i stumbled upon this amazing blog through the equally awesome decor8, and i’m gobsmacked by all the collages and the effort/thought put into them, especially in this day and age when everything is so digitized. i sense a potential crafty project when all this madness is done.
also along the same line – scrapbooking is something [...]
Entries from February 2009
February 28, 2009
cut and paste.
February 27, 2009
tres chic.
kate lanphear, cutting a lean and stylish figure in black. ahhhhh.
credit//the sartorialist
February 26, 2009
creature comforts.
after spending the entire day attempting to write a mind-boggling feature article that currently stands at more than 2,500 words, i am exhausted but restless. these days everytime i close my eyes to take a nap or go to sleep my mind just goes into overdrive thinking of things i could add into my story or things [...]
February 24, 2009
panfried surprise.
made a surprise lunch for t today, consisting of food that i’d cook for him back in the states. apart from the sunny side ups, there was a potato salad, stir fried broccoli with white button mushrooms, and salmon in lemon garlic butter sauce.
February 22, 2009
two scoops.
tiramisu ice-cream and lemon sorbet in a waffle bowl at mora iced creamery in bellevue square.
some of that would be really good right now.
February 21, 2009
out of the gutter.
blue c sushi: university village, seattle
so it was a terrible week. half-baked article, a spot of bad news, slapped with more deadlines, still sick and experiencing writer’s block at the point in time where i need to be suffused with inspiration and epiphanies.
well. i suppose the last thing i should be right now is self-deprecating when [...]
February 19, 2009
yummy grub.
more food blogs to bookmark, with times online’s list of 50 of the world’s best food blogs. some of my favorites are up there, like Orangette, and i can’t wait to get to the rest this weekend, recent internet connection issues notwithstanding.
February 18, 2009
it’s all happening…
too fast too furious. reality sank in today and i am really pressed for time. 2 more weeks to finish up writing for my final year project – sniffing out the missing bits of information, thinking of nut grafs, structures and analysis, making my writing more cohesive and engaging, polish and buff everything till it [...]
February 17, 2009
the softest glow.
golden gardens park in the ballard neighbourhood, seattle
sunsets are a favorite of mine (i think i’ve got quite a few of such posts around here already), and there were many amazing ones in seattle. some were soft, dreamy and delicate – pastel blues, brushstrokes of white and tinges of gold – like the one above, [...]
February 17, 2009
scratchy.
a different take on the space needle.
the throat’s still sore and the cough’s still a bother. i’m gonna try to get some actual rest for once instead of busying myself doing random things.
February 16, 2009
gilt trippin’.
this is what’s been keeping me up late occasionally at night…up to 70% off selected styles from coveted fashion and luxury brands. gilt groupe is invitation only (and fastest fingers first when ordering), so i was pleased as punch when a friend emailed me an invite. some of the many lovely brands that i’ve seen featured so [...]
February 15, 2009
love is all around.
mount grouse and granville island market, vancouver/lake union, seattle/union square, san francisco/watermelon/cafe on the ave, seattle/qfc bakery, wallingford in seattle.
February 13, 2009
on heart island.
boldt castle, on heart island in the thousand islands of the st. lawrence river
this beautiful, charming and postcard pretty castle was built by millionaire george boldt (the man behind the waldorf astoria) in 1900 as an expression of love for his wife. while the castle was being built, she died and a devastated boldt ordered all construction to be ceased. [...]
February 13, 2009
heartsong.
t and i celebrated valentine’s day early yesterday as he wouldn’t be in town this weekend. as much as we had fun and spent some much needed time together i wish i wasn’t ill and such a downer to his plans. i’m thankful, and deeply touched. not just because he took leave, or bought me [...]
February 11, 2009
draping.
ohlala. i’m madly in love with alexander wang’s chic goddess jersey dress, with this ethereal silk jersey dress by alldressedup coming in a close second.
credit//net-a-porter
February 9, 2009
7atenine and the stars.
before the stars concert last month, t and i had dinner at 7atenine, a new venture by the st pierre group at the esplanade serving what seems to be a fusion of japanese and european cuisine, tapas style. out of the dishes we shared, two stood out in particular – the seafood saffron risotto and [...]
February 6, 2009
dream living room…
if i had my own apartment. the warm pinks and rich browns are the perfect juxtaposition to the sunlight streaming in, giving the room a cozy yet airy feel.
credit//domino
February 6, 2009
little pastel delights.
cupcakes from jones the grocer
with marshmallows in sweet pastels and buttercream frosting topped with pretty bows – these cupcakes are too cute to eat.
on a food related note #1: loving the strawberry margheritas and chicken quesadillas from margherita’s in dempsey. the mains, however, were way too huge a portion for one person to finish.
on a [...]
February 5, 2009
bejewelled.
lately, i’ve been browsing the archives of domino after hearing that the magazine would be folded, which i feel is a great loss especially after blueprint closed down as well last year too. i came across this beautiful feature from 2007 that was inspired by prada’s jewel tones, and i love everything about it. the rich and saturated hues [...]
February 4, 2009
swirls.
reflection lake, mount rainier.
feeling harried, contemplative, and sleepy all at once.
the smell of (impending) rain is a sweet prelude to an afternoon nap. everything else can wait, for now.
February 3, 2009
get going.
cinnamon dolce latte from starbucks & au bon pain from le panier, both at pike place market.
i need a bit of a pick-me-up…ever since the lunar new year hols were over, things kicked right back into high gear. it can be draining to pull yourself together sometimes and do what needs do be done. so last night [...]
