random happiness

three photos I took today reminded me of how easy it is to be happy... birding in the backyard... being amused by my cute dogs... watching my succulents come back to life after a long winter.  today was a nice day.  happy easter!

Koko & Irène

The seriousness in Koko's face and the wind swept hair remind me of Irène Jacob's famous shot from the Krzysztof Kieslowski film Red.

hot rocks and cool wood

Why do I even buy this dog toys and beds?  If it's a sunny day, you will find Minnow playing on the wood pile or napping in the pea gravel.  I think she's some sort of wild animal disguised as an Italian Greyhound.

regular wildcat

my lanterns are here!  these beauties will be hanging in a sunny window soon.  thank you Mish!!

Aimee Wilder

Aimée Wilder is a New York-based artist and graphic designer... and fellow Italian Greyhound owner.  Her wallpaper and fabric designs are always clever and playful with unexpected subjects like robots, pigeons, and sumos woven into her bold creations. 

After graduating from The Art Institute of Chicago in 2001, Aimée moved back to her native New York and began her career working in house for several firms including Designspace, Dwell, and Martha Stewart Living.  She has designed a wide range of pieces including bedding, wall treatments, fashion accessories and footwear. Her designs have been featured on products for Crate and Barrel, Urban Outfitters, Dwell & DwellBaby, Skip Hop, Toggs of Australia,Vans, and Furry Friends & Co. 

Imagine how excited I was last month when Fab.com had a collection of pet accessories designed by Aimee Wilder.  Now I'm having major regret for only buying one collar and leash set.  I should have bought more.  I gotta say, the orange Circus pattern looks perfect on Minnow.

 Love.

woody

oh pile of reclaimed barn wood.

we have plans for you!

goodbye everything I own

dear Beth,

I hate it when you do not give me 100% of your undivided attention.

love,

Minnow

p.s.   I am LOVING that silver ball thingy you bought to keep me busy.