How perfectly, vintagely whimsical are these absolutely fantastic, utterly captivating photobooth animations by Nicholas Osborn of Square America?! He describes them as “A jittery, flickering, Frankensteinian attempt to bring old photos back to life.” (which, btw, I am so going to be utilizing the term Frankensteinian!) . I found them via The 1955 Hudson and was enamored at first sight!… Continue reading Photobooth Animation Delights
Word Nerd : Embrocation
Embrocation, what a lovely sounding word, no? I can think of few things more soothing or heavenly than massaging my skin with a soothing, and often times delectably scented, lotion. While I use lotions year-round, the cooler months make embrocation an even more pleasurable activity since I am moisturizing and comforting my skin and limbering… Continue reading Word Nerd : Embrocation
Autumn Joys
It's hard to believe that it's already the first day of October! September practically flew by, filled as it was with birthday celebrations, the first days of Autumn, the huge flea market, the festival or two and days spent training a puppy (one who is currently teething and unaware of just how strong she is… Continue reading Autumn Joys
Word Nerd : Bravura
Bravura Style: a digital art collage by Ella I like to think of bravura as describing those times when someone applies themselves, whole heart and soul, into something they are passionate about. To live with a certain amount of bravura is something every artist does, since an artist is generally someone who lives outside the… Continue reading Word Nerd : Bravura
Word Nerd : Kilig
Kilig is a Tagalog (Philippine) word that means to shiver; It's butterflies in the stomach and that sweet rush of warmth and utter soul filling elation. Kilig - it's one of those words that has no real English translatable equal and it's almost a shame, because it's such a wonderful and thrilling word. I mean,… Continue reading Word Nerd : Kilig
Everyday Pleasantness
I took this pic while letting Nelly out this morning... It's one of those delightful sorts of days, where the air is clear and soft, with an underlying hint of the cool Autumn weather that's on the brink of arriving. The skies are a halcyon blue, with bright white and gray clouds floating about with… Continue reading Everyday Pleasantness
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