bonjour.mon.coeur

2010-07-07T09:53:00.001-10:00

24 of 52
Caroline
Julie

23 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

don't you just love it

2010-07-05T21:39:00.000-10:00

when one of your favorite things finds its new perfect home.

pen pals

2010-07-03T08:07:00.004-10:00

I now have my first friend in the Philippines! Amanda, a talented graphic designer, and her husband Cree are currently living there, and she's put together a lovely blog will all sorts of excellent photos and information about their journeys. I left a comment (after receiving the blog information from a friend...thank you, Julie!) hoping with all my heart that she would be able to give me a little information, one American to another, about what it will be like to live there.

Wouldn't you know it, Amanda is just as nice and gracious as she seems to be. She quickly sent me the most detailed and informative email just chock full of advice and clever quips. I'm hoping we'll have a chance to meet up - they aren't living in the same area as we will be, but are planning on passing through about the time that I should be arriving. Wouldn't that just be the best thing ever?

p.s. Plus, she likes photos of pretty walls, just like me!

p.p.s. Look how pretty those banana leaf packages Amanda received for fiesta are! Would you have ever thought it?

week's end

2010-07-01T08:26:00.002-10:00

This is the last chance to NAME YOUR OWN PRICE on anything in the shop. This coming Saturday (July 3rd) will be the last day to finalize any purchases. Then it's gone for good.

Quick quick...get thee hence!

slow side

2010-06-29T21:38:00.001-10:00

Um so...we went to Utah about a month ago, but you're just now getting photos. Somehow I think you're not surprised. I didn't get any photos of my sister-in-law's wedding - it was beautiful and it was also the reason for the entire trip in the first place - and only photos of one of my four niece and nephews...so big boo to me on that one. On the bright side, how freakin' cool is it that my brother-in-law has a rock climbing wall on the side of his house?

home sweet hawaii

2010-06-27T18:09:00.003-10:00

Ye olde homestead is looking rather sparse these days. I've managed to sell or donate the majority of our belongings, and now I'm kind of starting to miss them. I have a tendency to get very attached to things, so I guess it's a good practice in self control to let them go occasionally. All the same, I can't wait to finish up and get out of here so I can start putting together a new home.

Oh, and it would be really nice to see my husband again too. Yeah...that would be great.
p.s. There's a silver lining to all this dreadful sorting. This very evening, whilst going through the cupboards, I found a rather large long forgotten bag of m&m's. Oh my, how those have come in handy!

portrait project

2010-06-25T08:51:00.000-10:00

22 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

shop closing

2010-06-24T13:20:00.004-10:00

The NAME YOUR OWN PRICE sale is only on for about another week, but I've still been adding new stuff to the shop almost every day. I'd love for you to take it off my hands before goodwiu is gone for good! Here's some of the latest...

~~pink floral & denim overall jumper~~

vintage color block bodysuit leotard

~~pale ballet pink bodysuit leotard~~

~~slouchy plaid button down top~~

~~pastel stripes summertime sweater~~

ready set

2010-06-21T21:13:00.004-10:00

I've been completely overwhelmed with all the sorting and selling, and seem to be suffering from a greatly diminished ability to focus on anything non-moving related. Luckily, my awesome parents came to spend some time with me last week and were very helpful - meaning they got to have fun with A so that I could focus on the aforementioned drudgery. My favorite memory of the week is my dad sitting on the couch facing the window and calling out to A all the shapes he could see in the clouds.

One other highlight, while sorting through some random scraps shoved into a drawer, was finding a little conversation I had copied down from last year...

C: Hurry...take a bite of your carrot. That's what good little bunnies do.

A: But bad little bunnies don't eat their carrots?

C: That's right.

A: I want to be a bad bunny.

Sheesh.

portrait project

2010-06-15T22:07:00.000-10:00

21 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

goodwiu goodbye

2010-06-11T14:20:00.006-10:00

Due in large part to the unknowns associated with my upcoming move (to the Philippines!!) and general burnt-outedness, Goodwiu Vintage has decided to close its doors. It's been three fantastic years, and I can't say thank you enough to all those who've purchased from us in the past.

As a little last thank you, we're saying so long with a big ol' sale. Everything in the shop is now NAME YOUR OWN PRICE!! So head on over and...seriously...just name it.

[image credit]

pack it up, pack it in

2010-06-09T21:42:00.005-10:00

When everyone you know lives in one place, a week is just not enough time.

