The First Superlative Tassel

Just Hide It

2009-10-27T10:17:00.000-07:00

Her heart is heavy so she puts on her purple bathrobe.
It is soft and flowing... a comfort.
The pillowcases are still in the dryer. Do they really serve a purpose?

Everything will be okay... but today, I am not. Tomorrow, I don't know.

I am becoming surrounded by things I have made. Paintings, drawings, objects, transparencies...
They are somehow all trying to do something for me, but what?
I suppose I will figure that out someday.

goob dye for now.

Goodbye September, Adieu!

2009-09-30T10:42:00.000-07:00

I like old brooms, all bristled and such

My sinuses are in a jam... let's hope this gets fixed immediately

A sincere thank you to the legend Jim Henson and his brain

Consistently Inconsistent

2009-09-29T16:30:00.000-07:00

She's like a little bird
She flies from a to b
To see what she can see

Oh Goldfrapp. Oh.

Consistency is something I lack in all areas of life.
I am inconsistent with blogging, running, making art... the list is endless, really.

Anyway, there isn't a need to dwell on this, the point is that I'm here now and I'm... in outer space?

Not really, but my mind has been for a while, and I feel that maybe, just maybe, it's coming down to land. Could it be so?

I'm hoping to find some consistency with landing... aren't we all sometimes?

Do I ask enough questions?

In other news, the Mergirl from my last distant post is famous now. Well... she's become a painting, and I love her. I love her as a painting, I'll have to post a picture some day. Oh I will.

I'm working on so many things, so many things I can't break down for you right now... but here is a glimpse.

I wish the best upon your wish...

It's All So Beautiful

2009-08-04T14:20:00.000-07:00

Everything is changing. I am making it happen.
Will I be a mermaid on land again?
That's okay. I can grow legs.
I don't know, but I'm going to find you, Happiness.

Weave Some Wonder

2009-07-21T10:06:00.000-07:00

What a strange week or so it's been for me. All kinds of emotions running amuck.
I seem to be sensitive to odd things lately. I cried after an episode of MTV's "16 and Pregnant." Ha!

Actually, I'm watching TLC's "Baby Story" right now... What's up with the bebes? I couldn't tell you.
I do not desire to have a baby, not one bit. Maybe it is just the notion of life beginning... I think i'd like a new beginning.

Fascinations, fascinations.

I feel particularly connected to the Voxtrot song "Kid Gloves" at the moment.
Yes, I'm a vanity whore.

On sunday I sat alone at one of our lovely state parks under a tree with a big pillow, a blanket, an old school lawn chair, my sketch books, magazines and a novel. I drew, read, slept. There were families everywhere, children screaming, kites flying, dogs barking, the smell of grilled things in the air.... it was so beautiful. so so beautiful. I could see the ocean yet I was lying on the grass (I'm not a huge fan of sand). I need to remember that life can be like this too. I need to remember a lot of things.

Some things I'll never forget :
1) My true love, Yellow. (baby blanket, tee) Where I go, Yellow goes.
2) The Lord's Prayer. Haha.
3) How to bake delicious banana bread
4) How to drive... Oh how I love driving around aimlessly.
5) my ABC's?

Okay. It's raining. I'm going to watch two movies tonight because I have tomorrow off. I tried iced coffee today. Soy is great. Don't forget to be a kid and eat at some donuts.

Cousin Abby... If this doesn't make you smile, you need some candy.

I Would Forget About Everything

2009-07-17T13:13:00.000-07:00

I sleep, and hope to dream for moments like this.

Thank You Much?

2009-07-14T11:37:00.000-07:00

Hi. Hi Hi Hi!

"Is it a dream? Is it a lie? I think I'll let you decide!"

That's from an Arcade Fire song... that I listen to when I run... that line always catches me, and I love it.

I'm about to clean up my room, or actually... I was until I decided to update, and now that I'm updating (in my comfy bed) I'm realizing how tired I am. Maybe I should nap. Working at an old school bakery = chronic need for daily naps.

I've been wearing these awesome socks all day. They give me magical abilities.

I also purchased these fantastical earrings while in Newport last week. Blurry picture, but the colors are what make me love them anyway.

