ultramageddon. 2010-02-01

I feel inspired.

I left last Tuesday for Jeff Newsom's AWESOME Ultramageddon workshop in San Luis Obispo. Lush green hills...so beautiful!















Random facts:
This kitty likes jeans.
Scratch her on the back
and she'll scratch you.
Me = not big fan of kitties :)



Thank you, Jeff, for being so open about your work and your love for making art. You are truly one of a kind and I thank you for sharing your insight.

If you're considering attending a workshop, please sign up for Jeff's. It'll blow your mind...to pieces :)

Much love,

Daisy (more...)

[ FEATURED ] The Bride's Cafe 2010-02-03

Wendy + Jon's beautiful fall wedding was featured on The Bride's Cafe! I love this couple so I was super excited to see them featured.



Thank you to the wonderful, Janie, for being so sweet :)

Much love,

Daisy (more...)

shattered. 2010-02-16

to break into pieces, as by a blow.

Inay.
I miss you so much.





This was my home growing up. I love this backyard, this tree. Much like my family, it's chaotic, unorganized, cluttered, yet it has its own charm, unlike any other. It was home to me.



I have never had to deal with the death of someone that I love dearly. My grandmother, Inay, passed away 10 days ago in her home. We sat by her, whispering in her ear "I love you," until she took her last breath. My heart shattered as I watched 7 of her 9 children fall to pieces right before me. It's a pain that I don't want to experience for a very long time.

Inay was the core of our family. I will miss her cooking, her scent, the way she smelled me as she kissed me hello, her smile, walking to the grocery store together, drinking chocolate milk with bread, her soft skin, her humorous personality, her warm embrace and so much more...

I know you're happy, finally at peace, but I miss you still...

Daisy (more...)

green. 2010-03-22

I go through phases where colors seem to take on a different meaning and period in my life. This phase I shall call green :)

I am drawn to anything green. And recently, I've been buying florals and plants, particularly succulents and ranunculus, that seem to bring a breath of fresh air into our home. I've never been into flowers, but I see myself changing and my interests evolving. It's fun discovering this new side of me!



I found this old and tattered dresser at the thrift store and painted it olive green :)









I love this tangerine tree in our background. I wish I could find time to plant a garden with my favorite veggies and fruit.







Much love,

Daisy (more...)

the desert. 2010-03-30

Last weekend, the family + I drove out to Superstitions in the desert + met up with the Coalson clan. Lucky me, I got to ride with a crazy driver in a thing called a "rhino" and finally learned to drive a quad! SO much fun!



The desert has its own kind of beauty.



The toys :)













Go fish!



Miss Lynnette.



The goofy, fun + adorable Coalson family!













And the 3 of us girls getting dirty + having a blast!

Can't wait for the next trip to the desert! Maybe next time, I'll get past 2nd gear on the quad ;)

Much love,

Daisy (more...)