stuff I like

I look like I am about to start laughing in this picture. Do you remember my post on the New Year? I said I wanted to grow my hair out long again. It is finally long enough to put up. I am so beyond happy about this. I will probably wear it like this every day for a while. If you know me, get used to it. It's here to stay. And I learned how to trim my bangs myself, so I probably won't be paying to get my hair cut anytime soon. Trevor is thrilled. 


Can you see the floral sofa in the background behind me? That is a vintage sofa I found at the thrift for $50. It is lovely. It has long, straight lines and is low to the ground. It was in near perfect condition. Such a good find.


I also found a 5-piece set of Fire King jadeite for $15!! I was super happy to find it. I have been looking for some forever to add to my plate wall. Did you know I have a plate wall? It's in my dining area. One of these days I'll post a pic.


We watched The Fighter last night. I loved every minute of it. I love the way it was shot, Christian Bale (and everyone else) totally blew me away, and it was such an honest look at addiction and what it can be like. I loved Mark Wahlberg's character. I loved the way it ended. So many movies end on an ambiguous note, which I realize appeals to lots of people in our postmodern generation (including me oftentimes). Not so with this film. Watch it.


Today we went to Big City Bread after church with some friends and Piper and I wandered into Blue Tin Studio which is right behind the cafe. I found this local artist that I totally love already. You can find her Tumblr here. Blue Tin is a great little spot in general. There was so much art that I wanted to put on our walls (especially Piper's). 


I absolutely MUST mention One Love Photo. Their images are amazing and they shoot almost exclusively with film. They have totally influenced the direction I want to go with my pictures. I can't stop looking at their stuff. For more visual stimulation, check out my pinterest. 


I want to also tell you guys about some friends that have a band called Easter Island. Their song 'Proud' was included at the end of this episode of "Off the Map" (go to about 38 minutes if you can't watch the whole thing). You can also hear the song here. It's really cool to see them get such big exposure. Also, check out the 'friends and family' section on the sidebar. I've added some friend's blogs recently. 


Last, I'll be in Columbia, SC on April 16th to sell my bags at Crafty Feast. It is going to be totally awesome.. an outdoor market with independent films, live music, food, and lots of good people. Come visit me!! While I'm there, I will be spending as much time as possible at The F Stop and staring at the TLR and medium format cameras. I might rent one for the weekend.


Some good stuff is in the works... a blog makeover for Kingfly, making bags all over the place, and donating a bag and photo shoot to UGA's chapter of the Equal Justice Foundation for their upcoming benefit auction. Should be a fun night. I am planning to make my cocktail dress, so if it turns out good I'll share. If it doesn't I will probably break down and buy or borrow.


Be back soon.
xo
paige