Oh my...

 My friend, Jen, passed this site along to me and I'm kind of really in love with the dreamy and surreal quality of the photography.  It makes me stop and stare and maybe even wander in my mind a little more than usual... it's a little like magic and an embrace all rolled into one.

(All photos by Elena Kalis)

Yeah, I'll take this...

Some things I'd receive with open arms, given the chance.

Homemade Maple Marshmallows by Whimsy and Spice out of Brooklyn, NY

And who doesn't love a good "Yay"?  This "Modest" by The Light Fantastic

This journal by Baghy for my random thoughts and teeny sketches.

And, for you, a giveaway... Visit Green Eyed Monster for the chance to win a Ciara Obscura giveaway of a pair of Ode to Frolicking hair pins.

Fall/Winter Collection :: Behind the Scenes

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Raquel is a doll.  She modeled the Ciara Obscura Fall/Winter 2010 collection with such grace.  So easy to work with, so kind to interact with.  Here are some shots from between takes.

Modeling the Illuminated One earrings and necklace...
 

That's me adjusting the My Dear, You are Captivating birdcage veil. 

Raquel being so darn cute...

 

 and cuter still...

Hop on over to the new collection HERE...

Suitcase :: Travel

Getting the itch to travel to far off lands, so I've had to somewhat satiate this by looking at these cool photos of vintage suitcases.  Beautiful, yes?

"My Greatest Adventure" by The Light Fantastic

"The Escape Artist" by Elle Moss

"Ready to Go" also by Elle Moss

"Travel She Must" by Viva Photography


Meantime... I'll just keep mine filled with paintbrushes and ribbon until I can add my dresses, a toothbrush and a good book to take on my own trek sometime hopefully not so far off in the nearish future.

The Quest.

I will be on a mad hunt for these...

and these...

and these this weekend...

Perhaps your weekend quest is a little loftier than mine.  What are you on the hunt for?