happy hot & hazy day!

As a Cleveland "Westsider," I always see the city from one way...check out this view of it from the "Eastside"....lookin good Cleveland!

happy hearts weekend

happy hearts day cleveland.

I hope everyone has a wonderful sweet winter weekend. Lots of love... i heart cleveland, i know you do too!



I found this image at leloveimage.blogspot.com

Snow surf!

They are predicting snow for Tuesday in Cleveland. With that said, it could snow, be sunny, rain, be foggy or all of the above.

To some of us the winter snow hinders our morning jogs, keeps us in bed those extra fifteen minutes, warrants an extra large latte rather than the daily grande.



To these guys, winters in Cleveland equals the perfect surfing weather. Jeff Sierputowski’s photos of a group of surfer dudes gave me chills but then I thought...how COOL is that?



You may not want to dunk yourself in our fair Lake Erie at this time of year, but try and get outdoors, bundle up, breathe the brisk air and imagine if YOU picked up winter surfing as next years hobby!

a hot sign.

I don't know if it's the sunshine or the excitement of the big Cavs game tonight but something is stirring in the air.



I found this fun, bright and cheery image off of an amazing flickr account filled with nothing but vintage signage images from all over Ohio plus.

Enjoy the sunny day. Get psyched to root on our team...Go Cavs Go!

Ride opening (12/04)

Friday, December 4th, 2009



ride. AN EXHIBITION OF CYCLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Spin is proud to present ride. AN EXHIBITION OF CYCLE PHOTOGRAPHY by RUSSELL LEE and featuring prints by GREY CARDIGAN. December 4th, 2009 thru January 2nd, 2010.

Opening reception Friday, December 4th, 6pm with award winning beer from Fathead's Brewery.

Thankful for the weekend!

I’m THANKFUL it’s the weekend. The weekend before the “Week of Thanks”... So many things to get done before December madness strikes!




Here is what I am planning to do...hope I can squeeze it all in.

Friday.
> Read a new Zine at Bella Dubby
> Eat some Ice Cream to celebrate the END of Tap! :)
> Listen to some great local tunes at made in the 216
> Party like a rock star.

Saturday
> Groom my little pup (shown at Thanksgiving in DC a few years ago)
> Fall in love with a Vampire..or a werewolf.
> Begin my holiday shopping list...(buying locally thanks to the reminder from Chef’s Widow!)
> Stop by the last farmers market of the season...or see the tree lighting?

Sunday
> Brush up on my manners (there are still a few spots left, call 440.247.2550 to sign up!)
> Explore the gardens & gingerbread creations
> FREE HENNA (with any cosmetic purchase) at Dillards in Beachwood...I am thinking a pumpkin, turkey and fall leaves for the Thanksgiving week?

Looking up!

Hi i heart cleveland readers!

I hope everyone enjoyed the gorgeous midwest weather over the weekend. I was out of town and missed all of the sunshine. Just a quick note tot let you know once I get caught up with work and such I will jump back to blogging on all the fun happenings in the area. Until then, check out this image I took from the plane...isn't it fun to see life from a different perspective? Enjoy!

funny story...

So I went to Mentor Headlands over the weekend to enjoy the surf, sand and sun...as well as a few of my magazines and my latest read, Julie & Julia.

Anyways, as I lay there I was watching the cutest little girl and her dad dig a big hole in the sand to splash around in. I was thinking to myself "they sorta look familiar?" "But how could I know a little girl from Mentor when I live in Lakewood? Then it came to me.

Last year on my one and only visit to Mentor Headlands I photographed a little girl digging the same big hole...could it be? Out of the HUNDREDS of people at the beach this day I set up my blanket right next to the same family?



Take a peak and let me know what you think? Do you think they share bandanna's? If anyone knows who they are, I swear the are the cutest summer beach pair ever.

West Side Market "House"

Look what the market used to be called. How fun! I am going to start calling it the market house again.

Euclid, "In the Day"

Imagine being downtown on Euclid Ave amoung all of these people. How fun! Wonder what the parade was for.



Start hanging out downtown, and maybe we can get it to look like like this again someday.

Vintage Cleveland

I found this photo and had to share.



I love Cleveland, now AND then!

happy friday

Anyone up for a hotdog lunch today?



Happy Friday Cleveland.

