lorimarsha

My book idea:

I like to make something every day. Sometimes I make a pretty party dress; other days I re-make my workspace. Last Wednesday I roasted a few beets and tried a new salad recipe. On Sunday I visited the farmer’s market downtown and bought a big bouquet of sunflowers. I came home and designed a tablescape with the flowers and a paper parasol. Making things takes many forms and every day there is some thing.

Taking pictures of what I do has become a part of my process. I like to document my day with a photo. I enjoy taking pictures so much that sometimes I end up liking the photograph more that the thing pictured. So on those days the picture taking becomes the important thing.

I also like to write a little bit about what happened that day- what inspired the thing I made…what I was thinking about when I made it…the music I listened to as an entree into the “zone.” Just a few words that encapsulates the process. So it’s sort of like a journal of creative recognition or a visual examination of some sort. I don’t really have a name for it.

This is the book I’d like to write. It will be highly visual- more pictures than text- and will cover a period of 365 days. A year of creative stream toe-dipping and a peek into my world of “making.”

Headpiece…headband…avant garde hat- whatever you want to call it. It was inspired by a red and orange bottlecap that I found on the street.

I just downloaded “Jai Ho” the pulsating track from Slumdog Millionaires having seen a group of young dancers perform to the song outside LACMA a couple of weeks ago. I loved the performance- especially the costumes- vibrant with color and metallic reflections. So even though we’re in the midst of spring and quickly approaching summer, I am drawn to the beautiful colors of India today. Here are a few favorites to share with you.

1940s Remix wedges

Enamel pendant by bullfinchbarbury

Clutch handbag by esonefone

Beret by dadaya

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One of my customers emailed me to comment on the Marlene Dietrich quote that’s been a part of my storefront information for a while. The quote was

"I dress for the image. Not for myself, not for the public, not for fashion, not for men."

Her version is "I dress for myself and to suit the occasion, be comfortable, be stylish and have fun. (Also, to enjoy being a woman "

I liked what she said and that she was willing to share it with me so I am including her quote on my storefront for a while.

Wanna play?

I’d like to continue to change the quotes and would love to hear your thoughts on how you like to dress. Credited or anonymous …your choice! Just add your comment here or to remain anonymous flickr mail me.