yes, springtime is 'nigh.

i have never looked forward to spring as much as i am this year. with below mentioned snow overload, i can't wait for warmer weather and spring clothes/activities. this past weekend was a small taste of how wonderful it will be. ronald came to town and we had a lovely dinner together before the whole crew arrived in rva for a reunion. the weather was incredible and so was the time we got to spend catching up. this included a long walk through carytown, byrd park, and maymont, which i spent many a saturday looking at zoo animals when i was little.

lately, i have been thinking about proenza schouler, whose collections i was introduced to by our fantastic friend erik. [i must admit, until recently, ronald and i totes thought this was a lady, not so]. these two gents interned with two famous American designers and are now doing well as a team. i saw their fall collection last year, and really wanted one of their jackets, which erik of course picked out that i would love. alas, it was not meant to be, because it was $2,995, which just is not in my budget at the moment, but maybe someday....? they did have a line for target, but, that was before i knew about them, and i missed the boat.

fall 2009

when i started looking at the spring/summer 2010, at first, i didnt really like it. but then i realized, ive been sucked into this whole dreary winter black hole, and im just not used to spring colours! they are so bright and cheerful! i dont even know what to do about it. i guess i am not used to it yet, but after consulting with ronald, i realized that yes, it is good, and i need to start liking colour. i do love dark neutrals, which proenza showcased in the fall, but now that it will be brighter outside longer, bright colour must be introduced into spring wardrobes!

the dress, bottom row, middle: i want that.




yellow is bright. and cheerful.

for spring, per fashion week: bright colours, belt the waist, and stick with the classics. [i hope i can handle that.]

enough about fashion. this duo is about to become a pair of travelers! she is going to ecuador, i: utah. we are getting away from our winter weather and gear to experience South America and the Wild West. we will be sure to heavily document our trips. she's going to see the Galapagos Islands, while i will go camping. which, no, im not a camper, but i think i will actually enjoy it in the West [?]. at least i hope so.

lastly, went to a great house tour last night with a friend. modern richmond is a community group that is appreciative of the modern aesthetic and is an exploration of the modern in rva. who knew? i missed the rice house, by richard neutra in september...but, they meet every month and i am excited to see the houses coming up. the eanes + levine house was done by george edward hoppe, jr., known to be richmond's first modernist architect. he did a few projects throughout richmond, but wasnt a trained architect. i feel like all of the good ones were not trained. hoppe was influenced by modern architecture of Germany in the mid-twenties to early-thirties. the eanes+levine was a very nice renovation of this formerly rundown treasure by the river. i was sad we didnt see it in the daylight because im sure the views of the river through those steel windows are just spectacular. looking forward to upcoming events with this group. very exciting indeed!

lovely kitchen with steps up to dining room

that is all for now.

ciao,
larry