse from wardrobe remixer Boboniaa and had to see more. lots of delicate feminine details with a hint of menswear inspiration tied in. and I love all that black and white.
{from sretsis, via boboniaa}
{I apologize to whomever posted about her last week. I bookmarked her without linking to who posted it originally!}

I’m thinking of:
coming up with a reason to make paper garlands like these.
margaritas. outside. pronto.

I’m really excited:
that dlb and I may be adding this little joy to our collection.
{really excited actually doesn’t even explain how thrilled I am}

I’m planning trips for this year to:
tampa – may.
the coast – summer.
grayton beach – summer.
the philippines – december/january.

and…
I’m packing up my desk:
and leaving early today to enjoy my Friday!