I have always loved ephemeral art made in nature, and I recently discovered Jim Denevan and his most recent work created on Lake Baikal in Siberia. He and his small team (including a documentarian and photographer) set off to the largest lake in the world to create a vast Fibonacci spiral of concentric circles, making the largest piece of artwork yet created on land. Amazingly they used only large brooms to make the circles, revealing beautiful geometric ice below.
To my surprise, the store Anthropologie commissioned Jim to do artwork for them, and that is where I found (and purchased) the book, Lake Baikal. For once I can say that now I don't feel as guilty for purchasing things there... they commission tons of artists, and so I tip my hat.
Lately I am in love with all things Moroccan... the open airiness of large rooms and intricate details. Textiles, metal, color. Such an old world mystery in the modern world.
I love the organic feel of this room, with a tree growing indoors...
I am in divine holy wonderment of Free People's current flowy and bohemian gypsy fashion. Please Mr. Easter Bunny, leave me a crocheted summer dress for Easter...
Here is my idea for a wonderful Valentine's weekend- to host a masqerade ball in an old dilapidated castle, with winding staircases and candle lit halls. To escape in the splendor of the old world, with grand lavish dresses and secret passageways...
Google has of late decided to not post as many posts on my main page... so if you have a spare moment, have a browse at some of my older posts. I'd love it if you took the time... xoxo -Lara
Glosoli- Sigur Ros
Holocene
Buttons, Cloth, and Loving You
We sit in a field of dried grass and branches broken beneath our feet- my skin has gone cold
from the wind off of the rocks and water.
If we open the sky, I tell you we will find the key to all our sorrows and all our joys...
No matter their color, or their weight.
We can name them secret names and hold each other until the sun decides to bury itself
behind the black mountains.
Buttons, and cloth, and the smell of your neck- keep it close because I love you too much, and I dare not walk out
of this field without you.
Hold my hand, as the wind slaps our knees. Unveil your secret flesh and dizzy love.
Sashes, wool mittens, kittens and coral fish... Rainstorms, a lover's neck Parchment, quills Calligraphy- roses made of metal and wire, Photography Paper hearts- Valentine's Day Swing sets, trapeze artists, Honey on toast Hot tea, Copper pots and kettles Old maps, Ships and Doorknobs Hooks for jackets and things Bicycles, riding them on the beach Swimming in the ocean, Salt air, fresh linen Laundry lines with hand washed clothes Passports with stamps Postcards from all over the world Girls in pretty dresses Peacoats, lace, fires in the fireplace- Christmas ribbons and bows Sleeping, homemade soups and Soaps wrapped in paper Homemade stew and listening to jazz, Hoolahoops, climbing mountains, Snow on tree branches, Figs and persimmons wrapped in cloth Sand between my toes, Couch wrestling, laughing til my belly aches Pin cushions, candles of bergamot and berries Eucalyptus A great sitting chair The desert in the spring Monsoons and thunderstorms Diners and doodles on napkins Singing in the shower Grapefruit with honey Lemonade and mint Lamps, books on shelves Handmade treasures Suitcases and dresses hung on the door's edge Babies and nursery rhymes Storks and origami cranes Pomegranates, fruit in bowls Dancing in the kitchen- Singing in the car- Loving someone with all of my being Fresh flowers and subways in foreign cities Boutique weddings Traveling the globe with a backpack and a book Chimney tops Faded buildings Mortar and pestles Scribbles and doodles Circus lovers and Old love letters