Light and frolicsome

Friday, October 30, 2009

bossa nova binge: 1960s theme party

i've always wanted to have a party like holly golightly has in breakfast at tiffany's. people out of control, dancing, awesome bossa nova, martinis, laughter, etc.

doesn't that look fun?! in my moment of desire to host one of these parties, i put together a little collage of 60s inspiration. enjoy!

chromeo, chromeo. where for art thou chromeo?

love chromeo. and this song. and this video.

Chromeo Bonafied Lovin from VICE Records on Vimeo.

joan holloway?

so i've been wondering what to be for halloween this year. while i have an idea in my back pocket, part of me desperately wants to be joan holloway from mad men- sexy, vintage, so fun!

just not sure where i would find a dress in time AND i'm not a redhead. there in lies the rub.

maybe i'll save her for next halloween? this article definitely makes me want to try...

I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz,
or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off.
I love you as certain dark things are to be loved,
in secret, between the shadow and the soul.

I love you as the plant that never blooms
but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers;
thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance,
risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body.

I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.
I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride;
so I love you because I know no other way

than this: where I does not exist, nor you,
so close that your hand on my chest is my hand,
so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.

pablo neruda

i <3 minneapolis.

i have quite a love affair with minneapolis (my hometown and current city of residence). i'm fortunate enough to work for an ad agency that has a phenomenal view of downtown and is located in one of the most historic buildings in minneapolis- the mill city museum. on one side of our office we have a beautiful view of the stonearch bridge while the other side offers an outstanding view of the downtown minneapolis skyline. i love the lakes in minneapolis, the people, the history, the small-town feel, the activity, the music, i could go on!

one of my dear and best friends ali is heading to new zealand today for the year. although i'm excited and thrilled for her, i will miss her deeply. she loves photography and has exquisite photos (check em out here!) she has a few pictures of minneapolis that, i believe, capture the beauty of the city. take a look!

the stonearch bridge.