still the sky is blue: July 2011

7.26.2011

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7.25.2011

7.22.2011

This post may not be the most exciting, but I had to share these face wipes by Blum Naturals. They are great for travel, camping, or just wiping the sweat off on a hot day. I love these! I was never into face wipes...reminds me too much of baby wipes, but these are on a different level. I use the dry and sensitive skin wipes (they have a whole range) it is scented with organic chamomile and they smell wonderful. The wipes completely take the make up off and does not leave the skin tight.

On another note: I have been using Josie Maran's Argan oil and it is amazing! Moya of Frockstyle mentioned the Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum...and it has worked wonders. Thanks Moya for the recommendation! I put a few drops in my hair, tie my hair up in a bun, and the next day I have shiny wavy hair! Crazy, since I usually have dull straight hair.

7.20.2011

Stopped by Gravel & Gold. Hands down my favorite store in SF. The shop dude, Dustin was super sweet and helpful. Of course a little drop in turned into "I have to look at every single item" experience. If I did not have to meet up with M at Dolores Park I would have stayed even longer!

Hung out with my hubby in the Mission. When we met up I did not recognize him at first (bad wife). I guess that is what happens when we do not see each other for a week (he did give himself a haircut!)

Tartine was busy as usual. We took our food loot to go. I had the banana cream tarte...yum!

Repeat offender. I had to pick up another SFS piece at Gravel & Gold. This time I got the top.

7.15.2011

Watched the sunset with my sister and O. The end to a perfect week.

Joslyn from Simple Lovely asked me to feature some of my favorites on her blog today...Thank you Joslyn!

Have a beautiful weekend!

7.12.2011

I had a great time chatting and hanging out with Renee today. Not only does she have one of the best edited shops around, but she has a great sense of humor! I love that we both wore our No.6 clogs. The shoes had a little reunion of their own : )

7.11.2011

Visiting my mom for a week. So far we celebrated O's B-day on Saturday and we have spent a lot of time at the beach. It will be hard to leave.

7.07.2011

Five Years

It is O's 5th birthday today! Where did my baby go?

Oh! how I miss those chubby cheeks.

To celebrate this momentous occasion I had a short Q&A with the newly minted 5 year old.

Happy Birthday O!

xoxo

What is your favorite book?

"Olivia Goes To Venice"

What is your favorite craft?

"Making caterpillars with popsicle sticks and pom poms."

What is your favorite thing to wear?

"My leopard fur jacket."

What is your favorite song?

"Happy Birthday, because it is my birthday."

What is your favorite animal?

"Definitely a horse!"

What do you love?

"My family."

What is your favorite movie?

"The Brave Little Toaster"

What do you want for your birthday?

"A toy vacuum."

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

"strawberry."

What do you want to be when you grow up?

"A hula dancer and a doctor, because when I got shots I didn't even cry."

What did you learn this year?

"I learned how to do math and I learned how to staple stuff."

7.06.2011

Farewell Cy Twombly

Untitled, 2001

I was saddened to hear of Cy Twombly's passing yesterday. He has been a favorite artist of mine ever since I picked up a discarded library book of his work when I was 14 years old.

The image above is of one of my favorite sculptures by Cy Twombly.

It is from the book Cy Twombly: New Sculptures 1992-2005.