Journal

You know how much I love bags and totes of any kind.  I'm diggin the utility of Artifact Bags' No 175 waxed canvas bag and the nautically inspired Lands' End Canvas Tote Read more

French designer Sophie Theallet's new flats for Nine West and Katie Ridder's Moonflower Tangerine fabric. Read more

Last night I attended Joy Cho (of OhJoy! blog fame)'s Product Line Rx Workshop.  It was a great experience.  I learned a ton about how to get my bedding line up and running and most importantly how to get start Making Money.  I met some other fabulous local designers and bloggers who design everything from jewelry to stationary to sock animals and terrariums. I'm looking forward to featuring some... Read more

We got this great water jug with spigot from Pottery Barn which is now sitting on our counter providing us with a supply of what I like to call "spa water" flavored with mint from the garden and a splash of lemon.  Maybe we will try cucumbers next!  I love that it has that vintage mason jar feel.I also found some time this weekend to create a welcoming little planter vignette on our front stoop.... Read more

Yes, Scott and I are total suckers for anything related to the whole artisanal, DIY movement. We are THOSE people. While we haven't done any canning or pickling yet, I'm sure that will happen once the loquat tree in our front yard starts bearing fruit. In the meantime we have ventured into the world of small scale mushroom farming - not not magic mushrooms, but large beautiful shitakes. We... Read more

If you've been following my blog for a while you know I have a thing for animals.  Animal art, animal decals, 3-D animal heads and now animal cushions.  These Fauna pillows from Velocity Art and Design are adorable! Read more

Congrats Mademoiselle Paradis the winner of our blue and white vase giveaway!   Please email your address to me so we can get it sent out to you.  And send a pic of it in place once you've received it. Read more

Woohoo - this week I officially made it to 90 followers!  Help me get to 100 by the end of the month.  Add me to your blog roll.  Pick up my button. Do a post about my blog (I am happy to mention other folks as well).  Let's see if we can get there in 15 days! Read more

Took an evening walk a couple of weeks ago. A beautiful full moon over the hills. And this badass tree house (it was pretty dark so it didn't photograph very well).Happy Friday!  Here's wishing everyone hefty tax refunds! Read more

We're doing a giveaway.  Just a couple more days - sign up below! Read more

Dwell Studio has come out with a new line of accessories for Global Views.  I am especially digging the "objets" in the collection. Read more

So I went down to San Diego last weekend to help Cori over at Pretty Haute Mess do a little brainstorming for her wedding florals. Here are some of my favorite pics from our day of experimentation. Read more