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a lovely being
alovelybeing.com/journal
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musings from a lover of fine fashion and design
#1130 in All , #39 in Interior design

working woman

   Salut, mes amis! How are you? I’m so happy that I finally found a few moments to update my blog. I can’t believe that it’s been almost a month since my last post &ndash...

16 may 12 1 person likes this

une citation

"Every woman needs a room of ones own." -Virginia Woolf 

24 apr 12

tennis, anyone?

How adorable are Alaina Moore + Patrick Riley, the husband-and-wife duo behind my new favorite band, Tennis? The college sweethearts released their second album, Young & Old, this past Valentine&...

24 apr 12 4 people like this

zooey deschanel + siri = bff

Is it just me, or you do want to be her best friend, too? P.S. – pajama sets have made a big comeback as of late. Need a crisp navy pair with my name embroidered in white below the breast ...

20 apr 12 2 people like this

chloë sevigny + a wednesday soliloquy

Apartment hunting in Los Angeles is exhausting. The sole factor getting me through this process is that (hopefully) by the end, I will have a beautiful apartment to decorate. Which is where these pho...

18 apr 12 1 person likes this

royally yours

My grandfather used to bring my family doughnuts every Saturday morning along with a rhyming typewritten note. I’d love to do the same for my grandchildren someday (but first, I guess I’d...

16 apr 12 3 people like this

une citation

"Birds do it, bees do it, Even educated fleas do it,Lets do it, lets fall in love." -Cole Porter, "Lets Do It" (Herends butterscotch kissing swans here :)

15 apr 12

chez caroline

I spent yesterday afternoon at my friend Caroline’s adorable bungalow in Silver Lake. While sipping tea + flipping through the pages of Domino Quick Fixes (which was discovered at Whole Foods, ...

13 apr 12 5 people like this

want of the day

Kat and Mac McMillan of Pierrepont Hicks tout their newest product, Hicks Backseat Blanket, as “perfect for that evening bonfire on the beach, or a football game…” B...

06 apr 12

morning becomes eclectic + kelly wearstler

Call me a nerd, but one of the things I love most about Los Angeles is its wonderful national public radio affiliate, KCRW. Every day from 9am to noon PST, the station airs an awesome music program c...

26 mar 12 2 people like this

barneys for babies

When I am able to scan Barneys New York’s children’s clothing + wish I had a child to fit into their darling dresses rather than wishing I were a smaller size, I might be ready to have ch...

19 mar 12 1 person likes this

une citation

“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.”  -Dr. Seuss (photo by Tim Walker)

19 mar 12 2 people like this

on this day in history...

1820:Maine becomes the 23rd U.S. state.  (image)

15 mar 12

chez trina

A few weeks ago, Matchbook Magazine graciously gave me the opportunity to interview fashion designer Trina Turk at her Los Angeles Home. I think it’s safe to say that I’d count my few hou...

14 mar 12

charlotte casiraghi for gucci

Upon showing this video to my boyfriend, he said, “…so she’s drop-dead gorgeous, and she’s royalty?” Why yes, that sums it up quite nicely :) A dead-ringer for her star...

14 mar 12 2 people like this

the carousel bangle watch

Upon viewing this instagram photo by Ms. Katie Evans, I became completely enamored by Kate Spade’s new line of wristwear. I’ve always found bangle watches to be very chic (my grandmother ...

06 mar 12 1 person likes this

a lesson in art history: eva gonzalès

Lady Mary would have loved the work of French painter Eva Gonzalès. Ms. Gonzalès, the daughter of a writer, was the only “formal” student of Édouard Manet and often s...

05 mar 12 3 people like this

my favorite jewelry

Last night (when I was cleaning my messy room...), I decided to round up a few pieces of my go-to jewelry and snap a few photos for the blog. Without further ado... The strands of pearls were found a...

01 mar 12 3 people like this

diptyque discussion

Im in the market for a new diptyque candle. Id like to try a new scent, but since theyre such a luxury for me (I buy one at a time and burn it sparingly!) I thought it smart to consult you first. My ...

01 mar 12

scenes from milan

Simply put, these street style photos taken during Milan’s fashion week knocked my socks off. Sunshine yellow seems to be the color of the moment and I, for one, am loving it. Another trend dis...

01 mar 12 1 person likes this

une citation

my sentiments exactly. (via note to self) 

28 feb 12 2 people like this

brigitte lacombe

Brigitte Lacombe is a French photographer who takes incredible behind-the-scenes shots of large Hollywood productions, among other things (lucky girl!). I discovered her breathtaking body of work aft...

28 feb 12 6 people like this

i heart cat eyes

I’ve been trying my hardest to avoid it, but I think it’s time for me to get glasses! My eyesight, though still pretty good, just isn’t as sharp as it used to be. Ooh, the perils of...

27 feb 12

ms. helen johannesen + closet visit

Helen Johannesen has got to be one of the kindest, most patient, and funniest human beings to walk this earth. She also happens to be my boss. Ms. Helen was recently featured on Closet Visit, an LA-b...

24 feb 12 1 person likes this

on this day in history...

1955:Steve Jobs was born in San Francisco, California. (image) 

24 feb 12 1 person likes this

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I’m not sure how Sarah Tolzmann, author of Note to Self, finds the time to sleep. In addition to running one of the coolest blogs around, Ms. Tolzmann is a MFA candidate in Design Manageme...

23 feb 12 7 people like this

une citation

"A bit of fragrance clings to the handthat gives flowers." -Chinese Proverb  (photo by Dara Quesada)

23 feb 12 1 person likes this

recent acquisitions

Sometimes, one needs to treat oneself to a vintage book shopping spree. This is exactly what I did at 11pm last night (whilst in bed + eating spoonfuls of Trader Joe’s moose tracks ice cream st...

22 feb 12 1 person likes this

the sherlock sofa

I am captivated by Rita Konig’s new we bsite. Her “Rita Recommends” section is simply beyond (and rather dangerous for your wallet :). It was here that I fir...

22 feb 12 1 person likes this

miu miu bags fashion week

If you follow fashion blogs, than you’ve already seen Miu Miu’s line of 46 bags which launched in tandem with New York fashion week. Commemorating the Fall/Winter 2012 shows in New York, ...

22 feb 12 2 people like this

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