Wish I were... {reading}

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Would love to really dig into my ever growing list of “to read” books. And am especially itching to get back into some fiction... Any recommendations?

Wishing you a happy (and hopefully less hot) weekend!

Wish I were... {drawing}

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I took out my drawing pencils the other day to try my hand at some letter sketching (thanks to a challenge from The League of Moveable Type). It made me remember how much I love drawing, and the art classes I took during college and also during my time in Philly. One of my former teachers told me that I should try to draw for just a little while (even 15 minutes) every day. Right now I would settle for once every week!

Wish I were... {at Lake Cushman, Washington}

Photo by @withhearts

Another Everlane Instagram discovery for you today. I love the refreshing, peaceful feel of this photo (by @withhearts). With the awful heat wave blanketing New York City this week, spending some time on Lake Cushman sounds pretty appealing.

Wish I were... {in Cala de San Vicente, Spain}

Photo by @dtpphoto

I checked one major project off my work list yesterday, and while it’s not all clear yet, I feel relieved to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I've been missing the blog, so while I don't quite have the time for more involved posts, I thought I would share a few "wish I were" items until things really calm down. 

It’s full on summer in the city, and I find myself dreaming of many an escape. The image above is of Cala de San Vicente, Spain (Instagram shot by @dtpphoto, found via Everlane).

Wishing You a Happy Fourth of July!

Saturday fireworks, Princeton Reunions 2013

It’s been painfully quiet on the blog lately. I’m hoping that work will calm down in the next few weeks and I’ll be able to find some more time to spend here. In the meantime, wishing you all a wonderful and safe Fourth of July!

Discovering VSCO Grid

I first discovered VSCO Cam right before our trip last year to Korea and Hong Kong.  I became a fan right away, and loved editing our travel photos using the app.  Recently, VSCO launched a new and improved version of the VSCO Cam app, and I have to say that it’s flat out amazing.  I love the new interface, and while I’m still learning the ropes, I can honestly say it really feels like a huge jump forward from what was already a fantastic program.

In addition to the new app, VSCO is also in the process of launching VSCO Grid, a beautiful, minimalist way to showcase VSCO Cam-edited photos.  I have been addicted to creating my VSCO Grid (dogearpress.vsco.co – also included on the sidebar of the blog), but more than that, I’ve really been enjoying discovering other people’s stunning work.  Below are a few images and links to their corresponding VSCO Grids that I’ve come across in the past few days.  You can also go to the VSCO Journal, and see their VSCO Grid related posts by clicking here.

sfawnd.vsco.co

teppotirkkonen.vsco.co

joel.vsco.co

benjhaisch.vsco.co

ijsthee.vsco.co

thewessy.vsco.co

Floral Stylings: Picture Perfect Peonies

I know that I did a peony post not too long ago, but I hope you’ll indulge me in another.  I just can’t seem to get enough of these beautiful flowers!  This past weekend I went to my 10th college reunion (which was wonderful), and came home the lucky owner of a bunch of absolutely exquisite pink peonies (courtesy of a very generous brunch hostess).  They are simply perfection, and it makes me so happy to see the gorgeous blooms when I come home.  I’m starting with one digital SLR photo of the peonies from my previous post, and then the rest are of the stunning bouquet that I brought home on Sunday.