I've been making these wondrous little drawings of insect/plant lady things... pictures to come, just not right now. I do however, have a very special picture to share... My beautiful cousin, who I've so delicately made anonymous.

And hey, it's going to be okay.

Sometimes?

2009-07-06T17:23:00.000-07:00

All of the time.

To Grill is To Know

2009-07-01T15:49:00.000-07:00

I spilled a couple drops of lentil soup on my summer bed. My summer bed meaning the futon in my parent's basement... it's nice and cool down here, like a cave. This is my cave. I called it "The Cave." Original.

Who works on July 4th? Oh... yes... me. Of course.

I feel primitive when I wear my hair in braids. I like this feeling. I don't generally like feelings. I do like the feeling of love, yes, I do.

What else do I really like? Well:
+ Miniature swiss army knifes
+ Soft pillowcases
+ Scattegories
+ Plain (old fashioned) donuts
+ Pancakes without a recipe
+ Not biting my nails
+ Chisel tip sharpies

Temporary

2009-06-29T15:49:00.000-07:00

I am happy when I can rest my hand on your back,

I just want.....
so many things.

and yet, I want nothing as well.

Bananaramagrandma

2009-06-23T09:32:00.000-07:00

THE BANANA CRAZE CONTINUES!!

Anyway, wow, I love banana flavored anything. I would probably even really enjoy banana toothpaste. Do they make that?

I have been promenading through various woods of southeastern Connecticut as of late... like every day after work. It's really lifting my spirits and cleansing my soul, you know? Good for me. All this overcast weather doesn't even phase me, I walk in rain or shine, meatballs or pancakes. Ha!

I cannot wait for the "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" movie to come out!!! I should probably buy the book too, it is grand.

Okay, that is all. I love your feet.

Condensation On a Water Glass

2009-06-08T10:25:00.000-07:00

There is a nice breeze circulating through my room. It carries a subtle banana fragrance. Why?

I have been listening to a lot of new music lately, right now, Cymbals Eat Guitar. Lovely.

I have to say, I thoroughly enjoy lounging around in a particular pair of sweatpants (thanks J.Crew) that I own. Today is one of my days off. My brain believes it's Sunday, but my ears know better. It's too quiet to be Sunday. Not enough lawn mowers howling, children squeaking or voices in the house to be Sunday.

I... don't know how to finish this sentence?

Small details from my surroundings make me feel better:
- small, sticky patch on corner of storage unit/night stand where gum was placed
- two patches of paint missing on basement wall where a short movie was filmed (by me) 3.5 years ago
- pieces of seaglass from a happy day...

I'm caught in old feelings, afraid to make new ones.
What are you afraid of?

Maybe a giant rabbit?

Sunday Sundae Sun Day

2009-05-24T18:07:00.000-07:00

Onion Rolls!

Walking places makes me happy. I was happy when I walked to Rite Aid today.

Reel a Fishy In

2009-05-18T12:55:00.000-07:00

I am so very sorry for neglecting you blog, forgive me?

I don't have much to say, so I will make lists, one of my favorite things to do.

Around me there are/is:
- a huge stack of old Nylon magazines
- three pairs of shoes
- an empty yogurt cup
- a male hula doll (from flea market in hawaii!)
- a drawing i did of an antique gas pump
- brightly colored band-aids
- a yellow strainer full of bay leaves
- a large masonite board
- mixed feelings of hope, confusion, dreaminess, loss and maybe just maybe, some inspiration.

There are quite possibly a bunch of woeful comments I could make about my current state of mind, but that's not what this blog is about. This is all about good things, and you know, even bad things have good things inside of them... I'll revisit a quote I used in my high school graduation speech: "Every adversity carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit." That was inside a fortune cookie of mine.

I can be a lovely girl, I can bake lovely things. Won't you be my friend?

Randomness:

That, bless their souls, is the first type of fish I ever caught... A Bluegill!

I'm into quotes today, so to end, from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,
"...I guess being needed is almost as good as being loved. Maybe better."

So I Could Be Lovely

2009-03-24T20:12:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it's okay to sulk while listening to Bon Iver... or listen to Bon Iver while sulking, is there a difference?

