Palm Springs

Headed east for the heat this weekend. Too bad the A/C in our car didn't work. We could have used some protection from the 113 degree days. Holy Hot. Spent most of the day lounging in the pool and going on some great self-guided photo tours. I do love the desert & dry heat. It felt so good to get away from this beach gloom. Jav, on the other hand could do without the scorching sun. But he was a trooper and embraced the rays anyway.

Ace Hotel

The Parker Hotel

Korakia

This is where we stayed on our mini-vacay in Palm Springs.

Korakia Movie Theatre

Korakia shows old flics every night outside on this white wall. Great way to end a hot hot day.

Kaufmann House

Below are some pics of some other great mid-century moderns we scoped while cruising the hoods of Palm Springs.

Seriously?

"Leave town brown" bus. What a riot. I think it would be impossible not to leave this town brown with temperatures in the 113s. Spray tan bus head north to my pals in portland!

BBQ Black Tie Optional

These past two weeks have been a flurry of madness preparing for the big move north. Lucky for us, we have fantastic friends and neighbors who have been throwing us farewell celebrations left and right. This past weekend we had a little shindig at the Orange Tree Compound where we live. Much like Melrose Place, but with less drama, our little cottages are occupied by some of the coolest folks around. Lindsey, who has been instrumental in getting pica press organized and in tip, top shape, threw us a party at the compound last weekend. Bbq, bubbles, flip cup, beer pong, polaroids and breakdancing galore. Best of all, two nights earlier at jav's chemistry going away party, Ben Hafensteiner was telling tall tales of how he still fits into his "high school" tux. I paid him $3 that night to wear it to the compound party. Low and behold, Hafensteiner made his grand entrance to our bbq sporting his tuxedo (which we were told by amanda was really purchased in his college years), with a bow tie, tied by the man himself. It's nice to know there are still people you can count on. It's promising to think what $3 can get you in this economy! What is everybody complaining about? Javier and Ryan followed suit (no pun intended) and stepped it up...Ryan in his Seersucker Suit and Javier in Ryan's suit jacket. Good laughs, great weekend.

The Suits

Martin, Ryan & Ben

Hostess with the Mostess...

Nice Minnesota girl pushing the Gin Jello shots...

tasty treats

flip cup anyone?

Amanda & Pinky

Lovely neighbors Terry & Leah

Bolsa Chica

Woke up bright and early last thursday and packed my camera for a little surf outing. Jav, Ben & Martin did a little surf city, and I combed the beach for some photo ops. June gloom is in full force and will hopefully be gone with July just on the horizon. I'm starting to feel like I'm living in the northwest again. At any rate, I found some "specimens" at the beach and got to watch the surfer dudes tear it up...good times.

Brain Bucket

the chemists hit the waves

Beach Debris

Toothbrush

Fork

Feather

The chickens have arrived!

Just thought I'd post an updated on the chickies that arrived at Chicken Arm Farm a few weeks ago. Thanks for the photos branden!

Memorial Day

"What is thing, this sense of duty? What tugs at a person until he or she says "Send me"? Why, in an age when so many have acted only in pursuit of the narrowest self-interest, have the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines of this generation volunteered all that they have on behalf of others? Why have they been willing to bear the heaviest burden?

Whatever it is, they felt some tug; they answered a call; they said "I'll go." That is why they are the best of America, and that is what separates them from those of us who have not served in uniform -- their extraordinary willingness to risk their lives for people they never met".

From Obama's speech today at Arlington.

I come from a long line of military family. Thanks Dad, Grandpa Hebert, Lester, cousin Pete, Uncle Dan, and Uncle Richard for your service.

O'Keeffe Country

"In my mind, I was always on my way back to New Mexico" -O'Keeffe

Balloon Museum

This is a shot of the first hot air balloon that made it from North America to Paris. Pretty cool. My mom has been dying to take us to this museum for years. We finally made it. Thanks Mom!

Madrid, NM

Madrid, NM

Pasquals

Santa Fe

Some shots from the train station in SF.

Happy Hour by the Rio Jemez

This is Branden & Stosh's little patio overlooking the Jemez river which runs along the edge of their property. It sure makes for a lovely afternoon happy hour.

Jemez River

DIY

Not only does Branden have a day job, but she also cares for her farm, the soon-to-arrive chickens, cooks, paints, sews awesome bags & clothes, creates everything by hand, gives back to the community and manages to make it all look so simple. She is incredible. I had a glimpse into her little sewing workshop. For those of you who have a calendar from this year, her colorful spools of thread were featured in it. It is a dream workspace.

Chicken Coop

Here it is. We have all been anxiously awaiting the arrival of chickens at Chicken Arm Farm! Branden says they are in route and should arrive this week sometime via snail mail. Yes! The mail man will deliver them!

H20

Javier and Stosh watering. Take note of the agent orange tank top. It's hard to miss. Any tank top is a must-have according to Stosh...

Branden & Javier in the garden

eyemuse books

Everybody needs to go to eyemusebooks.com to check out elisa's book New Mexico: A Guide for the Eyes. Click on "Books" and check out the "see inside" link at the bottom. amazing. Congrats elisa on the launch of your very own publishing company and its first little gem!

Awesome.

Victoria!

My friend Victoria, who is an amazing designer, is graduating from the design program at Cal State Long Beach in a few short weeks. She brought over some of her work for me to photograph (I will post later) and brought me this wonderful little print she made on her letterpress. What a treasure!