• my weekend.

    my weekend brought me a very sweet treat from james. the farmer’s market with friends. a trip to lou’s flower patch to find some succulents. a swim in the river. a potluck of goodies…

    July 6, 2009 5 Comments
  • once more to the lake.

    i mentioned before that james and i spent my birthday on lake waccamaw, about a 45 minute drive from wilmington in a place that feels like it’s a world away. here, a few pictures.…

    July 5, 2009 15 Comments
  • lerve.

    three years ago today, i kissed you for the very first time. and then there were fireworks. you are very good at surprises. and hugs. and making pancakes. i think i will keep you…

    July 4, 2009 22 Comments
  • my week in objects (mostly).

    five little things that made my week. 1. long walks in the evening with james.{because shadows with two are lots more fun than shadows with one}. 2. heirloom eggplants.{because they are so delicious and so, so…

    July 3, 2009 22 Comments
  • a carolina bay birthday.

     we just returned from the grandest birthday adventure: fresh water. watermelon. butterflies. perfection. more to come later, off to a special dinner now! thanks to all of you for all of your birthday wishes and…

    July 1, 2009 23 Comments
  • life lessons.

    tonight my mom phoned with news that one of my uncles is feeling very much under the weather. on the brink of my own 25th birthday, i suddenly feel remarkably old. it feels like…

    July 1, 2009 21 Comments
  • root beer.

    i can’t decide what makes me want to try this all-american liqueur more, the fact that it’s made from certified organic north american herbs and cane sugar, or the beautiful little botanical sketches on…

    June 30, 2009 15 Comments
  • crepe myrtle.

    what a name. what a flower. blooming all over this old town and as pretty as can be. i didn’t grow up with crepe myrtle in my backyard and so for me the flower…

    June 30, 2009 16 Comments