What I currently live for:
Drawing class
Lula magazine
Working out
Skins

Maybe I should move to the U.K.?

"Yeah. Wow, lovely... no. But I like that you're funny looking. It's cute, like, wow."

Little Heads

2009-03-21T16:50:00.001-07:00

I am overcome with [ ] and feeling very quiet.

It's times like these where I wish I had mad embroidery skills, soon I will.

At least there is tea and honey... Oh at least, not all is lost.

"And in, the morning when it's cold, an easy girl to hold..."

"It reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad"

...Keep on melting on

So Good

2009-03-18T14:00:00.000-07:00

I have a female crush on Ladyhawke. Solid.

Not much is better than freshly washed sheets AND pillow cases.

My body has been abused, time to rest.

When You Do

2009-03-14T18:41:00.000-07:00

I'm on a blog kick! It feels good!

Last night was a crazy yet refreshing night, full of mingling and new faces (with beards, ha!) and wildness. oh montreal.

It was really a nice day weather wise too, and tomorrow will be better (warmer), 43 maybe? psyched.

I discovered some excellent new music today as well, take a listen:
- Vetiver (Tight Knit)
- Ladyhawke (Ladyhawke) - she is my new idol.
- Loney Dear (Dear John)
- Thieves Like Us (Play Music)
- Deastro

Music compliments of Urban Outfitter's playlist... I really must hand it to them on the picks.

You know what I would love to do? Well I'll tell you:
- Design skateboard/snowboard graphics
- Design tattoos, on the more fine art/sketchy side
- Read The Principles of Uncertainty again (will most likely start tonight)
- Create an installation involving lots of chains, different sizes and types of metals... like a chain necklace gone crazy all over your room bonanza!
- Eat some croissants

Goodbye, winter. Rest well and try not to be so grumpy when you come back.

The Perfectly Fitted Trash Bag

2009-03-13T10:19:00.001-07:00

I have to say, Microwave Zucchini Fish Chowder (random recipe I have) sounds disgusting.
I don't believe I will ever make it, ever.

I cleaned the floors in the apartment today, everything is so shiny and clean, therefore so am I.

Only about a month left until year two of university comes to a close, eep!

I heart the new Killers album and rice cakes with jam. Love love love to all.

p.s. dear montreal, please raise your temperatures immediately, we're in a fight if you don't. love always, emily.

Baby, you are Sex!

2009-03-10T21:48:00.001-07:00

It's raining right now and it makes me long for things...
I've never loved night rain so much as I do lately.

I just watched Empire Records, 10th grade nostalgia.

I'm not a big fan of chewing gum, or other people chewing gum...
but I bought three packs the other day, man I'm changing so much!
SIGNIFICANT. ANGST! GRR!

No, not really, but here is what is really, oh really?

(click me to make me bigggg)

Maybe Fuzzy Bunnies

2009-02-28T15:34:00.000-08:00

So, this blog, like most projects/people/things, has progressed into something entirely different than it was when it started... but that's okay, this is life. It's really quite miscellaneous, a place for me to tack up images and thoughts. One of these days (this summer?) I'll have my own website and that will be fantastic, because all my art has been kept fairly private... time to get it out there. Now, I will make some lists.

Right now:
a) I really need a warm embrace. Preferably of the snuggling genre.
b) I am feeling too tired and worn for another long greyhound trip (tomorrow)
c) I have end of winter blues. Make it stop.
d) I miss you.

Today/Tonight:
a) I ate Indian food and it was tasty but my appetite was lacking.
b) I will do laundry and pass the time by drawing
c) I manned a water stop for a 1/2 marathon... fun to be on the other side.

I'm currently infatuated with:
a) "Sex on Fire" by kings of leon
b) Anything Animal Collective (they are the musical version of myself)
c) Sleeping

It's nice when:
a) I rediscover old clothes and like to wear them
b) The peepers and crickets come out
c) Film develops nicely
d) The sex is on fire.

I... Miss.... You.

Fak!

2009-02-19T10:13:00.001-08:00

I am so NOT twenty years old.

