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Today was spent here...

This is my front door. My landlord is responsible. He is very kind and very German with pale eyes and strong hands. He is also very passionate about carpentry. He'd look at my furniture and say, "That's nice walnut."
"Thanks. Really, that's walnut?!? I never knew that."

Anyways, it was a simple, quiet day. I spent some time here, lounging, reading, and listening to the birds.

And I spent some time here, crocheting a throw.

Heather and maize go well together.

Pax,

Ria

Tricia Guild

I recently discovered Tricia Guild at a shop called Behind Closed Doors Interiors. This is another adorable store located on Fabric Row in Philadelphia. I spent a majority of my time staring at this fainting chaise....

Fabric, Pillow and wallpaper designed by Tricia Guild

...and thumbing through this book...

The textures, colors, and patterns are amazing.

Someday, when I have extra cash to blow,
I would like to reupholster my couch...

Pax,
Ria

Nude Oxfords for Spring.

I spotted these lovely oxfords at the Bus Stop Boutique on fabric row. I love the cut-out accents and the nude color. They're made by Dionella by Dione, one of Mexico's premier shoe brands. The name is derived from Greek mythology. Dione was Aphrodite's mother and the goddess of Beauty. How lovely!

Thanks to our fabulous economic situation, I will not be purchasing these shoes any time soon. That's okay. I have this photograph - ça suffit.

Pax,

Ria

Hanes Daisy Vintage Stockings

Voila, never been worn Hanes stockings from the 60's. The daisies only appears on the side of the right leg. How groovy! Too bad they don't fit.

I found these at a consignment store called Decades Vintage, located at 615 Bainbridge in Philadelphia, Pa. If you're in the neighborhood this is a fun store to peruse. Currently they've got a great collection of shoes by Charles Jourdan.

Sidewalk Talk

While taking a walk through the city,

I love discovering images of celebrities on the sidewalk:

Pax,
Ria

Panorama

My friend Dan and I were on the roof of his apartment in Philadelphia taking pictures. The view was incredible. I stitched all the photos together to create this Panorama. Philadelphia is a different kind of city. It's very raw.