Olivia is Ferosch

A neat encounter

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:01:18 -0500

At the wedding last night, there was a table of all of the parents’ and grandparents’ wedding photos on a table, which I see at a number of weddings. It’s cool to see the different styles of the decades, and to compare how my clients look to their parents.

Last night, the photo of the grandparents was phenomenal. Black and white, perfectly composed and lit, a couple in gorgeous 40s fashions with two other couples, women in fantastic hats and a flowergirl with enormous curls encased in a bonnet. It was fabulous and glamourous and aspirational.

I went up to the grandmother later in the night, “Was that your wedding picture? It is amazing”

She proceeded to tell me a little about her life, how the photo was from over 65 years ago, taken in 1944, when they lived in Denver where her husband (who was also there last night) was stationed. She told me she later went on to work for the FBI, which is just sort of adorable and badass at the same time.

cmpblldllghn: sam soulek pretty

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:51:47 -0500

cmpblldllghn:

sam soulek

pretty

lauraglu: In which my exes are...

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:06:20 -0500

lauraglu:

In which my exes are idiots.

Gluboobs! L’opster! What is this?!

Photo

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:37:34 -0500

GLASGOW DIAMONDS

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:41:46 -0500

GLASGOW DIAMONDS

anonymousmidwest: oliviaisferosch: anonymousmidwest: I want...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:50:04 -0500

anonymousmidwest:

oliviaisferosch:

anonymousmidwest:

I want to organize a group trip to New Mexico this winter. We could do a photography class. Part of it could be working with models and learning lighting techniques, and the other part would be photographing your environment and working on making pictures in the style of Ansel Adams. We’d wake up early for great light, take a break from noon to like… three. During that time we’d go into town and get lunch and just walk around seeing small town America in the South West. Then resume for evening light and get long shadows cast in the dunes and dramatic sunsets over the desert. Is there any interest in this idea?

As long as “workshop fees” are made in payments of beer and burgers, I am in!

Though doesn’t it still get quite chilly out there in the winter?

Anywhere but Chicago, though.

GREAT! I don’t really want it to be a “fee” based thing. Obviously you’d pay your way to get down there, and we’d come to a consensus as to wether it’s more feasible to camp or get a block of hotel rooms (based on weather, cost, and number of people), but then everyone would be responsible for buying their own food or whatever, so… essentially what I’m saying is, I’d organize everything, bring it to the group and we’d settle on the best value. From there we’d be individually responsible for paying for costs, instead of making it a “you need to put this much in before we even go” kinda deal…. does that make sense?

It’s on the south side of new mexico, so… I’m sure it’d be coat weather, but it shouldn’t be tooooo bitterly cold. I’ll put it this way, Chicago will be colder.

I think the trip down would be amazing, also.

Word, I’m in. Although I don’t know about camping!!! :)

anonymousmidwest: I want to organize a group trip to New Mexico...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:23:36 -0500

anonymousmidwest:

I want to organize a group trip to New Mexico this winter. We could do a photography class. Part of it could be working with models and learning lighting techniques, and the other part would be photographing your environment and working on making pictures in the style of Ansel Adams. We’d wake up early for great light, take a break from noon to like… three. During that time we’d go into town and get lunch and just walk around seeing small town America in the South West. Then resume for evening light and get long shadows cast in the dunes and dramatic sunsets over the desert. Is there any interest in this idea?

As long as “workshop fees” are made in payments of beer and burgers, I am in!

Though doesn’t it still get quite chilly out there in the winter?

Anywhere but Chicago, though.

This is so great. I love pop! “John Nese is the proprietor of...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:32:23 -0500

This is so great. I love pop!

“John Nese is the proprietor of Galcos Soda Pop Stop in LA. His father ran it as a grocery store, and when the time came for John to take charge, he decided to convert it into the ultimate soda-lovers destination. About 500 pops line the shelves, sourced lovingly by John from around the world. John has made it his mission to keep small soda-makers afloat and help them find their consumers. Galcos also acts as a distributor for restaurants and bars along the West Coast, spreading the gospel of soda made with cane sugar (no high-fructose corn syrup if John can avoid it).” via the post family via creative league via waxinandmilkin

langer: My officemate Jesse overheard me watching this video...

