[currently coveting] going global...
Posted on | 16 November 2010 | 1 Comment
1. Mid-Century Edward Wormley Globe
2. World Traveler Cufflinks
3. Explore Vintage Scarf
4. Portland Map Tote
5. World Map Tattoo
[photography] seaside...
Posted on | 15 November 2010 | 1 Comment
[architecture] vitrahaus
Posted on | 01 September 2010 | 1 Comment
New life goal: to visit Vitrahaus. I'm awestruck.
dreaming of...
Posted on | 05 August 2010 | 2 Comments
...a vacation at these modern oceanside bungalows in mexico.
IMAGES FROM VERANA
eco oasis...
Posted on | 28 May 2010 | No Comments
i won't lie, i spent a decent amount of time perusing old entries of jeana sohn's blog this week. i love the way she sees things, and was meanwhile introduced to some new places in my native los angeles. one of which was the smog shoppe - a 100% solar-powered 6,500 square foot haven for desert plants, vertical gardens, and chic vintage furnishings. it's beautiful and i think would be a super fun place to host a wedding.
IMAGES FROM SMOG SHOPPE
the big eat...
Posted on | 13 May 2010 | 2 Comments
spent the past day and a half up in san francisco for a brief work trip which was great fun, but also a total tease. that city has so much to see design and art-wise, and so much to eat! i could've easily stayed a week. though i am giving myself a pat on the back as we managed to hit four of 'the big eat sf: 100 things to try before you die' spots in under two days. let's just say it's a good thing i packed leggings.
IMAGES, CLOCKWISE: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
1. zazie: eggs over medium on polenta with tomato chevre, mushrooms and onions
2. tartine: eclair, lemon cream tart & hazelnut chocolate tart
3. pizzeria delphina: margherita pizza
4. suppenküche: käsespätzle mit zwiebel-buttersoße und gemischtem salat (translation: cheese spätzle in onion butter sauce served with a small mixed salad)
saloon style...
Posted on | 11 May 2010 | 2 Comments
i think if i lived in san francisco, comstock saloon would be on my weekly circuit. the old fashioned damask wallpaper and concrete tile floors make for an unpretentious, and inviting hangout with a bit of an edge.
IMAGES FROM SF EATER
destinations of solitude...
Posted on | 15 April 2010 | 2 Comments
love this article that the new york times put together featuring five destinations for solitude seekers. on the list: svlabard, greenland, tristan da cunha, northern territory australia and pitcairn islands...
seaside serenity...
dying over the location, food and design at pretty beach house, a breathtaking resort located in australia. ticket for one, please.
IMAGES FROM PRETTY BEACH HOUSE
home sweet home
Posted on | 22 March 2010 | 2 Comments
so i've returned to los angeles from a week in the city that never sleeps. we pretty much ran ourselves into the ground for 7 days straight, and saw (and ate) everything on my list. thank you so much for all of your recommendations - they were great! it was exhausting, but so, so inspiring. i'm sure you're all sick of my incessant new york-themed posts by now, but i might have to share a few favorite finds with you in the coming weeks.
p.s. really pleased with the photos from my trip using the new 50mm/f1.8 lens. i'd highly recommend it to any novice photographers looking for a shallower depth of field. here's one of my favorites, and i'll post more soon.
...image by destined to design
new york interior: sofia coppola
Posted on | 19 March 2010 | 5 Comments
no explanation necessary for this one - sofia epitomizes the chic and sophisticated essence of the city.
...via gala darling
new york interior: carrie bradshaw
Posted on | 18 March 2010 | 3 Comments
of course i had to include carrie bradshaw's adorable abode from the sex and the city set. i just love that artwork collage over the headboard.
...via mirrormirror
new york interior: rashida jones
Posted on | 17 March 2010 | 4 Comments
another long-time favorite new york dwelling: the lovely rashida jones' manhattan studio featured in domino.
...via domino
new york street style
Posted on | 16 March 2010 | 4 Comments
...from the mastermind of it all: scott schulman. i've always envisioned dressing like this if i made the move to new york - monochromatic, red lips, tailored coats & stripes.
...via the sartorialist
new york interior: thomas o'brien
i've always loved this feature on thomas o'brien's new york apartment - it's the perfect blend of masculine and industrial elements paired with one of the greatest artwork collections i've seen. planning to stop by aero while i'm in the city.
...via house & garden, november '07
new york interior: michael kors
Posted on | 15 March 2010 | 2 Comments
love him or hate him, you've got to appreciate his minimal take on new york living. love that kitchen.
...via yahoo
home tour (sort of): santa barbara
Posted on | 02 March 2010 | 3 Comments
my jaw dropped upon entrance to my sister's cozy spanish-style abode on a trip to santa barbara this weekend. i couldn't get over how cute it was! unfortunately i didn't have my camera to snap some real shots, but my iphone did a pretty decent job capturing the flea market/collected essence of it all. kudos, sis.
...photos by destined to design
modern steak restaurant
Posted on | 23 December 2009 | 1 Comment
on a trip to scottsdale this past weekend, i stumbled upon the work of hayes, inc. architecture + interiors. namely, their recent addition to the insanely huge scottsdale galleria with modern steak restaurant. it was very kelly wearstler (latticework ceilings, white lacquer, mirrors galore, bold schmacher fabric, etc.) but quite enticing.
...images via azcentral
bab hotel, marrakech
Posted on | 17 December 2009 | 2 Comments
a goop newsletter in my inbox this morning introduced me to bab hotel in marrakech. it's the perfect blend of modern and old world - very reminiscent of christian liaigre's style. these photos are making me want to jet set immediately.
...via bab hotel
daylesford organic
Posted on | 21 October 2009 | 4 Comments
woke up this morning wishing there was a daylesford organic in los angeles. the minimalistic product shots alone have got me drooling, but the location in the cotswolds and staffordshire are even more enticing. they even have a cookery school! this is going on my "one day..." list.
{images via daylesford organic}