muse · i live here

it couldn't have been more than 35°F.

i'm not saying that's so unbelievably cold. it just might not be the preferred weather for walking along the pier.

that is, of course, unless the pier you live near looks like this one.

i absolutely love seattle.

when we tell you we have mountains in our backyard.

we mean it. 

don't let the rain deter you.

or do. 

that's alright.

more for me.

friday find · seek what has already been sought

i cheated.

here's another thrift store find...only, this time, i didn't quite find it. 

find it first, that is.

it was thrifted by a friend of mine. and then she turned around and sold it online.

to me!

romper clothing. 

(all i'm sayin' is don't be afraid to cheat: let O do the digging for you.)

wait for it... 

yes, i'm rockin' a super hip olive oyl on my sweater! 

muse · in the trimming

inspiration can be found anywhere.

by anyone.

in anything.

like old videotape ribbon.

yes.

this dress is made out of ribbon from old movies.

the artist is Rebecca Maxim and she says her work is "less about fashion and more about transforming the by-product of consumption into glamorous objects".

inspiration in by-products? check!

 HAPPY NEW YEAR BE*MUSE FAMILY! 
May 2013 bring you unlimited inspiration in the most unexpected places.

see this piece in person at the Bellevue Art Museum as part of the High Fiber Diet exhibit through february!

friday find · holiday edition!

'tis the season.

of holly and berries.

drinks and being merry.

making memories with family and friends.

and. of course.

the holiday parties!

and this year, both the hubby and i were rockin' some of our fabulous finds at each different shin dig.

guess which parts of our looks are thrifted?

tie? suspenders? blazer?

mmhmm. yup. yes!

of course there are little santas on his suspenders.

love him too much.

don't count me out though!

my killer shirt?

scored it at the amazing consignment boutique i told you about this spring!

merry christmas to you and yours from me and him

may it be filled with love, laughter and maybe a couple pick-ups from your local thrift store. ;-)

xox, jpotmont

WINTER CONTEST!

the favorite pictures may even be highlighted here on be·muse!

muse · forever 21 fun

i love walking around downtown.

i never know what·who i might see.

so this was a fun surprise.

turn the corner and Forever 21 has models · live and totally regular peeps like us · posing in their window.

so i snapped a couple shots.

excuse the glare. you just never know when something·someone might inspire!

 hi-five!

WORK.

muse · update on a past muse

remember these two?

they just got engaged!

and had an engagement shin dig at this clever bar in seattle.

i love parties. and i love LOVE.

so a party to celebrate love?

WIN. WIN.

in addition to the old-timey drinks highlighted on their walls, they offered a 'spicy serrano peach cocktail' which had my name written all over it. 

mmmmm.

side note: all i want for my next birthday is these balloons.

congrats you two!