So Heather at Habitually Chic just did a post about Take Ivy the cult-Japanese picture book from the 60's featuring the campuses of the Ivy League and preppy boys strolling down the stone pathways. I love that Princeton made the cover. That's the East Pyne courtyard that they're walking out of. And I'm pretty sure the dress code hasn't changed much from then. Read more
Yes, my childhood piano has finally made it to LA after being in a storage unit in Dallas and travelling here to LA via Kentucky (who knew that Kentucky was between Dallas and LA?!). It is here and in place and the living room outside door just manages to clear it when open. Now I guess I had better start brushing up on my Chopsticks and Heart & Soul.That's my mom chatting away on the phone... Read more
Yup - I just harvested 3 peppers from the plant I planted a couple months ago (wish they were a little spicier) and 3 cherry tomatoes from the volunteer tomato plants that cropped up in our garden. Granted we don't have enough to make a single serving of salad yet but it's fun to watch the plants grow and they make a good supplement to our farmer's market finds Read more
So I first posted about the artichokes we planted in our yard on April 19. And exactly 2 months later they had doubled in size and I posted again showing the progress of one little artichoke that could and the bud that it had created. This week the artichoke finally bloomed and created a beautiful purple pom pom.Which I then added to the kangaroo paw arrangement from earlier this week.By the... Read more
Not sure if I'll be able to make it - so hopefully some of you readers can go in my stead. The Renegade Craft Fair hits up LA this weekend. It will play host to a plethora of arts, crafts, DIY stuff and more. And you can take the Gold Line to the Chinatown stop to get there! Read more
So, last week a few coworkers and I trekked out into the heat for lunch. We actually walked 5 minutes out of our way to go somewhere besides the 7th and Fig Food Court. How New York of us Angelenos to walk! Although admittedly when I lived in NY I usually didn't make it past the downstairs Guy and Gallard for lunch. In any case, we made the journey to Mendocino Farms'second downtown outpost to... Read more
Jamie at Isuwanee posted this mirror from Z Gallerie. I agree that it's fabulous. Perhaps it would make a nice birthday present. I bet I'd look younger in it's reflection. Not sure yet where I'd put it but I'm sure it could find a home in our home. Read more
At Lady in Eagle Rock. 50% off select clothing, jewelry, and handbags from July 23 to July 31st. Read more
Recently I got a couple of pieces of art framed for the guestroom. I bought these in Stanley Market in HK and I think the framing probably cost 10 times as much as the paintings themselves. I also bought the great Oriental style picture hanging hardware at Stanley Market. I love how it completes the look. One day when I start my import export business I will include this hardware in the inventory.... Read more
So one of the Kangaroo Paws got a little heavy and the bloom fell over. I gave it a little haircut and I think it makes a beautiful simple architectural arrangement on the dining table. Read more
So Scott and I have been trolling the Pasadena Antique malls in search of various treasures to populate our new abode (it's hard to fill an 1800 SF space after coming from a Brooklyn coop that was a third of the size). Our favorite stop on the antique mall circuit is Angela Dickenson-Lee's store Bonita Interiors at the Pasadena Antique Center. She has a great selection of refurbished antiques in... Read more
Well, as many of you know Sriracha has been one of my favorite hot sauces since before Sriracha fever caught on. My sister-in-law just forwarded me an article about how Jacob Leland recently took Sriracha-mania to a new level by creating an eponymous ice cream flavor. Delightful or despicable? Make a pint and let me know. Now if only I had an ice cream maker..... Read more