Perfect photo of a wintry sky by Osanpo, shot with a Bronica EC. This photo reminds me of the sky around here lately. It’s been so sunny and blue the past week, I can’t help but think (read hope) a big storm is on it’s way. Have a wonderful weekend what ever it is you decide to do.
Simon Schubert has created some pretty rad paper foldings of homes and interior spaces. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Spotted on Today and Tomorrow
Stunningly dark, dreary and completely gorgeous photography by Mikael Kennedy
I came across these photos of Grace Kelly and just had to share. She seems so natural and so glamorous at the same time. So casual yet so elegant. These photos were taken during a trip to Jamaica with her sister back in 1955.
I especially love the beach scenes.
[Via: Starbucks and Jane Austin. Photos: Howell Conant]
Does anyone else have job envy? I know I do. The Sundance Channel and Anthropologie cordially invite you to the first screening of a new TV series, Man Shops Globe. Keith Johnson, Anthropologie buyer at large, tours the world in search of the perfect trinkets and treasures for the Anthro shop.
If you aren’t in Denver (or any of the other screening locations) or would prefer to enjoy his travels from your sofa, (we won’t talk about the irony here) below is a quick itinerary of the stops Keith makes during his 8 part series. You can read more detail at the Sundance Channel.
10.9.09. Episode 1: France
10.15.09. Episode 2: South Africa
10.22.09. Episode 3: Turkey
10.29.09. Episode 4: Holland/Belgium
11.04.09. Episode 5: India
11.16.09. Episode 6: U.K.
11.18.09. Episode 7: Tunisia
11.25.09. Episode 8: Argentina
Thanks for the tip Jess!
Looking for something to do this Thursday night? Then I recommend you stop by the Lisa Kowalksi Gallery. It’s bound to be a good time. Don’t tell me you aren’t into fun. Especially free fun. I know I’ll be there.
Looking for something to do this Friday night? The David B. Smith Gallery is hosting an opening reception for Mike Stilkey and his latest one man show, Words Fail Me. Mike was kind enough to send me some photos of his latest. You can also check out the online gallery located here. He will have 20 new pieces including book sculptures and paintings as well as an installation piece. The reception will be held from 7-10PM.
It’s going to be almost 80 here today. After all the rain and cool weather over the weekend this warmth is making me think of the beach. I’m loving the work of photographer Yosigo. One last trip to the beach before the fall? Anyone? No?
It’s no secret I love line drawings and pattern. This obsession is likely thanks to artists like Julia Rothman. I’ve been a long time fan of her work and couldn’t remember the last time I checked out her website. Thankfully, I was just as happy to see her new work as I was seeing her illustrations via design*sponge for the very first time.
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Less than a handful of years ago a small group of friends and I took a weekend trip to Austin. We went for the micheladas, the brisket and the humidity, believe it or not. We also went for the culture indicative only in Austin, keep Austin weird has long been the motto. Most importantly we went for the music. The Austin City Limits music festival to be precise. Jevan, then boyfriend, and I rounded up a group of BBQ loving music goers and made our way South.
When planning a trip of this caliber, one in which people will be meeting for the very first time and there is only one hotel room, it’s obvious everyone should get along. Because, Austin in September with 90,000 other festival goers isn’t the most glamorous of vacations. Add sharing a hotel room with 4 adults and the anti is just upped. Unexplainable things happen after drinking Lone Stars all day, eating brisket and wearing sandals. One Meggan aptly dubbed body mud. Needless to say, it’s close quarters and getting along with hotel-mates is required.
Little did anyone expect this little weekend getaway would spark a relationship. A relationship so perfect, everyone said, why didn’t we think of that, even with 1200 miles separating the two. I was even in denial for a little while. Not because I didn’t want it to happen. I didn’t want it to not happen. Not soon enough, everything became real and Meggan picked up her world in Atlanta and moved to Denver. Finally I could uncross my fingers.
What began as a weekend trip, transformed into Meggan and Beau traveling the world to fulfill their dreams. As the name, The World Effect, implies, they want to see what effect the world will have on their lives. In turn they will do everything possible to make a positive effect on the world we live in. Impressive to say the least. Let them be your inspiration for the week, month or however long you decide. They are out there making something cool happen instead of waiting for it to come to them.
Recently, I Skyped with Meggan and Beau to check in on how their trip is going. They agreed to answer 7 questions for me.
1. Give me some trip stats (last updated June 17, 2009).
We have a trip score card we update regularly on the right side of our blog but here’s the latest
Countries – 21
Travel Days – 125
Boats – 17
Trains – 12
Buses – 52
Airplanes – 29
2. What is the most unusual thing you have attempted to eat?
Guinea Pig in Peru. I (Meggan) picked out a live one at the market and it was promptly cooked for dinner. Probably won’t do that one again. No, it wasn’t like chicken.
3. What is your favorite place so far?
The 4 day hike to Machu Picchu and climbing the last 50 steps to a thick layer of fog. At first, the fog was disappointing because we wanted to see everything. Once it lifted we had the most incredible view. So surreal. The clouds, fog and mist only added to the drama.
4. You take incredible photos. Each time I look at your blog, I’m continually impressed. What kind of camera do you use?
We have 2 camera bodies: Canon 40D and a 50D (because we don’t share well when it comes down to who gets to shoot, we both love photography). We have 4 lenses: an all around 17-85mm, a telephoto 70-300mm, a wide 10-22mm, and a macro 100mm. We also lug around a manfrotto tripod. Our video camera is a sony HD handycam.
5. You packed light, a rolling backpack and a small day pack for an entire year. What are a few things you can’t live without?
For simply living, we would have to say sunscreen, bug spray, and bottled water. For non essentials, we use our laptop and cameras everyday.
6. On a trip like this, you take the minimum. I know you both paired down your bags. Now that you’ve been traveling for over 100 days, are there things you can live without?
Beau would say his solar power charger. I would say maybe I could have done with less clothes, but I have worn everything I brought.
7. What’s next?
We have been in Africa since early June, mostly in a tent. We are heading north and planning to visit Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Egypt through the beginning of August. Then on to a new continent.
photos: the World Effect LLC.
