spent the day building amalgamated seascapes in subways.

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a perfect scene we couldn't get inside of.

staten island. tues/today.
(funny after last nights post to come across a lovely field inside the boroughs..sadly, like most city fields-it was behind a chain link fence.)

that puzzle piece is still missing.

it's not not a cliche..but i've been really wanting a gal-in-a-field-wearing-a-(white?)-dress picture for my new project..
(this vision has yet to be realized+given that it's winter..it probably won't for awhile)
1.ludwig knaus
2.christopher james
3.bruce labruce

we've not met by name but i've loved you from my window.

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8.1. the red tailed hawk of east williamsburg/bushwick...he makes my days more mystical when he comes into view..really a beautiful sight in the doldrums of this long bitter cold winter...i have yet to name him-any+all suggestions welcome.
2. my newly acquired 3D galloping horse picture, of which i am terribly fond...accented by the prism effects of a new favorite feng shui addition to our window. (i got this awesome gadget from my sister+her hubby for christmas-so rad!)
3. my second dreamcatcher..it's not quite done but it's getting there...more fabric+feathers+charms will be added shortly.
4.susan's epic lace+doily delights
5.watermelon+prickly pear juice lunch at la superior with lady jill
6.another night at maracuja's
7.cedez got scolded for this frozen weiner by a waitress at hotel delmano..she thought it was absurdly rude while we found it utterly hilarious! (not sure we'll ever outgrow this juvenile winter tradition)
8.galpals at claire's birthday party+a touch of rodarte for targay.

under the weather, on top of the bed.

i've been sick+grumpy about it all week.
hoping to leave blergtown promptly.

are you thirsty aquarius?

we libra's are too..see you there.

i'll trade you a rubber gum tree for a new lung and some pop rocks.

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7.1. chrischa oswald
2. cheap+awesome straw rings!!!! (found on it looks good to me) made by the obvious genius, linda schailon.
3. striped suno skirt
4. ida borg
5. crazy cobalt tie ups with major toe cleavage from the jaded minx.
6. the cheeky anne collier- who has a new show that just opened at anton kern, which i'm gonna have to go check out on the pronto side of things.
7. pink triple bow delights: opening ceremony...as you may recall, i've been dying for pink suede shoes for ages now!

this, los angeles is happening.

dear lala residing readers,

i hope to see you at THIS opening.

february 12.
7-10

it looks to be a pretty phenomenal group show +frankly i'm delighted to be included!

see this blog for updates.

i consumed your trail of tears under the dim dark star.

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43.i've read both watch for me on the mountain and the education of little tree in the last few weeks and couldn't recommend them more. while the history+plight of the native americans is completely fascinating, it is also terribly, horribly depressing....wherein lies the heartbreaking beauty of these stories..
watch for me on the mountain is a fictionalized account of geronimo, the apache war shaman, embroiled in a lifelong battle for the land of his people against the land hungry spanish, mexican and american settlers; while the education of little tree is an (alleged but contested) autobiographic novel about an orphaned boy sent to live with his cherokee grandparents during the depression. both books are written by the charming story teller (+controversial figure), forrest carter, who conveys the beauty, heartbreak and enduring spirit of the native american people with utter grace+a tone that provokes empathy. (full disclosure: i cried for the last 50 odd pages of little tree.)

in conclusion, i was massively inspired by these books, and the above imagery is the result of my nonlinear aesthetic brainstorm..

1. elisabeth lecourt map dress: sourced from the lovely blog of the like-minded lass ria leigh rabut*
2. painted skull by gabriel orozco at MOMA: sourced from things we heart.. (thanks to katharine for the heads up--harhar-- on the artist's name!)
3. miranda july by autumn de wilde
4. dries van noten sunnies
5. vintage mocassins at fort tumbleweed
6. it could be worse: (can't remember who's tumblr this was from)
7. watch for me on the mountain
8. mystical mama: ria*
9. risto bimbiloski lightning dress
10. hilary pecis collage
11. early day sioux war club:"seed beaded skull cracker war club with horsehair drop. cheyenne river area of south dakota."
12. risto bimbiloski galaxy pants
13. mystical smoke bomb foto: (can't recall the source)
14. epic vintage roach rainbow headdress
15. watercolor
16. henry vibskov laptop case
17. maurizio anzeri embroidered portraits
18. brian beluga rainbow rocks: sourced from MANY**
19. christian louboutin greissimo peeptoe (rhymes with geronimo, no?) rarely do i actually want a pair of lady heels but these, yes please.
20. vintage beaded medicine stick with antler and eagle feathers
21. navajo rug from the 1920's
22. (poor execution on the whole ensemble but) badass idea for incorporating dream catchers on the daily: sourced from yvan rodick
23. clip art dreamcatcher wolf (which i shrinky dinked on last months ladies craft night)
24. tattoo inspiration
25. the war shaman geronimo
26. eddie borgo cone bracelet
27. absolute urban warrior genius: risto bimbiloski chainmail jumpsuit (sad it was styled with the trench)
28. caroline bénech nude
29. apache girl. 1908
30. the education of little tree
31. seneca ghosts by danielle mericle : sourced at MANY**
32. sarah hermans**
33. apache girl by curtis. 1903.
34. wendy nichols horsehair necklace
35. pelle crépin: sourced from nada mas
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37. the arch by michel de broin
38. superficial by michel de broin *
39. blah blah wall paper *
40. david luraschi**
41. geronimo at age 78. 1906
42. superficielle by michel de broin *
43. ed panar **

i discovered the escape manual in my back pocket only after we'd already jumped.

you can't get there from here.

always the he said she said...but just do the what with love.

i sent him a letter through the post because obviously the world is flat.

EDIT:
the postscript came back as follows...
















dear mr. rothko,
i hadn't realized i was so influenced by you subconsciously until about an hour ago. so i'm writing this to thank you for making inspiring work that got under my brain skin.
besos y fotos,
louise

it's really no one's fault.

it's been so long that i've forgotten her name.

wednesday over the atlantic.
flt 787 st. maarten to jfk

forget fashion+art today. help save lives.

this is so completely devastating + doctors + supplies are in high demand...
by this report-it's not a good idea to donate food or supplies-better to donate to reputable organizations.
i just gave money here+ here....as these people need our help in a most serious way.