tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88145858653566382722024-02-22T09:19:55.867-08:00Chirp + ChatterJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-34733638685572160502011-09-06T20:39:00.001-07:002011-09-06T21:04:00.512-07:00Scrap Metal~Part Two: Alphabet Frame<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPq1ytBMqHSKWPdSmxieQAGjU8dIYYhctAIQ_aENR_jGSNQPc6IUz8hP_bDtHqeLrieNxIcoVp42LArLhHUDHowjkjGYZYI6DfIaDoGEjA8zgBDoZdlY0N4EflMqssnpOnUr8RZsu3hWh0/s1600/ARIA1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPq1ytBMqHSKWPdSmxieQAGjU8dIYYhctAIQ_aENR_jGSNQPc6IUz8hP_bDtHqeLrieNxIcoVp42LArLhHUDHowjkjGYZYI6DfIaDoGEjA8zgBDoZdlY0N4EflMqssnpOnUr8RZsu3hWh0/s400/ARIA1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649460467032244466" border="0" /></a>Whilst visiting San Francisco in January (yes, I've been meaning to post about this for 9 months now....) we stumbled upon the most amazing antique store called Aria. It really isn't your typical antique store, I feel silly even calling it that. It was more like you found a trap door to a 18th century European attic and all the owners belongings were perfectly curated in piles of interesting knick-knacks and oddities. I was is hog-heaven!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieMsJi-1NPUqzayk-J6KrnRvb1MoQR__7ux44oh5YMntDvnGFeQmmeF2rQe-Ih56OY3co5KJATnc2LcBCkxtKV8JiHTmI5VZ9htvi5bJ97ir0_a8aUlFB1GV3_CtI9B_DZoDylVxnMcHHv/s1600/KeyRoulette1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieMsJi-1NPUqzayk-J6KrnRvb1MoQR__7ux44oh5YMntDvnGFeQmmeF2rQe-Ih56OY3co5KJATnc2LcBCkxtKV8JiHTmI5VZ9htvi5bJ97ir0_a8aUlFB1GV3_CtI9B_DZoDylVxnMcHHv/s400/KeyRoulette1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649460539674626322" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-9d2Pkh893UCQgQ9qsmQaRy5xm75Oh4WT8csnDnfSpdWpr2ZcgJQ16DINrfq8QyKKyIMp6CsGxc9cy5pyCnh3ZEPj0XfFGEjAOvwCk5H7WRqnsXc5fUP1QEOhZgVjak32ePORDJv4nNE/s1600/BallsWriting1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-9d2Pkh893UCQgQ9qsmQaRy5xm75Oh4WT8csnDnfSpdWpr2ZcgJQ16DINrfq8QyKKyIMp6CsGxc9cy5pyCnh3ZEPj0XfFGEjAOvwCk5H7WRqnsXc5fUP1QEOhZgVjak32ePORDJv4nNE/s400/BallsWriting1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649460406352513538" border="0" /></a>There were skeleton keys, mini globes, vintage millinery, weathered letters written in French with a quill, bocce ball sets, and even a miniature roulette wheel. My favorite find was an entire alphabet set of brass printer's stencils. They each had the most magnificent patina of corroded old ink and were still in usable condition.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4poaoZU4dhw8QH54np8pXI9K5GHm3yVS3wx2LkgY9G4DQFM8pBN1iBozeuQg_siSXkQDfys4TiaXM6wt_N0xGl26F50BO2BY5X-Py-Cxag7c3WyhMiqTfmYIw99m-LzI8ECZ2qglMCe6/s1600/MN.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4poaoZU4dhw8QH54np8pXI9K5GHm3yVS3wx2LkgY9G4DQFM8pBN1iBozeuQg_siSXkQDfys4TiaXM6wt_N0xGl26F50BO2BY5X-Py-Cxag7c3WyhMiqTfmYIw99m-LzI8ECZ2qglMCe6/s400/MN.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649458303082562514" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4bXKHhJ09A9NVftN7YDtb4o40egTGqQJl6J1HcWmUo82rDTOTapz53lmYVUj_rcg54us0jY3LusddKYYGdr2t3M5zU4I8LRlXYERtFMB4W7BVFJlEbL_JFxfJW1fOZGJaYEWTFiw7txIb/s1600/RV.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4bXKHhJ09A9NVftN7YDtb4o40egTGqQJl6J1HcWmUo82rDTOTapz53lmYVUj_rcg54us0jY3LusddKYYGdr2t3M5zU4I8LRlXYERtFMB4W7BVFJlEbL_JFxfJW1fOZGJaYEWTFiw7txIb/s400/RV.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649458249184883634" border="0" /></a>After mulling around what I would do with said alphabet, I decided to make a mirror after being inspired by <a href="http://www.mosaicworks.ca/index.php#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=8&p=3&a=0&at=0">this</a>. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXDmUIpOy9EFAukJncQlB0QlgjwCoaoiQXNGi_e6tl6e2Ea7pEJ3K-h-hd-r8-TYdh0XRTwvatPwopQN8_Y2_hLRZARccBb5gzB9H_GCrC51b1RoMnK0AeksNqVnjOf3OLJSh90BIzbUlt/s1600/mirror1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXDmUIpOy9EFAukJncQlB0QlgjwCoaoiQXNGi_e6tl6e2Ea7pEJ3K-h-hd-r8-TYdh0XRTwvatPwopQN8_Y2_hLRZARccBb5gzB9H_GCrC51b1RoMnK0AeksNqVnjOf3OLJSh90BIzbUlt/s400/mirror1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649460626505106306" border="0" /></a>The trickiest part was finding the right size hanging mirror so all the letters would fit perfectly. Once I did, I slapped them on with a little glue and voila! A fabulous DIY vintage mirror! It's so snazzy!<br /><br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NM<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirW_IeouROMOXQkDZ5SNj9iMa0PqURXWes6OttZ81t9HF8uk71Isf1qRzDa7XSFfkwM2aW9hkpQ4nAShY70waAhMU0PxwbMfK6M35wy7n6MZiHVQU5morDmwcKdYMTn3RiEzTRLNbtyG_r/s1600/KeyRoulette.jpg"><span><span></span></span></a>Jessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-55744173732707160652011-09-06T20:16:00.000-07:002011-09-06T21:04:53.912-07:00Scrap Metal~Part One: Lamp TerrariumI'm a huge fan of the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store. They have a rotating inventory of junk turned treasure. I usually stop by every few weeks and peruse the scene. I've been really into old brass light fixtures and have a growing collection, but haven't figured what to do with them until now. Watch this hanging brass lamp turn into the most adorable succulent terrarium right before your eyes.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnfBGY_vMYNJZyq4PckQjrqmP-MZMrsunjCoeqrXZAKDxxnMtQwOMR7t8uuOGjYlbvDdb5BOXWR2m7njwt2qsNDgS3lE_UyrTLyrCbYa8D0nAOZWt9oWrX2lykRR72KcmrDzhme4VjRrVW/s1600/BA1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnfBGY_vMYNJZyq4PckQjrqmP-MZMrsunjCoeqrXZAKDxxnMtQwOMR7t8uuOGjYlbvDdb5BOXWR2m7njwt2qsNDgS3lE_UyrTLyrCbYa8D0nAOZWt9oWrX2lykRR72KcmrDzhme4VjRrVW/s400/BA1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649455414129599506" border="0" /></a>Disclaimer: the hardest part about this project was ripping out the existing bulb fixture. But with a little elbow grease and some pliers, that puppy popped right off. It also left a convenient drainage hole right at the bottom. It also really helped that the side of the lamp has a handy hinged "trap-door" so I could reach my mits into the space.