What-nots

These are a few of my favorite things ........

(Blue & white vintage Japanese tea cup+saucer)

(DIY framed jewelry holder supported by a scrim)

(Baltic Amber Voluspa candle - Anthropologie!)

(Leopard-print loafers....meow.)

Sincerely, RR

Painting With A Miss Bennett

One month ago, I spontaneously took a trip to Plaza Artist Materials in Nashville. Before any judgements are cast, let me wholeheartedly admit that I have never painted a day in my life. This creative whim came to me largely because I struggle to find any creative action in my life that does not harbor a selfish agenda. Painting and creating visual art seemed to be something I was insecure with, therefore producing no plausible boost to my career or ego. This would be just for me. 

Weeks went by, and the bag full of four brushes, two canvases and a set of acrylic paints sulked in the corner of my room, staring me down. I avoided eye contact, intimidated by failure and wasted time. Finally caving, I confessed to my friend Mary Love that I was threatened by art supplies. Having been a painting minor herself, she suggested a painting party. No pressure, just cathartic and relaxing time to create whatever you want. I am happy to say that those five hours were the most untroubled and easy going five hours I have spent in a long time. 

                                                                                        Sincerely, RR

Boy & Balloon

It would appear as though having an almost- two-year-old perpetually attached to my hip produces more friendly "hello's'" and sighs of "Ohhh I could just eat him alive!" It also compels perfect strangers to give us a plethora of free things! Like this balloon. It was quite the hit with little man, having already become a permanent appendage. Happy Tuesday!

                                                                          Sincerely, RR  

Da Ernin

Well, here she is! My most lovely and stunningly beautiful friend, Erin Grimson. This little darling's style is somewhere between Alison Mosshart and Kate Bosworth, mixing rock chic with high fashion feminine elegance. Check out her photography out at http://eringrimsonphoto.blogspot.com/. Love you, sweet sister friend!

                                                                                                      Sincerely, RR

Musing

It is my firm belief that every artist, whatever their medium, truly possesses very little control over his or her prospective muse. Some describe their own fickle inspiration as maddeningly vague or impossibly unpredictable. Others hold to ritual, specific atmospheres, and/or practices that might lure the muse or bring it closer to themselves. Impatience drives our sputtering cars, constantly begging for a better engine. 

I find this similar fever within myself. One that desires answers above questions, haste over delay, and career-building success more than heart-transforming failure. Will I ever learn? I suppose remaining in the moment by moment beauty of the here and now will suffice to quench my thirst for a thought-provoking and stimulating muse. For now. 

 Sincerely, RR

CHAHLESTON.

The Lala and I recently made our first trip to Charleston, SC. It was undoubtedly the loveliest, most romantic American city that I have ever been to. The architecture, food, history and the Southern drawl.....all enthralling and unforgettable. We have decided to make a yearly tradition of it! And we even got to experience the South Carolina primaries. Our politically minded Rogers-ness was thrilled to be in the midst of hot-headed debates regarding controversy surrounding sex-education in South Carolina high schools and factory farming. I adored every moment of this weekend with my most favorite sister.  

                                                                                                      Sincerely, RR

Bonjour!

Remaining steadfast in my sex's prerogative to change her mind frequently, I have decided to start yet another blog. The others are caput, so we can all rest easy that this will be the one and only. This first post was photographed by the lovely Juliana Moore and the superb header was designed by her male counterpart John Cox. 

                                                                                                         Sincerely, RR