Excited to:
-Shoot for project in CT
- with tiny backpacks
- with dad
-Draw creatures and SUPERSIZE them

The Melting Process

2009-02-07T08:51:00.000-08:00

I miss the sound of rain at night, though I do love the silence of snow. I'm ready for spring.
I'm also ready for life. It's going to be rough, pursuing what I love... but I'm an optimist and an adventurer.

Things I heart:
1) Eggplant & Olive hummus!!!!
2) Soft light in between buildings
3) Organic shapes
4) Drawing monsters
5) Some boy in rochester

Sometimes I build forts.

Ellie

2009-01-17T19:47:00.000-08:00

Sweet summer night and I'm stripped to my sheets
Forehead is leaking my AC squeaks
And a voice from the clock says "You're not gonna get tired"
My bed is a pool and the wall's on fire
Soak my head in the sink for a while
It chills my neck and it makes me smile
But my bones have to move and my skin's gotta breathe
You pick up the phone and I'm so relieved

You slide down the stairs to the eager street
And the sun is left with slippery feet
And I want to walk around with you
And I want to walk around with you
And be here with you

It doesn't really matter, I'll go where you feel
Home for the breeze, get a midnight meal
I'll point in the windows, you point out the parks
Rip off your sleeves and I'll ditch my socks
Dance to the songs from the cars as they pass
Weave through the cardboard, smell that trash
Walking around in our summertime clothes
Know where to go where our bodies go

And we'll breath the dawn in its morning blues
With purple yawns, you'll be sleeping soon
And I want to walk around with you
And I want to walk around with you

When the sun goes down we'll go out again!
Don't cool off, I like your warmth

Let's leave the sound of the heat for the sound of the rain
It's easy to sleep when it wets my brain
It covers my rest with a saccharine sheen
Kissing the wind through my window screen
But restless is causeless and I cannot hide
So much of my mind that it spills outside
Do you wanna go stroll down a financial street?
Our clothes might get soaked
But the buildings sleep

And there's no one pushing for a place
As we enter at an easy pace
And I want to walk around with you
And I want to walk around with you
I want to walk around with you
I want to walk around with you
I want to walk around with you
I want to walk around with you

Just you

-Animal Collective

This Is Why I Love You

2009-01-05T19:05:00.000-08:00

Windy Warm

2008-12-15T17:16:00.000-08:00

It's unusually warm in Connecticut.
It's only unusual because I'm stuck in pre-global warmed 1996, anticipating snow and coldness by this time of the year.

I've been terrible at keeping up with the little things. Perhaps I'm moving on to bigger things. Perhaps my imagination is more wrapped around people and ideas and landscapes and long stretches of highways...

But I still stay true to the little things, if I had a band, that would be our name.

For you today, some of my inspirators (i wish that were a real word, let's pretend):

open the gate cause you're already late,
at the end of the lane, is a glass of
lemonade, keep or the path when
you hear the laugh, in the white of her
Palm is your heart! -Beach House

It's Like Smooth Jazz

2008-11-26T21:08:00.000-08:00

I am so deeply in love with the Bon Iver album.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving...
I will spend it with a photo critique, and an 8-9 hour bus ride
but it's not all that bad, I'm anticipating a turkey sandwich on the ride home from Boston (where I'll be deposited)
I haven't been home in three months, I'm so excited to see ma maison et ma famille et mon chien!
I'll bring my camera, I still have a roll of portra to finish in there... documentation of delicious foods & delightful family members will be necessary.
I'm feeling really light-hearted and free this evening, I suppose I'm already full... full of good thoughts! This is the way it should be all the time.

Alright, here's a few things that tickle my fancy:

#1) Cocoa & Pomegranate... quintessential emily.

#2) the most beautiful headband I've ever owned. note to self: own more feather things

#3) I heart this combination of colors/fabrics :]

Remember we ran through lovely streets
We made our rules and then we broke them first
It felt like we were running all the time
-Voxtrot

Frosty Fangdangling

2008-11-22T15:13:00.000-08:00

So it's end of the semester crazy time... and I've got the end of the semester crazies- respectively.
November came and went like the sighting of a unicorn.
I'm excited for December:
for road trips
for family time
for holiday brightness, and lasagna.

Only a couple little things today, I haven't got the energy for more than that.