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:52:25 -0500

langer:

My officemate Jesse overheard me watching this video just now and proffered one of those questions that doesn’t seem as obvious as it should be until it’s finally asked: howis it even possible that someone can take to the podium in the United States Congress and say something like this and not get laughed out of the chamber?

Because no one is there! I used to give tours of the Capitol and one of the best parts was seeing these people speaking to, literally, no one! No one is in the chamber generally except for those few people at the front (none of whom listen) and maybe two other reps waiting to speak for a minute about whatever they want.

hoitycoity: US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle...

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:41:22 -0500

hoitycoity:

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet trick or treaters at the North Portico of the White House as they celebrate Halloween in Washington, DC, on October 31, 2009. The First couple welcomed more than 2,000 children from Washington, Maryland and Virginia schools and their families to celebrate Halloween. (JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

Unfortunately most of my halloween plans were dashed due to a...

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:29:38 -0500

Unfortunately most of my halloween plans were dashed due to a combo of freezing weather and no parking in wrigleyville (surprise), and instead largely centered on belly shack (

absurdlakefront: satinsheets: dylicious: my-kicks: I love...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:51:28 -0400

absurdlakefront:

satinsheets:

dylicious:

my-kicks:

I love you, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Pretty fucking amazing, sir. Well played.

I tip my hat.

a to the may

wearethedigitalkids: evangotlib: (via cavaz) Dear good people...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:46:48 -0400

wearethedigitalkids:

evangotlib:

(via cavaz)

Dear good people of the internet circa 2549 (*the future*), If you happen to find this post, you will know everything you could ever possibly need to understand about our society in 2009. -AM

dreams

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:30:00 -0400

I am notorious for having very vivid, bizarre and intense dreams. Lately I’ve been having a lot of them. Last night I had a very long dream sequence, most of which I cannot remember, but part of which involved a guy I went on some dates with. He suddenly looked much older and just worn down — dirty and unkempt — but still jovial and gregarious. He proceeded to try to write me this letter apologizing for things he had done and also trying to win back my favour, but it was like he had severely reverted in smarts, and instead had the technical intelligence of a 8-year-old (emotional intelligence and the meat of the letter was more like a young 20-something). All of the letter was written with grotesque block letters written with a giant kindergarten-esque pencil, and all the words were mispelled.

Writing it down now, the meaning seems fairly obvious to me based on some other things, but it has been sticking at the forefront of my mind today, so much that I felt the need to write it out! Dreams are so strange/interesting.

Clipper Bingo

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:23:01 -0400

Clipper Bingo:

anniehinton:

tomatoallergy:

This is what I’ve been doing on Monday nights lately. This is probably what I’ll be doing later tonight. I am an old lady.

Why did no one tell me about this. I am old too.

Ha. Remember when we went to this friends?? Good times.

ennuipartie: oliviaisferosch: Pro blog Like a boss! i need to...

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:06:36 -0400

ennuipartie:

oliviaisferosch:

Pro blog Like a boss!

i need to go here. not necessarily to get married or anything. just, you know. a visit.

Oh, you can and should! Open to the public—it’s just a big antique store with three floors of amazing/crazy. Everything is for sale.

pro blog Many more cool things on the other blog. No time to...

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:26:58 -0400

pro blog

Many more cool things on the other blog. No time to blog it all here today.

Pro blog Like a boss!

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:25:40 -0400

Pro blog Like a boss!

I was surprised to stumble upon two of the most fabulous vintage...

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:44:00 -0400

I was surprised to stumble upon two of the most fabulous vintage dresses I’ve ever seen today, and even more surprised that they actually fit me. The other needs a bit of tailoring but is SO FABULOUS. I love it so much and it might be the most happy-inducing dress I have ever owned. I also adore this—so betty draper. I wish it were more socially acceptable to wear a dress like this in day to day life. I look and feel about 20x better in this than jeans and a tee.

happy accident

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:37:30 -0400

happy accident