Landmark

So...At least once a week I drive into the city for the farm.  And often times I get to pass this guy. He really brightens my drive. I am a big fan of folk art. If I haven't mentioned this before, I will now. I'm really into archaeology. Being an archaeologist was up there on my list of careers when I was little. Particularly anthropology. I love that there was a time when things like this were in demand. Handmade by an artist or local tradesman, made out of quality materials, for a business or where ever. Landmarks on your family's trip driving cross country, outside your favorite ice cream stand you visit in the Summertime, or to draw in customers to a custom furniture store. A cultural snap shot of an era.  Nowadays, for the most part, everything is made out of the cheapest materials possible. Everything looks the same. Strip mall after strip mall.  It's pretty depressing. And I know that none of it will last. It's possible this lot will get purchased and torn down, get turned into something really lame. And where will this guy go? You hope things like this get preserved. I think they do, I think there are still a lot of people out there who know when things are special. I know that he won't last forever either. But as I drive by, I daydream about someone finding him in 600 years and them wondering what life was like way back when.

Sunday

   

  

I had to share. I went to Blumen Gardens today for their third Sunday of the month Art Market.  I haven't been to this place in ages, but this is actually where Jason and I got married. The place is amazing...Its an old graphite factory turned into a garden center.  But not just any garden center, a secret garden type of center.  I love it. My friend Ann Flowers had a booth at the market, whom I am very proud of.  She recently took the plunge of quitting her day job to pursue her creative talents full time. I have always loved her artwork, but you must check out her other stuff: pom poms, neon, and glitter goodness galore! There was live music, free brats & lemonade, and I found these lovely metal tins. I decided to paint on them when I got home.  I'm thinking they would be quite nice hanging on a wall somewhere...its a fern, mint, ranunculus, lavender, and a dahlia.

This evening, the air is super cool. Makes me want to wrap myself in a cozy blanket for days.  Goodnight. 

New Camera!

I haven't written in some time. For many months you may have read that I've been hymning and hawing over purchasing a new camera. A camera camera. Well... I recently became the owner of a brand new, Nikon D3100! I am in love. I am most certainly an amateur photographer, but I am enjoying how a new camera makes you look at things differently.  I am finding myself noticing the light more, or small moments that I can't wait to capture. Now we're just getting know one another (me and the camera that is.) That's pretty much what I've been doing the past couple of weeks. Here are some of my favorite shots of recent...Just bits of my life: home, summertime meals, the farm, visiting with friends, making homemade margaritas, the good stuff.

Some of these photo's are at my friend, Bryanne's house. She's one of the best people I've ever met in this world, I feel blessed I met her at age 12, and she has incredible style. Someday I want to share photo's of her whole house, if she'll let me. Bry and I have been enjoying this margarita recipe this Summer (as you can tell, haha) It tastes delicious and has no sugar at all. I don't know why people would ever buy a mix.

Classic Margaritas
3/4 cup tequila
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup of triple sec or cointreau 
1 lime sliced (for garnish)
sea salt for your glass rim (optional) 

Enjoy over ice or blended!