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
OK, so featured on today's tasting table...Komforte Chocolate's Ramen covered with chocolate. Now I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but ramen for me is like chocolate for other people... so this is something I'm perfectly willing to try. Read more
The Ladies at I Heart Design by Avenue have made it to the big time!Check out today's Daily Candy Everywhere for a feature on their design services. Is it ok that I feel cool by association? I mean how many times do people you know actually get featured in Daily Candy? Read more
I'm finding this mirror from Z-Gallerie fascinating.I can see doing a restaurant with this as the back wall sort of a tiled effect..... or maybe behind the console in our living room? Or is it too fun-house-ish? Read more
Um, yeah.... that is how excited I get about it. Anyone who knows me would say I need this Ramen Purse. Read more