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kvatKyJuJPzBqW3Wgq3CM7ov7KDkzPHKInJ7vQH6cP5ogK47F0UlI7zWwY9zIYx7SV0tqSF-yRbbNfjhvf8hMkSKZO659jzixj_9sg4oFr4yfCRfKFP_P-r_0ghVY7LoHJYj726VYkdb/s1600/RockDirt1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kvatKyJuJPzBqW3Wgq3CM7ov7KDkzPHKInJ7vQH6cP5ogK47F0UlI7zWwY9zIYx7SV0tqSF-yRbbNfjhvf8hMkSKZO659jzixj_9sg4oFr4yfCRfKFP_P-r_0ghVY7LoHJYj726VYkdb/s400/RockDirt1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649456376242820114" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsLv-eMpTa5sSmz5VYvotgZRD2WiDUfC0jDg7675cPAWH0aSGmm0nq6o47GOhRURbe8YClneA7bL99woWaos5sVtHknDClFgEjBofQgqY_7l54vj_bzAbMYWaw0g0ZP8QZRxZs0hzu-j3/s1600/Plants1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsLv-eMpTa5sSmz5VYvotgZRD2WiDUfC0jDg7675cPAWH0aSGmm0nq6o47GOhRURbe8YClneA7bL99woWaos5sVtHknDClFgEjBofQgqY_7l54vj_bzAbMYWaw0g0ZP8QZRxZs0hzu-j3/s400/Plants1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649456290846393282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwo7sxLCGnYkaof7r9-DIFp6IQAMXRwJ67gXsokcNOK2phj6GYOyhFHbxSzcuqLH-hc3HSczmxSTnmHR6O7x4n2wWdNeH6HpqOoL-bZ9JmcZcOplVFyBkLcZ4z_AINs3vKc1rsY8r9Y22e/s1600/Moss1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwo7sxLCGnYkaof7r9-DIFp6IQAMXRwJ67gXsokcNOK2phj6GYOyhFHbxSzcuqLH-hc3HSczmxSTnmHR6O7x4n2wWdNeH6HpqOoL-bZ9JmcZcOplVFyBkLcZ4z_AINs3vKc1rsY8r9Y22e/s400/Moss1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649456193992898338" border="0" /></a>Boom. Super easy and super cute. All you have to do is give everybody a little spritzy-spray every few days and they are happy as clams.<br /><br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-64199629197750354832011-08-28T13:02:00.000-07:002011-11-01T23:22:29.094-07:00treasure hunt<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfpf2rRFszzUlmGyKlm_OlpPRkqTcoVuGZ6pts4TJiGF0PITWLXwcHovRmm7GulVa_tlROWoCBX5WNiia5mKepIUaW3Rayf6T-WKfbCAZG_SktBcnotR4gdym5BxNEsOM-xmT0bEoon5o/s1600/bath+cabinet1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646006741730018706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfpf2rRFszzUlmGyKlm_OlpPRkqTcoVuGZ6pts4TJiGF0PITWLXwcHovRmm7GulVa_tlROWoCBX5WNiia5mKepIUaW3Rayf6T-WKfbCAZG_SktBcnotR4gdym5BxNEsOM-xmT0bEoon5o/s400/bath+cabinet1.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 293px;" /></a><br />
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then lo-and-behold, this lovely little periwinkle lady popped up on craigslist. it was labeled $50, and when i called it was still available. success!</div>
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since it has glass windows, it's fully functional and display-worthy. i found a decorative ceramic tile at habitat-for-humanity restore, an origami crane gifted by my talented sculptor friend <a href="http://www.metalorigami.com/">joe spear</a>, and matching periwinkle retro milk-glass containers at a consignment shop.</div>
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the little bathroom has been transformed! and i finally have somewhere to store all the essentials.</div>
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Cameron: Santa Fe, NM</div>Cameron Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09003406961819281848noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-83481874465624916922011-08-18T10:54:00.001-07:002011-08-18T11:03:37.525-07:00Take is way back<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIlBNHwEz2UesEIK3saC4FgpA41ry9owe9_SBnTZJC3qmi5V4IwfWYU66cLGwkubXYlM0Yx0o1z8Uo2ksodSkvoCJcc_JYvwkpZIvF1rIoSkV-2whYh75ZwQpfDPigpJ2g-OHNbJKGtQi/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-18+at+11.52.48+AM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIlBNHwEz2UesEIK3saC4FgpA41ry9owe9_SBnTZJC3qmi5V4IwfWYU66cLGwkubXYlM0Yx0o1z8Uo2ksodSkvoCJcc_JYvwkpZIvF1rIoSkV-2whYh75ZwQpfDPigpJ2g-OHNbJKGtQi/s400/Screen+shot+2011-08-18+at+11.52.48+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642256140328302082" border="0" /></a>
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<br />I love these renditions of old school electronics. The best part is that they are made completely out of paper! <a href="http://www.zimandzou.fr/backtobasics.html">Back to Basics </a>is created by a French graphic design duo, Zim & Zou. Check out the stop action video, <a href="http://vimeo.com/25776682">here</a>! It's wonderfully meticulous and will blow your mind!
<br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NM
<br />Jessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-76390116625500021712011-08-14T15:40:00.000-07:002011-08-14T15:56:11.340-07:00bye-bye ziplocks, hello lunchskins<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcSSb0HhsnpVObinxvTAjvNBVQR6A8ACQRtj9WBX8uufNGAqhwGGWU9NFAPZET_0811YKr8Dp6jIXDr0CGJ0Vs117_kU3obdLboXButZ8eyRkDNaQvPV-OpRuhpLl9YUU9EQntVHcQcse/s1600/lunchskins.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcSSb0HhsnpVObinxvTAjvNBVQR6A8ACQRtj9WBX8uufNGAqhwGGWU9NFAPZET_0811YKr8Dp6jIXDr0CGJ0Vs117_kU3obdLboXButZ8eyRkDNaQvPV-OpRuhpLl9YUU9EQntVHcQcse/s400/lunchskins.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640848848139652082" /></a>
<br /><div style="text-align: left;">Packing a lunch and snacking is much more fun with these reusable, velcro-sealed bags. I love the bright, bold patterns of <a href="http://www.lunchskins.com/">lunchskins</a>. They can go in the dishwasher too.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Cameron: Santa Fe, NM</div>Cameron Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09003406961819281848noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-16653198653846294752011-08-05T16:57:00.000-07:002011-08-06T07:27:05.256-07:00les oiseaux<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWUc_1L68wVU9Ud_UUxi6-QcexZ9L5LnD4-pr9YfnOxOx7shChZvzE4KMLCz3KEpPs9X2JHJKO2qL7CcTlyNiuOaJ8B3OfVW0OeFzlbsPrcII8Qwsq2VJ97Hv34XgoetQG6lLw_K6Av99i/s1600/nest11.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWUc_1L68wVU9Ud_UUxi6-QcexZ9L5LnD4-pr9YfnOxOx7shChZvzE4KMLCz3KEpPs9X2JHJKO2qL7CcTlyNiuOaJ8B3OfVW0OeFzlbsPrcII8Qwsq2VJ97Hv34XgoetQG6lLw_K6Av99i/s400/nest11.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637736155149360770" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Aw4wtnZdpTc50NGTWwR7lcKvj8HllW94n-YzeOMXd1O8sgrEAvjO6BMc0u2KLI1wQjUiML7vU4_5W0WKmA6jJjq7pg_LyI2aduoNsimMkyjD-Kv8xBeZwmqwv4oL3ZQLtIFQu03kHwqf/s1600/nest12.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 390px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Aw4wtnZdpTc50NGTWwR7lcKvj8HllW94n-YzeOMXd1O8sgrEAvjO6BMc0u2KLI1wQjUiML7vU4_5W0WKmA6jJjq7pg_LyI2aduoNsimMkyjD-Kv8xBeZwmqwv4oL3ZQLtIFQu03kHwqf/s400/nest12.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637736088147186722" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHi-F2s5EDJA7E46Zrx2ZUXn1-2Sn4un51iVzZWC2PupBk-scfFovKUctnasczDVJvWsobvGZuo7vKAcIZ-HmqVxE9wLgaQwiQDVCV3vdaY5Ab89n_4QN7QdlvxWW_IqZ94he845cuTWCc/s1600/nest13.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHi-F2s5EDJA7E46Zrx2ZUXn1-2Sn4un51iVzZWC2PupBk-scfFovKUctnasczDVJvWsobvGZuo7vKAcIZ-HmqVxE9wLgaQwiQDVCV3vdaY5Ab89n_4QN7QdlvxWW_IqZ94he845cuTWCc/s400/nest13.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637736027373989202" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">i.