In Search of the Sun

Dear Summer, I miss you. Come back again soon, okay?

Sea, I Love You

I came across these sailor's valentines the other day. Made en-

tirely of teeny shells, some claim that sailors labored over them

on their long voyages.  Others say they were made in by artisans

in Barbados.  Either way, I'm obsessed. 

Corinne Day

The amazing photographer,
Corinne Day just passed away at age 46.
She's left behind a legacy of achingly
gorgeous images.  

Pretty as a Picture

Jeez, Art Star Gallery always showcases 

the coolest artists. Love these paintings by 

Rachel Bone, especially her Bicycle Accident series. 

Can totally relate to tumbling off while wearing

a new pair of tights and favorite dress. 

Knot It

Oh, summer, please don't go. 

Shore Thing

Our Ula necklace was in the August issue

of Philadelphia Magazine.  Snap up your 

little piece of the sea at estherk.net.

More Summer Songs

Lately, all I can think about is perfect poppy tunes, hot boys, booty shorts, and beer.  Clearly, I'm deep in summer mode.

Wish I was drinking a Budweiser with Devandra Banhart.

xo,
Esther K.

Road Trip

Watched Easy Rider last night.  Obsessed with the necklace Dennis Hopper

wears in the film; going to string one up for myself.  And it's no surprise that
I love the scenes of them wandering through the riotous French Quarter on
Mardi Gras day.
R.I.P. Dennis. 

Hot Philly Boys

Windows rolled down, volume up high, wind in your hair, and a fresh coat of lipgloss.

Play this song when you're driving from party to party looking for your summer crush.
We guarantee you'll find him.

Lost in Repose

Love these images of girls lost in thought.

Top to bottom:

Eek, not sure
Sarah Sophie Flicker from Lula
Egon Schiele
Tasha Tilberg by Juergen Teller

Glitter Glam

Oh, Marc Bolan, with your spangled eye shadow 

and feathery lyrics, is there anyone that I love more 

than you?  Nah....I could dance on tables to your songs

for eternity. 

Odunde

One of my favorite events in the city is the annual
Odunde festival.  This year I headed there with my
friend, Emily Wren, who captured it all on black
and white film.  The festival honors Oshun, the
Yoruba goddess of the river.

We joined the procession of people snaking through
the streets to the Schuylkill River, then drizzled honey
into the water, tossed in oranges as offerings, and sent
rose petals drifting down the shore. A sudden torrential
downpour gave us a bit of respite from the sweltering heat.

Photos: Courtesy of Emily Wren

El Mar

Hello, Little Mermaids

Our brand new Marisol necklace was featured in

Philadelphia magazine.  Available online at estherk.net

And the Winner is...

The winner of our Favorite City Contest was the lovely Alex. 

Though she no longer calls Chicago home, the town is still one of her favorite locales. A few things on her don't miss list are Bloody Marys at Silver Cloud, a trip to Myopic Books, the Ukranian Village, and concerts at Double Door. 

She even told us that Chicago's called the Windy City not for it's frigid gusts, but because of a politician known for his lengthy pontifications.

Even cooler?  Alex is a fellow jewelry designer. Check out her work here.

Thanks, Alex!

Photo: Flickr

I Want to Go...

to Bahia.

Bottom photo: Emilio Navarino

Rock Stars

Heather of Vintage Connection invited
me to see a preview of The Runaways
last week.  Cheers to unabashedly
in your face, sexy, smart rock stars.

Spell Caster

I have long been captivated by the work of
Renee Stout.  Her gloriously creepy sculptures
and installations reference all my favorite things:
Vodou queen Marie Laveau, spells, amulets, and
charged objects.

Wandering Souls

Snake charmers, acrobats, and magic hats 

laden with coins, shells, and buttons. 

From National Geographic.

Te Quiero

AValentine's post (somewhat belated)

Photos (top to bottom):

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Smithsonian 

Lou Bernstein