I spent the day wandering around the Mission with friends and I barely recognized it. So many new restaurants and shops, not to mention a new slew of ultra hip people. I guess I need to get out of the house more often so I can keep up! Although things have changed so much over the last few years, the walls and streets are still bursting with color—same as ever!
Happy Sparkly New Year
I went to the Chinese New Year parade for the first time in 10 years last night. I was especially inclined to go because it wasn't pouring rain as it is most years. With an almost full moon out and a clear starry sky, there were lots of glittery moments. Such a fun night out with friends in the city I love.
Clement Street Walk
Is that on sale? Is this a book store? I don't know what these signs say, but the characters sure are pretty. I love how different neighborhoods exude certain colors—Clement Street has vibrant pops of gold, orange and pink.
Colorful Sunday
One of my favorite things to do in the city is to get up early and head down to Ocean Beach for a long walk. Who could complain with weather like this in February! This past Sunday was particularly colorful.
Shadows
Been a bit obsessed with trees lately. I couldn't resist snapping these shadows along a wall. They make an interesting pattern, no?
Sonoma silhouettes
How amazing are these trees! Nothing like a walk at dusk through wine country to get some major inspiration.
Open sesame!
What a great garage door—seen out by Ocean Beach. Love the coral hues and graphic black & white.
Memories of Mexico
I was going through some old photos and came across these images I captured while in San Miguel d'Allende. I was just blown away by the colorblocked walls and patterned tiles everywhere—they are still so inspiring.
With abandon
While a friend and I were poking around an abandoned building in Sonoma, we discovered this mural. It's so melancholic and beautiful.
Looking around
Pattern is everywhere! You just have to look around you. I never know where inspiration for my next design might come from.
