As many of you know, my sister-in-law Soyoung does graphic design as a hobby along with her wonderful blog Dogear Press. Recently, she created Bryan's fun first birthday invites. She's also submitted a few designs to Mintedand a couple days ago, had one of her submissions selected as an Editor's Pick in their “Happy 2013 Challenge”. It's a fun design - simple and current (no, that is not a... Read more
Fall is upon us, which means cozy elegance: a soft sweater, a softer skirt, a belt and Investment Boots (I have never, ever regretted my Fryes, dear though they were). This is one of those outfits that I would definitely wear to work but might like to rock on the weekend...if the weekend, meant, say brunch and shopping with friends (and not standing around the sandbox). I am flirting with... Read more
Well, I don't think I can trump the amazing feature yesterday in the New York Times, but I am super excited to have my work featured on Apartment Therapy. Some of you loyal readers may remember my friends Kellie and Adam's home which I designed and featured on the blog a while back. Well, Kellie took it upon herself to enter their "Bright and Beachy" Living Roominto the Apartment Therapy Room... Read more
1. Dining Room by Windsor Smith 2. Drapery via Poppy Talk3. Bedroom by Unknown- Lauren Read more
This past weekend we went out to Riamede Farmsin Chester, NJ with our friends the Langners for some fall apple picking. It was nice to get out of our mess of a house, especially while the contractor was epoxying the basement floor. We came home with a hefty bag of apples (just in time for my mother in law to arrive and put her baking skills to use), some apple butter, and apple cider. We stopped... Read more
I realize that I've been so busy with the house that I haven't even updated you all on the outside of the house. The painting is more or less done, new shutters are on. It's pretty true to my concept, I'd say. Just waiting for the big reveal of the new front door and sidelites and new sconces and then dressing it up with some mums and pumpkins. Here was the original.And the photoshopped... Read more
1. Bedroom by Lilly Pulitzer 2. Foyer by Black Crow Studios3. Bedroom by Unknown- Lauren Read more
The rest of the world bids farewell to Summer over Labor Day, but we here in San Francisco do it during Fleet Week. The temps soared to triple digits this first week in October, and every roof deck in town springs to life for the Blue Angels defying gravity over San Francisco Bay. This year, we are also graced by the America's Cup, so I'm inspired by nautical trends with a late-season touch. Now... Read more
I can't believe it's right around the corner. Our little guy will be turning 1! We're planning an animal themed fete to ring in his first year. Soyoung from Dogear Press helped us design this interactive invite (unfortunately the links don't show up on blogger) and Kelly from Studio DIYis helping us with the concepting (craft paper pinwheels and spray painted plastic animals are on the agenda).... Read more
1. Living Room Photo by Damina Russell 2. Living Room by Florence Lopez 3. Living Room by Anthropologie- Lauren Read more
The talented Jess Houlemard is back today with a baby shower she threw inspired by the Portuguese children’s book “When I Was Born”. The book is about the exploration of a child’s first discoveries through senses.For the decor, Jess stuck with bright red, orange, yellow, green, and a background of black and white, with rustic and textural accents. Here is the story board Jess put together for... Read more
I know a number of you have asked or have been wondering: Where have they been living through this whole ordeal of buying a house and renovating? Well now that we're settled in Millburn, I feel a little more comfortable sharing our accomodations for the past three months (and giving you some understanding of why I am SO relieved to be in our house even though it is nowhere near done). Our Jersey... Read more