Walls: A Series, Pt. 2

I always love to see what people have on their walls. Here's a look at what's on mine:

(Note: Some pictures are taken at funny angles because I was trying to avoid the reflection of the windows on the glass frame.)

A string of photographs from my old film camera. In most cases, I don't miss my film camera and enjoy having a digital camera -- but I do sometimes miss my trips to Inkley's in Logan. The people there knew me by name. They were really nice people and were actually knowledgeable about cameras and printing pictures -- unlike the Wal-Mart type photo developers. The first picture is the boardwalk at Santa Cruz, California; the second is some chairs in Salt Lake City, Utah; then utility meters in Logan, Utah; a side of a building in SLC which has the remnants of the attached building which was torn down; Bebe in Logan in one her favorite spots; an awesome mural in SLC; the SLC library; and a wall at an art gallery in Fargo, North Dakota.

These screen printed posters are done by a Maryland artist named Jeffrey Everett (he goes by El Jefe). We got these at the local Hand Made Mart in our neighborhood last year (an annual event where local artists and craftspeople set up tents/booths and sell their stuff). This artist, like Leia Bell, does a lot of concert posters and I'm amazed at his constant creativity and beautiful use of color. I wish I knew how to screenprint...

Some of my pictures.

The first picture is a glass atrium roof (and its reflection) at Simon Fraser University. The second is one of my favorite buildings in Vancouver, and how perfect that it's on Heather Street. The third is table and chairs and their shadows on the patio at a coffee shop in Seal Beach, California. The fourth is a telephone pole on Commercial Drive in Vancouver.

Taken in Vancouver, BC. I stumbled upon this painted-on pedestrian crossing on 4th Avenue in Kitsilano. I love that someone took the time to do this.

The first picture is fall leaves at Sligo Creek Park in Silver Spring, Maryland. The second is a sunset in North Logan, Utah. The third is a building reflected in the windows of another building in DC. The fourth is a walkway on campus at SFU.

Same window, two different views

These little colorful paper flags have gold and silver butterflies on them. I found this in a little hippie shop in Takoma Park (a total hippie neighborhood near here) -- you know the kind, the little shop that sells bumper stickers like "My Karma Ran Over Your Dogma", Buddha statues, incense holders, free-flowing patchwork skirts, etc. The person working the counter usually has dreadlocks and seems to be in another dimension. You know the kind of place I'm talking about. This shop fits right in in Takoma Park. This neighborhood also has a pet accessories shop for "the socially-conscience pet". Not socially-conscience pet owner, but socially-conscience pet. That is so Takoma Park. There's also a toy store that specializes in non-competitive games -- for example, The Ungame. Eagan and I just had to get the couples edition. It's "The World's Most Popular Self-Expression Game. Non-Competitive. Everybody Wins." In case you're wondering how the game is played: you are encouraged to sit CLOSE together (their emphasis), players agree to remain silent except on their turns, the player draws a card from the deck, reads the card aloud and then responds. Then the person to the left draws a card and game continues until time is up (45 minutes to an hour). The cards say stuff like "Tell your mate what you would give him/her if you could give any gift in the world" and "If you were to create a picture showing an atmosphere of love, what would it show?" I couldn't make this up if I tried.

I got this poster at the Smithsonian American Art Museum/National Portrait Gallery gift shop. It was on sale for $7 -- can't beat that. Plus, I love the artwork and the Smithsonian Castle is a gorgeous building. Eagan likes to say that the two individuals above the "O" and "N" (in "Smithsonian") are him and I -- because it's a short blonde girl and a tall person with brown hair. I'm pretty sure they're supposed to represent a father and daughter (and that is one disproportionate looking kid.)

My flower wall. The first and last pictures were taken on campus at SFU (I miss my rhododendrons! And the koi pond with the lily pads). The middle one is taken in Seal Beach, California.

This paper lantern was found at another Takoma Park store. This little shop definitely had the usual hippie-ware (I think that's a city-wide shop requirement), but they also had a bunch of different stuff. They seemed to have everything. They had cute umbrellas, dishes, jewelry, clothing, etc. It was a cute overload. I really had to restrain myself. I ended up getting this lantern and a water-proof tote bag that can roll up into a little bundle-- it has a neat design on it and it fits into my purse perfectly. I take it everywhere. The object below the lantern is a star shaped container/bowl that Cheryl gave us.