no words. just an intro.

It's only the beginning.

 

daisies: c/o local fabric store

pulled this out from a mini photoshoot teri took of me last summer in LA at our aunt's house. 

Intro- The xx

dyed my hair

sf cannery- aau exhibition summer 2013

7/15: it's a hipster/fairy/inanimate object/badass rugged explorer kind of party

If I Ever Feel Better- Phoenix

7/14: rookie roadtrip sf: tavi gevinson!

flower crown: DIY by teri

Haight Ashbury Fair 2012!

 

Haight Ashbury Street Fair! fun fun fun

(1st photo)

purple tank: forever21

vest: from marcie! 

sunflower pin: bought from these sweet old ladies, borrowed from teri

lace skirt: DIY by my momma!

shoesies: vans

happy summer fellow bloggers + mommy's etsy!

freshman year has finally ended! i am officially a sophomore now. wow! this year has really gone by way to fast. the weather's finally getting sunny, and i finally have some real time to chill without thinking about an assignment i forgot to do.. and the senior's graduation was today! it was so bittersweet, but i am so ready to have fun for the next 2 months! oh, and both the necklaces are from my mom's awesome etsy shop, ttikstudios! please check it out whenever you can, guys! happy summer everyone!

ps. basil is really growing too fast!

dress: h&m

tights: my mom's from a long time ago!

shoes: vans

twig crown: borrowed, handmade by teri

mustard yellow heart necklace: ttikstudios

sand dollar necklace: ttikstudios

Even though Katy Perry's Last Friday night (t.g.i.f.) is probably a much more suitable song for the summer.. by ingrid michaelson has always been one of my favorites!
Everybody- Ingrid Michaelson

so far this summer..

6/9 thursday: chilled at school with friends when no one was there. yeah IM COOL. haha.

6/10 friday: badminton bbq! basil met miso <3 so cute + water fight!

6/11 saturday: seniors graduation  :( and :) at the same time.

6/12 sunday: haight/ashbury fair
so stoked!

"basil-boo" good news+bad news

how much cuter can this puppy get?

my beautiful and talented older sister, teri seaglass. she is so so good at making willow crowns (she's wearing one) and is super friendly (like a puppy, haha) and kind. she's the coolest kid on the block, and you should really check out her blog. :)

               

so we haven't decided on (our very first) puppy's full name yet, but it's going to go something like this:

.basil -boo "scout" ke$ha-niqua maybelle-licious chen. 

yup, that's right. pretty awesome stuff. she will turn 10 weeks this saturday. we've had her for about 2 weeks now, and she's already completely potty-trained! (that may be the normal time for any dog.. but im just too proud of her) i've literally wanted a dog all my life (well since i was 4) and that was my blowing-the-candles- birthday-wish every single year. i even had a "puppy funds" box since i was really little to save up money for a  puppy because my parents wouldn't let me have one. Well now, at the age of 15, i finally got my puppy. I cannot even begin to explain how overjoyed i am. i came upon just one slight problem though.. my birthday was just a few days ago.. and.. i no longer had a blowing-the-candles-birthday-wish. i mean, that's a good thing. but  yeah. haha.

lace tank: limited too, hand-me-down from me (!)

green gypsy skirt: night market in taiwan

brown gypsy skirt: hand-me-down from me (!)

flower willow crown: DIY by teri 

photos taken by me.

and.. here comes the bad news.. 

i've missed a week of school so far because i am extremely sick. i've been having a fever for the past few days, and now i'm coughing, sneezing, all that junk. i am so behind on work, but..that's okay, right? i'm always  feeling pretty good in the morning and afternoon (that's why i am able to blog right now) but as soon as that sun set.. you already know it. the pains kicks right back in.

Hey! no worries though. I'll get better in no time. let's talk more good news now.. so I did pass my piano test! (all of that practicing really paid off!) I am now officially a level 9 student! i am so so stoked. i got a 97% on my theory (written) test, Excellent on all my pieces (highest score), good on my technique (i was way too nervous!, second highest) & good on sight-reading (always been a stuggle for me :( ). I made it to the branch honors recital again this year though! (county recital). i also made the convention recital though too for the first time in my life (the state recital)! omg. 

wow. i can't believe so much has happened in such a short amount of time.. :)

.. oh no! ill have to talk to guys later because i can feel the headache coming back again! spreading the love to all my followers! :)

xoxo Tami Jam.

cutest. song.ever.

Let's go out for a nature walk! + Etsy!      

  

    

It's so warm and sunny today! I knew it would be the perfect weather for some blog posting, so I put on some nature-ish colors (that made me very happy), and went out to my backyard for these photos. The chain neckwarmer and the leaf headband are both handmade by my mommy, and you can find them both at her etsy shop, TTikstudios! :) 

Leaf headband: Hand-made by my mommy, borrowed from Teri

Brown chain neckwarmer: Hand-made by my mommy

White dress: Hand-me-down from cousin

White tank: Gap

White skirt: Gap

Brown cardigan: Gap

Green tights: welovecolors.com

Striped lace skirt: Hand-made by my mommy, borrowed from Teri

Ballet shoes: Dance store

PS. Check out these sweet things from the flea market!

Mexican slingshot, shell ring, and tree brooch.

2nd Annual Renegade Craft Fair. San Francisco, California.

December 19th, 2010: It was my first time there, and it was amazing. I cannot believe we almost decided not to go because of the pouring rain. I walked in the door, found a huge room with what looked like a never ending supply of inspiration, and thought- yes, this was the place for me.

Almost everything there was handmade, and I felt like I was about to die. There were bags, dresses, cards, stamps, jewelry (clock necklaces!), you name it. What really stood out to me though, (sorry, I don't have pictures) was definitely this beautiful cream flowy dress  with light purple and green flowers on it and also these pair of earrings that hung a corked bottle with pixie dust inside. (darn me for not having my ears pierced!)

I even recognized many of their pieces because they had their own etsy shops as well.

Many of the sellers there were also selling a scarf similar to the one I was wearing so we got to exchange fashion ideas for a while. (!)

It was just the best day ever, and I am definitely going back next year rain or shine- without hesitation.

Oatmeal scarf: Hand- made by my mommy

Snowflake Brooch: Gift

Brown long sleeve: Old Navy

Jean Vest: Borrowed from Teri, Old Navy

Lace skirt: Limited Too

Grey striped tights: Gap

Plaid shoes: Vans

Photos taken by Teri.

Sunday morning rain is falling.

Dear Rain,

I've been waiting for you for quite some time now. You make the skies dark, the earth moist, and the world magical. You come so easily, yet so beautifully. You may make some feel tired, gloomy, or even stuffy, but you make me feel the exact opposite. I'm currently sitting in my room staring at you blankly. Listening to the sound you make when you gently reach the floor is unbelievably amazing. You come and go so naturally, and when you come, you make everything live again in such a simple way. Running around outside when you're here only makes me feel like a child again. The world needs more of you, and I hope you stay for a while this time.

Yours Truly,

Tami Jam

Navy long sleeve: Gap

Beige crocheted outerwear: Heritage

 Pale Pink Skirt: Hand-me-down

Purple floral skirt: Borrowed from my mommy

Black sparkled stockings: Taiwan

Plaid shoes: Vans

Light blue beanie: Hand-made by my grandmother

 

Photos Taken By Teri.