I just acquired a Fuji Cheki camera. I am quite excited.

It’s not easy being cute. (via NyTimes)

052009 - Baby’s first trip to a bingo hall.

Last night, I had the pleasure of watching Molly of Yestadt Millinery give a presentation on the craft and technique of millinery. Her beautiful, handcrafted hats have graced the Mark by Marc Jacobs Runway, Rihanna’s head, and are available at the boutique Intermix. She also does private appointments and custom pieces. Check her out!

These gemmed Converse are neat. Perhaps I’ll try to make my own pair.

Me and my Mission bike. Zach surprised me with this beautiful bicycle from San Francisco based Mission Bicycle. This weekend they’re opening their first store located at 766 Valencia. Stop by! (via zachklein)

“Why are hats remaindered to the Timbuktu of fashion when they are in fact its Shangri-La?” —Stephen Jones in AnOther Magazine

Lately, I’ve been stopping by The Smile for their ‘Basil Infused Lemonade’. I like that it’s not as heavy on the basil as others I’ve tried. Here’s my own homegrown version.

Ingredients:
Serves 6

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water (for the basil syrup)
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice, strained (about 6 lemons)
• 3 to 4 cups cold water (to dilute)
• Fresh basil
• 1 lemon for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine sugar, 1 cup water, and a handful of basil leaves in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir mixture until the sugar is dissolved completely. Remove from heat and set aside until cool.
2. Once the syrup has cooled, remove the basil leaves squeezing any extra juice into the syrup.
3. Extract and strain the juice from the lemons.
4. Add the juice and syrup to a pitcher. Add 3 to 4 cups of cold water, more or less to taste. If it’s too sweet, add a little more lemon juice. Too sour, add a bit more syrup.
5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Serve over ice and garnish with a wedge of lemon and a touch of roughly chopped basil.

(photo courtesy of Amy UnlikelyinVegas)

050909 - Sunbathing at Barton Springs in Austin, TX.

Check out the custom Keds Anjie designed for our upcoming trip to Disney World. Amazing! TIP: If you ask nicely, I bet she’ll design a pair for you too. (via Anjimation)