Budinger & Scarpelli

Newlyweds and dear friends were here for a photo shoot.
Don't they look lovely?

Sentence of the week

Softbox

My whole loft is a giant soft box with this new movable backdrop.

Woodworking

I have been wanting to take this class for a long time.
Power tools and wood... Sexy!

Asiago and Balsamic Caramelized Onion Focaccia

A batch of "Asiago and Balsamic Caramelized Onion Focaccia" dough sits happily in my fridge waiting to be baked.

Photo Booth

Bourbon & Beads

My lovely girlfriends Chris, Heather and Eva came over this Sunday. We made jewelry (yes, all those boxes are Chris's amazing bead collection) and sipped Mint Juleps. It was a great Sunday afternoon.

Some of our creations might show up in Chris's Etsy store.

Alemany Farmers' Market

Taking a deep breath...

At Young Lakes in Yosemite.

Making good choices

This guy and his wife at costco kept staring at my basket and talking amongst themselves. I was getting a little bit annoyed when suddenly the guy turns to me and says: "all your purchases look really healthy" to which I replied: "What can I say, I make good choices"

Birthday wishes

My friend Kurt and his lovely sister gave me this beauty for my birthday. It now sits happily in my living room.

Thanks to all of you who helped me celebrate!

Fan-back Windsor Armchairs

I got three of these Fan-back Windsor Armchairs at a consignment store.

Each one of the chairs has this shield burned into. I am not sure how old they are but that company has been in business since 1762.

"Open Botanica" in Queens, New York

Can't decide between a religious or an accessory store? How about both!

Audacious rescue deals Farc a blow

AP- Reuters- Colprensa

Ingrid Betancourt--Colombian presidential candidate who had been kidnapped for more than 6 years--and 14 other hostages were rescued without a shot being fired after FARC rebels holding them were tricked by undercover Colombian army forces into handing them over.

Needless to say this is great news for my country. I hope the rest of the hostages are freed soon.

Being a tourist

In NYC

Casualties of shopping in NYC

Ouchie!

Back to my roots

Delicious green mango with lemon and salt. My mouth waters just thinking about it.

Lofty in New York

The access to the roof was unlocked...

Looking Ahead...

In New York

Company

My lovely friend Chris came over for lunch a couple of days ago.

We had marinated grilled tofu on a bed of spinach, smashed avocado, and roasted sweet potatoes with olives and rosemary. Yum!

Habemus Mensa

I am so much looking forward to all the art that will be made on
this table and all the meals that will be shared with good friends.

Space for Guests

Come sit at my bar, I will make you a cocktail and a tasty meal.

Urban ride

From Glen Park to the Mission via Dolores street and back on Church.

Mural Silver Prints

First attempt at hanging some of my mural silver prints.

Let there be lamps

I got a pair of these at the Hudson's Estate Liquidation
Warehouse Sale last weekend for 10 dollars.
After rewiring them and buying new shades,
they now sit happily on my night tables.

Cut-out portrait

Colin made this portrait of me at "Bad Art Night"
while I was working on my "Pompeii Burns Diorama".
Looks pretty good to me, I think he is unable to make bad art :)

Aerial view (giant pixels)

New couch from Room and Board

New companion

She shall be named "Curly"

Making progress

Second piece of furniture.
Otto the mini ottoman--Can be a table or seating.

So my life starts again

My new home and my very

first piece of furniture.