holga/polaroid - georgia, 2007

I haven't tried any of the new polaroid films yet. Maybe its time to dust off some of those cameras and use them. I haven't used any cameras in a while, including an old one found at a garage sale that was given to me as an early birthday present several months ago. Same goes for the six rolls of expired film that came with it that I was so excited about but haven't bothered to put in a camera yet.

These are some of my collection of Bjørn Wiinblad ceramic pieces. All of these were given to me by my mom and aunt who collected them as young women in Denmark in the 60's and 70's. I continue to add pieces as I find them.

Recently, I've added other Scandinavian ceramics too, like this one (below) from Figgjo, I think the pattern is called Lotte.

A photo I took about ten years ago. It was a prototype for a bridal bouquet that ended up a lot different. I love the color of that old Studebaker my sister had back then and her arm holding the bouquet out the window.

I bought these at a thrift shop several weeks ago but have not worn them yet. They are to be worn under a sari and are beautifully made, all hand stitched. I hope I get a chance to wear them this summer. 

Sometimes I buy old photos in antiques and junk shops. Its funny when you start to see a theme in what you are drawn to unintentionally. Looks like I love old photos of people in their gardens, like these. I wonder what their names where, where they lived, what they liked, what they did.

My Aunt sent my sister and I these cards for the New Year. They only just got here because they were rerouted back to England then back to California again. She didn't include the stories but I can make up my own. I always love getting her artwork and long, typed letters, usually with an extra enclosure like an old postcard from someone in the family from decades ago.

Stopped in a thrift shop today and found a few goodies. I've been obsessed with 70's florals lately and saw this English trivet in perfect condition and had to get it.

I saw these crocheted glass covers/coasters for 75 cents each. I got them for my mom, hoping she would have something to put them over and use as a little vase in her bathroom or on a bedside table. Sure enough, she has several school milk bottles that came from an old factory and have never been used. They fit perfectly. They had a couple more of these in not such pretty colors I might need to go back for.