[Acknowledging Eli screaming from the balcony in Anthro dress + vintage squash blossom necklace + Elizabeth and James heels.] Thanksgiving; a mind-blowing masterpiece. I’m not someone who takes having family around/copious amounts of eating for granted, but this was one holiday done right: martinis, cosmos, bar mix, thin-sliced Virginia ham with cranberry sauce, gravy, infant boys in tiny blue blazers, and… View Post
[Atop Old Rag.] There’s a camaraderie established somewhere early on during a hike: when you’re blowing up the fire road and ease of step gives way to striding, conversation becomes a bit more staccato while your lungs warm up. No one wants to sound out of breath, but the rhythm isn’t quite established enough yet for silence. In our case,… View Post
[Chop Suey Books in Carytown, Richmond, VA.] The more chances you have to be around people—strangers, in particular—the more opportunities you have to be proven right about them. Or wrong, however you view the glass. I tend to assume every person is both fundamentally kind, and trustworthy. Within certain parameters, of course. Just as likely as it is you’ll meet… View Post
Overtired or overcome? I took this photo of the grass next to me where I’m laying reading a book in Scuffletown Park. All of a sudden, the picture made me misty-eyed. It’s almost too pretty. A mouse fountain. Perfect for drinking and face washing. Old urges to build dioramas and pet hamsters are welling up. Happy Sunday! -Carey
[Anthropologie silk skirt + JCrew men’s belt + Kors boots + JCrew tee + Moth (Anthro) grandpa cardigan + vintage pendant.] Grey, chilly days spent watching old episodes of Thumbs Up! on ViceTV and painting tiny canvases with Spirited Away characters—my friend is studying all weekend and he’s in need of some soot ball work ethic inspiration, methinks—makes looking at… View Post