October 2011

daily drawing

daily drawing
I felt like doing a paired down piece color wise. I usually use so many colors. It was a relief to use mostly black with a touch of color here and there.

Letters of Note: Elizabeth Taylor to Andy Warhol

Elizabeth Taylor by Andy Warhol
Elizabeth Taylor note to Andy Warhol via letters of note

I love Letters of Note blog where you get a peek into the writing and minds of interesting and famous people. My favorite is this letter from Elizabeth Taylor to Andy Warhol regarding his portrait of her. Here’s the transcript:

Elizabeth Taylor

March 21, 1977

Dearest Andy

I’m so proud I finally have your “Liz” and thank you for signing it so sweetly to me.

I do love you.

Elizabeth or Liz
(of A.W.’s fame)

Autumn cozy uniform

autumn uniform

I’m starting to feel that autumn nip in the air. Nothing seems more comfy and cozy than a fisherman’s sweater and some moccasins.

  1. Net-A-Porter: Fisherman cable-knit sweater (perfect for a day out and about or a cozy afternoon indoors)
  2. Minnetoka moccasins (my friend Joanna told me she got a pair of moccasins and it reminded me that I’ve been looking for a comfy pair of flats to slip on for running across town to get Henry, or sitting at home reading a lovely book. I have not worn moccasins since 5th grade but I just got the pair above from Shopbop for $40)
  3. Botanicals book by E.A Seguy (I love this and often take it off the shelf for perusal)

 

 

 

birthday

apple

Today is my birthday. It’s sad. I miss my dad. My family would always go apple picking to celebrate. Still, I’m so lucky to have loved ones around me:

My mom made me cupcakes last weekend, my sister in law sent over more cupcakes yesterday, my friend Robyn came to visit from LA, I went out for cheese and wine with my oldest and best friends earlier this week, my in laws came over last night and Henry called his grandpa “beepa” and started hysterically laughing which was the best gift of all! Tonight my husband and I are going to Henry’s school for curriculum night and then we’ll take a stroll and have a nice dinner at our favorite local restaurant.

Have a wonderful weekend and celebrate something with the ones you love.

Search

Books