Now A and I are home, but R is already off to new adventures. I merely need to sell most everything we own and pack the rest for a move across the Pacific so that we can join him. I'm just hoping that doesn't take too long. Bonus points to whoever can guess where we're moving to. Of course, scratch that if you already know.

portrait project

2010-06-07T08:56:00.001-10:00

20 of 52
Caroline
Julie

19 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

silver lake flats

2010-06-04T05:11:00.006-10:00

We're in Utah visiting family at the moment. Yesterday my dad took us through the canyon where we stopped at this lake to skip rocks and dip our toes in the freezing water. Everyone had a great time, but A started to cry when we told her it was time to go home because she had gotten the idea that we were taking her to the Grand Canyon and she knew that wasn't it. Sad.

(Last photo(s) by R. Moncur)

roll out

2010-06-01T22:39:00.002-10:00

Very excited to be going on vacation tomorrow. Not very excited about still needing to pack and shower and wake up at four o'clock in the morning. Must get on that.

wa'ahila ridge trail

2010-06-01T21:17:00.006-10:00

We tried out this trail with some friends over the weekend. There were some really nice views of Manoa and Palolo Valleys and clear into downtown from the top. If you know where we live (and have super magnification powers), you may even be able to pick out our building from those in the last photo. Cool beans!

portrait project

2010-05-26T06:52:00.001-10:00

18 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

haleiwa beach park

2010-05-25T06:46:00.003-10:00

last week.
sun + sand + a rented paddle board for giving kiddie rides.

[photo 2 by K. Schreiter]

moloka'i

2010-05-24T06:55:00.008-10:00

I spent a couple days in Moloka'i last weekend with some friends - part of a belated Mother's Day gift to myself. The island is small - only 38 miles long - with no stop lights, but somehow there still wasn't enough time to see all the sights. We spent the entire weekend swimming in the ocean, walking through town, listening to local bands, eating too much, laughing, crying, chatting with locals, waiting in a late night line for warm bread, running through the woods and involving ourselves in impromptu photo shoots and haphazard tarot card readings. Best girls weekend ever.
[credit for photos not taken by my own hand go to K. Schreiter, L. Gordon, N. Christiansen and one lovely local who was selling her wares on the side of the road]

free fall

2010-05-21T10:11:00.000-10:00

A friend of mine is moving away, but she had a few things she wanted to do in Hawaii before leaving. When she mentioned sky diving was on the list, I jumped on board just as quick as I could, and the two of us plus another friend did it this week.

Now, I thought it was going to be the best thing ever....but I was wrong. It was even better than the best. It felt like flying, and now I have the added bonus of being able to slip that nonchalant reference into daily conversation. You know, "How was your week?" "Oh, it was alright. Let's see...I did some laundry, caught up on some reading, and uh...jumped out of an airplane over the ocean. You?"

(photo by S. Johnston)

portrait project

2010-05-21T09:33:00.000-10:00

17 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

portrait project

2010-05-11T07:37:00.000-10:00

16 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

two rooms

2010-05-08T16:04:00.002-10:00

because it was polaroid week.

portrait project

2010-05-06T18:05:00.000-10:00

15 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

shop update

2010-05-06T09:00:00.006-10:00

the recently added it'll be summer soon collection...

~~south american mini dress~~

pink floral & mesh bed jacket

~~tropical florals pin up halter swimsuit~~

blue leather secretary shoes

black & white gingham print button front skirt

~~whimsical florals & ruffles maxi dress~~

kuliouou ridge

2010-05-03T18:52:00.003-10:00

On the way down a guy said to me, "Nice shoes. Very refreshing." I'm not sure what that means, but I liked it.

(photo 4 by R. Moncur)

portrait project

2010-04-29T07:14:00.002-10:00

14 of 52
Caroline
Julie

13 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

portrait project

2010-04-27T20:34:00.000-10:00

12 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

shop update

2010-04-27T09:16:00.002-10:00

the pretty plaids edition...

tan top with skinny plaid print

pretty pastel plaid shirt dress

oh weekend

2010-04-25T20:31:00.003-10:00

I love you so.

f-f-f-feathers

2010-04-22T14:15:00.000-10:00

I've been taking A to these little ABC playdates once a week. It was my turn to teach when the letter F came around so I printed (using this lino block) and cut a bunch of paper feathers for the kids to glue on to headbands. I've got a bunch left over that I think I'll use as gift tags.

