unruly things

it’s cold, grey and snowing today in Portland, so spring is the last thing on my mind. however, I love these cute spring outfits from Generra. especially since they’re paired with Toms shoes. I’ve been really wanting some Toms for awhile now.
{from generra}

oh I love collaborations… and this is a cool one for all of my fellow design nerds out there. The Gap has teamed up with Pantone to create a color-filled t-shirt shop featuring a full palette of tees from their upcoming spring collection in true PANTONE Colors. I’ll take one in PMS 14-0848 Mimosa please.
{image from the moment, via gap inc}

today is my birthday. I had a nice, relaxing weekend. dinner with dlb on Saturday, snacks and shopping with Amy yesterday, got a new hat and some new airplants… but today just feels like any other day. is that a sign that I’m getting old? *sigh* birthdays just aren’t like what they used to be.

on another note…. because I’m always inspired by this lovely lady, I’ve decided not to write a list of resolutions but rather a list of things that I’d like to do in this coming year. I’ve been working on this list for weeks now. I’m a list maker – it’s hard coming up with just a certain amount of things for a to do list and of course, they aren’t in just any random order. some are a bit of a stretch, but what’s a list of goals with a bunch of easy peasy things to complete? anyway, here’s a list of 27 things that I would like to do before I turn 28 next year. and thanks for the birthday wishes. you guys are amazing.

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1. clean out my closet {done, a few times}
2. get my scuba certification
3. buy a piano {sadly, not done}
4. and learn to play this
5. take a sewing class {maybe next year?}
6. perform sirsasana {done}
7. bake a perfect cheesecake
8. spend less time in the car {eh… I didn’t do so well at this one. I should try harder this year.}
9. walk through oneonta gorge {no! but it’s on my must do list this summer.}
10. spend a day at omsi
11. begin a new project {done}
12. buy a nice leather purse {done}
13. learn to play a new instrument {I’ve been playing the autoharp}
14. develop more film
15. read a classic novel
16. find a new hobby and stick to it {done}
17. be a better saver {kind of done}
18. create a dedicated studio space
19. write more letters {done}
20. camp off trail with a gps {we camped off trail without a gps, and had to feel our way to the right place}
21. frame and hang all of the prints we’ve got {almost done}
22. try knitting, again
23. create a budget list {done}
24. brew beer
25. plant vegetables and flowers
26. become a home owner
27. spend more time at the farmer’s markets {done, and bought into a CSA}

and there it is. happy birthday to me.

I baked carrot muffins today and shared the recipe on Milk Eggs Chocolate. they are sugar free and vegan and really really good. I hope you’re having a nice, relaxing weekend and enjoy the rest of your day.

I’m feeling a bit:
overwhelmed.

I’m glad that:
I’ll be going to a nice birthday dinner for two this weekend.

I’m working on:
a list of sorts, since I didn’t make any resolutions this year…

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. I’m looking forward to regrouping a little. I’ve been a bit out of sorts since I’ve been back and it doesn’t feel good. have a good one, friends!
{from mischievousmeg}

thanks to Jess, I now know about the collaboration between Pendleton and Opening Ceremony set to debut this fall. you’d think I’d known about this sooner since I work there and all…
I can’t say these outfits look like they’d be my style, I’m not crazy about jacquards, but from what I’ve seen of the Pendleton Fall 09 collection, it’s going to be a great season for Pendleton, filled with jewel tones and lots and lots of plaid.
{via heartthrobs & villans, via portland mercury}

delightful images from the Humanoid Spring/Summer 09 collection.
I hope they make your day!
{via montmartre’s sketchbook}

I’m not so much of a skirt girl. I have some and love them but I’m usually more of a dress kind of girl… however, I bought a skirt from Zara while I was in the Philippines and now I’m starting to find myself really drawn to skirts. tulip style, high waisted, sash ties, and buttons…. I’ve added these two to my wish list.
{from steven alan}