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happy birthday sofie star!
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
today i am celebrating my dear friend sofie ~ she's a very beautiful, incredibly wise, deeply loving, vivaciously generous woman who has so much positive light & energy glowing thru her that you can't help but feel warmed whenever you're near her. she's one of my best friends, and i couldn't be more grateful for all that she is! happy birthday, dear one, you are so very loved!my new tiny revolution ~ the results show
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
so you might be curious . . . . . what is the news? which tiny revolution will we be welcoming into the world in october?
first off let me say, i would have been perfectly happy with either one ~ both boys & girls are equally delightful in my eyes. i was most concerned about being sure the lil' peach was healthy & happy in its little cocoon . . . . . so the best news of all is YES, the wee one is perfectly healthy ~ 5 1/2 inches and 9 ounces of adorably healthy tinyness with an excellent heartbeat & a very cute lil face, if i do say so myself. thanks so much to my amazing supportive network of family & friends for being there {either in person or via speaker phone} in the ultrasound room with me. it made it even more exciting to share in the moment with all of you!
and the answer is: a girl! and she's already quite the dancer, since at 19 weeks i've been feeling her kick around, especially after tango class. the most delightful thing i've ever experienced, so far! ;o)
but don't let the news cause you to get all pink & frilly on me, because that's just not at all my style ~ and at least until she can choose for herself, it won't be her style either. in fact, so far my favorite inspiration for her space {i won't call it a nursery since it's likely we won't have the luxury of a separate room for that} is this modern nursery set from dwell studios:
so, thanks again everybody for your supportiveness ~ the emails & phone calls & cards have been pure joy, wonderful gems of positive uplift that i can't thank you enough for!
gone fishsin'
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
if you're ever wanting some new unique, well-made housewares {and, really who isn't?} then i've got just the place for you to visit: fishs eddytheir name is respectfully borrowed from a small hamlet in upstate new york ~ and their commitment to classic style and quality with artful twists makes their entire shop a charm filled delight.
sunday swoon
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
or should the title be "someday soon"? this is a shot of a hotel room, but i can easily imagine it as a real bedroom with one big bed instead of two, and maybe some color added in to give it a more thai-spice feel. sofie, see what i mean: it is a sign! oh yes, we must make your sanctuary asap.my brain sister's very special day
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
do you have a sister? well i am lucky enough to have two. one is biological {more about her on her special day} and the other is chosen. because we found each other in this lifetime {& perhaps previous ones too} by choices more than birth we call each other brain sisters. and, because our minds are so alike, we are such kindred spirits, the term "best friend" really wasn't adequate. so we made up our own description for our connection: brain sisters! we made this up when we were in middle school, so perhaps today we'd come up with something more eloquent, but i think the nostalgia of it is enough to keep it going for the rest of our lives.
in this stunningly beautiful, magna-cum-laude intelligent, unendingly supportive, creatively blissful woman i have found so much more than i could have ever predicted back when we first met in jazz dance class as pre-teens. even though for much of our lives we've lived in different towns, our connection has never swerved. and i fully believe that is a testament to her ability to grow, and let those she loves grow, without it going apart. . . . just a winding along side sort of growth that holds you through and through. now we are lucky enough to live 2 blocks away and it really is one of the most delightfully satisfying experiences to fulfill such a long-time dream of being able to walk over anytime to borrow sugar, give a surprise bouquet, or just to get a muchly needed hug after a long day.but when i reflect on what really makes jenni so special in my life it is this:
this woman understands me. all the way. and she still loves me for it.
i can't tell you how awe inspiring this is.
plus it’s not just any ol’ average gal we’re talking about here ~ this is an incredibly awesome lady! this is the type of woman who lights up a room every time she enters it, no matter where or when. if you need something, anything, done with the highest attention to detail, the most creativity and perfect punctuality then she is the one to call. if you’re in a deep dark pit of a hole and lost and scared and can’t even muster the concept of how to get out, she’s the type who won’t wait for your call but will recognize immediately what to do for you, and then do it {i still have the happy love notes she left all over my apartment for me to find as i went about my depressing daily grind when i was 22 and my whole life fell devastatingly apart}. she gives excellent advice because she’s very wise and insightful and observant. she is utterly inspiring because she’s so damn smart and creative and good with her hands. oh, and i haven’t even gotten around to describing her dance yet! she has been stunning audiences with her connection to music and graceful strength of movement for decades, and continually pushing herself to reach higher. she shines onstage and off in a way that thoroughly captivates.sure we’ve changed and shifted over the last 20 years in multitudes of ways but there is a constant thru-line, an inner core of our beings that has remained the same. . . and it’s been witnessed and nurtured by each other. there really is no greater gift than the gift of true mutual understanding because what that really means is unconditional love.
to say i am grateful isn’t enough. to say i am lucky to know her & be in her life isn’t enough. so i’ll just say, i see you jenni robin, and i love you for all that you are today and always.
learning to love you more
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspringi'd like to share this interesting interactive site with you that gives assignments of things to do/make and then post for fellow-readers to enjoy: learning to love you more
{from the "make an encouraging banner" assignment}
{from the "photograph the sun" assignment}
{from the "recreate an object from someone's past" assignment}
i've never done one of their assignments, but have been fantasizing about joining in. if you do one, please let me know ~ maybe it'll be just the inspiration i need to finally take part.