shop update

2010-04-21T06:58:00.003-10:00

Shoes for summer - in the shop now...

blue woven leather library loafers

~~thick leather summertime sandals~~

made by

2010-04-21T06:39:00.004-10:00

Have any of you seen Made by Joel yet? If you haven't, you should - it's my new favorite craft blog. After seeing this post, I wanted to try to make my own little zippered pouch. Even though I had never used the zipper foot for my sewing machine, it was pretty easy, and now I have something to hold my keys and phone while I'm at the beach. I'm all pumped to make walnut boats with A next. I just hope they end up as cute as these.

good things

2010-04-19T14:59:00.006-10:00

1 - Yesterday was my wedding anniversary. We've been at it for eight years and I could go another eighty. Yay love!

2 - I had to go through and pick out a few dead ones, but we've still got heaps of flowers left over from A's party. This is good as I've decided having fresh florals definitely makes for improved morale.

3 - One of my favorite fashion bloggers, Claire from Mamushka Marie, did a little post featuring me on her blog over the weekend. I am so completely flattered that she thought of me. I mean, just take a gander at how unbelievably cool she is...
See?! She's the bees knees! So if you're interested in knowing more about what I do in my free time or what I wanted to be when I grew up, or if you just want to see more of Claire's awesome outfits, head that way to take a peek.

portrait project

2010-04-17T17:41:00.001-10:00

11 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

party list

2010-04-16T00:13:00.011-10:00

things that went wrong:

the camera which quit working while you were traveling but began working the moment you arrived home has quit working again just as you have a birthday party you'd like photographed.
you spent a week sewing hand puppets for a theater that didn't get played with, and cut your fingers on floral wire making tissue paper flowers for a garland that didn't get seen, and spent money on enough fresh flowers to fill ten vases that weren't enjoyed because the rain started up just as you'd finished hanging and draping and arranging but before the party began.
you were forced to fit fifty people into an apartment the size of a bread box.

things that went right:

you remembered you owned a polaroid.
you decided to enjoy yourself anyway and you think everyone else did too.

still here

2010-04-13T18:45:00.004-10:00

It's been awhile, but I'm still here.

In recent news:
A had a birthday, and this is what it looked like.
She is a ham.

portrait project

2010-04-01T07:52:00.000-10:00

10 of 52
Caroline
Julie

9 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

spring shop update

2010-04-01T07:37:00.006-10:00

~~blue stripes & lace babydoll dress~~

~~yellow stripes sundress~~

~~bright white summertime lace dress~~

~~mint floral high tea dress with lace collar~~

~~pink floral & butterfly a-line mini dress~~

~~vintage bright florals pin up romper~~

p.s. A super big thanks to the really lovely Jessica for featuring that last romper in a post on her most delightful blog!

los amantes y jamón

2010-03-26T04:26:00.002-10:00

Well I'm home from Europe and happy but confused about what time zone I'm in. My camera only worked intermittently while I was away (this only happens to me on vacation) - something to do with the battery not holding its charge, but it seems to be in tip top shape now - so I only have portions of the trip documented. Here is a photo of laundry and windows in Teruel which I took with my cousin's camera. Teruel is cool because it is famous for its dead lovers and uncool because it is famous for its ham. Then again, if you like ham, you might think that's cool too.

portrait project

2010-03-17T02:37:00.002-10:00

8 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

day twelve

2010-03-16T02:23:00.002-10:00

Arles - France

day eleven

2010-03-16T02:20:00.002-10:00

Carcassonne - France

portrait project

2010-03-12T21:44:00.001-10:00

7 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

day three

2010-03-06T11:35:00.003-10:00

Sagunto - Spain

[photo by K. Strode]

day two

2010-03-05T13:01:00.005-10:00

Valencia - Spain

day one

2010-03-04T12:04:00.004-10:00

Valencia - Spain

[photo by K. Strode]

vacay

2010-03-03T12:26:00.003-10:00

So I'm in Spain for awhile (you know, of rain falling mainly on the plains
fame?). Why? Because I have a most awesome husband who does really great things for my birthday like giving me tickets to Spain.

p.s. Aren't those shoes just the bees' knees? They were part of a wonderful thrifted and gifted package sent to me by the most marvelous Milla. Three cheers for her!

