lately // house of habit

While we get to know our little one these next few weeks, I've asked some friends to guest post to keep the blog from going dead silent.  I will check in from time to time in the few waking moments that pop up.  ~ be well ~

Jessica writes the blog House of Habit documenting family life on the west coast.  I'm in awe watching her three little boys and how they are already cultivating their own unique personalities and how Jessica manages to it with absolute grace.  Her instagram stream goes even further into their world as it happens; a must follow: @houseinhabit    And if keeping three boys organized, fed and inspired wasn't enough; the family also runs an etsy shop House Inhabit full of child size teepees and other timeless wooden furniture.

Recently, I made it to the Flea Market in Joshua Tree, an event I had been hearing about for ages from some local friends of ours who swear by it's cheap prices and unique "desert vibe" It was exactly that. A quaint market run by local desert folk well equipped with all my favorites: turquoise jewelry, vintage clothing, antique rugs and all the kitschy nick knacks I adore. An old school breakfast cafe on the premise and records playing as you browse made it far more charming to sit and stay awhile. No entrance charge was another big perk.

Unfortunately I came terribly unprepared, with very little cash so my picks were far more scarce than I would have liked, but I did walk away with a mint 1960s land camera, clad in it's original leather carrying case (4$) an old wooden milk crate from a San Francisco dairy supply (5$) and a really cool rock I was gifted by one very sweet boothsman (a meteorite I was told) that made my oldest son quite happy to inherit upon my return. My friends scored some pretty solid little gems themselves: a beautiful full length print dress, Mexican blankets (1$!!!) mini ponchos and a couple gold rings. It was a perfect little day trip. But than again, this time of year, the desert always is. 

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[Melinda's Musings]

I love her photographs. Thanks for sharing, I'm adding her to my Bloglovin' roll!