Thursday, April 14, 2011

Inspiration - Mari Erikkson, Photographer

Inspiration - Mari Erikkson, Photographer: "
[All Photos - Mari Erikkson]

Today is another one of those days - fog fog fog ... for as far as the eye can see. It's damp. It's cold. And I'm starting to feel as though spring may never arrive. To make the day worse, I've had a cold for the last couple days. That may or may not have to do with the fact that I've refused to stop wearing my pants cuffed with my flats. I can be a tad stubborn.

I'm off to take a nap. It's a late night for my husband tonight so that means I have plenty of time to tidy the house. I just put the little one down for a nap so I should be able to sneak in some quiet time. The day may be dark and gloomy, but my bed is warm and cozy! And, I can hear the cardinals calling from my bedroom window which is surrounded by lilac bushes... Oh the lilacs. How much longer until I can wake up to the smells of lilacs?

In the mean time, here are some pretty photos from a favourite photographer; Mari Erikkson. She's Swedish. What is it with the Swedes? Why are they all so amazingly talented? Her photos have been featured in everything from Elle Food and Wine to Jeanne D'Arc Living.

You can view more of her portfolio here. Have a lovely rest of the week. At least tomorrow's Friday.







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Imaginarium on Main Street

Imaginarium on Main Street: "


These days, I am on a mission.


I have always believed that we have a responsibility to support local businesses.
And no, I'm not talking about your local Target or Wal Mart...
I'm talking about locally owned, independent retailers.


As the incredibly worthwhile 3/50 Project puts it,
it's all about saving the brick and mortars our nation is built on.


Which is why, now that I call Fredericksburg, Texas my hometown,
I plan to make it my mission to support, encourage and promote
local businesses I admire.


I can't think of a better place to start than with the store that started it all for me...


Homestead




My love of all things vintage began here














My creative aesthetic was formed
walking the aisles of the hallowed Homestead stores




Things I had seen many times before...I began to see in a new light














I was challenged
to dare
to dream






to imagine












to take chances






to see the beauty
in the unconventionally lovely












the romance
in the cast aside












and the possibilities
in the once forgotten
















It all started with this fearless visionary...


{the incomparable Rose Hicks}
and continues with her progeny and their families
{big props to Tim Bolton}


The next time you are in the Texas Hill Country,
heed my advice and make a pilgrimage
to a store which quite simply gets it right every time...


Homestead and Friends
230 East Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas


And remember the darling little yellow clock I showed you above?
It made the trip home with me!




Thank you Tim Bolton, and the whole crew at Homestead,

for allowing me to roam about clicking away this week...
You know that I'll be back in soon!


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The winner of my
will be announced Friday...
see you then!








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