great essay by Tim Culvahouse on the New Orleans corner store, a culturally significant cornerstone which has some tyological characteristics but takes different forms throughout the city of new orleans. Culvahouse outlines some of the attributes of these unique buildings that maintain the block form and pattern, create community gathering space,and encourage localized economies. He also interviews architect Wayne Troyer; read more here

painting by Timothy Cavnar. Stopped by Fair Folks and a Goat last night, Cavnar’s ephemeral paintings wash soft light over floral landscapes and fragile animals…. I love them. out back in the courtyard we were treated to a great show by Luke Wilson King and Esther Rose. looking forward to visiting the New York location next weekend.

looking forward to a weekend to catch my breath and catch up on the lovely things people are doing all around us in the world. more patterns and other pretty things to come, soon.