some kind of day

We had the most amazing thunder and lightning storm last night. This never happens here! I woke up at three a.m. to my entire house shaking, and this loud noise all around, followed by the biggest flashes of lightning I've ever seen. It was like a light show, or a huge camera flash outside my window. Of course, my dog slept in my bed with me because she was so freaked out. And it rained, though it is only September! Though it has cleared up a bit since this morning, I decided it'd be a good day to spend inside, doing cozy things. My mom is having a trunk show downstairs for CAbi (Carol Anderson by Design) and some of the clothes are so adorable, I can't wait to snag them! I took out my trusty Canon EOS 20D and fired that baby up this morning, taking shots around the house. Here's the product of my lazy day:

Woke up to gorgeous light coming through my sash windows after the rainstorm.

A photo of my grandmother from when she was young.

My puppy's beloved raccoon toy that got left out in the rain on the porch last night.

Eggs in the kitchen, my mom made some lovely gingersnap cookies for our guests at the trunk show.

My attempt at an artsy piano shot.

Our lovely porch, I often sleep out on the couch and do my homework when it's warm.

Maizie makes me smile.

I put on some gorgeous Laura Mercier red lipstick this morning.

Banana?! The strange man wearing flannel pjs in the background is my father.

Nylon magazine is the greatest!

I bought this little leather satchel at Wasteland in the Haight last summer... the strap broke, and I just recently got it fixed! I can't wait to use it.

I REALLY need to clean my desk off!

The ginger snaps... I ate five and I feel very guilty!

Various snacks... I've always adored food pictures.

Gorgeous black "Audrey" style dress I'm purchasing... It's going to be my favorite thing in my closet for fall and winter!