indian days

On these cold, lifeless days I can't help but think about that time I went to India. I am comforting myself by re-posting a few of the many photos I took during these adventures.

xx
Lou

happy birthday & happy mother's day to a highly unconventional mother

Below is one of my favourite songs at the moment. 'Miracle' by Temper Trap is highly listenable while still maintaining 'goose-bump' vibes no matter how many times I play it. To be cliched but honest, you are "miracle" person mummy and I wish you the happiest birthday and Mother's Day to you. Also, classic Sandy to be more special than the other 'mothers' on Mother's Day.

xx
Lou

kawashima kotori's daughter

I always have New Zealand photographer Anne Noble's photos of her daughter's mouth on my mind. Both as a series and on their own these photos are entrancing works. When I stumbled across Kawashima Kotori's equally entrancing portraits of his young daughter a similar captivation came over me. His daughter has a wonderful, adorable face that has a new, strange expression in each photo. They are delightful photos.

Check out the photographer's website here (the photos are from here also).

xx
Lou

another message to my mother

Sandy - if you are looking to support a lesser known New Zealand band I can't recommend enough The Ruby Sun's most recent album 'Christopher'. It's a Desert of Pop - Boy it gives you a Rush...but hopefully not a Heart Attack too (seewhatIdidthere). P.S. I'm not sure why I am not just telling you this directly.

xx
Lou

message to my mother

Old news now but Unknown Mortal Orchestra's album cover for 'II' is great, as is the album's music. II may be my next purchase...or I may scrounge around for their previous album. I might just buy both. Actually Sandy, if you're reading this, you should buy this album (and I can borrow it).

xx
Lou

among [student] criminals

Hi! My newest Critic Magazine feature has just come out online. Be sure to check it out here.

xx
Lou

fingers wrapped in ribs

My boyfriend eyed this beautiful ring in Plume the other day. In a typical Zane move he impulsively purchased it. However, unlike his new collection of fishing gear I find this Underground Sundae ring both aesthetically pleasing and gender questioning. The only thing wrong with this ring is Zane's new desire to make strange, elaborate hand gestures to show the piece off.

xx
Lou