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09 March 2009

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to get on a plane and fly south, to step out of the car and onto the beach, to smell/taste/touch familiar air, so sticky and sweet. oh gulf, I have missed you. to blow through six packs of polaroid film in two days, to wear sandals, to work with shiny people, to drink mexican coca cola, to work with my brother. these are luxuries. I know this to be true.

p.s. there's a nice story behind how we found the orange VW bus.
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53 comments:

  1. Vanessa/NessieNoodleMarch 09, 2009 7:41 PM

    I think I was just transported to another time.
    these are beautiful!

    thank you for sharing.
    hope you are well friend

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  2. Hi KookyMarch 09, 2009 7:43 PM

    So, so, so pretty. The blue, oh the blue. I'm there.

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  3. shelbyismsMarch 09, 2009 7:48 PM

    I am liking the orange VW bus. Very much so, indeed.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 09, 2009 8:12 PM

    Andrea, these are awesome photographs... I feel like they are from another time! Thanks for sharing the sunny vibes.
    xo,
    Linnea

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  5. peacheyMarch 09, 2009 8:55 PM

    i. am. drooling. you. are. amazing.

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  6. MeghanMarch 09, 2009 10:49 PM

    Mexican Coca-Cola.

    *sigh*

    I haven't the words to say what I wish I could.

    Well done.

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  7. matiroseMarch 10, 2009 12:23 AM

    fantastic sister.

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  8. Jamie Welsh WatsonMarch 10, 2009 12:34 AM

    favorite photos from you. fanfrickintastic.

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  9. EmmeMarch 10, 2009 12:54 AM

    Wow. These photos rock my world! I am wanting to go buy a Polaroid tomorrow. Oh, and hey, I'm taking your class at Squam! Maybe after that I'll be able to take pictures as sweet as these! :)

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  10. ElleMarch 10, 2009 9:24 AM

    i follow your blog and the more you post the more i think i have found a kindred soul over the pond. these pictures are perfect. im so glad the orange vw found you.

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  11. liz elayne lamoreuxMarch 10, 2009 1:47 PM

    so much beauty here. (in photos and words.)
    love that...

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  12. sarah doowMarch 10, 2009 4:08 PM

    I love the freedom of having gone through so many Polaroids, just click, click, click! Wonderful!

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  13. SueMarch 10, 2009 6:12 PM

    Just found you. Love your photos and love that story about the man on the plane :-)

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  14. JessicaMarch 10, 2009 6:32 PM

    : )

    By the way, I think it is imperative that you know about his Etsy shop I just stumbled across today. I saw the drawings and immediately thought of you: Volkswagon buses & vintage cameras abound. Check it. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6440890

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  15. UnknownMarch 11, 2009 5:23 AM

    WOW! These are amazing photos. I hope you put them in your Etsy shop. Absolutely beautiful. Please put them in your shop.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 7:49 AM

    beautiful...

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  17. karen (me-shell)March 11, 2009 9:28 AM

    i looooove these images! I can feel the sunny warm salty air on this rainy overcast morning....

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  18. Liz HarrellMarch 11, 2009 10:31 AM

    These pictures are so stunning, they make me want to hop on a plane and run away.

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  19. christinaMarch 11, 2009 10:42 AM

    Eh naw sweetheart, I'm drooling over here. You can share a bit more with me, naw can't cha?? ; )
    xo

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  20. Carolyn GavinMarch 11, 2009 1:24 PM

    i love your pix... and that red dress is divine...i covet it!
    x
    C

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  21. Carolyn GavinMarch 11, 2009 1:25 PM

    gotiesi love your pix... and that red dress is divine...i covet it!
    x
    C

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  22. JessicaMarch 11, 2009 3:09 PM

    Dear Andrea,

    I am taking your class this fall at Squam and I cannot wait to meet you and your camera and make beautiful art. Hooray!!!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 11, 2009 8:06 PM

    seriously.... SO GREAT!!!

    p.s. I'm back to blogging sister. funny, since we were just musing over my leave... :D never say never!

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  24. DagMarch 11, 2009 11:02 PM

    no idea why i have not found you before. i like it here and i will be back - thanks for sharing those great photos!

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  25. AnnaMarch 12, 2009 4:00 PM

    i recently found this blog thru another i read, i am in love! i love your writing and photography!

