updates

good morning friends of the internet. let’s catch up.

i’ve been in southern california celebrating tad’s cousin’s wedding this past weekend. it’s a bit surreal to be toasting and taking photos while a monster fire rages just miles from us. several fires – california is really having a time. do what you can for these people – wherever you are, and however you can help. 7000 buildings and homes completely burned to the ground – schools, hospitals, retirement homes, farms, businesses – these communities are going to need help, and hope.

the humane society of ventura county is accepting animals evacuating from the hill and woolsey fires. you can also donate directly to the organization or purchase items like food and toys through their amazon wish list.

the los angeles fire department foundation supports the first responders fighting on the frontlines of the wildfires. They are currently requesting donations to put towards hydration backpacks for the firefighters.

american red cross workers have set up temporary shelters and food sites across the state. donate to the efforts by visiting redcross.org or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. donors can even specifically request their monies go towards california relief efforts by writing the specific disaster name in the memo line of a check made out to the organization.

in the particular news of what i’m doing – all that talk of new dresses and i just wore one that i had from a school of old. it’s tibi. it was fine. no one cared.

also, there are many and assorted new items on the site, and we’re gonna keep them coming through the holidays. all the gifts, so many stocking stuffers, a few treat yourself tid bits, and a lot of awesome new finds. go check it out. my current faves are these suzani pillows – we just have a few, but your entire bed could be made with two (they’re a great size), these tiny little table lamps that DON’T HAVE A CORD!, and this super-fancy candle set – perfect to give as a really rad holiday gift, or break them apart for easy hostess gifts all season – just grab one and gift!

i’ll be in and out the next few days – we’re flying tomorrow from lax to mexico where my main goal is to not use my hands.