a walk in the park

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Happy Friday, guys! Did you know that Bangkok has a giant park in its city center? It was a nice surprise during our visit last week. Our awesome little hotel was just up the street from Lumphini Park so we took a morning stroll through it on the way to the metro station. There were school groups playing games on the basketball court, three old couples dancing to swing music underneath a giant tree, and plenty of locals getting in their tai-chi exercises for the day. It definitely felt like a proper civic park.

Aside from people watching, a few colors, patterns, and textures caught my attention. Particularly a large type of palm tree that was unlike any I had ever seen. It looked like the palm fronds were cut off as it grew, leaving sturdy slanted stumps begging to be climbed. And yes, I did climb one. Just a few feet up (ssshhh)!

If you can this weekend, do take some time to go for a walk and see what you see. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed doing that.

Something I can't forget - announcing a winner for the Gin & Jacqie Love Malaysia Collection giveaway! Congrats to Alicia - you're the lucky pick! Please keep a lookout for an email with details.

I'll be Instagraming (and blogging) from Rio next week...hopefully I'll have some news to share after that trip. Have a good one!

 

happy friday!

margate text and textures Margate was full of interesting textures and signs so I thought I'd do a little mash-up of a few select photos from last weekend. I really wish that "This 'n' That" was still open... sounds like my kind of place!

We're staying local this weekend since this time next week we'll be in Madrid,  España (aahhh!!!). It'll be my first visit but really, it's my first time in Europe period so EVERYTHING is new and extra exciting. Anyone been to Madrid and have any must-see spots or tips???

Here are this week's three rad links. Have a wonderful weekend!

• Make your own brass lamp that looks like a tree branch here via sfgirlbybay • Wish-they-weren't-sold-out necklaces by Sunken Treasures via Studio Sweet Studio • Life on large paint chips by artist Shawn Huck via The Jealous Curator