</div><div style="text-align: left;">i discovered that the reason a female <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canyon_Towhee">canyon towhee</a> had been giving me the stink-eye whenever i sat on the new, plush cushions of my back porch to enjoy my morning-time was a fresh nest she'd built inside of the wall sconce just above my head. i suddenly thought of all the times i'd flicked the light on at night, and hoped the mini-towhees weren't over-heating.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6G4FFJ0KossIQvM31ZCbvuAVcVQzRWc4DWPY77BLycLBxPluMS05nwOeKRafAan93uMtsk63EKNWbQuVHFG3BSoLBEPZSLO4iHJfpCxygZpxmFzMeVhpD-37f2xctbPTHXXNTDeLXKcvM/s400/sculpture+bw.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637738040756586818" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 239px; " /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWUc_1L68wVU9Ud_UUxi6-QcexZ9L5LnD4-pr9YfnOxOx7shChZvzE4KMLCz3KEpPs9X2JHJKO2qL7CcTlyNiuOaJ8B3OfVW0OeFzlbsPrcII8Qwsq2VJ97Hv34XgoetQG6lLw_K6Av99i/s1600/nest11.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWUc_1L68wVU9Ud_UUxi6-QcexZ9L5LnD4-pr9YfnOxOx7shChZvzE4KMLCz3KEpPs9X2JHJKO2qL7CcTlyNiuOaJ8B3OfVW0OeFzlbsPrcII8Qwsq2VJ97Hv34XgoetQG6lLw_K6Av99i/s1600/nest11.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">ii.</div><div style="text-align: left;">i started thinking about birds differently the summer of 2006, when i was working at shidoni bronze foundry in the village of tesuque, new mexico. a baby bird flew into the big room where i was working, and after hours of trying to coax it out, it remained. the next morning i arrived early, and found it on the ground just outside of the studio doors, flat on it's back.</div><div>it was one of the most beautiful things i've seen.</div><div>i pulled out some clay, and sculpted it on the spot. now it's cast in bronze and aluminum.</div><div>i continued to sketch, etch and sculpt bird-like figures, wondering why i had such a sudden attraction.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUgzm-vE4_MRecdy_Aapyewa-nqlIU_FwppvlL-WSpfJkm9T4y2cc4kzhqj9QxwkPduXANcSdnHfFgX_0xElpcEK9UbETFh7EnKwXgcOWYBiSLQdG8U_frB784QtaM5k8qpZHbSeS2SUi8/s400/totem.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637739651060664146" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">iii.</span></div><div>i asked my mama-in-law to read my animal "totem" during one of her visits, using the <a href="http://www.medicinecards.com/">medicine cards</a>, which are based on a collected knowledge and symbolism of the animal kingdom. "each person has nine power or totem animals that...emulate each person's abilities, talents, and challenges." of the nine cards that i pulled for my complete "totem", four were birds:</div><div>crow= keeper of sacred law</div><div>raven= bringer of magic</div><div>eagle= ability to live in the realm of spirit</div><div>blue heron= self-reflection</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Times, serif; line-height: 25px; background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); ">-Cameron: Santa Fe, NM</span></div>Cameron Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09003406961819281848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-62338290822996130592011-06-14T13:07:00.000-07:002011-06-21T10:28:01.970-07:00On TV!My styling session of the Inn and Spa at Loretto finally aired last weekend on the Travel Channel. I don't have a TV so I am lucky enough to watch it over and over again on You Tube!<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PuHjsW7j4TU" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="257" width="400"></iframe><br /><br />My grubby hands made WAY too many appearances...see if you can guess the number of cameos! I was really happy that they showed the great styling of the spa, it turned out so dreamy and glow-y!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRk48zC-lKhQHz-BzHVnkFn7yjG83HYRMTIOFIHlNJuB-TrLmC9WU7QZrEkDGMBriakzUlyuZUg1kSFiBesY_apRtlhLG-8q0Tl9ruLOgB9dPjZa41Dy2EtnGTcgWKjNZ_6pPiBEPx2f4-/s1600/I_0047.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRk48zC-lKhQHz-BzHVnkFn7yjG83HYRMTIOFIHlNJuB-TrLmC9WU7QZrEkDGMBriakzUlyuZUg1kSFiBesY_apRtlhLG-8q0Tl9ruLOgB9dPjZa41Dy2EtnGTcgWKjNZ_6pPiBEPx2f4-/s400/I_0047.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620724922458598034" border="0" /></a><br />The segments really didn't do justice to the ballroom styling, so here is a lovely picture by our pro: Babak of <a href="http://www.insightfoto.com/">Insight Foto</a>.<br /><br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-63865596313148873982011-05-23T11:19:00.000-07:002011-05-23T15:05:25.159-07:00Quick Glimpse<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRM1GjYcP1iAfgs5L3J7NFBVutrxNxKQ9kn-FlPcjKslVcV_j4bgQSkP4SmCCoD9-ryZc7a_8lJ4t8mHyss8sKT4JsZ2jsMPWMLHrfcDO_Q_fB1qboIp-531hW5XRxzNEOYMk-Yhrd4wbU/s1600/LTCCenterpiece.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRM1GjYcP1iAfgs5L3J7NFBVutrxNxKQ9kn-FlPcjKslVcV_j4bgQSkP4SmCCoD9-ryZc7a_8lJ4t8mHyss8sKT4JsZ2jsMPWMLHrfcDO_Q_fB1qboIp-531hW5XRxzNEOYMk-Yhrd4wbU/s400/LTCCenterpiece.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609978556109810290" border="0" /></a>This weekend I was asked to design and style a video shoot for the Travel Channel that was taking place at the <a href="http://www.innatloretto.com/">Inn and Spa at Loretto</a>, a lovely destination wedding venue in Santa Fe. Thrilled with the opportunity, I had the chance to art direct the entire event, spotlighting the wedding resources that the venue offers. Here are just a few sneak peek phone pics from the day.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaO5dMSrV6dLN1tJN7b15DEK0k8TOsnFfmq5l-cQIpCPTsq6FtFATPyR-0rzGtwe9NFjNFxuNLmCmntUEVeXGA5vYGnE6YriPOpv_O1oMUN7dinVeBkOGAYtpUKFCPJvdEOfjkzHfmV49w/s1600/LTCTable.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaO5dMSrV6dLN1tJN7b15DEK0k8TOsnFfmq5l-cQIpCPTsq6FtFATPyR-0rzGtwe9NFjNFxuNLmCmntUEVeXGA5vYGnE6YriPOpv_O1oMUN7dinVeBkOGAYtpUKFCPJvdEOfjkzHfmV49w/s400/LTCTable.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609978450313977666" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Lf5At86CIkR5wuV56NyeL7ByWTTUdx-fIVQm0opP6UM9zYJjzSDIs_-R_YUYqXGKAObENH2tndVrIvaadzvjXDbxvbiTSX8Z9mnYwj6cn3JPOt97V5BcgjORL_p1k8yKeomBO1wzZIeL/s1600/LTCDetail.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Lf5At86CIkR5wuV56NyeL7ByWTTUdx-fIVQm0opP6UM9zYJjzSDIs_-R_YUYqXGKAObENH2tndVrIvaadzvjXDbxvbiTSX8Z9mnYwj6cn3JPOt97V5BcgjORL_p1k8yKeomBO1wzZIeL/s400/LTCDetail.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609978361496178754" border="0" /></a>To mirror the elegant Southwest vibe the Loretto offers, I centered the design around a unique and beautiful color palette. I chose colors like coral and peach paired with gray/greens. I accented the tabletop with metallic coppers and golds. The flowers provided by <a href="http://apassionflower.com/index.html">Marisa Peluso</a> popped beautifully off of the linens!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSf2PiRxRgKbeJRBTych4LhFh642KAGd_c15i8-XiUBE9U3RUc3J6mFyT1rF_Ex6_yGRCbddluZHGpA_CxQswC91JSII6Qv7ewcOYzJdVC0c8YqDOHzuD5km64c9A5wVS41WC6K6H508H/s1600/LTCCouple.