Think Spring

Although it's -4 degrees outdoors, the sunshine keeps me enthusiastic for spring. Although there aren't daffodils peaking their danity heads from the earth quiet yet, I did see them last night at Giant Eagle for $3 a bunch and that is a sure sign of spring to me! Enjoy this little bird as reminder of the months ahead. Stay warm.



peace.

Cleveland in Paris

Along with loving Cleveland, I HEART PARIS.

I heart the architecture, the quaint bistros filled with espresso & wine, the french fashion sense, I heart EVERYTHING french!

Last week my friend and fellow "Cleveland-Lover" Danielle (owner & creator of Room Service) traveled to France to explore, renew and search out fabulous spring merchandise for us Cleveland shoppers. Her talent lies not only as a sassy retail buyer, but clearly she has a great eye for photography too.



Take a moment to escape to Paris through the eyes of Danielle, photos tres magnifiques!

blog.roomservicecleveland.com/

Happy Day 8

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

There is a lot going on around town, but don't forget to celebrate today, January 8th.

It's National English Toffee Day. It's Elvis Presley's birthday. Did you know eight is the first number to be the aliquot sum of two numbers other than itself; the discrete biprime 10, and the square number 49 (for you number people!) So with that enjoy the eighth in NorthEast Ohio, get your giggle on. :)

Winter Beach Love

“Oh baby it’s cold outside” streamed through my mind as I set out to capture the winter and the lake this past weekend...



The sun was out in full effect but there were no sunbathers, no picnics and hardly a seagull to be seen this afternoon at Edgewater Park Beach. There were however shimmery ice crystals, dagger-like icicles and snow encrusted saplings. The air whipped across my cheeks with every photo I snapped, the sound of waves crashing over the hardness of ice was a different tune than those of the summer waves. Cold and hard, yet melodic, evolving and true. Nature is an amazing creature so fragile and yet so strong. How do the little plants live through this harsh winter, yet in a few months they will lift their little heads and awaken with Miss Spring? I am always in awe of our gorgeous Cleveland winters.



I know it may not be your number one destination throughout these “below-zero” days, but I would highly recommend a pair of mittens and an afternoon adventure to the beach, where the sand cracks like walking on glass and the wind sings a tune of pure exhilaration.

Skateboarding Movie Night (10/20)

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Kick off your week with a night out at the Garage Bar for Cult Movie Mondays. This Monday night the theme of both flicks (10:00pm & 12:00 midnight) is SKATEBOARDING. Wonder what movies they will show? Anyone know?

Along with the film, movie night is filled with drink specials, popcorn, and candy! :)

For information, including other specials and directions visit www.thegaragebar.net

Rain. Florida. Bears?

I know I have been posting a bunch, but there are so many reasons I heart cleveland, I just can’t pick one thing a day anymore...

So as of late, I feel like I am living in Florida. Sunny in the morning, a brief cooling downpour in the afternoon and then a late evening clear up. The trees and plants are thriving and everyone's lawns look ultra lush. Isn’t it great?



I didn’t make it down to the Metroparks this weekend (due to parties, weddings, and lots of work)...but I imagine if I did I might have found an image like this...the two little bears playing together, sharing their finds, taking time to sniff the roses. Do we have bears in Northeast Ohio? I just love this picture and couldn’t resist sharing! It makes me smile.

Have a great week Cleveland!

Art at Banana

If you aren't in the market for some frilly summer frocks, swing by BR to peruse the wild photo gallery...or the sale rack.

Photographer Andy Biggs is passionate about African Safaris and animal imagery, and it shows in his work. Biggs recently landed a big deal with Banana Republic; they're using his images in stores, on billboards and in window displays as part of their Summer 2008 advertising campaign. The images are all black & white, and are calm and classy; this is a thinking-man's safari.



"I began my photographic career leading a workshop or two in Africa each year, and now it has turned into a business where I am leading up to six or seven photographic safaris and workshops in a year. Whenever people think about anything safari or African, I want them to think about my photography and my photographic safaris." commented Biggs.

For more of "Mr. Biggs" work, visit www.andybiggs.com. To locate the nearest BN Gallery to you visit www.bananarepublic.com

Officially Summer (6/20)

Happy FIRST day of SUMMER 2008!



I have been hanging on to these two pics and thought today; the summer solstice would be a great time to share. Enjoy!