sharing some things

well hello. i sure hope everyone is doing well. i am currently on day 200 of a mental breakdown. it’s too much to get into and frankly i wouldn’t even want to. yuck. who wants that? i’d rather spend this time showing you some things i have saved that i think are decent if not great.

look at this togo knock off. it’s on amazon and the reviews are pretty good. it’s not cheap but it’s not togo prices. comes in an array of colors.

this lamp is just fine. very trendy. whether you need 1 to light up a desk or 2 for the bedsides i say yes. it’s under $30 and for that price you can be wrong.

this lamp is cute too. all of the scandi vibes. also cheap. you could upgrade the shade with something here.

a set of 12 frames in various sizes for under $50. you can buy 12 bowls from me (currently on sale here) and stick them in these. i’d get the 11 x 14 and float them on top of the mat that comes with. grab a little artist’s tape (doesn’t rip the paper) and plop it on the back to keep it in place.

at this price you could buy a few in different colors. slip dresses are my favorite because they are so versatile.

spring sambas. these are men’s so get your sizing right. i’m a 7.5 men’s/8.5 women’s.

k bye.

february catalogue

happy february!

january vibes

‘ello.

a new year amiright? is there anything better? (loads i know)

i’ve said it for years now but january might be my favorite month. just so much promise and hope and vision and dreaming and stuff. despite my anxiety being at an all time high i still have a smile on my face bc i’m probably going to win the lottery this week.

i fully plan on sharing my wealth so if you need something from me just let me know.

here’s what’s been up with me…

1. anxiety.

   2. i’m re-watching Girls. it doesn’t hold up. but i still like lena dunham despite the entire universe hating her. adam driver is still all the things.

   3. fiona is applying for a bunch of schools. she’s gotten into every one so far. with scholarships. she’s fucking amazing. also, i’m gonna need to be carried around in a planaquin with an iv drip of klonopin when she goes away to college. (see #1)

   4. i’ll be ready to move when she goes to college. don’t know how or where but it’s on my vision board. so, it’s happening. on the checklist are- a covered porch, a yard, a studio space inside that doesn’t have to convert to a different space, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

   5. i’m doing dry january and have discovered that i definitely have an alcohol use disorder. didn’t drink a lot when i drank but i drank every single day and it’s been years since i went a day wo a drink unless i was hungover or when i had covid. being completely sober feels weird when i think of it in the long term. i’d like to just create more balance. problem is i don’t know if my brain can do that. so i am taking it month by month. this article reeeeaaaallllly resonated.

   ok, that’s about it. love to hear your new year new me tips.

be sure to check out the january catalog and the new irises!

ding dong merrily on high

i sing this one line on repeat just because it’s so dumb. know what else is dumb? christmas. just kidding. i think christmas is whatever you want it to be. just like life i guess. drive your own christmas bus. are you driving to sad town or are you driving to happy town? the build up is kinda fun. but like most things the actual experience doesn’t live up to the hype. anyway, i’ve decided to do the least this year. that puts me somewhere in apathetic town. i’m ok with it. it feels better than stress panic and heart palpitations. i’ve stayed away from christmas movies bc watching one feels derivative. with the exception of meet me in st. louis. oh and i did watch the family stone back in late november (that felt preparatory not celebratory) and boy does that movie suck massive, merrily on high ding dong. that said when DK signs to her gay son about how “normal” and wonderful he is i do cry like a baby. and the house and craig t. nelson are underrated delights. but SJP is the worst. enough to make me actually hate the movie. as if luke wilson would ever.

apart from that i have a cute tree with lots of colored lights, greenery on my shelves, oranges in a bowl and that’s as much as i can muster. owning that feels like a win.

i have a few things under the tree for fiona, wish i could add a few more but i’m trying to replace things with dates. (activities not the fruit) like watching things together, going to look at pretty houses decked out for christmas, impromptu kitchen kpop concerts. she’ll remember those more than things.

how about you? need a little christmas inspiration? have you seen skye mcalpine’s venetian home? check out the full spread here.

but definitely watch this first-

you know the whole place smells like baked goods and santa maria novella pomegranates.

need a last minute gift but you can’t afford much or can’t go anywhere but the grocery store? these candied pecans have gone viral.

have you seen the uniqlo and marni colab? i’ll take one of everything.

and finally, do you need help figuring out which type of jeans you should be wearing now and not wearing now? and which type of bootie you need to ditch? (it’s the little black bootie with an almond shaped toe. i know! i’m sorry.) then you need to be following charly goss. just trust me.

that’s all from me. i hope you have a peaceful and restorative holiday. i’ll catch you back here in the new year.

p.s. thanks for being here. :)

last minute gifts from people i like a lot

a book by mike anderson you ask? yes! it’s wonderful and great for anyone with a heartbeat.

Who's ever heard of a flying dog?

Bucky Wall is no ordinary stray pup. He's small. He's odd. And he has an unusually long tail that, with a few shakes, sends him soaring into the sky like a bird.

Some tease him and call him a weirdo and a runt.

But there's magic in being different. And sometimes weirdos turn into superheroes.

Bucky's unforgettable story teaches children the power of celebrating our differences and what makes us unique and is told through the expressive and distinctive visual language of acclaimed artist, R.Land.

spices for the cook who likes things that taste really great. bonus if they are on a no sugar/no grains journey. my dear friend anna vocino (who you should at the very least follow on instagram and subscribe to her newsletter and for god’s sake get one of her cookbooks already!) makes some tasty no sugar versions of everyday things like spice blends, marinara sauces (the pumpkin one is especially good).

holly young is a prolific artist who makes THE best collages. incredibly affordable too. she’s also just such a champion of other artists. you’d be doing someone a solid if you gifted them anything by holly. her colors are soft and neutral and easy to please.

i have a small piece by jen diebert and i love it soooooooo much. her sculptures are so unique and actual conversation pieces. i would take anything in her shop. a lot of it is sold out (obviously) but this one isn’t. take a peek at her stuff, i guarantee you’ll find something that speaks to you. she also offers light therapy sessions. which, nows the time i’d say.

giftssss

hiiiii here’s a gift guide for someone probably me.

first up (but not necessarily first on my list) is this book right here. this would make the best gift for any breathing human who loves maximalist design.

sticking with books for a min. i trust anything this woman cooks. and if there’s a cook in your life her books are a solid choice. hers too.

a fine gift indeed. thank you very much.

no explanation necessary. if they have feet it’s a win.

cozy teddy half zip. double down and buy yourself one too.

these velvet socks come in an array of colors. socks are having a moment. perfect for a teen. or me.

if you follow chrissy teigan on instagram she wears a robe all day long. (relatable) she wears the persimmon one but this lilac is more my color. not sure if a gift was more made for me ever.

more socks. buy every pair.

listen. to. me. this, paired with the next would make a GREAT gift for the coolest person you know who has everything or is poor and wants everything (me). it screams best gift ever.

pick any flavor you’d like. i’d take them all but this one ticks all the boxes for me but this one does too.

knitted charcuterie IS weird. but also excellent. i’d treat it like art and hang it anywhere but the kitchen.

coupe glasses. the box is icing on the cake.

a gucci oura ring is almost out of control. but i’d take it. i’d take a regular one too. no but for real i really want one of these. do you have one? tell me all about it.