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSf2PiRxRgKbeJRBTych4LhFh642KAGd_c15i8-XiUBE9U3RUc3J6mFyT1rF_Ex6_yGRCbddluZHGpA_CxQswC91JSII6Qv7ewcOYzJdVC0c8YqDOHzuD5km64c9A5wVS41WC6K6H508H/s400/LTCCouple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609978286076760514" border="0" /></a>I even designed the look for the lovely couple's ensemble. I had a blast attending a fitting at the elegant bridal atelier, <a href="http://www.laurasheppherd.com/">Laura Sheppherd</a>. There we chose a dress to coordinate with our theme, as well as a beautiful veil and jewelry.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglpUltlEergpPrFWB7t_Dx32Cwqrqb-RCxk7Y3Ld9I8m37wXIZ_RSuRtdYgdB9KJo2DR4OKkIC7b-bYFFG9ycpGxscl1-yIF_nI_ULE_9irByAdY5B_Eo9pBrP2L7tpUbF4fqms6UFg9Dm/s1600/LTC-Appetizer.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglpUltlEergpPrFWB7t_Dx32Cwqrqb-RCxk7Y3Ld9I8m37wXIZ_RSuRtdYgdB9KJo2DR4OKkIC7b-bYFFG9ycpGxscl1-yIF_nI_ULE_9irByAdY5B_Eo9pBrP2L7tpUbF4fqms6UFg9Dm/s400/LTC-Appetizer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609978183337233138" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6uKH0khwnFyUOseC2OOpct6Im585EZiQeLe6PhrFrHvNCIpE8S86CB-1dff1slunleAAEcUHJ7QAgOdQR1Dc-2DD7n7QdNp4rF5DNPpkCAcaVB0LyiM6IQk7NiLeGzQ9P8sfoL55q5Yqh/s1600/LTC-Cocktail.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6uKH0khwnFyUOseC2OOpct6Im585EZiQeLe6PhrFrHvNCIpE8S86CB-1dff1slunleAAEcUHJ7QAgOdQR1Dc-2DD7n7QdNp4rF5DNPpkCAcaVB0LyiM6IQk7NiLeGzQ9P8sfoL55q5Yqh/s400/LTC-Cocktail.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609978096437292898" border="0" /></a>Part of the shoot centered on the wedding cocktail hour where we showcased delectable appetizers and a Prickly Pear martini with a gold leaf rim. Yum!<br /><br />I was super stoked to take part in such a fun shoot. All of the folks were great to work with and I am excited to see the final product. It should be airing some time in June....I'll keep you posted!<br /><br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-13185721682969852772011-05-14T15:07:00.001-07:002011-05-14T15:31:54.185-07:00garden magic<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLr2WP2jezMYX1Fei7AU7zhwi1KpKYiez6MyV_KSPIzPayT30fmoHXj7Nu00U3YKZofsIRdanCY9xsDAs0QMfds098-qMAbONFGmnilXKXLlKtqcyjoduP5iJ_KeeeYwDBDOK5zs-ReUZy/s1600/jardin.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 397px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLr2WP2jezMYX1Fei7AU7zhwi1KpKYiez6MyV_KSPIzPayT30fmoHXj7Nu00U3YKZofsIRdanCY9xsDAs0QMfds098-qMAbONFGmnilXKXLlKtqcyjoduP5iJ_KeeeYwDBDOK5zs-ReUZy/s400/jardin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606697005803516098" border="0" /></a>each morning i wait for the coffee to brew, put on my slippers, open the kitchen door, and tiptoe through the yard observing what has opened. i now understand why my grandmothers have spent so many hours digging in the dirt, laboring over their landscaping. the rewards are breathtaking. <br />it's only may, and the yard is already smiling.<br />so am i.<br /><br />the middle, right image shows my new <a href="http://www.foxglovesinc.com/">foxgloves</a>. by far the most durable, fitting, and foxy gardening gloves i've ever owned. the style is called "works." indeed they do!<br />i also discovered a new plant yesterday called "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limonium">sea lavender</a>" (top left and right images). these babies sprout mini-white flowers out of the purple ones, and can handle a full day of sun. i combined them with some punchy coral geraniums.<br /><br />happy digging!<br /><br />-Cameron: Santa Fe, NMCameron Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09003406961819281848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-39968224264289777212011-05-09T20:07:00.001-07:002011-05-09T20:24:21.495-07:00How to be a Knife NinjaUntil now, all our knives were kept in a sliding drawer...the "Danger Drawer" as the mister referred to it. Yes, it was definitely a hazard sifting around there for the perfect tool, but I love knives and have, uh, a few. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzZTYMr4wahJSM2mBCSvPmHpAzTA_H9RmoklSc5dhTBotK8l8OAEBz7REEKGLI0vIiTaKoOSk9sXCCOUOLJ3xc7PJ1S_5HcjSxOuEc2ZUf0gf_I_YIXcEfvjhMUyzfgQhO76rtCzKOFfL/s1600/Knives.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzZTYMr4wahJSM2mBCSvPmHpAzTA_H9RmoklSc5dhTBotK8l8OAEBz7REEKGLI0vIiTaKoOSk9sXCCOUOLJ3xc7PJ1S_5HcjSxOuEc2ZUf0gf_I_YIXcEfvjhMUyzfgQhO76rtCzKOFfL/s400/Knives.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604919286807071186" border="0" /></a><br />We decided we need a knife rack but after a bit of internet surfing we realized that no one manufactures a double sided, magnetic knife rack. They are all magnetic on one side and meant to be mounted to a wood surface. Our only surface was an open fridge side, as we don't have any cupboards.<br /><br />Shucks. <br /><br />Then we realized that with a little elbow grease we could mount two to each other and create the ultimate MAGNETIC Magnetic Knife Rack. <br /><br />We found a simple and inexpensive version from IKEA and purchased two. {I do love IKEA, click <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00136621">here</a> if you want one too.}<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyu5aHHRZtl3HLcpeR-O3b4RmhU8be1lJBQLiQoVzV_JSYooYu8PxECAX7XPv-C3UOse29L20fopAgR1DwQY12OScRU7Y-H0E75MtvgIczfZ1_gKQYouQ1rI3ifNp7ELfOSyrwEJW2gZHr/s1600/parts.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyu5aHHRZtl3HLcpeR-O3b4RmhU8be1lJBQLiQoVzV_JSYooYu8PxECAX7XPv-C3UOse29L20fopAgR1DwQY12OScRU7Y-H0E75MtvgIczfZ1_gKQYouQ1rI3ifNp7ELfOSyrwEJW2gZHr/s400/parts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604918922480519442" border="0" /></a>It comes with a heavy duty magnetic casing and a strip that is to be mounted to a wall (the one with holes). Once the strip is mounted you can just place the magnetic casing over it. Instead of screwing the mounts to a wall, we screwed them together. (Right)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW8x4TGSh00v6YRwySxfRM6QK-ypTmQbx966S9L94qsYdSiqFni7wq6G_Z-BUPMWKRCwH86uiyZREEmHt2pyI4kedcS_iJgXqqhemNXFut2XIxgQb58OPPxbiKbMU721NrNGn3E_KMoJuc/s1600/parts-2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW8x4TGSh00v6YRwySxfRM6QK-ypTmQbx966S9L94qsYdSiqFni7wq6G_Z-BUPMWKRCwH86uiyZREEmHt2pyI4kedcS_iJgXqqhemNXFut2XIxgQb58OPPxbiKbMU721NrNGn3E_KMoJuc/s400/parts-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604918852213221634" border="0" /></a>Then, we dropped the magnetic casing on each side. *Beware if you value your fingers at all, because those puppies SNAP shut and I nearly lost a fingernail, holy molars!