tea with Bobo

We've been pretty neglectful of our camera collection since the new year began. Landon is busy daily in studio and I've split my days procrastinating by cleaning every closet, cupboard and nook and cranny in the house and working on the new collection. These are the handful of shots we've managed to squeak out with our Contax over the past few months. Scenes from around the house and the neighbourhood.

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Petra, Julia, Tavi, Pippin & Bobo

During fashion week I had the unexpected pleasure to host a trio of beautiful (and extraordinarily talented) young ladies as they turned my livingroom into a teen dream of plastic and pink (specifically my teen dream, heh). They were working on a video tutorial for Rookie Magazine, which if you haven't already heard, is pretty much the best thing to happen to teenaged interneters since livejournal and makeoutclub? I sometimes feel really weird that I (a grandma) find more identifiable and inspiring content on there than any other space on the internet. I am so in awe of this group of young folk who are unashamedly exploring their opinions and beliefs in such a public space, something I've never been able to do outside the safety of the friends only lock on livejournal. 

Take a gander at their project here!

Petra's photos for Rookie here.

Tavi's stories for Rookie here.

The Silent Killer

The new TLO website is now live! Click through to see the complete photo series by Aimee along with an additional series by Yudi Ela. We'll be updating the site monthly with new albums by a variety of snap happy pals. The current set features a few peeks at what we're working on for Valentine's Day (including the above silky romper).

I've just come in from wandering aimlessly about for fresh air and to clear my foggy brains after a very reluctant wake-up revealed our kitties (I suspect Bobo) had, once again, jumped up on the stove top and turned the gas knob (a second time this week, perhaps serves me right for not doing anything about it the first go round)! I'm not sure how long it had been leaking but it was long enough that I felt very quite cozy in deep slumber at a much later hour than normal and have been nursing a headache since. Very naughty cats. I've taped the knobs but am not certain that will do the trick, will definitely be ordering some sort of child proof knob control in the very near future. If ever you don't hear from me for prolonged period of time know that I have likely drifted off into eternal sleep thanks to my murderous feline "friends" O_O.

Photos by Aimee Brodeur
Hair & Make-up by Veronica Chanel
Vintage dresses provided by The Loved One
Negligee coming soon by The Loved One

flash, lights

Around the house with Pippin and Bobo on hot summer nights. Sorry for not being the attentive blogger that I promised in my previous entry. Our final scheduled guest for this month just left moments ago and my free time is now clear as can be. I'm ready to internet party for the rest of the summer!

Shop goods update after the jump :D.

this july

My two months of big work travel adventure is finally drawing to an end and as a result will allow more time to get back to the important things in life like photographing my cats and pinching my face late at night. Also on the list: updating this sorely neglected bit of internet space. I'm also opening up our little ad side bar again now that I'm back on the blog track. If you're interested in promoting your shop and think that we'd make a nice fit let me know! We're working on a little blog re-design so the spots for July and beyond will be a tad different in size but I can fill you in on all that good stuff should you be interested.

Now that I'm kinda back around here I thought I'd ask, is anything in particular you'd like to see more of on this blog? To be honest I've been a bit relieved that I've not had time to devote to this blog cos I've not known what to do with it but I have also really missed the community and ten years of internet over-sharing is a hard habit to break (my writing skills have turned sour, you'll have to bear with me for a short while as I work this muscle back into shape). So what can I do for you, friends? What would you like? More painterly inspiration? More century old babes with mile high hair? Spotlights on my talented pals? Pippin and Bobo forever? Can I start grandpa'ing and regale you with comedic tales of my youth? (please say yes.) What can I offer here that isn't being offered a million times better elsewhere on the internet? (answer: nothing, but humour me.)

here is a mix from my favourite 8tracks user, collettesaintyves to listen to as you contemplate the future of this blog, hehe.

Shop Update

Gold hot pants and sheer blouse.

From now until January 1st help yourselves to 10% off any order with the coupon code XMASLOVE! Big thanks to Emily for lending her gorgeous being for shop photos!

Click through for kittens and more from the shop! :D

red, green and white scrunch socks

The winner of the Bohemian Bisoux giveaway is Katy of Dirty Hems, congratulations Katy! Try not to pee on this one O_o! Honorable mention to caitthegreat for actually recording her storytelling, Sage for "glittery poos", Emily_RubySlippers for her partying grandpop and Natasha Opfell for her heartwarming christmas tree tale! You all made it incredibly hard for me to pick and I appreciate so much your indulging me and playing along! I wish you all the merriest of holidays free from (too much) embarrassment and full of warm hearts.

Now onto kitten business. What can I say? They are the greatest! It's now been a week and I cannot imagine a life without them. Bobo (the top picture) is my little cuddly curious (computer loving) girl and Pippin is the most darling, purring, snuggling boy. On friday we had a little holiday party and were planning on keeping the kittens in the bedroom away from the shenanigans but they ended up hanging out on the bed greeting (and entertaining) guests like total pros almost the entire night! Spoiled little kittens received an abundance of toys (Pippin's favourite came from Emily, he carries it around the house growling) and cuddles throughout the event. For a more kitty pictures and short kitty videos click below.