{from the "make an encouraging banner" assignment}{from the "photograph the sun" assignment}{from the "recreate an object from someone's past" assignment}{from the "fix something" assignment}
summer lovin'
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
the amazing andrea over at hula seventy is hosting a summer postcard exchange ~ jump on over to her blog to see what it's all about. care to take the plunge with me? this is what you can look forward to if you do:
a wall of summer lovin' colorful happy. 
a wall of summer lovin' colorful happy.oh yeah.
fascinating photography: eugenio recuenco
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
welcome to the magnificent photography & styling of the captivating spanish photographer eugenio recuenco. each image takes you on a great escape to a different world. each one tells an intricate story. some shocking, some surreal, some elegant, some gritty. but every one has the unmistakable mark of genius on it.
it was difficult to narrow down which photographs to showcase here, so please venture to his website for many, many more incredible images.
{first seen on the ever gorgeous designer's block}
birthday celebrations for my balance & bliss
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
i once read somewhere that a sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost. today my sister turns 31 and i'm beaming with celebratory pride that i am so tightly connected to such an incredible lady. growing up together teaches you a lot of things about each other, some good and some not so good {we're all human of course}, so it's no wonder some siblings don't remain close. but we're lucky ones. our friendship has always been there, and grew even tighter once we both left the nest. we know more about each other than any two other people. and now we're so close that rarely one day goes by without contacting each other. we're almost two years apart, but when we were little people often asked if we were twins. we have the same nose, and some of the same gestures & manurisms, but she's definitely a unique gem all her own. she's the younger one, but the taller one {by 6 inches}. she's the darker one, and by far the prettier one {drop-dead gorgeous, actually}. she's steadfastly loyal, has a beautiful sentimental side, and a fantastically strong will. she's a perfect gemini goddess. she's very wise and the hardest worker i've ever known. she has a calm confidence and a fantastic sense of humor ~ she's a big flirt, and makes any activity more fun. she stayed closer to home, although she did venture far enough to live with me in seattle for a while after college. she has so many talents and skills and inner gifts i couldn't begin to name them all. i am so grateful for all the balance and bliss she has brought to my life. i admire her for every thing she does and is. and there's nothing i wouldn't do for her.
a sister ~ she is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. she is your witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway. she is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark. she is your teacher, your defense attorney, your personal press agent, even your shrink. some days, she's the reason you wish you were an only child. ~barbara alpert {but that last part i haven't felt since we were pre-teens sharing the same bedroom} :o)happy birthday, jessica grace, i love you more than words can tell!
buon weekend
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspringi hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with happy adventures! here's a hint as to what mine will entail....but don't worry, i'm just the designated driver. ;o)
{top two photos by me in sonoma; last photo from the far niente website of the oldest known bottle of wine in california}
reap what you sew
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
this is one of the best urban interactive art projects i've heard of in a long time ~ michael swaine sets up his portable sewing machine in san francisco's tenderloin 'hood on the 15th of every month to be a street tailor for the afternoon. he makes repairs to whatever garments people bring him. . . . for free.
this began as part of "the generosity project: strategies for exchange in contemporary art," held in 2001 at the california college of arts. originally titled "reap what you sew," the performance consisted of swaine pushing his cart around the city on a predetermined route for an entire week. afterwards, he turned it into an ongoing project. swaine considers the project a collaboration between himself and those whose clothes he patches, mends, hems and darns ~ an opportunity to create social interaction where there would otherwise be none.
a little piece of hope & generosity amidst a lot of urban turmoil ~ and boy that feels good!
{found out about this, & borrowed photos from, here and here and here}
where i'd rather be
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspringwonderful news: it's friday! now i can officially breathe a little deeper & rest a little longer {it's been a stressful week at work}.
the only dilemma is, i can't decide if i'd prefer to take a nap here:
the only dilemma is, i can't decide if i'd prefer to take a nap here:
{foglie iron bed by tuscan hills}
or here:
{the cocoon hammock, by henry hall designs}
maybe i'll just go for both? :o) which would you choose?
hope you have a rejuvenating weekend!
um...brella bowls!
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
wouldn't these be a lovely addition to a summer party table? due to my obsession with umbrellas, these would make any table a happy festival in my eyes. benjamin hubert is quite the brilliant product designer ~ to see his website and other prodcuts go here.
