The Week in Pictures: 10.16.09
Fall is in the air. When two shirts, a sweater, jacket, two pairs of socks, boots and a scarf just isn’t enough, you know it’s getting cold. In reality, it probably is close to average for this time of year, but considering that it reached 106 degrees in Portland this summer, the adjustment is hard!
Amelia Arsenic. On Tuesday night, I took my friend Tyler to the KMFDM show where Angelspit opened. I feel like Amelia Arsenic is a kindred spirit. We are the same height and shoe size, share a love of the red cross, heraldry, red, black and white, typography and design. I had such a good time backstage with her and Zoog talking about their tour and experiences so far in the U.S. And, she made me that amazing dripping lips necklace; close-ups coming soon!
Do You Know What Day It Is? I never know the date so when I spotted this tiny vintage desktop calendar for a dollar at an estate sale this weekend, I was sold.
Thrifting Insanity. My brother is a thrifting addict and on the way through Portland last weekend, he spotted a run down building with a sale sign in the front yard. When we walked in, this is what we found. He was in heaven, but with my OCD virgo tendencies, I was obviously in hell.
Coffee and Friends. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had nonstop meetings and nights out with friends. It’s been a welcome distraction from stressful times and I’m so happy to be reconnecting with people I haven’t seen in ages. I have such a diverse, amazing group of friends including Star’s BFF, Myrrh who met me for coffee yesterday.
Capes and Cardboard Alphabets. Late nights at Nemo call for donning a cape to throw paint and cut out cardboard letters. In reality, I was wearing the cape to keep my dirndl paint-free, but still. I believe that it does possess magical powers.
Keep America Beautiful. And, keep Portland weird.
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I could not have survived that garage sale. I don’t like digging through used clothing, and it looks like it would smell.
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Whoa. I consider myself a thrifting addict, too, but that pile of clothes is giving me the fantods. Did you run screaming, Nubby?
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I love that your cape for keeping paint off you is covered in rainbow coloured stars- of course. I don’t own a cape of any kind let alone a fabulous, shiny, technicolour one. I feel I need to rectify this asap.
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Oh my gosh, #4 is like my dream! I wish they had those kinds of sales over here.
I’m lusting over your desktop calendar too.
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I would have been in heaven in that garage sale. Ahh, thrifting, you are my crack. The Boyfriend would have run screaming while I pawed through every last pile of junk.
That vintage desktop calender is adorable! I could use something like that.
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Amelia! Boy have I missed her blog. I hope she keeps going with it after the tour.
That garage sale – omg. I would have walked away. I love to thrift but if there isn’t a methodical way to tackle it I get overwhelmed. WHAT IF SOMETHING AMAZING IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PILE?!?!
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Thanks for turning me onto Amelia Arsenic… checking out her site now.
Amen, this weather is ridic, just because it went from 90 degrees to 50 seemingly overnight. Funny how Portlanders forget within a year what our weather is like.
I would have been in heaven at that sale too. That many clothes is overwhelming though – I do prefer shelves/aisles of items.
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Amelia and Karl are lovely people…so talented and humble. When they are in Sydney I sometimes see them doing groceries or having early morning coffee and she always looks immaculate. Amazing!
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Ahhh, KMFDM, one of my most favourite bands – ever! That musta been a fun show
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Auntie Nubs: Next time I’m calling you to come rescue me. So gross!
Sally: Trust me, I would have….but he was my ride back home!
Becky: Your dream is my nightmare!
Ms Constantine: Someone needs to go onto Dr. Phil for their hoarding problem! When I saw the piles, I was thinking…this is so American! Obsessing and collecting too much stuff!
Janine: I still can’t shake the visions of that sale from my mind….seriously mind boggling!
Katya: I just adore them; so genuine and sweet and fun to be around!
melissa dominic: I wish I could say that I saw them, but I was backstage during their entire set!
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Nubby, noooooooo. Though, it’s okay cause you were hanging out with some rad people as it seems. But still, nooooo. You’re killing the 16 year old in me.
(they’re coming here on halloween, but, it’s halloween! i have plans! wah!)
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ohmigod I love that calendar!
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Love the photo of you and Amelia Arsenic.
Did yous plan your outfits? Or just chance based on your kindered spirit?
I wish my week had been as interesting as yours. It was just work, work, work, gym, gym.
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