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  26. LaurieMarch 12, 2009 5:25 PM

    Sounds like good therapy! The pictures are great...

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  27. Green KitchenMarch 12, 2009 11:06 PM

    Awesome pics. They really tell a story. Did I just say that?

    :)

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  28. KaylovesvintageMarch 13, 2009 2:54 AM

    so vintage,I'm not sure yet which one is my fav

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  29. spilling beautyMarch 13, 2009 11:56 AM

    wow.
    i really needed this trip back to my home state! *sigh*
    i'll be smiling all day now.
    thank you!
    xo

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  30. zameanderMarch 13, 2009 10:36 PM

    Gorgeousness.
    Whenever you FINALLY come down to Los Angeles, I will personally take you to Olvera Street so you can buy armloads of those wonderful embroidered Mexican dresses and blouses for YOURSELF. And for Ava. And jessica/jek will probably elbow me aside to take you herself. But so's you know: all that blousy embroidery awaits you down here...
    xo,
    stacey

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  31. MISS BMarch 15, 2009 2:56 PM

    These are AMAZING!!!!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 9:20 PM

    andrea,
    I don't know you and I have no idea how i came across your blog site one day, but I have to say i couldn't be happier that i did! I enjoy all your writings and pictures so very much. It's all so inspirational. I just wanted to thank you for having this site because i enjoy it thoroughly. Hope you are having a wonderful sunday!

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  33. GillMarch 15, 2009 9:21 PM

    more gorgosity
    yet again

    you are the queen of gorgeous posts


    xoxo!!!

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  34. Alessandra CaveMarch 16, 2009 6:22 AM

    Hulita! These are gorgeous edgy photos! I can tell you are inspired! Miss you so xxox

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  35. shelbyismsMarch 16, 2009 11:43 AM

    The story of the bus is brilliant.

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  36. RebekahMarch 16, 2009 5:30 PM

    these are truly inspiring and makes me want to wear sandals and flowers in my hair! love the bus too what a great story!

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  37. chloejessicaMarch 16, 2009 10:42 PM

    I just love your blog! All the pictures are so great! I love the vintage feel! And the VW bus and story! =)

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  38. lisaMarch 17, 2009 5:50 AM

    someone really should invent the paint color 'polaroid sky'.

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  39. UnknownMarch 17, 2009 10:13 AM

    So magical. You made my morning.

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  40. sugar popMarch 17, 2009 12:41 PM

    wowza!!! lovely, lovely, dovely.

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  41. TaMs*March 17, 2009 12:49 PM

    very lovely. so warm. I want to go.

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  42. JennyMarch 17, 2009 3:49 PM

    I want to move into these colors. I'd be so comfortable...

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  43. SE'LAH...March 18, 2009 8:30 AM

    fantabulous! Love this series of photographs. How nostalgic?

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  44. msveeeMarch 18, 2009 7:07 PM

    wow. the texas coast. i grew up around south padre and the feel is totally the same. beautifully captured.

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  45. Miss AtomicMarch 18, 2009 9:21 PM

    i have the biggest girl-crush on you, but I bet I'm in line behind 9,333 other people who just realized the same thing.

    xo

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  46. jarispryMarch 20, 2009 11:18 AM

    how lovely! and warm! yay!

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  47. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 11:14 AM

    LOVE the polaroids!
    Gotta get me a camera... And lose my fear of getting "closeup" to things. And people...

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  48. the little travelersMarch 26, 2009 9:14 AM

    I spent many years of my youth in an orange bus like that! and many more hours on the side of the road waiting for roadside assistance. i think i'm far enough over the childhood trauma to actually enjoy the photos! haha.. LOVE LOVE LOVE them!

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  49. Elizabeth HaltMarch 26, 2009 11:55 PM

    perfect sunny vibes. I love it.

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  50. Willie BaronetMarch 27, 2009 8:42 AM

    these fotos are stupendariffic!

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  51. DanielleApril 02, 2009 10:01 AM

    I LOVE THESE. So amazing. These just brightened up my gray, lazy day.

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  52. Katie RickyApril 14, 2009 9:13 PM

    I love the VW bus, and am jealous of your escape.

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  53. AnonymousMay 03, 2009 4:51 PM

    great!

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