{thanks, ms.fabulous 90/10, for the link ~ i miss you}
flower sense
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
the fabrics & textiles diva, tricia guild {also of designer’s guild fame}, explores the transformative power of blossoms in her new book flower sense. loaded with candy-colored photographs and innovative ideas for displaying flowers and plants in color-saturated city rooms, vintage environments, modern spaces and country settings, the book reflects guild’s vibrant and romantic approach to design. there’s a section on versatile and accessible arrangements for parties, as well as a practical chapter devoted to proper flower care and preparation for long lasting arrangements. i just love how well she blends contemporary with romantic!
{photos by james merrell, found on elle decoration}
going home
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
one of my most favorite things to say is "i'm going home" ~ because it's one of my most favorite things to do. this afternoon i'll be flying out for a family-filled fun 4 days . . . . . and i'll be bringing exciting news along with me to share. in a few short hours, thanks to the modern marvel of 3-d ultrasound technology, i'll be able to see my lil' baby-peach again and hopefully, if it isn't too shy, we'll be able to see if it's a boy or a girl. to say that i'm excited is an understatement. ants in the pants doesn't begin to describe it. so much to look forward to wrapped up all in one day!i wish you all a delightfully delicious memorial day weekend!
3 is a magic number
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
it's been a very busy week so even though the best highlight happened on monday evening, i'm just now getting a chance to tell you about it. . . . . i had the pleasure of meeting a blogging friend i've been admiring from afar for a long time. let me tell you that it was well worth the wait, and if you can create the magical chance of meeting blogging friends in person you should absolutely do so! all the anticipation was perfectly balanced by the reality i encountered, from the very first greeting hug to the gratitude filled goodbye hug. ms.paris-parfait was visiting san francisco from her fabulous home in paris and tangobaby joined us to create a perfectly inspiring triad for one enchanted evening. we three blogging friends dined on delicious tapas at iluna basque in north beach, and quickly learned that our long distance admiration was not only well founded, but further enhanced by getting to share so much more in person. i was pleasantly surprised to discover there is much more to our connections than we first thought. i was so thoroughly inspired and in awe of these wonderfully talented, inspiringly determined, deep souled women that i've been on cloud nine ever since. three is a magic, lucky number indeed! tangobaby & ms.paris-parfait have already blogged their eloquent & touching versions of our evening together ~ so please do jump over to get a fuller picture.
nailing it
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspringupholstered furniture with exposed nails is making another comeback ~ bringing an old-world look into the contemporary furnishings movement. nailhead trim is a decorative accent used to embelish upholstered furniture that accentuates the style of the piece. usually seen on arms and rails, it is commonly used with leather-upholstered furniture, particularly leather sofas, chairs and ottomans. nailhead trim dates back to the period of 1560-1643 and the advent of french country style during the reign of louis XIII. the best-known innovation from this period is the os de mouton chair. that piece marked the introduction of nailhead trim as well as upholstered backs and seats with the popular flame stitch pattern. {info found on frenchheritage.com}
{the yusopov sofa, from the raymond waites collection, from laneventure}
{gibson counter stool from marge carson}
{nailhead-trimmed arm chair, from the atelier collection at bolier}
{the sienna chair from brownstone furniture}
{gallina ottoman from emerson et cie}
{barcelona game chairs from fremarc}
{regis leather bed from mitchell gold & bob williams}
{the yusopov sofa, from the raymond waites collection, from laneventure} 
{gibson counter stool from marge carson}{nailhead-trimmed arm chair, from the atelier collection at bolier}
{the sienna chair from brownstone furniture}
{gallina ottoman from emerson et cie}
{barcelona game chairs from fremarc}{regis leather bed from mitchell gold & bob williams}
living life by the drop
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
happy friday! i hope you find a refreshing place to spend some quality time with yourself this weekend ~ relaxing, sipping a tall glass of something juicy, and living a dream.....{click the photo to jump to this post's soundtrack ~ sorry i haven't figured out how to do this without making you jump to another site.....i'm still on the old school blogger and all the customization you see on this humble lil' blog is via my kindegarten-level html skills}
{photo of a studio in wimbourne, london, found on shootfactory}
heat wave
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspringthe bay area is experiencing record breaking heat and i'm loving every mintue of it. i'm in my fave outfit: sundress, sandals, sunscreen {being an irish-finnish girl with freckles i'm fully commited to spf45}. and there's nothing like warm summer nights in may ~ actually, any time i love the warmth, but especially when it's an out of season surprise. it could only be better if we acutally had fireflies on the west coast and if i had a swimming pool to jump into whenever i wanted {sharon & shana ~ are you picking up on this? ;o) }
to celebrate the heat wave i'd much rather be soaking it in by a gorgeous body of water instead of working away at my office. so i've collected a few of my favorite images of places i'm day dreaming about as i watch the thermometer rise.
to celebrate the heat wave i'd much rather be soaking it in by a gorgeous body of water instead of working away at my office. so i've collected a few of my favorite images of places i'm day dreaming about as i watch the thermometer rise.
produce design
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspringa brooklyn based design firm is rocking my world with their sleek and innovative design solutions ~ produce design is the result of 3 brilliant designers coming together for a common purpose: smart & functional interior architecture and custom furniture.