portrait project

2010-03-01T21:51:00.000-10:00

6 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

birds of a feather

2010-02-28T19:36:00.006-10:00

Here's this print I made today. I'm showing you because it was a resolution of mine but also (mostly) because someone dared me.

ten things i did today

2010-02-27T23:59:00.001-10:00

1 - woke up early to tsunami warning sirens
2 - ate leftover birthday cake for breakfast
3 - regretted eating leftover birthday cake for breakfast
4 - told stories about a princess named Marina
5 - alternated between the news and kids movies all morning
6 - had a delicious BBQ dinner with friends
7 - roasted marshmallows for s'mores
8 - used the car heater for the first time in two years
9 - tucked a tired A into bed with hugs and kisses and the blue blanket
10 - late night chatting with friends over more birthday cake

sincerely

2010-02-25T14:34:00.001-10:00

Happy Birthday Husband.
Sorry it was such a bust what with you being hospitalized and all.
Cake tomorrow?

Love.

greenware and such

2010-02-24T15:27:00.010-10:00

Remember when I made a list of things to do this year? Remember how one of the things to do was make more things? Well I am. We're taking a family ceramics class, and it's the most fun ever. I think everyone on my gift list is getting a wonky plate or planter this year.

I'm also pretty pleased to say that when A requested a skirt made from some leftover fabric I had sitting out, I actually stopped what I was doing and made a skirt. She insisted on wearing it to bed that very night so I'm counting it a success.

Woo hoo...productivity and creativity are fun!

On a completely unrelated topic, R is having his gallbladder removed tomorrow morning. If you're feeling charitable maybe you could send some good vibes via telekinesis. I'll make sure he knows to be as receptive as possible.

shop update

2010-02-22T20:21:00.006-10:00

my favorite recent additions...

~~airy & light lacy tea time dress~~

blue ric rac & florals one pocket smock

~~maroon medallion print quilted jacket~~

grey plaid pencil skirt

JJ's been adding some doozies as well...my most favorite being this most amazing gunne sax skirt and this really delicious floral dress. Do check it out.

portrait project

2010-02-20T14:11:00.000-10:00

5 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

portrait project

2010-02-15T08:20:00.001-10:00

4 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

sunday

2010-02-14T16:39:00.004-10:00

R is home and it's sunny outside. So...today is pretty good.

p.s. Happy Valentine's Day.

days at a time

2010-02-09T13:55:00.005-10:00

So, R is still in the hospital.
His pancreas is wonky.
Boo.

portrait project

2010-02-08T20:46:00.002-10:00

3 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

See the full explanation here.

carnivals, hospitals and morning light

2010-02-07T22:21:00.011-10:00

Or...the very eventful weekend

Friday:
Punahou Carnival -
lights + rides + cotton candy = yes, yes, yes.

Saturday:
Emergency Room -
vomit + cold waiting rooms + a hospitalized husband = no, no, no.

Sunday:
The Next Morning -
bright eyed child - an acceptable amount of sleep + morning light = no, but somehow kind of yes.

thursday night

2010-02-06T21:35:00.002-10:00

in which R makes the best dinners

shop update

2010-02-04T14:27:00.005-10:00

the latest...

~~navy blue & yellow peasant style mini dress~~

tan & white geometric peep toe pumps

vintage red pleats a plenty skirt

maroon airy & lacy sundress

lavender dress with mandarin collar & side slit

~~forest green button front skirt~~

portrait project

2010-01-30T22:08:00.007-10:00

Here it is: the portrait project. For one year (starting two weeks ago) Julie and I will each be taking one self portrait a week. Every Friday the images will be posted to our respective flickr accounts, and then the photos will be combined and posted here. Each combination will be a surprise for us, and we're hoping they will be pleasant. Here's what we've got so far...

2 of 52
Caroline
Julie

1 of 52
Caroline
Julie

two friends
an ocean apart
post one portrait a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
in a year we'll see.

vintage printables

2010-01-27T08:32:00.005-10:00

Currently spending too much time here.
This site is keeeeeling me!

purebred bread

2010-01-26T15:15:00.005-10:00

Does everyone love when their food makes unexpected shapes, or is that just me (and A)? Also, this dog bread makes me think of this song which you should listen to now because it is one of the best things ever.

52 weeks finale

2010-01-24T19:11:00.012-10:00

Before starting up the next weekly photo collaboration, I thought I'd better finish up the last one. I had always meant to post a final bit about the 52 weeks project, and now, a mere three months behind schedule, I'm doing it.

