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

Farewell

Hey Alexander, 

Are there armadillo shoes in heaven? Rest in peace.

My Bloody Valentine

Pink hearts and playful cupids?  Uh, whatever.

This Valentine's Day, Esther K. was called on to custom-make a bundle of cards.  Instead of the predictable take, we used sequins smuggled back from India, tattered antique fabrics, and black and white photos for an effect that's anything but sugary.