Handmade Promenade.

I just finished up the logo for Handmade Promenade this week. It's always nice to work on smaller, fun projects like this.

I'm not sure that a more summery album exists.

The Tree Circus.

I recently came across an image of Axel Erlandson standing next to an amazing shaped tree. I did a little searching and found out that Erlandson created what was once known as The Tree Circus in Scotts Valley, California. Unfortunately, The Tree Circus went into disrepair after Erlandson's death and multiple owners. Some trees still exist at Gilroy Gardens in California. Before the Tree Circus was dismantled and destroyed, Mark Primack took the time to photograph and record the specimens. You can view his website here. I found some pictures from when the Tree Circus was featured in Life magazine, but there was no accompanying article. 

The bug that followed me home.

This little guy was hanging on under my driver's side mirror the whole way home from work. Twenty minutes. And before I realized it was on there, I was doing 70 on the highway. After that, I quickly slowed down to a more reasonable speed so that it wouldn't fall off. I was impressed. 

California and it's seemingly perfect weather.

Tonight I'm missing it. I would love to be back on the beach in Carlsbad right now.

It's hard to believe that it's been almost a year. 

I am in need of a sun hat.

Perhaps I can borrow this one from Mr. Murray.

Sparkling.

80 sparkler candles on her cake and more to follow. 

Hoping for an easygoing weekend.

One of my favorite paintings by Monet. I wish I could spend some time relaxing there.

There are a lot of things I'm looking forward to this weekend. Tonight we celebrate my grandma's 80th birthday with my dad's family. Our friend Martha will be in town for Bizarre Bazaar which is happening in conjunction with the Larchmere Festival and Flea Market. All of which is located just a couple of blocks from our house. After a few weeks of work, our tandem bike has freshly painted yellow fenders, rust free bits and pieces, new head light and tail light, and snazzy white walls. Just a few tweaks to the breaks and we should be able to take it for a ride tomorrow morning. To top it off, it's 4th of July weekend and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing fireworks in the streets of Little Italy.