You're doing it, Peter!

Hook is one of my favorite movies of all time (right up there with Clueless).

Obviously, this is the best part:


Obviously, this is the second-best part:


On the agenda for today - thrifting (naturally) and getting some sewing done. Took my sewing machine in for a check-up the other day. It was having some major issues (loopy stitches, tension problems, etc.) and it was becoming a huge drag to even sew a simple hem. Now, it sews even better than the first time I took it out of the box! Moral of the story: sewing machines need to be serviced at least once a year!

Little Lamb

Good things happening - looking forward to New York City at the end of the month. As for the near future, my boyfriend and I are going to see Bon Iver this Saturday!

It was hard to let a few of this week's items go (including this super cozy sweater). But the way I see it, letting go of favorites is just making room for new favorites!

Lately, I've been trying to restrain myself from getting anywhere near the brick-a-brack sections in thrift stores (I love my chotskies, but there comes a point in a girl's life where she just has to take it easy on the figurines). However, I couldn't pass these kitschy little lamb planters up:

Or these tins for that matter (hey, if it functions as decorative storage, it's okay...right?)

Coloring outside of the lines

Paint-by-numbers - a popular hobby for young and old in the 50s and 60s. Paint-by-numbers kits served as art for the masses, making it possible for any person, artistically inclined or not, to paint a detailed portrait, still-life, or landscape.

Now, it seems that there is a big market not for the kits, but for the finished pieces. Call these collectors too lazy to complete their own masterpieces, or consider them collectors of automated folk-art.




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Now check out these artists' paint-by-number modifications!

Isabel Samaras
Chris Crites, also known as the "Bag Painter".

I might have to start collecting myself...

The week (or so) in pictures

Things have been a little crazy in San Diego the past few days - it began with torrential thunderstorms earlier this week, then a heatwave, followed by a citywide power outage? What is going on?!

Silly game


Since we don't have a TV, Noel and I are forced to come up with alternative forms of entertainment. There's nothing like an old-fashioned Nerf-gun target-practice session.


Behold! My succulent wreath!

Heirloom tomato caprese salad


Inspired by the new fall displays at Free People, I gathered some twigs from the front-yard and put together a jewelry-holder frame of sorts.


One of my favorite past-times is taking pictures of strangers' dogs.


Jurassic Hatchlings


A Begging Beast

The Jam: Neon Indian - Polish Girl

Really digging this fresh track by the low-fi jammers of Neon Indian. They really know how to put a song on repeat for me. Excited to see them later this month at the Belly Up!

I think one of the reasons I love this song so much is because it reminds me of Legends of Zelda. Also listen for Super Mario coin-hopping samples. Get that scrill:

Breathing underwater

A bird might love a fish, Signore, but where will they live? Apparently, with the aid of bionic gills, they may live in harmony. Here's a dose of inspiration on this beautiful Sunday afternoon:

Order of the Triangle necklace by underthepyramids

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The week (or so) in pictures

My apologies for the lack of entries lately. The truth is, I've been much too busy antique shopping:

And marveling over collections of vintage owl pins:

And rubbing beast bellies:

And catching rays at the beach:

And watching laser light shows at parties full of hippies:

And tuning into cinematic classics (like Pretty Woman) at Salvation Army:

And watching tennis matches:

And making eggplant pizzettes (these were really good):
My boyfriend keeps a "primal diet", which basically means he doesn't eat the foods I love, like pizza. When we first started living together, it was a bit challenging cooking meals that the both of us (caveman and carb-a-holic) could enjoy, but after a few months, I think I have it down to a science. These eggplant pizzas were actually so good (and easy to make) that I have to share the recipe.

What you need:

1 large eggplant

Shredded mozzarella cheese

Pizza sauce

Mushrooms

Artichoke hearts

1 small onion

1 tomato

Oregano

Olive Oil

Garlic Salt

Italian Seasoning

What you do:

Preheat the oven to 425. Slice eggplant into half-inch discs. Coat both sides of eggplant in olive oil, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning. Place eggplant slices on cookie sheet and bake for about 15 minutes (make sure to flip halfway through!) or until both sides of the eggplant are browned.

While eggplant is cooking, cut onion, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts and briefly saute. Now you're ready to dress your "pizza crust" (the eggplant). Lay down some pizza sauce and mozzarella and then get to stacking! Garnish with a slice of fresh tomato and oregano. Bake for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Try it out and tell me what you think!