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
After a month or two of psyching myself up for hanging, the headboard has finally been hung in the master bedroom. Credits:Valley Forge - pleatherStupid Amazon store - nailheads that ended up in three bandaged fingersOOK - hanging cleats (remains to be seen how we feel about these)Home Depot - wood, screws, brackets etc (in total 75 lbs on the wall)Joanne Fabrics - batting, foam etcDavis parents... Read more
So, I went a little crazy at the Dirt Market in Beijing. Panjiayuan, otherwise known as the Dirt Market (don't ask my why because the Chinese name doesn't mean that), is an outdoor antiques market that takes place on the weekends in Beijing. You can find just about anything there - a lot of which is at this point not truly antique, but fun nonetheless. As I said I went a little crazy and ended... Read more
Yes, it's really a word.... At least here in Eagle Rock that is. Cacao Deli Mexicatessen opened up about a year ago and was just featured on Tasting Table. So Scott and I decided to take our newly revamped bikes and trek down Colorado this weekend to try it out. Really great authentic and well-priced Mexican food in a casual quaint atmosphere. We sat out on the patio overlooking Eagle Rock. No... Read more
I'm loving these Rick Zarris prints i found on Etsy- yes, they're prints on canvas of his original paintings. Four 12" x 12" canvases that have been hand-gesso'd for $120. Not bad. Any takers? If you buy them, send me a pic of the installed product. Read more
What Floopy does when we are outside gardening (after her "encounter" with Mean Black Cat she knows to stay near the back door). Read more