We leave to go to VACATION.First Princeton Reunions. Then New York - where I must stop to have a meal at Al di La in good ole Brooklyn - And if I'm really lucky I'll get some curry goat at Christie's Beef PattiesThen off to the Jersey Shore for a wedding. We are staying at this wonderful cottage. Read more
shhhhh...... this hasn't even hit Waterworks' website yet. The eponymous bathware line is launching a new line of plumbing products called Henry. I love the rubbed brass, the little finger indents and the refined yet industrial sense. They also have a new line of tiles (featured on the backsplash below) called Grove Brickworks that promises to give Heath Ceramics a run for their money. Read more
Along with hitting up the flea markets this past weekend with John Paul, we also patroned the new Pasadena gastropub Quadrupel Brasserie. So this is a little more upscale that your typical Father's Office type gastropub, but YUM. And the decor is so warm and inviting.They have a great selection of imported and local beers on tap as well as tons of wines and the food is to die for. Try the pork... Read more
John Paul was visiting from NYC this weekend, so we did a little flea market shopping. Along with the incredible 80's lucite lamp he scored (and had to haul back in his carry on), I got this fabulous brass wall-hung sculpture. Perfect for over the mantel. It still has to be hung up, instead of propped up, but we got inspired and did a little accessorizing. And found some other items from... Read more
Don't you love getting those really cheesy home decorating catalogs like Home Decorators Collection, Chiasso, and Frontgate? Most of the time they go straight to the recycling. They're like the Victoria's Secret Apparel catalog of the furnishings world. However, you never know what little jewel you might find. Most recently I noticed the following fabulous items in the Home Decorator's Collection... Read more
So.... Dwell on Design is once again upon us. For those of you who are LA newcomers or design newcomers - that means a conference and exhibition on design, urban planning and sustainability. It takes place June 25-27 at the LA convention center. For those of you not able to take work days off to visit and attend the conference or who are just curious, I think one of the best parts of the event are... Read more
Yes, that's right. Charley Harper is having a notecard sale, so stock up. His wonderful animal illustrations are perfect for even the pickiest recipient - baby showers, gifts for mothers-in-law, secretary's day (oops, I meant admin assistant day). Read more
I was making the rounds of a local garden tour recently, when I fell into a conversation with a fellow environmentally-conscientious gardener about methods for removing lawns in favor of drought tolerant plants.His comment caught my attention: “Well, I could just use Roundup. They say it’s harmless.” It’s a common sentiment, even though the product is made by the company responsible for one of... Read more
So I finally found a great source for glass tabletops on LA. Way cheaper than anything I have found on craigslist or online. 55 Glass. They deliver in the area and carry tons of sizes of round and square glass table tops. We just got the final two round glass tops for our outdoor furniture and I couldn't be happier. I'm not going to post another photo since I think you've seen enough (and since... Read more
So this weekend was spent out in the yard gardening up a storm - and developing an amazing flip flop tan. We got half of the yard planted (the back terraced half). Thanks to Nancy of Weeds Garden Designfor her beautiful landscape plan and help with the placing and planting. We went the inexpensive route and planted baby plants so now I just have to go out and sing to them every day so they grow... Read more
I'm obsessed with Bravo's new show 9 by Design about Sixx Design Group's Bob and Cortney Novogratz and their family of 9. The show follows their funy highbrow/lowbrow design adventures and the escapades involved with raising 7 children in Manhattan. I'm loving their style and their carefree attitude toward childrearing and whatever is thrown their way. And I was really happy to see how down to... Read more
Super cute Tunics (or Tunix) for a reasonable price. This is feeling like a good choice for a summer BBQ - perhaps with a pair of white jeans (or perhaps just a summer picnic since BBQ sauce + white jeans = disaster)Check out their sale section as well. Read more