Off to Paris

See you in two weeks!

NYC

I went to New York for the first time. It was amazing. There was snow on the ground when we arrived at 6AM on a Friday morning, and the sun glinted off icy roof tops as we rode from the JFK into Manhattan.

I went to the Strand bookstore, which has been on my list to-do since forever. And I asked the guy behind the counter to recommend the best coffee, which led us to Paradis which was tiny and warm and full of amazing baked goods, homemade jam and tiny tables and chairs occupied by happy New Yorkers eating breakfast.

I saw my favorite Brooklyn girl, and we dug around a tiny shop filled with stamps looking for that perfect image... and then I met this boy Keat, who makes stamps and draws zines and I bought his book.

And I saw amazing displays and bought beautiful objects.

I rode on the Subway.

I walked the streets of New York from morning til night and saw many, many things.

I saw beautiful art.

I saw miniature art.

 
I saw cool art.

I ate good food in good company.

and I took many, many pictures. Thanks, New York. I hope to see you again soon.

Fall in Prague 2011

It was warm when we arrived. T-shirt and jeans sort of weather. Not the crisp and bright air I expected. No room for fluffy scarves, leather boots and heavy wool coats. Dreams of sipping tea in a street side cafe looking through a foggy window was replaced with a picnic in the park and an endless afternoon of sunshine. But after a few days, the weather changed and the wind carried away the golden dried leaves that sat, listless just a few days before... these are a few pics from the beginning of the trip I took last year to Prague.

Berlin/Prague

Its been a year since I was in Prague and Berlin... I can't begin to understand how this year has gone by so quickly. Here is a little film Garrett and I shot during our trip. I'll probably post some pics later this week to. Where to next?

Back Home

Just got back this weekend from two weeks in Prague and Berlin... I took 3000 photos! I'll be posting some of them soon... this one is from Berlin

Gone Fishing

Off to Prague tomorrow morning... many pics to follow.

Weekend Pics

Spent the weekend driving down to San Luis Obispo... On the way, we stumbled upon this abandoned house off of 101.

We stayed at the ever fabulous Madonna Inn. Welcome to room 210, Paris Violets...

The sky was spectacular on the drive home...

Scouting Shots

some inspiration pics for a short film...

two other shots, taken along the way 

Aria

Had the chance to pop into one of my favorite shops in SF, Aria. Among all the treasures I found and purchased some tiny vials of mounted micro shells from the 18th century. The owner, Bill travels to France several times a year to search out antique pieces and collections...

The space is truly amazing. From original anatomical posters, to antique miniature globes, Aria has something for the curious and creative.

The shop is open Tues- Sat 11-6 mostly... And if you get a chance there is a great bakery across that street that specializes in biscotti. Happy hunting !!!!

Recent Life in Pictures...

Some favorite pics taken over the last few days...