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
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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
Recently, I was introduced to Emilia Ceramics. Emily Brown, the creator of the line carries a beautiful range of ceramics made in Italy, France, and Mexico. I asked Emily to tell us a little bit about her line and what inspires her.Emily:After living in in Southern Spain, I fell in love with the people there, who live life at a slower pace and really appreciate the important things, like... Read more
A while back I did a post about Bonobos and all of their fun critter pants and such. Well, welcome Pierrepont Hicks to the prepster gentleman's club: Read more
I'm heading down to San Diego this weekend with Cori from Pretty Haute Mess to have a pre-wedding little floral fun. Thought I'd leave you with this little floral tidbit from Marimekko's collection for Crate and Barrel. This tablecloth is so fun, fresh, and graphic. And yet there's something so retro about it. If it were plasticized it would fit right in with a 70's formica breakfast room set. Read more
This great necklace from Anthropologie And the new line of Swedish Hasbeens clog sandals for H&M (available April 20). A little bit of comfy boho chic. Read more