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqE-cbmnSNKGqKOTNi0qQbFg337A82sK436Iwl3WgZGnXrGHtz2eH988yF8YP9w-UcvaTthQ_Y9s95lm-YF46mmK8Mfe4xBXds7A8yuH4drV2O-iF51sj3So1fyqgjIJy59vtpPhnpJP7X/s1600/Knives-2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqE-cbmnSNKGqKOTNi0qQbFg337A82sK436Iwl3WgZGnXrGHtz2eH988yF8YP9w-UcvaTthQ_Y9s95lm-YF46mmK8Mfe4xBXds7A8yuH4drV2O-iF51sj3So1fyqgjIJy59vtpPhnpJP7X/s400/Knives-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604918796405689202" border="0" /></a>Then, boom, you're ready to magnify to the fridge and display all your pretty sharpies!<br /><br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-83334529451114255842011-05-05T12:05:00.001-07:002011-05-05T12:18:02.949-07:00Beauty Overload<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXK1suVcAke4PlMDa2hwXaaOb4vJq2Q87LSg_1vgUw39y2TqQyYlb0qdJ7CJuz__uqNB7N5b-_F4jjqsniW6y13BVNQbPYn8yCGAAH6WEcUL9OjKq5PokhJN_O52a-tl6qjALtXXQ-S_2/s1600/Garland.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXK1suVcAke4PlMDa2hwXaaOb4vJq2Q87LSg_1vgUw39y2TqQyYlb0qdJ7CJuz__uqNB7N5b-_F4jjqsniW6y13BVNQbPYn8yCGAAH6WEcUL9OjKq5PokhJN_O52a-tl6qjALtXXQ-S_2/s400/Garland.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603310388055705762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Ff1Ls7CrNaXjcH2OxaPd_E1xYIv7Or8CV2pCRvfOJysZ3M4AmPDwBnrM28rcBbxS6QJ1EExvUe4w14f9u1wpEo_EMxYCLpPL_L4ddBAMkkMkQ78BlskPh2xKa07nvGS3c5Mwoco1AmQZ/s1600/greenglass.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Ff1Ls7CrNaXjcH2OxaPd_E1xYIv7Or8CV2pCRvfOJysZ3M4AmPDwBnrM28rcBbxS6QJ1EExvUe4w14f9u1wpEo_EMxYCLpPL_L4ddBAMkkMkQ78BlskPh2xKa07nvGS3c5Mwoco1AmQZ/s400/greenglass.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603310641925379314" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisLaxpFXULmZaxnus1Lzm6HyKw1v_tNWMz4Fq91GEjauytHoL9Mm_xGiaRGIX0ApVJx2ePAmDnZy38VZ51i7ClO4bpBZDV0mH4yCXi5rC1bRkGhWyQBQNMj_1lIjsnLYhG1elNFuZy-3gJ/s1600/Wide-Rec.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisLaxpFXULmZaxnus1Lzm6HyKw1v_tNWMz4Fq91GEjauytHoL9Mm_xGiaRGIX0ApVJx2ePAmDnZy38VZ51i7ClO4bpBZDV0mH4yCXi5rC1bRkGhWyQBQNMj_1lIjsnLYhG1elNFuZy-3gJ/s400/Wide-Rec.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603310807369680338" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIok4NiaciWtI6AApciLw9gcmoeYN83zEw6DuEJSxMGrlBN_4_gv3IQ2pLtBeCnHWGillqkkrQ5S9D-fopZBSOdpuGNGyu5H1cI_0EkKs9VzkJwvJnEefvEa91VoGMSZIcWjJVhIMzeq3/s1600/Getaway.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIok4NiaciWtI6AApciLw9gcmoeYN83zEw6DuEJSxMGrlBN_4_gv3IQ2pLtBeCnHWGillqkkrQ5S9D-fopZBSOdpuGNGyu5H1cI_0EkKs9VzkJwvJnEefvEa91VoGMSZIcWjJVhIMzeq3/s400/Getaway.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603310571898539538" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisZsTCRXkVs4sSUDPdbrOjhHfnmMBfF39fGBH4uRFCR40PAZhsTNjShc5bxPHsFdfYNhJ8M2Ysg4c__w1FEqVy4jV18T29KNvvHKcHuegbzatZhktL32qaiiI6dOo813oZoGEAC1NQUnJ9/s1600/coupe.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisZsTCRXkVs4sSUDPdbrOjhHfnmMBfF39fGBH4uRFCR40PAZhsTNjShc5bxPHsFdfYNhJ8M2Ysg4c__w1FEqVy4jV18T29KNvvHKcHuegbzatZhktL32qaiiI6dOo813oZoGEAC1NQUnJ9/s400/coupe.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603310481775516130" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">All images via <a href="http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop/">BHLDN</a></span><br /></div><br />Sometimes I just gape in awe at my computer screen.<br /><br />Today, I couldn't stop staring....and wishing I had a hoard of gold coins hidden under my bed.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop/">BHLDN</a> (pronounced Beholden) is a heirloom quality bridal line developed by the masterminds behind Anthropologie. Today, they launched a line of wedding décor. Be still my heart. The styling of each image is enough to make you gasp. I am in love! Click <a href="http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_decor/">here</a> to see it ALL!<br /><br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-57090131490259360042011-04-12T16:38:00.001-07:002011-04-12T16:46:01.747-07:00I'm a total sucker.For these.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6tfxedBbX4UYHu_M0qFgFJrjhNHVjUDfOR6eCcLuhhfKrInK-4PfNSb8OuURClkq5eRdigcv7vrgh_Z5loo8bl2HGTow9dzkYGqoE5yOsgRQ6Zm3ROBFhAJv7DQlYTmcLrD0Wj2HhzDs/s1600/IMG_3640.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6tfxedBbX4UYHu_M0qFgFJrjhNHVjUDfOR6eCcLuhhfKrInK-4PfNSb8OuURClkq5eRdigcv7vrgh_Z5loo8bl2HGTow9dzkYGqoE5yOsgRQ6Zm3ROBFhAJv7DQlYTmcLrD0Wj2HhzDs/s400/IMG_3640.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594847003289693954" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRKaOYKdQFtjihSVHemgUiZwPxXANi4uKvHuw2SFz-QX5alGZ8cQT3uKPg0GnNwZQAWlaHZS_UYWY2iYKejp9zg3ILF061m2-Sc56MYmrxXbIDplybGpvapTtmCU_UUVlRO2xOhLmr_C_/s1600/IMG_3645.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRKaOYKdQFtjihSVHemgUiZwPxXANi4uKvHuw2SFz-QX5alGZ8cQT3uKPg0GnNwZQAWlaHZS_UYWY2iYKejp9zg3ILF061m2-Sc56MYmrxXbIDplybGpvapTtmCU_UUVlRO2xOhLmr_C_/s400/IMG_3645.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594847110739888114" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1q7fnsG3mtsTuavDxr8IgxzBNa6GXn3x7xdR7ISYIaZLjOc8LFszEHvn0O4l3DruuR3It2Joj0QpBf19ioAVJ9aIE7N3CotbLeE-V1R2epmzncPi62_n7gGYtSfxyvp7BdgJKklYd9eIL/s1600/IMG_3648.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1q7fnsG3mtsTuavDxr8IgxzBNa6GXn3x7xdR7ISYIaZLjOc8LFszEHvn0O4l3DruuR3It2Joj0QpBf19ioAVJ9aIE7N3CotbLeE-V1R2epmzncPi62_n7gGYtSfxyvp7BdgJKklYd9eIL/s400/IMG_3648.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594847240247530738" border="0" /></a><br />Macarons from <a href="http://www.thegrovecafemarket.com/">The Grove</a> in Albuquerque. I sampled the Raspberry and Lavender Lemon. To. Die. For.<br /><br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-87746543946035486212011-03-29T14:25:00.001-07:002011-03-30T00:54:22.413-07:00Spring afternoon<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqnLNtnblr10cpCazkwL6kq0SEFA8jetDzRt85XV3JZakYpetUW0hkacB1vGC8ssMfvolcL8Xt_vekZbDdcJWPrhfXOEXopij50os6C9xToBzjhd6_2_wzBiddRG_WttPAijUq1nWCD8/s1600/Picture0527.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqnLNtnblr10cpCazkwL6kq0SEFA8jetDzRt85XV3JZakYpetUW0hkacB1vGC8ssMfvolcL8Xt_vekZbDdcJWPrhfXOEXopij50os6C9xToBzjhd6_2_wzBiddRG_WttPAijUq1nWCD8/s320/Picture0527.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589616407690076674" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqnLNtnblr10cpCazkwL6kq0SEFA8jetDzRt85XV3JZakYpetUW0hkacB1vGC8ssMfvolcL8Xt_vekZbDdcJWPrhfXOEXopij50os6C9xToBzjhd6_2_wzBiddRG_WttPAijUq1nWCD8/s1600/Picture0527.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a>My first Climbing Eden rose and I send happy, Spring cleaning wishes and a golden afternoon to all! