Around this time of year, my love for Edward Gorey’s macabre illustrations and stories renews itself and inspires a thirst for all things Halloween. There’s a stark, depressing reality in his work, especially in The Gashlycrumb Tinies. Arguably Gorey’s most famous book, Gashlycrumb documents the tragic ends of 26 children, one for every letter of … Continue reading
This month has been barreling through, throwing an unfathomable mix of weather, obstacles, and emotions my way, all the while showing no signs of slowing down. I’ve had the heavy burden of a long list of life-altering decisions to make, many of which have been made for me by the powers that be. This has … Continue reading
The other day P and I finally made it out to a local orchard to pick our own peck of apples. It was an incredibly beautiful autumn day and we treated ourselves to a HUGE caramel apple, made right on the orchard. P shot all of these photos on lovely black and white film. The … Continue reading
witching hour noun \ˈwi-chiŋ\ˈau̇(-ə)r\ : the time of day when supernatural creatures such as witches, demons, and ghosts are thought to appear and to be at their most powerful and black magic to be most effective. Scroll through for the whole scoop! P and I had a great time shooting these pictures while paying a visit to a local … Continue reading
Mid-season sale time, that is! For guys and gals on a seriously college-level budget (like me), this is your chance to stock up on essentials and snag that trendy swag you’ve been lusting after all season. Below is me this summer, on location in San Francisco for a Mawi London piece about our amazing American … Continue reading
One of my top ten favorite movies of all time is the 1975 eerie cult classic Picnic at Hanging Rock. If you’ve never seen it, the movie follows students at Appleyard College for Girls in Australia on Valentine’s Day, 1900, along a day trip to a local geological marvel known as Hanging Rock. Intense, intertwined … Continue reading
Okay, so officially I’ve been 20 years old (young, I’d like to say!) for three weeks now. But I thought I’d post a recap of my really great birthday weekend just for fun. A few weeks ago, P and I took a day trip up to Duluth, MN for some much-needed away time. We also … Continue reading
Well last night was the first official frost here in Eau Claire. And, I’ve officially diagnosed myself with a cold. So, in my self-inflicted couch ridden-ness, I created a polyvore for fool-proof fall coziness, complete with cute fuzzy slippers and immune supplements! Get Cozy by ttylusa featuring animal shoes But seriously, when you’re feeling under … Continue reading
My love affair with the 1952 film Singin’ in the Rain began when I was approximately six years old; The obsession has grown exponentially ever since. Believe it or not, but I give this movie a lot of credit for helping to develop my sense of humour and of fashion. Keep reading to learn more. The … Continue reading
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