I sort of slacked off on Polaroid Week so I thought I’d play catch up while I’m watching the fire coverage. The mandatory evacuation are is SO close to my office. So Polaroids are a nice distraction.

Even though the first one is obviously not water I think they sort of match. Nice and ripple-y.

I’m not sure what kind of flowers these are. Anyone? Whatever they are I love them. Wouldn’t you love to have this in your backyard?

have a ball!

photo: source

have a ball!

photo: source

because fires are ugly.

Abby posted these beautiful photos yesterday and I can’t stop looking at them. I want you to look at them too. Actually all of Abby’s photos are lovely – just like her blog.

Sorry guys, I’ve had a one track mind this afternoon. Almost 14,000 people have been evacuated as of this afternoon, including several good friends. The wind is picking up right now and the ominous cloud of smoke is growing. It’s been burning since the 5th and is still 0% contained. 0% after a few days is not good obviously. Can you please send some positive thought/prayers/something this way?




I like that the little goat is smiling as he is being evacuated.

All photos from LA Times.

That’s right. The name of the fire raging through the Santa Barbara mountains is “little Jesus”. Does anyone else think this is a little odd?

I always feel bad taking photos of something like this because it feels like you’re taking pictures of a car accident or something. It just seems wrong. But at the same time it’s A pretty unbelievable sight. My heart goes out to those who’ve lost homes and the three firemen that were injured last night.

Sorry if my posts have been somewhat spam-like. There’s just a lot of good stuff out there. In the spirit of Polaroid Week I’ll post some of mine tomorrow.

This adorable picture was found via LeSophie.

I feel so proud of myself. I used my Baggu today! I have to say I felt like a darn fool because I remembered them just after the kid started putting my stuff in plastic bags and then he had to re-bag it. But my two Baggus saved probably 3 or 4 little plastic ones. My favorite thing about these is that they fold up teeny tiny and fit in your purse. That is really the key for me. I have several other reusable bags that I usually forget in my car/at home. But these are great because you fold them up and pop them back in your purse. I feel greener already!

photos 1 & 2 from Design Sponge and 3 from Baggu

All I can say is thank goodness for people who inspire others in any way. What a gift. Design for Mankind inspires me every single day. Thank you Erin!

do something pretty
make something pretty
call someone pretty

deal?

If you’ve never read Mankind Mag I think you should start. Like right now. This month is the Pretty Issue and believe me it is chock full of pretty.

Here is a little excerpt from Erin’s letter to the editor:

There is so much beauty in this world. There really is. It is my hope that we can see the pretty things around us amidst the ugly. I feel so blessed to live in a land of opportunity. Of spirit. Of courage, hope and integrity.
I can only wish that you feel the same.
And although this may be a tiny independent art/design magazine, I speak from my heart when I write that it is my wish to open our eyes. I want to focus on the beauty that our world has to offer…

Love always,
Your editor,
Erin E. Loechner

I LOVE these cards from Hazel Bee. The humor is so very, very British.

I saw these when I was cruising Selfridges last month. I can’t post my favorite one because I just sent it to my friend Chelsea and I’d hate to ruin the surprise.