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Susan Webb, Los Angeles, CA</div>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240450668619494805noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-7853736081801178382011-03-29T09:06:00.000-07:002011-03-29T09:07:37.457-07:00Morning Pause<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHFCZpzoGwpcaqD_qYFhXJewrjjrGnufWSfTV0U0WtuNAVF1kwbpS5JHkjfnNCe8iMz1HjmyHEjCFeHbDd_5_SC17muwduUkCW5awLJ1OB9ndmM0POUYQ0I9BsUDdueu7Q7Hy_VXQiW6X/s1600/IMG_3479.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHFCZpzoGwpcaqD_qYFhXJewrjjrGnufWSfTV0U0WtuNAVF1kwbpS5JHkjfnNCe8iMz1HjmyHEjCFeHbDd_5_SC17muwduUkCW5awLJ1OB9ndmM0POUYQ0I9BsUDdueu7Q7Hy_VXQiW6X/s400/IMG_3479.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589534069007235282" border="0" /></a>So much going on. So many projects, ideas, and things I want to get done. Taking a minute to stare at the beautiful Ranunculus posies on my dining table and take a deep breath. A good practice these days.<br /><br />Wishing you all a beautiful week.<br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-48736593790237470262011-03-17T08:02:00.000-07:002011-03-17T08:11:48.507-07:00Nothin' to it, but to do it.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.forjapanwithlove.com/"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 571px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghIn0opkb-admf0_iFzSDrC7EAPGHU83RCu2WO8_-3YIDxw_U6_6Dm-9wJHFiFQMmOoD0Kpl8MMNt1A3gyACEJzCcNrt5VARuh1_vn1ATY-NWpUJBJS1CkBACUvrGlkAYuTDC4egOcKY4y/s400/Screen+shot+2011-03-17+at+8.53.12+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585064682804751714" border="0" /></a>We are participating in a bloggers day of silence on Friday, March 18 to support the relief efforts in Japan. Pass the word, help how you can and send healing thoughts their way. Click <a href="http://www.forjapanwithlove.com/">here</a> to donate.<br /><br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-68968054618192019982011-03-08T10:20:00.000-08:002011-03-08T10:35:01.254-08:00Floral Feature!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidJzIa8dhEF_kf1SofYkN6G8_iK22r-lcyX_gKtdMSLBO7vHtl1ZrZdOST0Enhw6DoKbwRiPztSTmoBN24ywHrX9lJVPBYKYWU8J00Qh9zBkeh-0G_swlw6HnH-OpgrUTXdbySC70_E2IC/s1600/A%252BS.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidJzIa8dhEF_kf1SofYkN6G8_iK22r-lcyX_gKtdMSLBO7vHtl1ZrZdOST0Enhw6DoKbwRiPztSTmoBN24ywHrX9lJVPBYKYWU8J00Qh9zBkeh-0G_swlw6HnH-OpgrUTXdbySC70_E2IC/s400/A%252BS.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581779205061185602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYMYBhnmfbW5grN9LPLG2VwQHFtRsuVavNKXXvnZJO1lf0my9gO2R9FJl8nlBysyIoOrkG4KCdqrM3sYcflhMEgGRWKpH-nUA1V6JcP5GoyhPAMrqIYphENdXC4glbLSbJH3H71DCudUx/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-03-08+at+11.05.20+AM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 609px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYMYBhnmfbW5grN9LPLG2VwQHFtRsuVavNKXXvnZJO1lf0my9gO2R9FJl8nlBysyIoOrkG4KCdqrM3sYcflhMEgGRWKpH-nUA1V6JcP5GoyhPAMrqIYphENdXC4glbLSbJH3H71DCudUx/s400/Screen+shot+2011-03-08+at+11.05.20+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581779297616257122" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vY07maFALAfpVighUEo3S4fi42RtWaI-3jUX0LJpJjLw1EJMS3jgx3iwL3UuFwI-BBBgjKbTADlkBl_yljHFiKPXLV_3JHeFfVyAMOgSaL95O0hkYTNesQgb9Q_gR5b3ibdZep5floGI/s1600/A%252BS.jpg"><br /></a>I'm proud to announce that some of my floral creations were featured on Style Me Pretty today. I worked with a lovely bride and groom to design punchy and unusual florals. We used Succulents, Dahlias, Rannunculus, Crespedia, and Kermit Pomps. Click <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/03/08/vibrant-new-mexico-wedding-from-twin-lens/">here</a> for the full article.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Amazing photography provided by Kitty and Craig of <a href="http://www.twinlensimages.com/">Twin Lens</a>. Invite shown above designed by the bride's brother, Christian DeCastro.</span><br /><br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-66100147958148498032011-02-20T16:34:00.000-08:002011-02-20T16:41:24.093-08:00I've always wondered and now I know......how to make ruffled cake frosting via <a href="http://www.mysweetandsaucy.com/2010/09/ruffle-cake-tutorial-video/">My Sweet and Saucy</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzN9xMXaJJUbnDpbI-uhJNbtyBjvkUlPmxyqzwltjJ_DuiJ20FtpAwspRHywa2qcn_9u3JOuev8MmMJmTexAaMHj6ktCueOOOPfyvO2xMD6w7bfuECclORBGhyphenhyphenY5cZ38RlQLzftcpV2opN/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-02-20+at+5.34.23+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzN9xMXaJJUbnDpbI-uhJNbtyBjvkUlPmxyqzwltjJ_DuiJ20FtpAwspRHywa2qcn_9u3JOuev8MmMJmTexAaMHj6ktCueOOOPfyvO2xMD6w7bfuECclORBGhyphenhyphenY5cZ38RlQLzftcpV2opN/s400/Screen+shot+2011-02-20+at+5.34.23+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575935345952523474" border="0" /></a>image via <a href="http://www.mysweetandsaucy.com/">My Sweet and Saucy</a><br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHYX0qXDVy0">here</a> for the video tutorial, snap!<br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-63258199044431999442011-02-10T15:34:00.000-08:002011-02-10T16:29:28.499-08:00Valentine's Beach Picnic!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwh4xo9La3a191TwUQ5vKazLaQT8rkH6NeoDcEYntLVFtcIzRlaouybmN93nTNW08s9woHaMMEgkS_V7Pbm4GDpsx7bpMX8WUksoaUvamGYiQ8VFgZ8Oahf65CIjpxFDZyyviRu82WcfiR/s1600/mm+photo+06.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwh4xo9La3a191TwUQ5vKazLaQT8rkH6NeoDcEYntLVFtcIzRlaouybmN93nTNW08s9woHaMMEgkS_V7Pbm4GDpsx7bpMX8WUksoaUvamGYiQ8VFgZ8Oahf65CIjpxFDZyyviRu82WcfiR/s400/mm+photo+06.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572212100824373730" border="0" /></a><br /><em>Nothing is sweeter than a stroll on the beach and sharing a beautiful picnic in the sand with the one you love. Add some champagne, amazing pastries, plush pillows and some romantic details and you have yourself a chic and fun Valentine’s picnic brunch with your Honey!<br /><br /></em><span style="font-style: italic;">I had a fabulous time teaming up with lovely and talented photographer </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.maggiemarsek.com/">Maggie Marsek</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, and here is what we created together! 