#1) These little critters are quite little in size, but boy do I have some big, big love for them...

Look at that little climber! -endurance at its finest.

#2) Classic Yum.

I'm mr. amateur
on the freeway
with a cupcake

and I couldn't fly
and I couldn't make where to go
so I stood alone with dirty face
from cupcakes in the air.

and at that time I wish i'd known you
with laserbeams and wearing birdsuit
you'd throw an extra sword
I'd catch it
I'm amateur
you're wonderful.
-Midlake

Playlist

2008-11-13T20:38:00.000-08:00

Mixtape #1, little things later

"D.A.R.L.I.N.G." by Beach House
"Thursday" by Asobi Seksu
"tbtf" by Kevin Drew
"The Golden Age" by Beck
"Winter Wooksie" by Belle and Sebastian
"Skinny Love" by Bon Iver
"Halving the Compass" by Helios
"Razzle Dazzle Rose" by Camera Obscura
"Anne Elephant" by Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
"Phantom Other" by Department of Eagles
"Lovesong to a Ballerina" by George Winston
"A Sun a Sound" by Great Northern
"Down Towards the Healing" By Lovedrug
"Politik Kills" by Manu Chao
"I Guess I'll Take Care" by Midlake
"Dogs of Ba" by Mirah -(the remix)
"Brainy" by The National
"The Rip" by Portishead
"Heart of Chambers" by Beach House
"Heavy Metal Drummer" by Wilco
"I Am the Highway" by Audioslave
"Snowballs and Icicles" by Brendan Canning

Yes, yes I believe it is.

Oh to be a Machine, Oh to be Wanted...

2008-10-30T20:46:00.000-07:00

To begin, here is a brief list of some of my favorite words:
1) Snacks
2) Crispy
3) Autumnal
4) Quelquefois
5) Pamplemousse

This is a great post because it includes F-O-U-R new V(alue)V(illage) purchases!!
Ready, Set.... Gooooo.

#1) There's nothing like a worn, vintage pair of chucks... that fit! (VV)

#2) While we're on the topic of footwear, check out these premium Tretorns!! I was given permission to splurge a little, and I mean, come on, I do live in Montreal, good (waterproof) boots are a necessity. Lined with fleece I may add.

#3) My new little jupe, it's for my halloween homage to Enid Coleslaw, but I'm sure i'll be wearing it casually after tomorrow as well. (VV)

#4) WHOA! is what I said when I saw these in wal-mart (yeah sam w. had to expand to canada)... who doesn't remember sniffing these in elementary school?? I'm obsessed and in love all over again.

#5) Makes me want to watch some Crocodile Dundeeeee. (VV)

#6) A lovely bag needs a lovely wallet, so voilà. (VV)

Of course I wish all a happy hallow's eve... I'm unfortunately feeling a bit under the weather right now, but I'll collect the strength and energy to enjoy Broken Social Scene tomorrow at Metropolis.

Go listen to some Bon Iver and cuddle under the blankets to welcome November!

Miniature Versions are Just Better

2008-10-15T14:00:00.000-07:00

And the river got frozen
And the home got snowed in
And the yellow moon glowed bright
- fleet foxes

Hello Hello. The autumnal weather pleases me very much so, but I still can't wait for the first few snowfalls. It's a magical thing, snow. I guess it's fitting that I live in Montreal... snow loves us. Oh those tiny snow flakes... Annnyway, I've gathered some simple treasures to show, enjoy:

#1) MORE TASSELS! This is just a little rope that floats aimlessly around our living room... I forgot about its lovely tassels until today, so here it is, voila, olive tassels :]

#2) Miniature tripod! It's just cute, really.

#3) I found these at Pharmaprix... can't help but indulge in little girl accessories every so often... ponies?! rainbows?! ballet slippers?! This is what dreams are made of.

#4) So this is one of my favorites for this post... mini brown paper bag. I think it needs a mini lunch inside of it. Yes, a small sandwich, small bag of celery sticks and a small coke. Hmm, potential art project? I could sculpt the lunch out of sculpey... mmm, memories.

#5) I love finding scribbled notes inside used books. I love finding anything inside of used books, actually. So much character.

