My sister-in-law Soyoung from Dogear Press is back this week, helping me fill in while I attempt to keep our renovation under control. Today she's giving us some masculine party inspiration:This year, my husband (who also happens to be Jess’s brother!) and I didn’t get the chance to properly celebrate his birthday, and I’ve been feeling a bit guilty about it ever since. If we had a spare... Read more
Our Labor Day weekend was fun and relaxing. Dinner with friends, bagels and lox at the Hoboken waterfront overlooking the city, staying in for movie night and then culminating in a block party on our future block in Millburn. We met a lot of great neighbors and confirmed the fact that we are moving into a great neighborhood full of fun families and tons of kids. How did you spend your last... Read more
1. Interior via “Chic by Accident”2. Unknown 3. Interior via Elle Decor- Lauren Read more
This summer finds us in Tahoe City, CA for two sun-soaked weeks. Days are spent bouncing from the pool, where my son hones his swimming skills , to the rocky Commons Beach where my husband can take a spin on the kayak while the kids clamber around the adjacent playground, to the bike path where I take my daily walks while my daughter snoozes in the stroller. We finish with meat on the grill... Read more
So, as I mentioned in my last post about the massive kitchen renovation we are undertaking, well, part one of the massive renovation involves re-thinking the layout of the kitchen and moving a powder room. Part two is the fun part that involves the selection of materials and finishes and hardware. Well, the hardware is obvious - we are using Nest Studio'sbaubles of course and adding a touch of... Read more
Hi, all! This is Soyoung from Dogear Press, and I’m happy to be popping in over at The Eagle’s Nest while Jess is busy with renovations on Chez Davis East. I don’t know about you all, but I can’t wait to see how their house turns out… I thought I would kick off my Eagle’s... Read more
1. Dining Room by Stephen Shubel 2. Dining Room by Arbre De Matisse Lourdes Gutierrez- Lauren Read more
So Kelly from Studio DIY and I hit up the NYIGFon Tuesday at the Javitz Center. We were both new to the gift fair and it was about as overwhelming as we had anticipated. Luckily we wore sensible shoes and only made the mistake of bringing a few heavy items along with us. I think the stationery in the main show and the home decor items at Pier 94 were my favorites. I'm so excited to sort through... Read more
It's August 2012, officially, meaning my 10th anniversary is fast approaching! One decade, five apartments, two continents, two kids...we've been busy, to say the very least.In honor of the occasion we are throwing a strictly grown-ups cocktail party in about three weeks. Mommy needs an outfit that says "10 years older, and better than ever". At the moment I'm torn between two looks: relaxed... Read more
So, the largest, most detailed renovation we are doing in the new house is the kitchen. Currently the kitchen is a bad flashback to the 50's and there is an overly large powder room at the back that is modeled after a meadow of screamingly colorful flowers (sans the flower scent). Here is what it looks like now.And what it looks like in plan.We're thinking we will widen the kitchen opening to... Read more
Recently my friends Kellie and Adam asked me to help them with the design of their upstairs patio. I had previously helped them with the interiors of their home, so I jumped at the opportunity to work with them on an outdoor space. They're out in LA, but since I'd seen their patio before and knew their style, I figured it was a challenge that I could tackle (and Kellie provided some thorough... Read more
2. Interior by Florence Lopez 3. Kitchen by Albert Hadley- Lauren Read more