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<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><meta charset="utf-8"><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>parched desert wildflowers</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>rustled by a dry breeze</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>crackled like tumbleweed</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>in autumn's backyard</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>now buried by snowdrift</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>withered under weather</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>i long for their vibrant color</span></div><div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>their skeletal delicacy</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>i long along</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>for winter's end</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>i will welcome the weeds</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>as much as the others</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>my longing for autumn</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>she is long gone</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>i long along</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>long along</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>spring will come</span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>she will come</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFbm7qmaO-Kt0wl5V86utM6yrmBq_fsH0OIzRGt7aqC2DANGlifRsU7ntJDlBkEnV3iTW8Cp4aG15fLNVg1fd2Jp6uNlSQHFOrhuDtuRi1RvwzzLKgvX_8tfkS0yvNL-nF7Hlfp2MfKEJh/s400/two+weeds.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 147px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569322059145149554" /></div><div><div style="text-align: left; ">-Cameron: Santa Fe, NM</div></div>Cameron Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09003406961819281848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-90967743193580019722011-01-27T07:14:00.000-08:002011-01-27T07:17:14.794-08:00Sand and Snow<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/12155835" frameborder="0" height="225" width="400"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/12155835">Bottle</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/kirstenlepore">Kirsten Lepore</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p>I just adore this stop motion short!<br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-21374691554416806892011-01-20T16:25:00.000-08:002011-01-21T12:15:12.251-08:00Paper Snowflakes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQezL7OShJMwow_zx82BXmsZPOa8TatZ7vwZXIigWisIzEL05_VOftYjfiBv_mDlQE2k5RlBHPN_MadC2xxdcQvCuoQDh4Z3aovEr2R7o5X5kFt03x41hfeBuxqyYt_zMERggqs6AV7mhC/s1600/Card.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 221px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQezL7OShJMwow_zx82BXmsZPOa8TatZ7vwZXIigWisIzEL05_VOftYjfiBv_mDlQE2k5RlBHPN_MadC2xxdcQvCuoQDh4Z3aovEr2R7o5X5kFt03x41hfeBuxqyYt_zMERggqs6AV7mhC/s400/Card.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564428920895256130" border="0" /></a> I wanted to share this beautiful card I received in the mail from <a href="http://www.giacanali.com/">Gia Canali Photography</a> (the fabulous gal behind <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/04/14/">these</a>). It's elegance and beauty has brought calm to me as it sits on my desk, even after the hectic holidays during which it was received. I just love the texture of the Thai paper and the unique presentation of a perfectly simple message.<br /><br />The card was created through a collaboration of Gia herself and <a href="http://www.tinypinepress.com/">Tiny Pine Press</a>. Her husband Matt even had a chance to try his hand at letterpress! So awesome!<br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-600568724797104822010-12-28T18:17:00.000-08:002010-12-28T18:47:19.584-08:00Working HolidayI LOVE my work, I'm addicted to it, and I just can't stop. Of course there are parts that aren't always so great, but the majority of the time, I am bouncing with glee over a wonderfully creative and challenging project.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC3mv7pyZSmGK4feVFGEJToNGOsbW6ZEnhojQixBQ9HHR0bMTgo08X4lF7CKjrdT7bFdbS5Y6lQZMrSiDShDB6iF3uU6hVrHmjoZabx11L5aBeqH47tyh7JCMKmhPaWWa7nPvlTfolre24/s1600/AH+Teaser.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC3mv7pyZSmGK4feVFGEJToNGOsbW6ZEnhojQixBQ9HHR0bMTgo08X4lF7CKjrdT7bFdbS5Y6lQZMrSiDShDB6iF3uU6hVrHmjoZabx11L5aBeqH47tyh7JCMKmhPaWWa7nPvlTfolre24/s400/AH+Teaser.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555923471429480082" border="0" /></a><br />Recently, I had the joy of styling a photo shoot for two blogs I contribute to, both with different focuses for each company. I was inspired by a few bolts of vintage lace found at <a href="http://santafefabrics.com/">Santa Fe Fabrics</a> and these amazing Quicksilver Roses at <a href="http://artichokesandpomegranates.com/">Artichokes and Pomegranates</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcDdAUsvaRn24ASbVydY3VQUIQFCA6SIdcT4kqJIbTJFPeGm54KMzsV6yFB7rSe-DdaZavwfg73OwIEshrrd7PBdh1XPxNscoBp8nG1nx48aY4YJrcnLoAEllfIACoxv29sfBesZHvVAM/s1600/IMG_2252.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcDdAUsvaRn24ASbVydY3VQUIQFCA6SIdcT4kqJIbTJFPeGm54KMzsV6yFB7rSe-DdaZavwfg73OwIEshrrd7PBdh1XPxNscoBp8nG1nx48aY4YJrcnLoAEllfIACoxv29sfBesZHvVAM/s400/IMG_2252.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555928236860413234" border="0" /></a><br />I began with the idea to create a table setting that would inspire a dinner party or wedding, especially since I recently acquired a vintage set of petwer colored glass champagne coupes... total score! I got down with a fun DIY project creating lace covered votive holders and put together floral centerpieces with one of the most magnificently dreamy and romantic color palettes I've seen in a while.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-QOnaLRdMYSVLxhTNiMesErDuShHwTscjRfXGNKd-Yy1QQVAYl-LrcngB8u1tqJHR6dFZ2GXrJuEs4HD5Mh35yqXCU6DWSCAOU6pYrzTkVkd3naVX3KkN-wW9ND34NQBzKXX_bAaC2X5/s1600/IMG_2242.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-QOnaLRdMYSVLxhTNiMesErDuShHwTscjRfXGNKd-Yy1QQVAYl-LrcngB8u1tqJHR6dFZ2GXrJuEs4HD5Mh35yqXCU6DWSCAOU6pYrzTkVkd3naVX3KkN-wW9ND34NQBzKXX_bAaC2X5/s400/IMG_2242.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555928246523304466" border="0" /></a>Here's a little teaser video to entice you ... come check the final products, <a href="http://santafefabrics.com/?p=472">here</a> and <a href="http://artichokesandpomegranates.blogspot.com/2010/12/love-turns-winter-to-spring.html">here</a>:<br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/18025866" frameborder="0" height="300" width="400"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/18025866">Antique Holiday</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4876786">Jessie Baca</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p>P.S. The kicker is, all of this was shot with an iPhone 4, video too. I love that dang thing....it is also probably one of the main reasons I'm addicted to work, but oh well.<br />-Jessie Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-86470271155061999052010-12-20T13:51:00.001-08:002010-12-20T14:14:58.701-08:00A few of my favorite things...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhprnTsxDAHw81ElsfxQillDgNTqypl2XNsrt5BH5u8dpIOsJewgAe1DA4QrKfsUSkIc4Fr32qDztgrzfuT2h_wLiEiZK9TnYMKI-U8-MgDzcbeNOJqtNTCxtrlwlAINbKJtQLb6It5t7_Z/s1600/IMG_4221.