Architecture

Chicago, Illinois & San Antonio, Texas

There isn't a city on the planet that doesn't have some sort of interesting architecture (insert here my definition of interesting.) Long ago when I went to school I thought there was a chance Architecture instead of Interior Design might be my goal, but in the end decided against it. However, I still have a huge appreciation for it.

Architecture has evolved over time because of style and technology but if you think back to so many years ago and realize how little they had yet how beautiful they were able to imagine, and then create- its astonishing. We can build skyscrapers a mile tall and clad it with sleek sheets of glass but to see a church from the 1800's with a city block's length of windows and each detail exactly alike the one before it- amazing! So along my travels I like to just take pictures of buildings- ornate and plain- new and old. I can find something to appreciate in everyone of them. Enjoy some of these- and next time you find yourself somewhere new- appreciate those who had the passion to build it for you- there were a lot more Ray Kinsella's out there who knew if they could only build it, then we would come.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tampa, Florida

South Bend, Indiana Holland, Michigan

Believing in Reincarnation

I've always thought that most perfect things in life always involve the best parts of several different things. Food for instance- pretzels dipped in chocolate- those salty little carbs soaked in sweet smooth cocoa is a yummy combination. Outfits that combine denim and pearls, fresh roses in a rustic urn, and leather couches with satin throw pillows. Opposites do attract. This is easy to notice in combinations of New & Old. I've become drawn to making new things with the old lately. Not just a fabulous trash to treasure but really functional pieces that utilize something existing. This is the easiest way to be green of all. Overflowing out landfills with our old junk is a waste of so much time and resource. Here are some pictures of some necklaces I've taken an interest in. The base of the necklace is an antique skeleton key. A few gems and charms are added to give character and style and hung on a chain or leather cord depending on the casualness of the piece. We can all be a little more green if we "take time at the trashcan" don't throw something out that can be reincarnated.