The Week in Pictures: 12.4.09

week in pictures

week in pictures

week in pictures

I bought this hoodie back in 2002 while staying in New York. I remember wearing it for the first time to a house party in the West Village full of wealthy older Europeans who were slicing up a roasted pig on the front stoop. At the end of the night, a perfectly coiffed woman chased me down the street to find out where I had bought it. When I told her, I was shocked that she seemed familiar with Trash & Vaudeville. I went a solid four years without wearing it but recently, it seemed appropriate to pull it back out for another spin since so much of my life has come full circle since that time.

week in pictures

week in pictures

I never tire of late night visits to the Doug Fir. It’s always fun to sit around the fire in the back and listen to the rambling conversations of intoxicated patrons. As I was walking through their dark parking lot with my friend Todd on Saturday night, a cab came speeding around the corner, straight at us. Luckily, I jumped out of the way just in time. No smashed nubbles!

week in pictures

week in pictures

I think this super retro sign of perfection was on the edge of Sellwood somewhere. I discovered it while out with my dad, en route to a mansion to buy a bear head and bear rug (seriously). The mansion turned out to be the most amazing place I’d ever stepped into; I can only describe it as a French chateau with gothic accents. And, the bear rug? It’s now in my living room!

week in pictures

week in pictures

Hammer time? Perhaps. This week, I moved back into ‘the pit’ with all of the rowdy Nemo boys and when I sat down, I noticed a hammer conveniently placed on my desk. So far, I haven’t had to use it…

week in pictures

week in pictures

week in pictures

From a clearly subjective standpoint, my brother has very odd taste. And, since I live with him, I am a witness to the creepy things he owns every single day. All of these ‘animals’ reside in his room. Yes, that’s a stillborn baby dear. No, I won’t touch it. Mom and dad, if you’d let us have pets when we were kids, we might not have this problem.

week in pictures

week in pictures

week in pictures

Over the weekend, I went to an estate sale and hit the jackpot. These red handmade elfy shoes are impossibly tiny, but I had to have them. Aren’t they amazing? If I was alive in this era, I would have worn something very similar!

week in pictures

I’ve barely been home at all this week and now it’s time to play a very quick round of catch-up since I am taking off to Phoenix on Sunday. A copy of the new Forever 21 magazine just showed up and it’s all beyond exciting. Scans coming on Monday!

Until next week,

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11 Responses to The Week in Pictures: 12.4.09

  1. Auntie Nubs says:

    Oh, yes. I will have you in my clutches for an entire week. Be afraid, baby. Be very afraid. Mu-ah-ha-ha-ha!
    ps: Leave the hammer at home.

  2. Angeliska says:

    Those red elfy shoes are to die for! I’m always finding tiny vintage shoes to fall in love with- but how tortuous to be an 8.5! So they are objets, which is probably better, as wearing them tends to destroy the papery leather. Good find, girl! I so want to go estate sale-ing with you and your brother in Portland one day- it seems like there’s some amazing stuff out there.
    oxoxo,
    Angeliska

  3. sassyjackie says:

    i’ve been reading your blog for months & i really admire your design & fashion sense. i’m a graphic designer & often look to your blog/work for a little inspiration. i live in the phx area & am excited that you will be in the area. maybe i’ll feel some extra creative juices this week!

  4. lindsay says:

    that deer just screams creepiness. I swear it is going to come to life. I love animals – all animals.. and i can bet that my morbid sense of curiousity would have me checking that little guy out and touching it, and then feeling really creeped out afterwards.

    I love the little ceramics though.. they just remind me of my great grandma

  5. Tara says:

    I’m not gonna lie, I kind of like your brother’s creepy deer. I’ve recently been a bit obsessed with taxidermy! Great photos, as always!
    xoxo
    Tara

  6. Jasmin says:

    I just spent all night looking at taxidermy on Ebay – And I’m vegetarian! There is something so sickishly fascinating about it. I think the stillborn deer is really beautiful.

  7. Anna says:

    I can’t wait till I’m old enough to watch a show at the Doug Fir. The Hives and many other bands I like have already played there and all I get to see is my dad’s pictures while listening to some of their music. xD

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