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lyell nyc
urban outfitters men
while i didn't find much for myself, i did fall in love with a couple of the men & their ensembles flipping through this months UO catalog.
...via urban outfitters
...via urban outfitters
for the record: katrina of sincerely, katrina
*see more of katrina on her blog | tumblr.1. favorite designer? i am consistently excited by emma fletcher at lyell. forever ladylike & interesting.
2. favorite restaurant? currently i eat way too many meals at a local cafe called the bakehouse, here in indiana. they also have really good cookies!
3. favorite place to have a drink? it is not often that i drink, normally if i do i'm making cocktails, or something fancy here at home. all of my drink ideas come from tastespotting.
4. what can’t you travel without? an ipod, a good book & a camera
5. last book you read? not counting books i have to read for school (i'm an english major! this takes up all my reading time.) i recently finished her fearful symmetry by audrey niffenegger. i thoroughly enjoyed it.
6. any pets? i have one cat, she lives with my family, her name is lillian. she is pretty great!
7. what’s for breakfast? usually toast with peanut butter, honey, and granola on top of it & wildberry plum green tea. that sounds about right.
8. at age seven, you wanted to be... a teacher, or the owner of a bakeshop. both of these hold true today!
9. biggest self-indulgence? sweets & warm coffee beverages. these two usually come together.
10. favorite place to shop? it really depends on what i am buying, i am a pretty big online shopper, and since i have been trying to change my buying habits to include more handmade & vintage items, i have been on etsy 24/7.
11. whose diary would you most like to read? probably meryl streep's, because she is fantastic, interesting, and mysterious. but if i read her diary, there would be no mystery left! so maybe not.
12. favorite furniture designers? i don't follow furniture design too much, but like everyone else i quite like ray & charles eames.
13. car? i am maybe too in love with the idea of an old, maroon, volvo station wagon.
14. always in your closet? cardigans. i think that is about 80% of it, in a rainbow of colors.
15. hobbies? i just took up knitting, and it seems to be going well! i also read on a pretty regular basis & write.
16. hero? my grandmother, who was one heck of a woman. i barely got the chance to know her, but i find out i am more like her every day! she was a lady of letters though, and those live on, and i learn more about her all the time.
17. what piece of art would you most like to own? i would love to own a joseph cornell shadow box, alas this is likely impossible. but a girl can dream!
18. favorite vacation spot? i am not a big jet-setter, i stay mostly within the midwest, but i really enjoy visiting chicago. i do nerdy things like visit the natural history museum.
19. favorite musicians? reverting back to a band that has been inspiring me since high school, all the members of death cab for cutie are equally inspiring to me. they make me truly want to know more about music, and the creative process behind it. others include: jason molina, denison witmer, justin vernon, emily haines, and david bazan, just to name a few!
mixtape monday, no.13
1. the xx | vcr
2. hot chip | take it in
3. toro y moi | low shoulders
4. handsome furs | radio kaliningrad
5. vetiver | more of this (neighbors rmx)
6. le loup | forgive me
weekly roundup
...image via studio ilse (thanks, erin!)1. a stunning layer of textures and colors in the tsumori chisato spring collection
2. just what i've been looking for! a round-up of the best basic black flats - i'm all over the calvin klein ones
3. intended for men, but i'd use this paperclip money clip anyday (via oh bob)
4. annabel's posts are back! with hair and ensembles chicer than ever
5. a peek inside broolyn's bakeri where everything looks perfectly worn & authentic
6. the ideal bedroom, in my opinion, complete with crystal chandelier & monochromatic artwork
7. would love to play this street style memory game with friends at my next dinner party
8. can't stop thinking about this double-wrap leather bolt cuff by none other than MJ
9. the most beautiful outdoor dining set-up i've seen - looking forward to spring
10. the new york ace hotel's stumptown is going on my 'to visit' list - love the "mismatched furniture, board games & library desks"
giveaway winner: SML bags
congratulations to lucky lady, jordana, who is now the proud owner of the SML bags mae clutch from wednesday's giveaway. what a lovely way to kick off your spring wardrobe. jordana, send an e-mail with your name & address to destinedtodesign@gmail.com to redeem your prize!
...selected via random.org
...selected via random.org
ok store
you know how when you leave a museum incredibly inspired, stumble in to the gift shop and suddenly want to buy every item despite it's pricetag or usability? that's kind of how i feel about ok store on third street in LA. some things i'm currently eyeing...
...via ok store
1. lillith rocket porcelain milk bottle
2. bronze foot keychain
3. leather keychain, yellow
4. tivoli model one radio, walnut
5. make-up purse, orange
6. harlo teapot
...via ok store1. lillith rocket porcelain milk bottle
2. bronze foot keychain
3. leather keychain, yellow
4. tivoli model one radio, walnut
5. make-up purse, orange
6. harlo teapot
palihouse holloway
love the warm, french-inspired interiors at palihouse holloway in hollywood. looks like the perfect place to grab a hot toddy with friends on a mid-winter evening.
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p.s. speaking of the french and food - take a look at this charming blog chronicling sweet treats during frequent visits to paris. she does lovely watercolor paintings of the places she visits, too.
...via palihousep.s. speaking of the french and food - take a look at this charming blog chronicling sweet treats during frequent visits to paris. she does lovely watercolor paintings of the places she visits, too.
outfit of the day
feeling like spring...
1. watercraft shorts, $198
2. lorillard blouse, $78
3. d-orsay skimmer, $34
4. mini elephant earrings, $8
5. patent sia cross body bag, $258
1. watercraft shorts, $198
2. lorillard blouse, $78
3. d-orsay skimmer, $34
4. mini elephant earrings, $8
5. patent sia cross body bag, $258
giveaway: SML bags
so excited for today's first destined to design giveaway. SML bags is run by shana luther, a brooklyn-based handbag designer who combines "a classic style with a modern edge" and has an eye for "vibrant, abstract textiles." each bag has it’s own special characteristics; no two are identical.
the lucky winner will receive this mae clutch in a blue and white crosshatch print with a green leather tassel (perfect for spring, if i say so myself). for a chance to win, visit SML bags' website / etsy and leave a comment below. a winner will be chosen at random on friday. good luck!
the lucky winner will receive this mae clutch in a blue and white crosshatch print with a green leather tassel (perfect for spring, if i say so myself). for a chance to win, visit SML bags' website / etsy and leave a comment below. a winner will be chosen at random on friday. good luck!
lauren jack
stumbled upon the work of lauren jack through the aforementioned anna lynett's website. just simple, beautiful photography with that hint of nostalgia.
...via lauren jack
...via lauren jack
anna lynett
i'm so glad that project runway is back in new york (los angeles was wretched). i spent this past weekend catching up on the new season, and i see some potential in a few of the contestants. though she's been a bit behind the scenes so far, i feel like anna lynett is going to be a silent killer. she's a RISD grad, and has a penchant for marc jacobs and thom yorke. can't really go wrong with that combo.
...via anna lynett
...via anna lynett
alison berger
i continue to be inspired by alison berger and her design process. i can't think of a more brilliant lighting designer. the simplicity in her aesthetic really speaks to me.
...via holly hunt
...via holly hunt
