Recently on a fall bike ride through Eagle Rock, Scott and I came across an open house for the new Oxy Lofts. Now, for those of you who don't live in our hood, Eagle Rock is home to Occidental College (our President's first alma mater before he transferred to Columbia). Oxy is Occidental's nickname. That said, I don't think Oxy Lofts is a good name for a real estate development. I can't help but... Read more
So, Scott and I were wandering around the Paseo Colorado on Friday night before we went to see The Social Network, and we walked into a new kids / baby store called Currant. Very cute stuff - everything a baby or mom could need when it comes to strollers, bibs, baby shoes, and toys. At the back a rather frustrated dad was feeding dinner to his daughter. As we wandered by, looking at the various... Read more
Recently Homeboy Industries' Homeboy Bakery and Homegirl Cafe have been getting a lot of buzz. I'd heard on NPR that they were opening a cafe at LAX (Hallelujah! better food options at LAX!). I'd also seen an article in this month's Sunset, and they just started showing up at the 7th + Fig farmer's market below my office. Prior to that, riding the Gold Lineto work, I'd seen their large facade... Read more
This perforated owl lampshade from Danish graphic designers Stellavie would be great in a kid's room. And there is something so 80's pac man pixelation about it. Read more
Anne, winner of our Margaret Miller giveaway is a beauty in her new pumpkin colored dress. Read more
Best Halloween costume encountered thus far. Great job Diana! Read more
The makings of a fall table. Too bad we won't be celebrating Thanksgiving at our house. Read more
I was unaware that squirrels liked to eat pumpkins. Or perhaps they were working on their very own jack-o-lantern. Caveat: I haven't seen the culprit yet so I can't for sure verify that they are squirrels. Perhaps it's a cat or a possum or skunk. Time for some reconnaissance work Read more
Bamboo shades installed in the living room. check.Look Mom! No more faded carpet in the summertime. I was worried that the shades might make the windows look smaller but I think they just add a layer of warmth to the room. The Blinds Chaletproduct is decent and very well priced. These windows are large and they were only a couple hundred bucks a window. The bamboo actually has a contrasting... Read more
I wonder if she stands at the back door and stares at the doorknob all day when we're not home... Read more
Because I have a thing for Owls. Read more
Custom holiday cards from Rifle Paper co. I wish I could bring myself to get something like this made, get an address book together, send out holiday cards etc etc. One of these days. Or I'll stick to the tried and true Ahnert tradition of sending out a Chinese New Year email. It's greener right? But these cards are so damn cute! Read more