ARTIST: ASHLEY DAVIS

Living just outside of Portland, OR- vintage has always been in style. However, as the idea is now exploding throughout the country it seemed appropriate for Ashley Davis, one of my dearest friends, to try her hand at re-enacting some famous photos of classic ladies. Grace Kelly, Rosie the Riveter, and Marilyn Monroe. 

Ashley puts a worn, shabby-chic twist in all of her photography and looks for the exquisite in the ordinary. I was walking down town with her and she was fascinated by a mustard colored wall. Ranting about the simple beauty of it- she dug out her camera. 

If you wish to check out more of her work you can find her Facebook page here.

xx,

//chey

SUMMER LOVES

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put on a dress and enjoy the sun.

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COFFEE IN THE SUN

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When the sun shines- people leave their nest.

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One of my girlfriends and I embraced the sunshine- taking our bikes for a little spin.

Our destination was a venti coffee frappucinno- half priced ;)

//chey

ARTIST- MARC JOHNS

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Marc johns, a Victoria, BC, Canada resident, is famed for his doodles upon post-it notes. Although the title of the book in which many of his works are published is called "Serious Drawings," his sketches are whimsical and dream worthy. Many of the subjects that he brings to life seem straight out of a wild child's imagination, for exampled a boombox with antlers. While the drawings seem outrageous at first, the content carries the truth within the comedy. The blantant innocent honesty in each of his pieces has grown on not only me but many others, some have even taken to getting his doodles tattooed upon them.

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SEATTLE ON FILM

Adventuring to Pike's Place Market is always a joy. The brick streets are filled with tourists and residents of the city alike.  The smell of fresh fruits, fishes, and pastries manage to find a balance that simply pulls in all who walk the crowded halls. 

The gum wall. Yes, I contributed to it.

Inside Pike's is a small three story seafood cafe, Lowell's, offering the best clam chowder I have ever had. Yes, the soup is wonderful, but the experience is what makes their bread bowls spectacular. Sitting on the third floor you eat while enjoying the Puget Sound scenery. From the second floor you can receive a bird eye view of the busy market while enjoying a drink. All of their breads come from Le Panier, a bakery on Pike street. Le Panier and Lowell's are the two stops that I recommend any Seattle traveler make. 

The ally leading to the infamous gum wall is decorated with layer upon layer of whimsical posters.

Occupy Seattle. By far the best occupy I've seen. There were only a couple people, they had music playing, and funny posters positioned around the tent. Maybe not the most effect protest, but definitely the most aesthetically appealing.

Crepes have to be one of my favorite meals, and desserts.

((when I am in France this summer I'll finally get an authentic crepe))

Tis the privilege of friendship to talk nonsense, and have her nonsense respected. 

~ Charles Lamb

//chey