I've been eyeing Lan Jaenicke's beautifully tailored modern coats for awhile now. They are unfortunately a bit out of my price range... but perhaps I can put them on my "Santa Please" list. They are perfect for our mild San Francisco weather. I'm particularly in love with that one on the left. Can't you just see it with a pair of emerald green long leather gloves? You can find them here in the city at one of my favorite shops Eden and Eden.Which by the way (I can't believe I'm telling you this) is where I find nearly all my great vintage wardrobe treasures. Rachel and I surely have a similar eye for things.
"All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." – Pablo Picasso
When wondering what to give your loved ones this season think of the culmination of this book. The drawings of his youth were given to Ericailcane by his parents. He in turn reinterpreted the drawings into their modern counterpart. Such a heartfelt exercise. Love!
You can find it over on a darling little shop called Found By James.
thank-you swiss-miss
By the way did you know the bombshell enjoyed cooking?
I'm out for the next few days. Hope everyone enjoys the holiday. xox
I'm sure you all know about the darling above but I just stumbled across her blog and think she is quite adorable. Not to mention another haircut to consider.
I can rarely take a visit anywhere without sniffing out a few gems. This is partly the reason that me and vacations to tropical islands don't mix. Hello beach, and tomorrow, hello beach, day three, "Is there anything besides the freaking sand to look at?" I first learned of Bottega Louie from Porter and Hollister's visit to Los Angeles. (A darling Italian gentleman that I met on Friday night also pointed me this way so I knew I had to check it out) That's right, this California girl learned from a couple New Yorkers about a new place in downtown LA. I was a bit miffed about being outsniffed, not to mention that by viewing their photos I thought it was some classic I had never heard of which had me a bit twisted. A sigh of (a little bit) relief came when I realized it was brand spanking new, not an old classic at all. But if they play their cards right I can see this place being around for a long long time thus a future classic, if you will.
cannoli, technicolor cupcakes, and the most delightful packaging.
I think the banquettes were my favorite detail. Classic black tufted leather on elegant brass legs.
White marble everywhere, and the delightful pizza kitchen ever so simply covered from floor to ceiling in glossy tile.
We of course couldn't resist a little "to go" deliciousness for breakfast the next morning modeled by my dear friend Velia. xo
By the way quite a few of my photos turned out pretty awful mostly because of my nervousness. There were mobs of people there and when you have a camera all eyes seem to gravitate towards you. Do any of you camera pros have any words of advice for a gal who doesn't like the attention. How do you keep calm and shut out the eyes?
Also, fair warning here, when we were there it was pretty touristy so if that is not your thing (as it's not mine, but I do make exceptions for wonderful spaces) may I suggest you try to go during the week or with a big enough group that you don't notice the crowd.
I don't normally do this but hey why not? I'm saying goodbye to my horsetail and grasses. I think I originally payed somewhere around $120 per potted arrangement but I'm letting them go for the bargain price of $30 a piece or $50 for both. The pots are a pale turquoise green blue which you can't really see from these images. If you live in the Bay Area, get in touch. Also you must pick them up and cash only please. xo
Sold! Well that was fast.
Hello, I've been mad busy playing catch-up today. Whew, who knew being gone just a few days could put you behind like this. While I was away in Los Angeles, la la, City of Angels, I was intent on visiting a few places in addition to my professional reasons for being there. The Neutra VDL house to take a few snaps to share with you all and perhaps begin a new sketch project. They have been in need of some help and since my alma mater owns the beloved Neutra residence I thought I could put a bit of a spotlight on it. That visit didn't work out so well as they were closed this weekend unexpectedly. I guess it will have to be my next visit.
The Bradbury building as it is a bit embarrassing that I have yet to visit it. And upon arrival they were closed for filming. (strike two) But this time I decided to ignore the rules and trespass regardless until they threw me out. It ended up being not such a bad visit except all their lighting tools were in the way of my photo taking, but hey I didn't get kicked out.
And Bottega Louie, a new spot downtown that with a few years of wear will certainly look like a classic. This was a score but it was filled to the gills and a bit difficult to capture, but I'll share what I can later this week.
And then a little shopping of course, or in my case, window shopping. I wanted to check out the new places on Abbot Kinney and a few in Silverlake including Mohawk General Store. I never did make it to the West Side in time but I did make it to Mohawk and I'll share that with you later this week. Above is a post from their blog, that I was perusing a bit while trying to look up their location. And I couldn't agree more with the plea of this article as the helmet is my most loathed (but needed) bicycle accessory. After all, I (most) don't live in fairytale land, where they have Very Separate and safe bike lanes. By the way I might also mention that except for Venice that I didn't see much bicycle riding in Los Angeles... and while it is vast I could definitely see it being a mode of transport in the neighborhood, especially the flatlands of Hollywood. So What up LA? And don't give me some silly excuse like you have hills down there.