The project started out as a fun way to journal and juxtapose the lives of two friends living miles apart for one year. It became a bit more than that, though, as week after week our images seemed to combine and correspond in the most pleasing (and perfect) ways (see 13/52, 25/52 and 28/52 for starters). I started really looking forward to posting my photo each week and checking Julie's to see if we had unknowingly pulled off a cohesive combo. I think we were both surprised and pleased to see each week's results, and I'm terribly delighted by the stories that seem to be lurking within each combination.

1/52 - 4/52

5/52 - 8/52

9/52 - 12/52

13/52 - 16/52

17/52 - 20/52

21/52 - 24/52

25/52 - 28/52

29/52 - 32/52

33/52 - 36/52

37/52 - 40/52

41/52 - 44/52

45/52 - 48/52

49/52 - 52/52

two friends
an ocean apart
post one photo a week
with no rules or themes
and no idea what the other is up to.
~~in a year we'll see.~~
now we know.

Skumps! More about the new collaborative series coming up soon!

shop update

2010-01-23T16:10:00.006-10:00

vintage black lace shell

~~lavender silk high waisted mini skirt~~

vintage cropped floral short sleeve sweater

~~vintage crochet crop top~~

~~vintage navy wide collar & cuff dress~~

bright blue ruffle waist cocktail dress

navy & white set yer sails mini dress

red hot fly with me dress

red & blue plaid button down blouse

Phewww.

parking

2010-01-21T10:46:00.002-10:00

Picnics in the park are probably the best thing ever invented.

two zero zero nine

2010-01-19T08:35:00.005-10:00

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

self portrait project

2010-01-18T22:46:00.004-10:00

Remember the 52 weeks project? Julie and I wanted to do a new weekly photo project, but this time there will be more rules. These are my test shots.

another shop update

2010-01-16T19:56:00.006-10:00

Someday soon I'll give you something more than these updates. I have been doing other things. Pinky swear.

top row:
~~navy blue floral and lace prairie dress~~
pretty red peasant dress
perfectly plaid blue wool shift dress

bottom row:
~~bright blue ruffle sleeve dress~~
oversize grey slouch cardigan
petit florals maroon maxi dress

shop update

2010-01-12T08:52:00.001-10:00

my favorite dress ever.

sweet home

2010-01-12T08:12:00.007-10:00

We've been tackling a whole slew of home improvement projects lately which has pretty much rendered our kitchen unusable for the moment. I also took time to hang some things I've had sitting in a stack in the bedroom for the past I don't even know how long.

Also, to appease my brat of a brother, note the little heart at the bottom right. Embroidered by me. I'm counting it. So there.

p.s. I made Milla's best of list! And Andrea likes my cardi wrappage! Thanks internet friends.

the point

2010-01-09T20:58:00.007-10:00

Still plugging away at the list...number nine.

We tried a ~~hike~~ long walk on the opposite side of the island - somewhere we haven't been yet. It was really ridiculously hot, but then we saw an albatross. And then we saw another, and another, and then a few more. Then there were some monk seals too. So it ended up being okay.

spaces

2010-01-08T22:28:00.006-10:00

I have been trying to work on number 5, but we've been spending an awful lot of time at home lately so you're getting those photos instead. Apparently I like yellow.

Also, can this be counted toward number 3 as well?

new additions

2010-01-07T11:30:00.005-10:00

I've been feeling super motivated to get new goods up in the shop recently. That's a good thing, since a lot of the time it can feel like quite a chore. Because I know it can't last, I'm going to go ahead and do as much as I can as long as the feeling lingers.

vintage cream chunky weave hippy vest

drapey teal dress

~~ocean blue puckered top tulip dress~~

ten in twenty-ten

2010-01-05T15:26:00.003-10:00

Listen in as I give myself strict instructions for the rest of the year...

01 - read: at least two books a month. that's it.

02 - learn: figure out how to speak spanish and practice speaking it.

03 - make: create something with your own two hands. try new things. do it often. then show it to someone.

04 - travel: go somewhere new. see something you haven't seen before. most importantly, try the food there. even if it's seafood...just a little won't kill you.

05 - photograph: please make more of an effort to take your camera with you. you have several to choose from so just use them already.

06 - practice: remember when you were really good at playing the violin? now remember how you took about ten years off? try to get good again then send dad a recording like you said you would.

