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
45 Three Modern Vintage is having a SALE!!! 1051 1/2 S. Fairfax Ave Los Angeles, CA 90019 323-932-0832 examples of some of their wares Friday 4/9 2 pm - 6 pm Sat 4/10 8 am to 4 pm Read more
I like where this is going. We were looking for a napkin holder, but has anyone noticed how all napkin holders are super ugly, functional and just scream "NAPKIN HOLDER!"? So what better use for the Nambe collection than as a napki holder and fruit bowl. And I like the addition of the Jonathan Adler fishie shakers. Breakfast table to be replaced by this faux Saarinen IKEA table and chairs to be... Read more
I love this graphic by Maharam. Would make a great large painting over our back console in our living room..... hmmm... project? Read more
Jenny at Little Green Notebook posted this article about cement counters in lieu of carrera. Interesting idea. But what is more novel is the use of old lockers as a pantry in this kitchen. Also love the blue cabinets and subway tile backsplash. Am I a bad designer if I copy this look completely? Read more