Blooming Mondays: Ready For Fall

Blooming Mondays: Ready For Fall (sunflowers & mini-pumpkins, 10.03.11)

This past weekend was a hot one – beautiful, but hot. And I suddenly found myself craving a change of season. I’m ready for an excuse to wear boots, for the feel of a steaming cup of coffee in my hands and its warmth seeping into my bones, for the scent of a wood-burning fire.

Since I’m not leaving Southern California any time soon, I’ll have to find an inventive way to satisfy my cravings while those in colder climes enjoy a true autumn.

In my case, flowers will have to do. :)

What are you craving today?

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by on October 3, 2011  •  Permalink
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Posted by emmajames on October 3, 2011

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Shoes In Pieces

I love shoes. In fact, they are the only thing, except kitchen utensils, for which I enjoy shopping and, unlike kitchen utensils, they are put to good use. My friends know my passion for shoes which is why I ended up with those shoe Christmas ornaments that the MOMA shop made popular in the 1990′s. I have since released those ornaments into the worldso they may seek more appreciative homes but I constantly welcome the real thing. The creations of Candace Bahouth remind me a bit of those discarded tree decorations but, if I ever owned any of her utterly impractical shoes, I would never let them go.

by Candace Bahouth

Her fantastical shoes are mosaic.

"flower" by Candace Bahouth

Imaginative.

"china" by Candace Bahouth

Bold.

"mirrored" by Candace Bahouth

Exceptionally constructed.

another stunning Candace Bahouth creation

Utterly gorgeous.

She designs astounding furniture as well. And her grottos – oh my! But the shoes…

I fall to pieces over them. What say you?

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by on September 27, 2011  •  Permalink
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Bouquets That Never Die

Do you remember when I stumbled upon those amazing wedding bouquets made out of vintage jewelry? (I actually inspired a friend to choose gems over blossoms for her wedding because of that post – how cool is that?!)

Well, I’ve found another alternative to the easily wilted and eventual decaying floral arrangement brides and first communion lambs must carry down the aisle…

camellia bouquet created by The Green Vase

Beautiful bouquets made from paper by Livia and Joanne at The Green Vase. Slightly less expensive than the afore-mentioned vintage bauble option, I find these creations tobe both delightfully delicate and reassuringly permanent.

pastel paper camellia bouquet by The Green Vase

And no, this does not mean I am planning any walk down the aisle.

What do you think? 

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by on September 23, 2011  •  Permalink
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Breathless Pleasure: Akash

A good photo catches my attention. A great one takes my breath away, makes me lean in closer and forces my imagination to take flight. A phenomenal photographer earns my respect and gratitude. The beauty of his or her art and eye compels me to want to share the pleasure. Here is just a hint of what Akash can do:

Ships Graveyard in Pakistan #3 by GMB Akash

Born to Work #10 by GMB Akash

Smoke and Ashes #2 by GMB Akash

Please go and explore his website. His pictures are stunning; the stories he is telling must be told. I hope, one day, our paths will cross. Til then, I will journey to the places he explores through each image he shares with the world.

Do you know of an artist who brings you breathless pleasure? Let me know!

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Spontaneous Cooking

Blackberry Peach Prumble

Holy shit, I baked again. I know, I’m truly as shocked and confused as you, knowing the infrequent and haphazard nature of this behavior.

I was hit by a rebellious streak today, frustrated that:

  • fruit has become a corked grenade in my life, something that must be eaten with caution because my body has given up on regulating sugars as I would wish
  • the days are observably shorter and the calendar has stubbornly abandoned its summer months
  • i’m bone-weary and needing a nesting weekend

So, I baked.

I couldn’t decide between a pie and a crumble.
I created: THE PRUMBLE!

deliciousness

And I ate.

Blackberries. Peaches. Oats. Brown Sugar. Crust… And Stuff.

And it was good… except that one bite of improperly mixed-in salt.

How has spontaneity revealed itself in your world lately?

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