WEIRDWINS, and Other Links

The film on which I was 2nd Assistant Editor for over 2 years is coming out in less than a month!  You should really see it, it's great; I've probably seen it over 500 times.  While you're waiting for its release on August 17th, head over to WeirdWins (click on that word to take you there) and watch some behind the scenes of how "Paranorman" was made (featuring some of our friends)! 

Other links I wanted to share with you, that I've recently been enjoying immensely include:

*Two girls describe their worst haircut ever HERE

*Peewee, thankfully, always lends a good voice HERE (you know how I love PeeWee)

*I'm trying not to OVERFEED THE BABY.

Enjoy!

Jung Jung

This crochet has blown my mind. Thanks to Peg and Sarah for showing me!

Sheldon Conch

You remember Marcel? I know you know, but...he's back! And just as good as the first time around.

Sweater People

Is there anything cuter than these two?

The Cutest Clothing Ever

I am in love with these amazing clothes (and wonderfully styled photographs) from Fred and Ginger. I want a wardrobe like this!

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

One highlight of our trip was our time spent in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. It really blew our minds.

This rainforest path lead to the Thurston Lava Tube, a cave made by lava flow not unlike the Ape Caves we visited in Washington.

Along the park's hiking paths you can see, feel, and smell evidence of the volcano underneath you through the Steam Vents.

The Volcano, called Kauea, erupts at different levels throughout the year. We could only imagine what it's like to see it erupt at full force.

A trip to the observatory at night gave us a better idea.

Another highlight of the park was Chain of Craters Road, a 23 mile drive from the top of the volcano, following the lava flow all the way to the sea. I think we stopped the car every 10 minutes to take in the scale of the changing lava landscape.

Part meringue, part massive drip, I have never walked on or touched anything like it. It was what I imagine the surface of the moon to be like...very prehistoric.

Finally the road bends, and you see the sea.

And on the other side of the car, the lava trail to the sea emblazons the mountain.

You can go no further on Chain of Craters Road when you get to where the lava has crossed it.

They've added a picnic bench to the middle of the road, for the perfect packed lunch experience.

Visiting national parks always makes me somewhat emotional. I love the Rangers and the workers in the Visitor's Center, so eager to help you see the park's amazing sights. I love knowing that we're actually preserving this land, as I see so many strip malls take away so much of it in daily life. I love being flabbergasted at the scale and beauty of the scenery. It actually makes me feel quite patriotic (yes, me!).

The park was incredibly unpopulated, even at the height of Summer. When we told the owner of our Bed and Breakfast, Audrey, how much we loved the Big Island she said, "This island is very special to Hawaiians. I think it's the Volcano". We understood completely.

Botanical Charm

I won't go to Hawaii without touring a botanical garden. You can't see more beautiful designs than in nature. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is the work of one man, Dan J. Lutkenhouse, who sold his San Fransisco trucking business to buy land on the Big Island. He brought plants from around the world, and made this seaside property into a stunning retreat, donating it as a non-profit organization before his death. Amazing.

Expectations Exceded

I have returned to my dark office from the sun, sand, and lava of my trip to the Big Island of Hawaii.

It was the best vacation of my life. I saw magical things every day. I thought I loved Kauai, but I loved this island even more.

I had high expectations (as I always do, for everything), and my trip exceded them every day. I can't wait to share some photos with you. I just feel so, so lucky.

Hawaii Week: Vintage Polynesia

As I make my own memories and have my own adventures this week in Hawaii, please enjoy these images of someone's 1960s Polynesian vacation. I found their album at the thrift store, and was transported 50 years back, when Hawaii really was the Hawaii of my imagination. I love the captions they've written in non-permanent marker!






I'll be back soon with my own photos to share!

Bicycle + Sewing Machine = Love

The Bicycle Cap by peSeta for the New Museum from casa peSeta on Vimeo.

Knitted Biology

I hated biology class (especially the dissections) but if they looked anything liked the work of Emily Stoneking, I might be a doctor by now!



All of it available in her etsy shop. So inspiring!
(Thanks to my friend Sarah for sharing).

Transcending the Material

This mixed media installation by Ben Cuevas has me stunned. Absolutely beautiful.

Dress Me Up

This Saturday is a big sale at one of my favorite Portland fabric stores, and I'm filling my sewing queue once again (and my fabric stash was getting so low!). Here's some inspiration I've found lately:

Sweet and simple A-line dress by Merimekko. Who can resist a Peter Pan collar?

Maybe more of a "back to school" style, but shorter sleeves and lighter cotton, and I'd love a version of this. (image source unknown)

Extend this shirt 12 inches and you have the perfect dress. Shirt by Marc Jacobs.


I love a dress with a bow almost as much as a dress with pin tucks. Perhaps now is the time for both. (First image unknown, second by J.Crew).

Any cute clothing you're coveting for Summer?