Bucket O' Froth

Hudson Bay Cafe, chai latte in ginormous mug:



When I ordered a large, I didn't know what I was getting myself into. Thankfully, I was up to the task of consuming this drink. My favorite thing about the Hudson Bay Cafe is their spicy chai blend. Nevermind the ludicrousness of the term "chai tea"...

It's funny how I've been noticing more homey moments or eye-grabbing decor details at restaurants. Perhaps I should institute a category for not-home dining locations. Perhaps I should visit more actual homes.

Regular Person Summer Rush

Lately I have been much busier than I'm used to being. A resurgence of interest in social interaction has me flitting (or fleeing...) from event to event and going on dates and ALL OF IT; it is so taxing. Today I have several outstretched hours to spend writing and blogging, and that feels good. But I also feel restless. Do I always feel restless? Dissatisfied, yes, yearning for the next step in my self-improvement. Sometimes I wish I didn't have a concept of "future", or at least not one that consumes so much attention.

Regardless, here is a strange little display that I pass whenever I walk the dog on a certain route:



And here is a gold-and-oxblood teapot that held a chestnut blend, from yesterday's brunch at Lovejoy's Tea Room:

Wall-Mounted Forest

Recently my family undertook an excursion to Larkspur, a semi-schmancy town on the other side of the San Francisco ferry. (As in, the non-SF side.) We had a nice lunch. I picked up a copy of Edible Marin & Wine Country to peruse. Walking back to the ferry dock, we passed under these curious naturalistic plaques:

Built In Red Ink

// Carolina Bello //

This print reminds me of Anne of Green Gables or some other sweet childhood classic. In fact, I think much of homefeel is embedded during the early years. I'm interested in how much comes from media, the image of the idyllic home. Where did I learn about white picket fences?

Annabelle Selldorf & Garden Wall Decor

Quote from an interview with architect Annabelle Selldorf in Vogue. Elaboration from later in the article:



On a different topic, sort of, here's a pretty garden wall that I walked by recently:



In a way this is actually related, because Selldorf mentions finding "a balance of many, many things". The above photo makes me happy in that respect. It's not exactly balanced, not symmetrical, but the flow of movement from the bottom-right corner into the top-left one is pleasing to observe. I love aesthetics.