Journal

Let there be light

Recently, I went to an estate sale in Pasadena.  There wasn't much there to be had, but I did find this not-so-great-looking pair of brass lamps.  The shades were hideous and one of the turn switches was missing.... but at $25 for the pair, not a bad deal.  So I packed them into the Fit and brought them home.$80 worth of lampshades later(these shades were relatively cheap, even though they cost... Read more

Pretty Haute Mess

So my good friend Cori has officially entered the blogosphere with her new blog Pretty Haute Mess.  Check out her design tips along with some great writeups about the provenance of various furniture pieces.  She is on a quest to make items that are a messy into haute couture.  Recently she turned this plain jane wire basket into a nice showpiece for the kitchen. Read more

Flying Coach

Friend and illustrator Jenna Puente recently entered this clever design into Threadless' crowd sourcing T-shirt contest. Are the birds flying economy class or is the plane their flying coach?  You be the judge.If you like like Jenna's design sign up for a Threadless account (they have lots of other cool Tees for sale) and rate Jenna's work - the contest goes on for the next six days until the... Read more

Urban Cycling

So, I previously blogged about Public's simple 3 speed bikes.  I love that these types of bikes are enjoying a resurgence.  The design is classic, they are way more stylish than your typical hybrid, but they are practical as well, especially for those of us who are only using our bikes for trekking around our neighborhoods.  Well, the trend spotters at Urban Outfittersseem to have caught on to... Read more

Veggie Garden Take 2

So I harvested all of ONE squash from the 5 plants that I planted.  4 are still alive and doing ok but apparently they don't want to reproduce.  The cucumbers decided to up and die.failed cukes. So now I'm on to the winter season plantings (despite the 100+ degree heat). A little arugula in place of the cukes, along with a Sequoia strawberry plant. We shall see how they fare and if it is in fact... Read more

Teutonia

The stroller that my brother designed for Graco while he was there is now available in the US!If you're of the Bugaboo, Peg Perego, Maclaren leaning check out the new Teutonia T-Linx stroller online.   It's like a transformer for babies - or at least that's a good line when convincing the hubby to spring for one. Read more

Accomplice!

Last night we participated in Accomplice Hollywood - the show / scavenger hunt / game / tour produced by Neil Patrick Harris  I can't really tell you much more or I'd have to kill you, but suffice it to say, I highly recommend it.  There is one in New York as well.  Check it out, sign up.  You won't regret it. Read more

GIVEAWAY – Margaret Miller Dress

Welcome to the first Eagle's Nest Giveaway.  The first 50 people to comment on this post will be entered into a giveaway to receive the South Beach Dress in Terracotta from Margaret Miller.  The dress normally retails for $105. Let us know how you would wear this dress - where to, what you'd accessorize it with and you'll be entered into the drawing. Read more