07 - patience: try to be pleasant for a change.

08 - live: get off the computer and go outside already. you've got a beach handy - try using it a bit more frequently. while you're feeling froggy, call a friend to meet you there once in awhile.

09 - explore: try to see a new part of the island. won't you feel bad when the time comes to move if you haven't seen/done everything there is?

10 - leap: if you can only manage to stick to one resolution, make it jumping off the cliffs at maunawili falls.

shop update

2010-01-04T23:54:00.003-10:00

I don't know why I feel the need to group these things by color, but I do. So here you are, black and white vintage to wear while watching your black and white films:

top row:
sheer black diagonal stripes dress
~~black suede peep toe cut out wedges~~
vintage two tone ascot secretary dress

bottom row:
vintage black and bright embroidered pumps
vintage light grey puff sleeve coat
~~black leather basket weave oxfords~~

happy trails

2010-01-03T23:28:00.006-10:00

Manoa Falls + 'Aihualama Trail -
the perfect hike in the morning.

R photo bombs like a champ.

[photo(s) 3 by R. Moncur]

snow days

2009-12-31T08:53:00.003-10:00

The day after Christmas I flew to Utah for a funeral. It was a quick trip, but I did have one morning to spend sledding with my cousins and a horse named Lincoln.

shop update

2009-12-30T15:32:00.005-10:00

I had three hours to kill at the airport in Seattle, but it was about time for an update anyway. So, oh joy, I give you the tan + blue collection:

top row:
vintage crochet cross body messenger
vintage caramel colored wave wedges
small brown cross body binocular bag

bottom row:
blue/grey pleated office skirt
~~vintage blue and white circus stripes dress~~
vintage blue lace baby doll dress

yesterday today tomorrow

2009-12-23T22:02:00.002-10:00

Christmas is coming, but first we have to have my birthday. I have a wish all worked out, but it won't work to tell you what it is.

most wonderful time

2009-12-20T19:28:00.002-10:00

Remember when I wasn't feeling it?
That's old news now.

tra la la

2009-12-17T11:45:00.002-10:00

Yesterday. Yesterday was great. In the morning I took A to the zoo with some friends. In the afternoon we went swimming. And in the evening we ate some really great pizza and watched a couple classic Christmas movies to get us in the mood. I think it's working.

[photo(s) 3 by R. Moncur]

be a winner

2009-12-14T08:00:00.002-10:00

I've had some luck lately. That is to say, I've won a few things online. A looooooong time ago, I won a little package from Leah. Leah is great. She really is. She's got moxie. When I won, I had to take a pledge, and it went something like this:

i __________, promise in good faith, to pass on some love of my own. i will get a small flat rate box from the post office and fill it with my own goodies and pass it along to someone in my own giveaway/contest/whathaveyou. and i will ask them to pass their love on as well, and so on and so on. i will also come back to this post and let leah know when i am doing this so she can follow along.

Since I like to keep my promises, this is it. The giveaway post. I'm filling a box with a lot of little bits. Thrifted and handmade bits. Here's the best part - I won't finish filling it until you win. That way, I can pick out something special just for you. (Whoever you are.) Please do enter by leaving a comment. Please. Then, when you win (on December 18), do a dance. Once that's out of your system, take the oath. Then pay it forward.

p.s. I took this photo from Leah's original post because I think it's the best thing ever. Thanks, Leah!

update: The winner is Andrea. Yay!

shop update

2009-12-13T16:07:00.002-10:00

latest and greatest:

top row:
~~vintage brown leather ankle boots~~
swingy white and bright skirt
woven leather wedge sandals

bottom row:
candy stripe cropped tank top
~~brown suede braided harness boots~~
blue swingy & sultry dress

neet-o

2009-12-12T10:09:00.005-10:00

Looky, looky. An outfit of mine is featured in the Global Fashion section of the latest issue of N.E.E.T. Magazine, and I think that's great!

Thanks, N.E.E.T.!

lacking

2009-12-10T16:28:00.005-10:00

I'm having a bit of trouble getting into the Christmas spirit this year. I'm not sure if it's because I'm still reeling from the three months away or if it has more to do with the eighty degree weather we've been ~~experiencing~~ enjoying. Either way, I hope it kicks in soon because if there's anything I hate, it's missing out on good tidings. What sorts of things do you do to get in the mood?

