Moonshine Junkyard

over the weekend we had two birthdays to celebrate! first off, a little sunset picnic up at lava cap winery , where jorden works, to celebrate that crazy man's 27th! i love the mingles. who doesn't? here are all jorden's siblings: kara, jared, and jacob.  elsie's family owns the winery. her grandfather was a geologist and discovered that the volcanic soil of this hillside was perfect for growing fine grapes. elsie is the dearest soul; she is the perfect combination of frisky, wild, sweet and down-to-earth. and she is the best little mama! we've become really close in the last year or so. here she is wearing her own irish mama's pink sweater and gorgeously appliqued dress from the late 70s. this is her man, justin, an incredible drummer, and their adorable baby, zillion. the whole scene. reading to oliver and zillion. these boys are besties. for a spontaneous picnic, we had the best food: two different types...

Spent another magical day at the Nevada City Winter Bizarre . A perfect welcome back into blogging, and by the way, sorry for my unintended absence. Lots of wintry Christmassy goodness has indeed been happening, and this event takes precedence on my list of fun stuff I've been wanting to post. Becky and I were back in our corner booth, flanked by outrageously stylish and cool neighbors vending things like colorful hoods and the raddest crochet pants. I got to spend the day with the cutest fam on earth.... Surrounded by gorgeous vintage goodies.... And meeting up with all kinds of friends old and new. We were just a hop and skip away from Amber , yippee! Always the purest delight to catch up with a kindred spirit sister. And to see heartfelt individualism on so many levels.... I love these dear ladies . They make my spirit glow. This year a lot of my Placerville friends set up booths of their own.  Here are Chelsea and Jen...