OK, so there isn't any thyme, but my new kitchen herb garden does consist of rosemary, lavendar, sage, oregano, mint, thyme, lemon mint, basil and peppers.BEFOREAFTER And some artichokes elsewhere in the yard. Not bad. Now planties, go on and grow.And check out the bed we planted next to the front stairs Read more
Ah, to be a child again. Well Simon Pillard and Philippe Rosetti two Paris designers decided to do just that. They started by building a lego chair and moved on to cladding their kitchen island in the small colored blocks - recently featured in Dwellmagazine. It lends a missoni-esque coloful vibe to their otherwise minimalist space. I think we can all take a cue from them and instill a little... Read more
OK, so I guess I'm on a bit of a garden roll. Just planted our herb garden this weekend which I will post pics of shortly. But check out this beautiful garden.... in person. This Sunday April 25 is the Open Days Garden Tour in Pasadena. Pay $25 to see six beautiful gardens or $5 each. It's a great way to get inspiration and tips for your own yard.You can purchase tickets online at The Garden... Read more
If your grass is ass then you should be in clover…or sedge. Or maybe a volute path of seashells, a collection of fruit trees, an art installation, a mixed media labyrinth of stone, pebble, perennials. After all, the 11th commandment is not "Thou shalt grow Bermuda grass lawns." Of course if it's geometric green perfection you crave in your front yard (as in this Howard Bjornsonphoto) then lawn... Read more
Silverlake Farmsis an urban oasis in the trendy neighborhood of Silverlake. The "Farm" offers workshops and classes on urban farming and vegetable gardening, cooking classes (so you know what to do with those awesome veggies that you raise) and a CSA (community supported agriculture) program for those of us too lazy to farm but willing to support other organic and local farmers. Their Urban... Read more
On a recent perusal around the duty free shops at the Hong Kong airport, I came across Marc Jacob's new perfume Lola. A great heady mixture of rose, fuschia peony and geranium (who knew that geraniums had a smell?). I think it's time for a spring fragrance makeover... She was a showgirl.... Read more
The new couch was looking kind of lonely and grey sitting in our big living room. Fortunately I scored some great throw pillows that happened to match while in HK. My parents got them on their recent trip to India! Tada! Read more
the new logo! Read more
The newest fad in the design world is designer DIY furniture. How do you feel about Marign Van de Poll's Do Hit Chair? Read more
A bit too tired to upload photos of the newly painted guest room and newly hung guestroom drapery. Off to China for a week, but will show them off upon my return. I leave you with a photo of Thom Felicia's beautiful NYC living room. So serene. Love the painting. Wish that I could do grasscloth wallcovering, but even if I could afford it, I have a feeling it would turn into a built-in scratching... Read more
the new solar shade I installed this morning in our study all by my lonesome. Who said girls weren't handy?Although next up the one twice as long.... just need to wait for the second shipment of missing hardware from Smith and Noble. Read more
What happens when you let an artichoke go to seed?From its silvery green foliage, a stunningthistle flower is born.Its cousin, the Cardoon, is equally striking flower-wise andmakes an excellent gratin too.In fact, both are edible members of the thistle family, Cynareae.This large tribe of plants can be beautiful, delicious, healing and downright evil - just like any family, really. Thistles have... Read more