before_moonrise

New Bedroom

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:37:21 GMT

4th of July

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:16:40 GMT

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:23:14 GMT

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:23:50 GMT

ETA: This is my new place, but I haven't moved in yet--it'll still be a few weeks. Gettin' an early start though!

Sun, 31 May 2009 01:34:51 GMT

A few recent pictures from my Wordpress blog :)

Sat, 09 May 2009 16:26:09 GMT

I'm in Ms. Magazine! (Sorry to those of you who have see this posted everywhere else, lol).

Tue, 05 May 2009 14:34:13 GMT

The weekend flew by. I've got more posts here.

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:04:14 GMT

Yup, I'm liking Wordpress and will probably continue to update there.

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:44:41 GMT

I've transferred a few picture posts over to lavietoni.wordpress.com. I'm not sure if I'll stick to it or not, but I've been wanting to do a more simplified and organized photo blog. We'll seeee.

New from IKEA:

And a foot stool we're going to reupholster:

I bought it years ago but had been storing it at my parents' house and forgot about it until I went home.

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:30:39 GMT

Spring break in South Florida, Part 3.

As usual, I took pictures of Patrick's family's beautiful yard. Because I love it there, and it's half the reason I always feel so relaxed when I visit.

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:10:00 GMT

Spring break in South Florida, Part 2.

These are from the very touristy Bayside area. We actually went on some kind of "Homes of the Rich and Famous" cruise, where a boat takes you by celebrity houses in Miami. Cheesy, but fun :b This was the same day we went to Vizcaya. I was so tired by the end. (Ahem, that's also why I was wearing the same outfit, in case you were wondering...)

But first, some random food shots from various meals.

Lady with pretty hair.

From Scarface, I think.

The Adams Family was partially shot here :)

I took a million pictures of houses, but realized they're quite boring to look at.

Our boat.

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:46:55 GMT

Spring break in South Florida, Part 1:

On Tuesday Patrick and I went to Vizcaya. (Here's what the website says: "Vizcaya was the winter residence of American industrialist James Deering from Christmas 1916 until his death in 1925...At the time of Vizcaya’s construction, Miami’s population was around 10,000...The house was intended to appear as an Italian estate that had stood for 400 years and had been occupied and renovated by several generations of a family. It has 34 decorated rooms with 15th through 19th century antique furnishings and art objects.")

No cameras allowed inside, unfortunately. The interiors were really my favorite part. The website has pictures up though, including these.

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:28:43 GMT

Brooke's bridal shower!

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:53:35 GMT

Finally got the first roll of film developed from a new (used) camera! I have similar digital versions of some of these pictures because I wasn't sure this camera would work. I like the ones of Brother Micah, whom I feel some odd affection for despite his fire and brimstone insanity. I used to see him at UCF, now I see him at USF. He's everywhere!

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:06:38 GMT

Part 2: At my parents' house.

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:25:31 GMT

I had an amazing weekend!

Part 1 of several batches from my trip home. These are from St. Augustine.

I couldn't stop taking pictures when Patrick was walking along the edge. The light and scenery were so beautiful.

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:39:53 GMT

Pictures from around the apartment today. Since I'd rather do anything than focus on my school work. It's been pretty a quiet day, with Herman sleeping on my lap for most of it.

(The film festival poster in the first picture is by Sandra Juto of Smosch)

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:33:53 GMT

Epic Valentine's post! I felt really glamorous last night and had to take 100 pictures. Most are blurry since we were in a really dark setting, but I feel they accurately reflect my own wine-induced tipsiness. It was a great night.

I wish I had a better picture of my dress. I got it at a thrift store a long time ago and never had anywhere to wear it. It dips really low in the back.

He takes my picture-taking very seriously.

The only picture of Patrick and I together. The Melting Pot included this photograph as part of their Valentine's Day package...yeah, a point-and-shoot picture printed on computer paper. Nice! (Of course I'm glad I have it anyway, for posterity).

My roses :) They were also provided by the Melting Pot, and we have no idea why they gave me yellow instead of red, but we decided we could deal with it. I love them.

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:08:24 GMT

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:42:52 GMT

Ok, now I have to take Herman out and then truly get to work. Blah.

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:33:19 GMT

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:02:05 GMT

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:28:28 GMT

Taken in St. Pete, where I went to see Tim & Eric tonight! (But not in that building.)

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:23:45 GMT

Today's lunch could have been more flavorful if I'd taken a few additional steps, I'm sure. But I'll be damned if I'm not getting, like, 300% of my vitamins today:

Kale, sautéed in olive oil with garlic and onions; organic whole wheat couscous topped with vegetable broth and peas; clementines (which apparently ceased to be seedless in 2006 due to bees cross-pollinating them with other fruit, says Wikipedia); and blueberry green tea.

Next, I want to make my own marinara sauce and freeze it. I eat spaghetti pretty often and would prefer to do without all the sugar and other unnecessary stuff that's usually in it.

I have a lot to do, but strangely feel as rejuvenated as if it were New Year's Day. Let's hope that attitude doesn't disappear as soon as I start my school work.

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:50:39 GMT

More of Patrick's Moleskine. I love it. It's the complete opposite of anything I produce (i.e. my art is annoyingly girly and typical).

Anyway, I'm unbelievably drained. Was submitting work at a midnight deadline and queer theory makes my head hurt. Now I need to go to sleep.