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“downtownfrombehind is a photographic series capturing subjects riding their bike from behind on some 200+ streets, avenues and lanes below 14th street in New York City. The result is an environmental portrait for each street and subject with a goal to highlight a set of individuals, emerging and established, each uniquely contributing; culturally, socially and physically, to make this part of the city what it is today.” Photographs of people, their bikes, and their stories. I love it!

Loving the feature My Better Half on freelance graphic designer and letterpress artist Amanda Jane Jones’s blog. Amanda photographs couples, adds some cute graphics to the photos, and shares each couple’s story as well as three interesting facts about each person. I love hearing other people’s stories! Check out my blog feature HELLO my name is to learn about folks in my life’s path.

…IT’S OFFICIALLY SPRING! Enjoy the new season!

Photo by Downtown From Behind via A Cup of Jo

“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whomever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald

Quote via thatkindofwoman
Photo via Kelli Murray

I love these photos by Seth Casteel. “Only months ago, Casteel struggled to pay his bills after he splurged on a waterproof camera case, making it possible for him to take these pictures.” “‘I woke up [the day after posting the pictures to the web] to a bunch of money in my bank account,’ the photographer told The Huffington Post…” (via The Huffington Post).

It’s a Wild World

Hi folks! I’m leaving this evening on a train headed towards Jacksonville, Florida, so I’m checking out early. I’m running in the Gate River Run on Saturday, which I haven’t trained for (worst decision ever), and visiting college friends, my brother, and his family. I’m definitely looking forward to my train rides…11 hours each way. Perfect time to work, read, write, listen to music and audio books, and sleep of course. I’ll keep you updated on my view via Twitter, and will be back here on Wednesday.

Have a lovely weekend (and start of a new week)! And, don’t forget to set your clocks forward this Saturday evening!

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Harry Bloom

These clothes by Ruche are beautiful, and the styling in these photographs is fantastic! View the entire Enchantment lookbook, A Melodic Dream, here.

Photography by Elizabeth Messina
Makeup & Hair by KC Witkamp
Furniture Rentals from Found Vintage
Umbrellas from Bella Umbrella
Styling and Art Direction by ShopRuche.com
Model: Ashlyn Pearce