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I’m re-directing my blog to:

savitablog.com

I will no longer be posting to this. This free wordpress template/hosting is cramping my style. It won’t even allow me to create a gallery so you all don’t have to click through each image individually. So check it out. It took me a day to figure out so if you have any questions about how to do this on your blog, just ask!

August 17th

In 2003 I found a picture of an “Om” that I really liked and stuck it in my journal. I’ve always wanted one but I don’t like most of the ones I’ve seen. At least not for a tattoo. This one was almost right. I changed it a bit and finally, 6 years later, I got up the courage to go with two of my best friends and take the plunge. Ok, here’s the REALLY wacky part and I swear I’m not making this up… but… when I went back to find the journal entry to see how long ago it was exactly, I was shocked to see the date. August 17th, 2003. That’s today.

The very talented artist who gave me my tattoo: Dave Sanchez

Toy Camera App

Basically it saturates, ups the contrast and darkens the edges. Tons of fun.

spare time = crafty

I had some spare time so when I heard one of the things my brother wanted for his bday was a checkers set I thought, “how hard could that be to make?”. It’s just squares on some sort of board which could be material or something hard like wood and 14 pieces that are all the same shape. First I was going to make the board out of fabric. But I like wood. It feels better and I wanted something heavy and solid, not some wimpy, rolled up material board. So I went with wood. And, with a little guidance from Jurgen and my landlord James, this was the process/outcome.

Sears Citation

is the name of the pretty little typewriter I picked up at an estate sale. Thank you to the man who left me this. It’s already brought me a couple fun hours away from the computer.

Golden Grace

This was in the studio yard this morning. I had to return some thread. So pretty. 

Jurgen’s Dome

There’s a big empty spot up on a hill in the back of the studio area. The past week I’ve watched Jurgen put together (all by himself I must add) a big Buckminster Fuller type dome. Usually he takes it to Burningman but since he’s unable to go this year he constructed it for the pure enjoyment of anyone that may pass by. It has windows, an escape hatch, running water and (gasp) a bar! 

Chinese Stamp

My friend Sylvina just returned from her trip to China and brought back the most thoughtful gifts. This one’s so pretty I had to share it. I love the inkwell. The ink itself is dense and mud-like. That along with the hand carved name on the stick gives this set a primitive feel. Thanks Sylvs!

the VLA at Spaceland

I’ve been listening to the VLA for eight years now. I’m somewhat obligated seeing as I’m married to it but nevertheless, it was love at first sight and still is. Last night they rocked it. Spaceland didn’t f* up the sound either so that made me super happy. Ravi and I went to see Death Cab for Cutie the other day at the Hollywood Bowl. Since they’re sort of in the same vein I couldn’t help but compare them and, well, these guys are better. Jason’s voice is hotter and their songs are better. Fo sho. Listen here. (took the pics with a Nikon D40. great in low-light)

German “Christmas Carol” Poster: