Last weekend I visited the Harvest Market a local farmers style market in Montrose. Just minutes from my new home, I was excited to find out about this weekly event. Which along with fresh locally gr...
The hardest part of any job is the post work. Editing and processing the images is labor intensive, though I like having more control over the final image than I ever had with film. It is easier when...
This is a very easy project that started with a cute little metal table I got at iKea for $20, a can of spray paint and a super kawaii place matt I found at TJ Maxx. I knew I wanted to paint the tabl...
A fresh start, really does mean just that and another big change in the works is my website. I have done a few posts on my current Livebooks set-up and it was exactly what I needed at the t...
I met my good friend, make up artist Wendy Osmundson for lunch recently at Gingergrass, in Silver Lake. It is just a few blocks from her house... lucky lucky Wendy. What I liked; light and airy atmos...
This week I am working with my client Lesley Evers on images of her spring and fall lines. Doing slight double duty as I also shoot some behind the scenes reportage for the fab Uppercase Magazine. A ...
I will admit that I was first attracted to my new favorite coffee solely because of the kawaii packaging designed by the talented Karen Greenberg. I was delightfully surprised by a wonderful, rich bl...
Many of you were probably lucky enough to receive a new gadget or two over the holidays and are now in search of a groovy way to carry it around. Borsa Bella makes beautiful crafted gadget bags, and ...
Shelves are a great way to add both function and style to a space and can often be made by repurposing another item. At the top is a funky metal tray I found at an antiques fair and by simply mountin...
This year is all about fresh! A fresh new start in a fresh new home, in a fresh town loaded with fresh opportunities. As I get settled and focus my attention on my work, I may not get a chance to pos...
This little table was from the Todd Oldham line for Target released back in 2002 and I think it was just $10. A great little piece with legs that fold up, it sat out on my porch and then was stu...
If I made a list of my top 5 favorite pies, I am certain pumpkin would be on it. I even thought I had perfected making them till I saw a few tips from a chef that had me re- think my technique. He re...
My recent post on the inspiration behind this months Rue Holiday issue cover shoot has earned a coveted spot in IFBs fashion blog round up, chosen from hundreds of submissions. This marks the fourth ...
I have always wanted to use wallpaper in a room but being a renter, it never felt like a practical option. Then I discovered, as I mentioned in this recent post, that there are several lines of tempo...
Though I have not quite finished (70% in) I have loved every word, comma and period in this magical tale, The Night Circus by first time author Erin Morgenstern. It received a lot of pre-release hype...
Lumix Point & Shoot Ultra compact, this little camera is very similar to the Leica D-Lux 5 I sampled this time last year. Right down to the lens, but over $300 cheaper. Industria...
My bright ideal: turn a boring metal cart into a super kawaii one with just a bit of color. After reading this Apartment Therapy post, I did a little googling and found Sundial Powder Coating in...
One of my favorite things about a cold winter morning is hot steel cut oatmeal. I add banana and the Agave-Maple syrup blend from Trader Joes. Or try it savory with butter and a poached egg! My...
Today a shoot I did for the groovy online magazine, Rue hits the virtual stands. We shot an ideal I had been brewing for some time, a fashion story, kind of a love letter if you will, inspired b...
Color! The color of an item is probably the biggest variable when buying online. Most people never calibrate the color on their monitors and even if they did, the differences are still too grea...
So Ive now lived with my Smeg for 2 weeks and I have no regrets on this major splurge. Not only has it proved more beautiful than expected, it has also made me more conscious of what I put in i...
So Ive now lived with my Smeg for 2 weeks and I have no regrets on this major splurge. Not only has it proved more beautiful than expected, it has also made me more conscious of what I put in it or o...
Just one week after I got here, I signed the lease on an adorable mid-century apartment in lovely La Canada Flintridge, just north of Pasadena. I looked at about 10 apartments before this one a...
The drive west took 4 days and 3 nights, taking us on the "low" route through; Alabama, Louisiana, Texas (a lot of Texas), New Mexico, Arizona and then finally into California. I drove my tru...
A sneak peek at my new fridge. Some of you will recall this post and fully understand my excitement. I will have a full post with more details and photos when Pie returns on the 28th. &n...
The drive west could not have gone smoother and I signed the lease on a lovely apartment just a few days after I got here. All my Craigs List stalking paid off and I move in this weekend. I can hardl...
In less than two weeks I will be hitting the road for my journey west. Pie will be on hold untill the smoke clears on the other side. I have loved my time in the South but am excited about this new a...
With a little inspiration from Jane Austen and Grace Kelly, H&M artist Faith Brooks shows how retro can be very modern when executed with restraint. She created these lovely fall looks on model, ...
The drinking of tea in Japan is considered an art, so it makes sense that they would have also perfected the art of beautiful sugar. Chambre De Sucre is one of the oldest companies in Japan, celebrat...
With just 4 weeks left before my big move, not only am I knee deep in bubble wrap but Im also trying to squeeze in a few more shoots, tournaments and visits from friends before I go. So Im taking a w...
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