[very fine photo found here]

book club

2009-12-09T18:17:00.002-10:00

It's book club night -- my favorite night of the month. I'm looking forward to tonight's food and friends.

"...for there is no quality in this world that is not

what it is merely by contrast. Nothing exists in

itself. If you flatter yourself that you are all over

comfortable, and have been so a long time, then

you cannot be said to be comfortable anymore."

-Herman Melville, Moby Dick

shop update

2009-12-09T06:36:00.003-10:00

Finally getting down to business - here's the latest:

top row:
vintage green lace up pumps
tan woven leather oxfords
~~dark brown woven leather granny boots~~
bottom row:
~~vintage black & silver harness boots~~
~~vintage tan fold over boots~~
posh red leather woven loafers

did i mention

2009-12-08T21:31:00.003-10:00

...it's nice to be home?

I'm still a little under the weather and a little overwhelmed by all the unopened mail, but my bed is softer than what the hotels had and it's nice to be warm again.

something new

2009-12-05T14:49:00.004-10:00

I couldn't stand seeing that ivy first thing anymore so you get some feet and a little moss instead.

The light parade is tonight. Last year I found a spot right in front of the men selling hot malasadas -- going to try for that again.

heart home

2009-12-03T06:23:00.005-10:00

Well, I almost made it out of Utah without getting sick...but not quite. Hawaii and home are just fourteen hours from here, and now that the end is drawing nigh, it can't come fast enough.

By the way, how are we not traveling via teleportation these days? It's 2009 for crying out loud.

water and ice

2009-11-25T07:52:00.003-10:00

Tibble Fork Reservoir -
sliding on the ice with R and my brothers

[photo 3 by N. Roberts]

utah

2009-11-22T19:27:00.004-10:00

We're in Utah now -- a quick visit before heading home to Hawaii. The last time I was here, it looked a bit like this.

Expecting big things this time around.

things we did

2009-11-20T06:00:00.002-10:00

Virginia - Frying Pan Park I Herndon Depot Museum I Reston Zoo I Skyline Caverns I Foamhenge I Natural Bridge I Natural Bridge Zoo I Mount Vernon I The Art League I Udvar-Hazy Center I Virginia Beach I Colonial Williamsburg I Shenandoah National Park I Mount Trashmore Park I Manassas National Battlefield Park I Hampton History Museum

Indiana - family reunion I grandma I Tippecanoe River

Washington DC - Washington Monument I Lincoln Memorial I carousel on the national mall I National Museum of the American Indian I National Air & Space Museum I National Museum of Natural History I National Aquarium I Freer + Sackler Galleries I Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden I National Zoo I The White House I Vietnam Veterans Memorial I National WWII Memorial I Korean War Veterans Memorial I Arlington National Cemetery I Women in Military Service for American Memorial

New York - Times Square I Central Park I carriage ride I Central Park Zoo I Magnolia Bakery I Central Park Carousel I MoMA I St. Patrick's Cathedral I Ground Zero I Ellis Island I Statue of Liberty

Maryland - National Aquarium in Baltimore I Baltimore's Washington Monument I Ferdinand at Imagination Stage I Catoctin Mountain Park I house where mom lived I Kensington Antique Row

Pennsylvania - Gettysburg National Military Park I battlefield tour I Lincoln Train Museum I Explore & More I South Street I Philadelphia's Magic Gardens I Eye's Gallery I The Lion Potter

[photos 3 & 4 by R. Moncur]

starry night

2009-11-19T13:36:00.003-10:00

A couple nights ago I woke myself up at 3:00 am hoping to see a show of shooting stars. It was a total bust, however, because, while I did make it outside, when I got there the sky was too cloudy to make even one star visible. It's a sad tale, but this image taken by the hubble telescope is pretty darn neat.

self portrait series

2009-11-18T06:13:00.003-10:00

Could this possibly have anything to do with the previously mentioned frequency with which we tend to go through cameras?

speaking of the zoo

2009-11-17T13:48:00.005-10:00

Behold my most recently favorite thrifted item --
a collection of poems for children:

A Paper Zoo: A Collection of Animal Poems by Modern American Poets

selected by Renee Karol Weiss

illustrations by Ellen Raskin

1968

field trip

2009-11-16T08:23:00.007-10:00

Yesterday we went to the National Zoo which I now know is the best zoo forever and ever. Amen. We were there with a couple other families. It was perfect and sunny, and all the little kids like R the best.