I think the last time I posted about the progress of our yard was around May and before that in March. I can't say I've done much except for the recent planting of a few annuals and veggies. But boy do things really grow in California! This is the second summer for our hopseed bushes and they have truly doubled in size. Check out the progress.Last Year In March this yearAnd then in May Now... Read more
Well, I decided to ditch Friday Filaments this week and give you a little preview of TBD. Here is "the bump" 1 week until due date. Playing around again with my not-so-new camera and tripod. I'm loving this maternity dress I got from Gap Maternity. So comfy - it feels like wearing a sack. Perhaps it looks a bit like a sack in this photo, but I think it's more flattering in person. Read more
Even though TBD's nursery is pretty much done (and is actually more done than any other room in the house), I'm still inspired whenever I see great designs for kid's rooms. Chassity over at Look Linger Love had a great series of guest designers do concept boards for her new baby's nursery and I figured I'd try my hand at one just for the heck of it. Heck, maybe one of you dear readers will want... Read more
Here is an update on the progress of the baby's room. We've added a little lamp / nightlight and some book ledges from IKEA as well as the great mobilethat Jeff and Jane gave us. On the wall above the dresser / changing table we did a little art collection with a batik wall hanging, our bunny art (just one more to go!), dad's monkeys on machines charcoal drawings, and a lovely little duckling from... Read more
This past weekend, Scott and I visited the newest restaurant to open up on York in Highland Park, Maximiliano. It's just east of the York, HP's great gastropub and is on a stretch of street not particular hipster-ified or trendy. Started by Andre Guerrero the mind behind Max in Sherman Oaks and the insanely popular Oinkster in Eagle Rock, Maximiliano claims to be "kinda old school Italian". I... Read more
Last week I received some Ruby Yams in my Farm Fresh To YouCSA box. One of the best and worst things about being part of a CSA is receiving veggies that you've never prepared before and being forced to figure out a fun and delicious way to eat them. I combined these with some carrots that we also got, chopped them up and roasted them with garlic, rosemary, thyme and oregano from the garden. A... Read more
A fun addition to a room. Reminds me a lot of the Novogratzs and their love of light boxes and letters.Urban Outfitters Marquee Alphabet Light. Speaking of Urban - they have some great bedding and drapery right now. For the prices of their duvet sets, you could buy them and reconstruct them into pillow shams, upholstery for benches and dining chairs etc. Options abound for repurposing with the... Read more
This weekend we did a little fall planting. I filled some potswith the requisite pansies and mums and a purple groundcover. The newly populated planters add some great color to the stoop which otherwise had been occupied by spider web infested dead plantings (perhaps should have kept those for Halloween). I can't help myself - perhaps it's the nesting instinct. I just love ringing in the new... Read more
As my due date approaches, I'm lining up an arsenal of friends and bloggers to help me out with guest posts. While TBD has not arrived yet, this post was a bit more time and season sensitive, so I figured I'd get it out now. My good friend Kapi has a great foodie blog about gluten-free cooking and eating Gluten Free Veg-Heads Unite. This week she is sharing her secret to inexpensive delicious... Read more
A few fun pieces that I've discovered recently. Perhaps it's this nesting instinct, but I really feel the urge to make art. Sadly, I work mostly in oils and it just isn't possible at the moment with the noxious fumes and TBD on the way. Note to self to save this inspiration for a later date (because I'll have copious amounts of spare time, I'm sure, once he arrives).Items 6, 10, and 12 by Sally... Read more
I discovered Currey & Company at the HD show in Vegas. They have some great stuff, which in many ways is geared toward the residential market. A bit on the traditional side but pared down and fresh with some great finishes. Sort of reminds me of Julie's style from Milk & Honey Home. Here are some of my faves:figure 1: Sahara Pendantfigure 2: Isis Table Lampfigure 3: Loggia Lanternfigure 4: Seth... Read more