Forgive me while I get a bit girly on you. Girl Hair of my dreams. Ever since I was in young tot I wished for such locks (in my dreams of course) Unfortunately I was born with the straightest flattest mousy brown hair. (As I was told)
I don't think of it so much as mousy anymore, its dark brown with quite a bit of red and lovely natural highlights (I've even had top salons ask me who does my color, when I haven't touched it in years) but I surely don't have those wonderful curls. I tried to attain them in middle school with the most horrid and saddest of perms that never lived up to its promises.
Ah well, that is why it is time to chop chop chop. Check out the darling Luz Pavon here. Happy Friday everyone.
Also I'm LA bound last minute so if there is anything happening this weekend that I shouldn't miss let me know.
I'm really excited to share this with you! Eric Pfeiffer and Steve Piccus have recently launched The Utility Collective. Their first product 'Mix Boxes'(above) a multitude of different sized well formed boxes that you can arrange how you see fit to meet your storage needs is really quite democratic in more ways then one. One of the the most poignant details is not something you can see with your eye, it's the story of how it got to you. I'll let them explain...
The goal for TUC is to not only bring intelligent products to market, but to offer a window into the making of these products. TUC is focused on creating objects in the US with a select group of factories and craftsmen. Each item is made on demand and shipped direct from our factory partners to our customers. Our hope is to create a stronger more visible connection between where products are made and the people that will ultimately be using them.
Inspired by the our local farmers market and the slow food movement, we developed TUC with the same approach to "making". The strategy is to highlight factories, designers and actual makers right here is the US. Design, make and sell local - that's our model and we think the time is right to connect consumers to making products here in the US.
Part of this process is making it as transparent to the consumer as possible. Thus you'll see how items are brought to market. You see this below with their new "whale" product. To the left are some of the first prototypes and to the right is the most recent prototype with a much more interesting wood grain and from a sustainable source. This is one of the most intriguing parts about TUC since as a designer myself I always want to know how things are made. See some process images of Mix Boxes here.
By the way, that adorable Mister Whale has yet to be named. I kind of want to send in some options don't you? Can't you just see Mister Whale greeting you every morning when you sit down at work, I'm sure he'll be chipper then your co-workers.
The other day I went tree scouting at the lovely Flora Grubb since there is now a big hole where our fiddle leaf fig tree used to be. I was thinking something a little more delicate this time around as well as a bit more vertical in nature. I'm sure I'll change my mind once again once I've had it there for a bit, which had me wondering is there some sort of tree/plant exchange program. As long as you kept good care of it couldn't you bring it back and trade it in for something new? Trees are expensive!
In the end I'm leaning towards the trees on either end. The one on the left is smack in the middle in the red pot. Apparently they are different versions of the same tree, one with crinkly leaves and one with flat. Which route would you go? And that middle shot I couldn't resist, they are pots made from rolled up Chronicles.
By the way did I mention that 7x7 finally published online the article about our place? Go here to read.
The other night the Mister and I went out with a couple of friends from his high school years. The years of sensitive boys, copious amounts of black, and Robert Smith hair. One friend I've known for quite some time and has become a dear dear friend and one I was meeting for the first time. He asked that question... you know the one. How did you two meet?
In our case this is a very long story and although it started as a simple friendship that built over many years and long lapses of time I always pause before telling it because I can't help but think... Do they really want to hear this? So I do my best to give a full but shortened version. The Mister does get a bit miffed sometimes when I do this because he thinks I leave out all the important details. So when this old friend asked I relented and let the Mister tell it. Only he got a little zealous (perhaps it was the wine talking) and went a little too far which at that point I had to say HEY, that's enough with the detail. But in all honesty, it is completely endearing how much he likes to tell that story of how we met and I wouldn't want it any other way.
With the story fresh in my mind this painting was so surprising as it seemed like a page from that (our) book. Have a look at more of Joshua's work his use of color, light and geometry are really stunning.
via notcot
If you’re digging a hole in the wrong place, making it deeper doesn’t help anything.
- Seymour Chwast (via Michael Bierut at the BrandNewConference)
Sometimes I have a hard time knowing what IS the right place and I end up with lots of little holes. Sigh. You?
thanks swissmiss
As you probably know Prop 19 out here in Cali is out to make Marijuana an honest man. We'll see how that goes. I can tell you if all of the medical Marijuana facilities looked like this I would have a hard time voting no. Wouldn't you?
Can't wait to view this space in person.
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photos Aubrie Pick for 7x7 (you know, the issue we are in;) and one from tmagazine
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