One of the hardest parts of the editing was leaving out most of Neils furniture. Most of it was built with leftover materials from the build-outs of both restaurants and designed by Neil. The side ta...
I was thinking the other day I have this huge backlog of photos that I havent used and really what good are they doing on my hard drive if Im not sharing them. Obviously, Im no super photographer BUT...
Do you remember this photo above? I took it a couple years ago when our dear friend Andy took us for a spin around the bay. So rarely do you see the bridge from this angle usually its pictured from i...
I cant wait because next week Ill be going to see one of Dita Von Teeses performances for the first time. Have you seen her? Both gorgeous illustrations are by the very talented Olivia de Berardinis....
I know this has been floating around the internet for some time now but isnt it delightful? Such a smart and simple resolve to an uncomfortable (sit)uation. As far as I can tell its by Plain Living. ...
Shara Lotfi contacted me recently sharing her clothing line and textiles and I was immediately struck by her very personal approach to her pattern making. I asked if she wouldnt mind sharing her proc...
I noticed I had been gathering crystal and gold objects of varying degrees and uses. I think its always a bit surprising to see patterns happening unexpectedly in your day to day activities. Top: Pro...
Well, Its quite obvious I needed a little blog break to focus on other things. Im definitely at a crossroads and trying to figure so many many things out which means a lot of work/connections/study e...
∆∆∆ Yep, I just needed a little blog break to get some life/work/life issues in order. Sometimes you just need to take the time. It was a little tortuous to tell you the truth as I have quite a few p...
Just doing a little research. How do you take care of your hats? Where do you store them? On a hook, on a wall, on a shelf, or in a hat box?While there seems to be a variety of hat stands there also ...
Douglas + Bec is one of the most beautiful shops Ive had the pleasure to come across. Im not ordering anything of course since its halfway across the world although if you wanted to you could. What i...
Listening to DnA this week I heard from Frances Anderton ( I just love her) about Michael Boyds exhibit at Ed Cella Art & Architecture gallery. It wasnt the images that pulled me in after all, it...
It seems that MUJI and HUGE magazine have teamed up to showcase American Made goods. Funny isnt it? On a couple of levels. One is Ive run as far as one can from a lot of these products. At least the ...
I was approached a few weeks ago in regards to my Bloody Marys that appeared on Refinery 29 by and up and coming Bloody Mary mix company with the incredible moniker Fat & Juicy.Pretty much a drea...
I saw these earlier this week and for the life of me I cant remember where but they put a huge smile on my face when I really needed it. Thank-you Wary Meyers. This week has been a rough one folks an...
Darling Celia asked if I would share my margarita recipe. How could I say no to request like that? And hey good timing on our part no? We had our first warm and sunny day in what seems like months. H...
This makes me soooo happy. Thanks GAGC! It also reminds me Im still in need of a serious (maybe all girls?) dance party.
Everything is blooming so surely its spring but its awfully cold and rainy still at least here in the city anyway. Heres hoping for a few days of sunshine this weekend. Happy Friday.
I asked Jorge recently if I could see some photos of his work as an Art Director on films in Brazil. I hear about it all the time but I hadnt once been privy to the final outcome. So he sent me his l...
At the end of last week I took a field trip to Building Resources in search of some old Victorian metal work for a client. I came up empty handed but I never leave that place uninspired. Its such a g...
Instead of an Easter egg hunt the Mister and I went on a wild posting of his work around the neighborhood. I played photographer.I made Tartines Quiche and drank cheap champagne. I struggle with bake...
Ive been a bit obsessed with these two for weeks... well maybe months. Incredible work. Incredible, Beautiful, Conceptual work. I hope to see more and hear more. You?
One of my first posts for this blog was of Anouck Griffioens work. I found her via Flickr... not exactly sure how. Perhaps she commented or favorited one of my photos? Either way it was love at first...
As you you know Ive been a fan of Henrybuilt for years. (and their lower priced line Viola Park is a gem) I still havent had the opportunity to work with them but hopefully its not too far on the hor...
An incredible talent this one is no? I pulled these down from his diary months ago. I believe its from the Moca exhibition but Im not sure since there werent any words attached with them. Has anyone ...
Im incredibly bummed that Im going to miss this show Continuous & Still but if you are in the Bay Area will you please go for me and report back? What I love about Amys work is that not only woul...
Has an architecture blog! That is all....Okay its not really all. I was just so stunned by this fact and the fact that he completely and totally gets Los Angeles. I feel like Im always playing defens...
Looking forward to Dutch Design Week next week here in San Francisco. For a full list of events and lectures head on over over here. photo grouping one: Christine Meindertsmaphoto grouping two: Wille...
The last of the photos are of the incredibly gorgeous surrounds. I would have taken more but people I was walking around in the fucking rain for days people for days!!! and I was wet and my camera le...
I know Ive said this already but I was truly inspired and intrigued with Alcatraz. Here are a few images on its details and interior. And as a previous Anon, commentator mentioned the grounds are jus...
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