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhprnTsxDAHw81ElsfxQillDgNTqypl2XNsrt5BH5u8dpIOsJewgAe1DA4QrKfsUSkIc4Fr32qDztgrzfuT2h_wLiEiZK9TnYMKI-U8-MgDzcbeNOJqtNTCxtrlwlAINbKJtQLb6It5t7_Z/s400/IMG_4221.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552885537613948994" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Spritzer cookies: </span><br />Easy and too cute. Oh, and they are gluten free...what's not to love.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBUor8dNl2UypoiWoQqnFmgvyvRpd-sgQFTIgpZcxP5eelQNuPSyGbmUs3gDElkn-27aWrdcCCSjyU0ZdsByQHEilprPcmHV7Er_mtpYVTvra4F55jsOi_LX80Ay855m_r0OehD0yWdzP4/s1600/IMG_4312.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBUor8dNl2UypoiWoQqnFmgvyvRpd-sgQFTIgpZcxP5eelQNuPSyGbmUs3gDElkn-27aWrdcCCSjyU0ZdsByQHEilprPcmHV7Er_mtpYVTvra4F55jsOi_LX80Ay855m_r0OehD0yWdzP4/s400/IMG_4312.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552888151365998594" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Unique and exotic wreaths: </span><br />Pine Cones, pink Cymbidium Orchids, Magnolia Leaves, Red Chile Pods, Olive branches, Berzillia pods, Curly Willow loops and Reindeer Moss....no gaudy bows here.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUWQRRe52LxccSg7OwR-SI-ljUvPJH1JsJCA8UrtnXhm6XhRV830aFxjq6pmq_oIBV-lQDtP7Ar-QT2UbtYmo-Jh-YhTippD0fEOhH6cidRPqkmr0bTrZUdamYD38dkfzI-xqW2dw8FVr/s1600/IMG_4663.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 390px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUWQRRe52LxccSg7OwR-SI-ljUvPJH1JsJCA8UrtnXhm6XhRV830aFxjq6pmq_oIBV-lQDtP7Ar-QT2UbtYmo-Jh-YhTippD0fEOhH6cidRPqkmr0bTrZUdamYD38dkfzI-xqW2dw8FVr/s400/IMG_4663.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552888767711147074" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Thick yarn and big ol' needles: </span><br />Nothing makes me feel more accomplished and productive than finishing a project in 30 minutes flat.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy2NKSE7zDXhmfqf2Isz4nrZrPys2KJuTEcRH36hCLqz2u4bEbUxb2Xrn9xQ7lhbGBqJl67hNIRe4xoVN60aCSiNBGd4jqfPl_TOVS4e80PYeQrBN06UGckN0QpHjSua9FMt6zH1u1uY3O/s1600/IMG_4460.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy2NKSE7zDXhmfqf2Isz4nrZrPys2KJuTEcRH36hCLqz2u4bEbUxb2Xrn9xQ7lhbGBqJl67hNIRe4xoVN60aCSiNBGd4jqfPl_TOVS4e80PYeQrBN06UGckN0QpHjSua9FMt6zH1u1uY3O/s400/IMG_4460.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552889134649703698" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Sunsets on Snow:</span><br />Being a California girl, I never thought I'd come around to these, but sunsets on New Mexico snow-covered mountains are always so beautiful and fleeting. That indescribable color of light makes my heart ache sometimes.<br /><br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-76550895114404329432010-12-07T15:21:00.001-08:002010-12-07T15:56:38.861-08:00Let the festivities begin!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1d4BhLRQvoeKFmTrn9R-KVCTlEA-XXv5qCEYy4skeG_k4bOQ1DVUZjDVaf5r66xtb5t8IBGxOvxTEis7TTtuuIqNjgcypOE_hPyRbdQurj1B035hQHAHxSfsnhLV3jmxfmw7d7wGkequ/s1600/garland.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 401px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1d4BhLRQvoeKFmTrn9R-KVCTlEA-XXv5qCEYy4skeG_k4bOQ1DVUZjDVaf5r66xtb5t8IBGxOvxTEis7TTtuuIqNjgcypOE_hPyRbdQurj1B035hQHAHxSfsnhLV3jmxfmw7d7wGkequ/s400/garland.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548084710855014546" border="0" /></a>Nothing gets the holidays started for me like some good ol' fashioned crafting. Check the sweet video below to see how you can get your holiday ON!<br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/17581333" frameborder="0" height="300" width="400"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/17581333">Gold Disk Garland</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4876786">Jessie Baca</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p>Find the circle punch, <a href="http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=ye7&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&q=Marvy+Circle+Punches&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=3222334150608901334&ei=HsL-TIXzJtSNnQepzYS-Cw&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=image&resnum=5&ved=0CEUQ8gIwBA#">here</a>. Soundtrack and other great tunes found, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.theflashdance.com/index.cfm?postID=359">here</a>.<br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8814585865356638272.post-90666936621020569632010-11-22T19:45:00.000-08:002010-11-22T20:37:58.248-08:00Don't buy it, DIY it!I fell in love with this feather Tippet from J.Crew....however, the price tag made me think otherwise.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDCdJ6vTfcZ38Ix5uxOmVq6HiIiVYkn3YK747gCCxBMXUcLkvuxlN4HGDPzqga2gwNlL4fRTRtEIUBtpvinecbcofsaCnq9nTxBHhqznQZP1T2TxN6GRBo1YMZZuIckPWBBJeP5R9oAu5/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-11-22+at+8.44.33+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 402px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDCdJ6vTfcZ38Ix5uxOmVq6HiIiVYkn3YK747gCCxBMXUcLkvuxlN4HGDPzqga2gwNlL4fRTRtEIUBtpvinecbcofsaCnq9nTxBHhqznQZP1T2TxN6GRBo1YMZZuIckPWBBJeP5R9oAu5/s400/Screen+shot+2010-11-22+at+8.44.33+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542586585841895282" border="0" /></a><br />So, naturally I thought, "I'll just make my own."<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-bMen1NYssoty4neRr0_7oEtTyg-9jJ9JccyMJWj8W-xC62gzKnzQps02DREoE8FhdOFVuJRSSCRAr6SylFK_TSWQrNetPoKDcSrPicFWgxOO61H07R87PqK5yks0YqZclwgnja-d6ns7/s1600/photo+1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-bMen1NYssoty4neRr0_7oEtTyg-9jJ9JccyMJWj8W-xC62gzKnzQps02DREoE8FhdOFVuJRSSCRAr6SylFK_TSWQrNetPoKDcSrPicFWgxOO61H07R87PqK5yks0YqZclwgnja-d6ns7/s400/photo+1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542599017051507634" border="0" /></a><br />A few ostrich feathers later....voila! I even like that it is a little more <span style="font-style: italic;">wild</span> than the J.Crew version.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJMxO4GKS7fIqenjjJbRvH5-gcXvzvIRrTnoEWD_SjwJ6ipG8U-zcWPnZon9YNhutq5M-hcfoIOFHMDHwFCKGv11wvxbBelpDs7AgIP2muKkrBz_rgo00Tss3IOXDUKf-eMY2gGAznYEQ/s1600/photo+2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJMxO4GKS7fIqenjjJbRvH5-gcXvzvIRrTnoEWD_SjwJ6ipG8U-zcWPnZon9YNhutq5M-hcfoIOFHMDHwFCKGv11wvxbBelpDs7AgIP2muKkrBz_rgo00Tss3IOXDUKf-eMY2gGAznYEQ/s400/photo+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542599009891338242" border="0" /></a><br />Finished off with a vintage clip-earring for just the right touch!<br />-Jessie, Santa Fe, NMJessie Abrams Bacahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00210095440897154832noreply@blogger.com4