So I made up a little curry dish the other day in our crockpot from various items found at the farmers market and in our garden. It actually turned out super yum. I can't give you exact quantities since I don't cook with recipes (hence my complete lack of ability when it comes to baking). However, the general gist is:2 large chicken breasts cut into chunks3 heaping tablespoons curry mix up3... Read more
Seriously.... Gap came out with padded knee pants for toddlers. I personally could use a pair myself. Perhaps their adult sales figures would do a little better if they thought along those lines. Read more
Why I love Old Town Pasadena Legal Jaywalking Read more
Weekly Weeds: Valentien's Visions Southern California is basically a desert, right? Maybe we should all be growing cactus in our front yards? Well, I do love a healthy cactus garden - and the Getty's playful arrangement above Los Angeles is both near and an under-appreciated local delight.Nonetheless, it's not too prickly to note that while it's true that Death Valley is within our realm, and... Read more
So Scott got our 70's retro Brooklyn 3 speeds reconditioned and we are ready to cruise around and explore the Pasadena / Eagle Rock area on two wheels. I have a typical wire frame bike basket already and I suppose it serves me well. BUT, if I were to make a swap, or recommend a basket to other bikers, I'd go for the MIO Pop-up bicycle basket. It ships flat and fits on the front of a bike, comes... Read more
I'll give $5 to anyone who actually gets that reference. Comment below if you have an answer. In any case:Andrew Zuckerman just came out with his book Bird in which he took amazing high def photographs of birds in repose and in flight in front of a white background. These small images don't do them justice. Best to go to his book's website. He photographed 74 birds in 4 countries. I think I... Read more
We were up in Portland this weekend and had the opportunity to visit Scott's Aunt Mona's studio. She is an amazing figurative painter who has done work for the likes of the Spectrum Dance Theater and Oregan Ballet. Visit her at http://www.monajonescordell.com/ . Most recently Mona has been working on a series of Animal drawingsand paintings and you yourself can own an original print from the... Read more
You do the math. You could either buy this amazing designer cat chaise (which the cat will need you to replace in 2 months anyway after she's scratched the heck out of it) for $160 from designpublic Or you could buy the SmartyKat Chaise for $19.75. I know which one Floopy likes. Read more
These embroidered cocktail napkins from Pomegranate Inc. ($24 for a set of 6) are a great gift for the hostess with the mostest . Or perhaps for yourself. Read more
John Robshaw's line of linens, pillows and rugs that is.We need a summer weight quilt for the master bed. I think this might just be the answer... when it goes on sale.And check out his Dhurries. These are actually really well priced rugs and pretty awesome designs! Read more
I'm loving large scale prints right now. Just need to find more pieces to reupholster! I recently discovered Christopher Farr Textiles in an issue of Elle Decor (they're carried at Thomas Lavin in LA). I'm thinking I need to use this "Carnival" fabric somewhere. How fabulous is it?Although this fabric "Span" is so unique and mid century - you could almost just stretch it and use it as art. Read more