monday manifest

Ahoy! I have decided that, in order to keep my fingers a-clickin' on this blog, I ought to have some sort of anchor; some kind of commitment post.  Every Monday (starting now) I'm aiming to post a record of things and ideas that have been motivating and inspiring me along my way (or that I simply wish to own).

This weeks list is sporatic, and covers most bases about myself. Welcome to the inagural Monday Manifest.

1. First up, this bag.  I used to carry a Kavu Bag that I adored. Sadly, her zipper broke and she has developed many holes.  This bag is a classier, more design happy version of my beloved Kavu. I would like one.

2. Ellie Goulding. A couple of months ago, someone pulled up the Bassnectar version of "Lights", and I listened to it relentlessly.  Lately I've been so impressed with her acoustic sets.  Her voice is like a controlled birdie chirp. I like it.

3. This map of Neverland by illustrator and concept artist for Disney, Mary Blair.  (Her work is ever-inspiring).  I find maps to be so mysterious and mesmerizing - the DNA of a place, of a city, of a subway system; the patterns found there.  A map of Neverland is no less meaningful to me, although I'm sure Peter didn't need one to get around.

4. These shoes. I've had my nets cast for a pair of stacked heels for my best friends' upcoming wedding.  I think these are the winner.

5. I do this everyday. These roasters are close to home and concoct the cleanest, freshest coffee this side of the Mississippi.

6. Tap Dance. (Oh, Fred and Ginger...) Tap Dancing has long been on my list-of-things-to-learn.  I love how Tilly and the Wall use it as their percussion, I love how it is such a happy-yet-powerful form of dance.

7.  butter London's nail color in this African Violet-looking shade.

8. No suprise here. 

9. I adore these state bird/state portraits by kelzuki on etsy.

10. And finally, (hopefully not boring anyone here), I would LOVE a set of Rapidograph pens for drawing.  I use Prismacolor Premiers and they are great, but I've always wanted to try these out :).