"what is that country where people look hispanic, but they are not? oh right, the philippines."

-sergio quiñones, my boyfriend, in a moment of nonchalant genius.

 

on the border, between mexico and the united states. photographs by logan phillips, using mara pastor's amazing camera that never stops to amaze me.

one of these days, you will be mine.

for linzo. for rachel. from me.

 

new joan didion novel coming out in november. eagerly anticipating the new work of, in my humble opinion, the best writer to handle language and emotion.

shit i LOVED at the renegade craft fair

 

a. stukenborg dice prints: letterpressing textures, something i did with my first grade art teacher.

b. delicious design league 'the national' posters: these are coming to my home shortly, neverming that i don't care much for the national.

c. alapash terrariums: awesome tiny plants. doesn't get better than that.

d. glasswares chicago recycled topochico glasses: my favorite mineral water bottles, turned into glasses. currently sold out, but more coming soon.

e. the social dept 'midewesterner' tshirt: little bit sarcastic, little bit true. will get soon.

f. paste usa 'coney' swim trunks: getting before the next time i go to puerto rico.

g. peoples garment co. chicago whales tshirt: the history of chicago sports has never looked so good.

h. larken design mugshot poster: also appearing on my walls soon. isn't he foxy?

i. bettula lichen and moss wall decor: totally awesome, given my current plant obsession.

j. viva greeting pickup line cards: in spanish!

shit i didn't love? my usual renegade partners, linzo and rachel, having lives of their own and not being able to go with me. i have a surprise for them in store.