Well, I've been busy- but what's new? If my baby looks like a poor, sleep deprived street child in that first picture- it's because she was just coming off probably the worst sick week we've ever had. She had some type of viral pox or hand foot & mouth disease, plus impetigo infection and strep in her the sores on her body and in her mouth. It sucked. Her body was covered, and her little face... oh :( I'll spare you the pictures. And my husband was in Ireland buying me socks (true story- green leprechaun socks) and so when we made it to the sands of the ocean and met up with my family it felt so nice to be away. I don't get to see my brothers and their wife/girlfriend often so it's such a treat to spend a week with them. Josh arrived later in the week with my older brother and his wife and we had such a great time.

There are no good pics of me, because i hold the camera- but this one awful one seen above after my hell week, and 1st day sunning on the beach. But whatever. I already miss my fam and wish I had another week in the sun talking with my sisters and laughing with my handsome brothers.

Oh-FUN FACT: that pretty red head? If she looks familiar to you, it's because she was one of those child actresses in the 90's movie version of Lassie. Yep- you can look her up- she rolled with Michelle Williams in that movie. After that she was up against Lindsay Lohan for the parent trap... and well though I love the parent trap so much- I'm kind of glad Brit took a different course because... well we all know how poor Lindsay is turning out.

Ice Cream: Stressed: Felt & Wire // Muti-Flamingo // Flamingo Painting: Miss Capricho // Ice Cream Graphic: CSN

from: Where is the Cool?

I promise you I'm still working on my home tour, as requested. But we had a few random things happen- like a fallen chandelier, that still needs repair. Until then, enjoy some of my favorite bits from my friend's homes.

One of the reason's I love to photograph personal homes & details... is because to me it's so intimate and special to tell a story through a person's living space. I think sometimes it expresses so much more than just pretty imagery. 

So welcome - a details tour of the former home of artist, Sarah Dawn Helser. Sarah has such unique style- like no one I've ever met. She has this modern lightness, mixed with strange patterns, quirky pieces, textures and edges that work together. Her style is always changing and morphing into a new beautiful expression. During this season that I photographed her home, she was experimenting more with texture and color on more clean wall spaces. She actually hand stitched many of those pillows, and both of those amazing chairs- she made them! I know right? I have seen this home take shape in a million different shades and directions- I'm pretty sure this one is my favorite. Sarah uses a lot of selective thrifted items, but incorporates them in a modern way. Now the artist has moved into a quaint little space full of new corners to explore and I can't wait to see her new flavor... and possibly get an editorial shoot in the works... ;) don't you love this space?