Everyday Images

 pictures from today

Rainy Day

a walk in the woods

went for a walk in the canyon near my house... this was the best shot of the day....

Afternoon Wandering

Spent the last two afternoons wandering in the Mission after work and came across this etched (or carved?) concrete. I thought it was a nice detail, a happy discovery punctuating the somber grey sidewalk of Valencia St. I love the unexpected beauty a simple design can embody, especially when it is found by chance, by merely glancing down on a busy urban street!

eucaylptus buttons & magnolia pods

I am collector. I collect memories, images, objects and things that tell a story. Sometimes I like things that are damaged, sometimes I like things that sparkle or shine, and sometimes I simply like the hunt for that one elusive treasure. I can't quell that curiosity and desire to discover something magical and wonderful...

I especially love to walk and look for natural objects. Interesting leaves, seeds and pods often wind up in a pocket or bag and the collection grows with each step. Tonight I collected two things that I absolutely love...

eucaylptus buttons & magnolia pods

Hope you find an unexpected treasure on your next journey!

A Good Morning, Rain or Shine

Woke up early to grey skies and a want for good food and a walk in the drizzle...

We wound up at Bouchon Bakery for pistachio citrus brioche and financiers.

A walk down the street lead us to Bistro Jeanty which was great for a picture but shhh...

I don't actually like traditional French food, so we wandered on...


These beautiful lettuces sprouting deep burgundy and citron green drew us into the French Laundry's Gardens...


We took pictures of our morning vacation...

And ended our sejour at Dean & Deluca for a tin of Kusmi tea to enjoy at home.