#6) Last but not least, one of my all time favorite things. This little box was given to me by my grandma ages ago... I can't remember where she got it, but I think somewhere in Europe. I love the chipped paint. I love the kitty. I want a real kitty.

To conclude, here's what I've been listening to nonstop lately
1. "Boxer" by The National
2. Fleet Foxes self titled album
3. "In Ear Park" by Department of Eagles

Octobre Octopus

2008-10-04T10:09:00.000-07:00

Oh my, it's been almost a fortnight. The cool northern air is here, forcing me to buy (extremely stylish) gloves so my hands cease to freeze when I'm riding my bicycle to and fro. I wish I had more little things to post since i've had a couple weeks, but the weeks have challenged me with copious amounts of studio work and left me little time to appreciate the little things. But no worries, here are some fine finds...

#1) TASSELS! I feel it necessary that I post each and every tassel I come across, because this IS the first superlative tassel anyways. I bought these shoes yesterday, they're amazing.

#2) So Colin and I had a hankering for gummies during my trip to Burlington, and we purchased a bunch of 'em... but these were the most notable because they're letters! you can make words... and eat them!! I have a love for alphabet foods... that reminds me, my alpha-bits are gone :[

#3) This hat is so convenient. It cozily contains my long locks (alliteration, I know) and it's adorable. I also bought that yesterday. I bought some things yesterday. I needed shoes, but I was also a little blue, so I got some fun things to cheer me up (like this hat!!!)

Okay these are just random... my face in the first one makes me laugh, thought I'd share. The second one, well, duh, you can see my mint chapstick glistening.... little things. always always.

P.S.- I'm reading a collection of poems by Robert Frost and The Wasteland by T.S Eliot. Both retrieved from "Cheap Thrills" used book/cd/album store mania. Good stuff.

Jedi Braid Love

2008-09-21T15:37:00.000-07:00

First of all, I have to say that I saw Sigur Ros perform last night... Jón Þór Birgisson had TASSELS on his jacket, and was sporting the JEDI BRAID. Wow wow and a whole lot of more wow for their performance, a musical mind blow quite honestly... so there's a rather big thing that made me happy. Too bad I don't have pictures, you'll have to just visualize the tassels.

OKAY, now for some actual "little things," let's begin:

#1) Small Golden Hair Rose, pleasantly fairy-tale, a cute trinket of sorts

#2) KASHI makes FROZEN PIZZA?! As a firm supporter of frozen pizza, I couldn't be happier... frozen pizza is so horribly processed and bad for one's health, but if Kashi makes it, it HAS to be sort of healthy...

#3) This bamboo brush holder I bought the other day establishes a great feng-shui to all my painting supplies. I feel like my brushes are happy, therefore I am happy (at least when i paint).

#4) The best "little thing" of this post.... Keith Straw. I came across this royal photo while skimming through the October issue of Runner's World (I would). He runs marathons and ultra-marathons in this tutu, pink shirt and carries a wand. I myself am a "fun runner" so people like this really make me smile.

That's all for now... It's going to be a very busy week for me, so I may not get to post within the next few days, I'm heading off to Burlington for the weekend as well, but fear not, I'll be back with something snazzy.

Value Village Goodies

2008-09-19T18:46:00.000-07:00

To begin, I must cite the title of my blog. You will find its significance on page 138 of Maira Kalman's "The Principles of Uncertainty." This book is basically my bible. So so many little things. Go buy it if you're a lover of the mundane.

It's been a melancholy week, at one point I didn't even care about post-it notes, which is pretty much awful because they're one of my most favorite things in all the world. Slowly but surely, however, I'm coming back to life... so here are a couple things that are helping to bring me out of my deep, dark cave. (both rescued from Value Village)

#1: Brand-Newused Jello Mold in ACTION. So euphoric I found one.

#2: Retro Fabulous Studs, so pointy, I need a nylon jacket to wear with them.

Note: I have finished Fahrenheit 451 by the lovely Ray Bradbury, and read the short story The Playground which followed. There was a good quote on the last page, but I returned the book already and can't remember it, I'll get back to it sometime. For now I'll leave you with "Those who don't build, burn."