{one of the best pot racks i've seen ~ a reclaimed timber beam with pot hangers, a ledge for the lids and knife slots ~ i wouldn't be surprised if this became a mass-produced item someday soon, it's just that darn good}
{one of the best pot racks i've seen ~ a reclaimed timber beam with pot hangers, a ledge for the lids and knife slots ~ i wouldn't be surprised if this became a mass-produced item someday soon, it's just that darn good}
monday wish list
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspringsome things i'm wishing for this bright sunny monday......
1. a lovely garden with a cute old wooden potting table 
2. a green milk glass adjustable height pendant light
3. a porch swing on the inside of my house
5. to continue being myself and living my life with joy, strength, and a sense of awe, no matter what comes my way.
and to balance out the wishes, there's also gratitude to express.... to all the amazing friends, near & far, who are being so supportive and enthusiastic as i embark on a very human journey of unexpected motherhood. yesterday was my first mommy-to-be day, and it was pure joy from beginning to end. and of course i couldn't let a moment pass to appreciate my own amazing mama ~ i truly hope i can be half the inspiring woman that she is.
1. a lovely garden with a cute old wooden potting table
2. a green milk glass adjustable height pendant light
3. a porch swing on the inside of my house 4. a spa tub to soak in with an incredible view
5. to continue being myself and living my life with joy, strength, and a sense of awe, no matter what comes my way.and to balance out the wishes, there's also gratitude to express.... to all the amazing friends, near & far, who are being so supportive and enthusiastic as i embark on a very human journey of unexpected motherhood. yesterday was my first mommy-to-be day, and it was pure joy from beginning to end. and of course i couldn't let a moment pass to appreciate my own amazing mama ~ i truly hope i can be half the inspiring woman that she is.visualize
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
even inside something that at first seems so fleeting and temporary, if we pay enough attention, we can begin to see incredible possibility, exciting opportunity, breathtaking potentiality. i hope your weekend gives you chances to stretch your vision, seek deeper, and reach higher.
come dance with me
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
ok fine folks, i told you it was coming ~ and now it's officially here. studio tango vida, the newest and easily most gorgeous tango studio in san francisco has opened its doors for your dancing pleasure. ney melo and jennifer bratt are the proud owners and they are offering classes every day {except sunday} for beginners thru advanced tangueros and even some special lady's technique classes.
they are also selling comme il faut's for the ladies and a custom-made men's tango shoe from italy that they became rep's for after their last trip to italia. the photo just above is ney showing off his amazon-green alligator shoes {that just so happen to match the wall paint color} from the men's line along with his new rug from argentina {he's *very* proud of both!}.
i took two classes last night & will be taking another two tonight. so now i can give you the official report that the fresh, hip space is a delight to be in! the brand new bamboo floors are fabulous for dancing ~ i don't think my pivots & ochos ever felt better. the accoustics are great ~ it's not a huge studio but just roomy enough, and di sarli sounds perfectly enchanting within. it was a warm night, so they kept the front door open to let in the breeze and many passersby stopped to take a look. i'm sure the sights & sounds were just too much to keep from stopping to take some of it in.after the last dance everyone agreed it was a blessing to be there. also, ney & jennifer shared champagne left after their opening party on sunday, so that certainly helped with the blissful vibes. but, believe me, you won't need bubbly to come alive on this dance floor.
so if you're in the bay area please make a point to stop in for a class soon {ney & jennifer are here for the month of may but they're off to tour in europe for the month of june}
so if you're in the bay area please make a point to stop in for a class soon {ney & jennifer are here for the month of may but they're off to tour in europe for the month of june} and if you're not in the bay area, now you have an even greater reason to come visit {hint hint, wink wink, mr.you-know-who}
hey honey, lend me some sugar
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
i am completely smitten with a sacarine infused blog i've just discovered {altho it's been around for ages now}: sweet paul.the photography is superb, the ideas are fantastic, and his words are a joy to read. go take a peek, you won't be disappointed.
fiesta time
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
happy cinco de mayo! may you sip fine tequilas with a huge sombrero on your head while watching salsa dancers and listening to mariachi bands until you're delightfully dizzy. thank goodness san francisco offers about a million places to do just that, all day & all night. please tell us your tequila tales ~ i know you've got one hiding in there. ;o)
{many photos from around flickr & beyond, the one of me toasting a margarita to you was taken by jendita}