in costa rica. by sofia tomé.
the end of the first (un)official summer weekend is here. thought this image would make sense. i’ve shared a variation on this blog in the past, but this has a lovely blue boat. it feels so peaceful and…distant. i am ready for a break.
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winter in manasquan. by sofia tomé.
the jersey shore remains forgotten during the winter, though every year, i head down for just that reason. i love the calm that takes over the town and the beauty that pervades despite the cold weather. this photo, though having been taken almost 2 years ago, is a personal favorite of mine. i love how the plants seem layered, how the barren trees peek out from behind.
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girl in garden, unknown year. found.
isn’t it interesting how people just love photographing children (usually girls) in their garden? i’m pretty sure i bought this photo at an antique shop somewhere in jersey and though it has no date, it looks like it might be from the 1920s. the bob and the dress are both super cute!
in central park. by sofia tomé.
though i’m not in new york at the moment, i’m sure the park is looking very similar to the way it looked last winter (and the winter before). the weather in houston is mild; every once in a while i miss this (and hot chocolate).
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this amazing photograph was taken at my tio antonio’s wedding. my uncle is in the middle and my great-grandparents are on either side of him. i’m pretty sure my cousin scanned this photograph and i am so glad! pictures of my great-grandparents are few and far between. my great-grandmother was beautiful!
p.s. those cheekbone genes were pretty strong.
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so sorry for the belated greetings, but i thought it’d be nice to share this spectacular photo with you guys. this amazing costume was hand sewn, from furry ears to yellow shoes, by my lovely mother! it’s her favorite ever, and i don’t blame her. she even MADE the turtle neck!
p.s. she lent me those panty hose.
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rockerfeller center. new york city, 1937. found.
amazing how much style has changed. i absolutely love how sharp these men look. they’re totally put together in their 3 piece suits! the bow tie on the left is extra fabulous!!
familia antunes cortez, portugal, ca. 1968.
found this photo in my inbox today with this note attached:
“this must have been on the Sunday of the Feast because the priest always ate at grandma’s house whenever he was in town. (otherwise, it was some other special occasion.) …”
my grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and some other family members are in this picture. so exciting!! (thanks mommy.)
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looking to point pleasant. by sofia tomé
wishing i could lie on the beach, on my towel, with a good friend, and a good book.
south carolina, unknown year. found.
i picked up this photo at an antique shop in montclair, nj just about a year back. there’s no year marked on the image but looks to me like the 50’s. check out her awesome plaid dress!
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