friday favorites № 8
Posted on | 14 January 2011 | 3 Comments
2. Art in the icicles, with Jim Denevan. More here.
3. A priceless rooftop view with the most beautifully saturated colors. Can only imagine sipping cappuccinos up there...
4. Seeing spots...in a very chic fashion.
5. Raw food made to look quite tempting (and downright delicious).
6. White dish sets, linen towels, potted succulents and raw wood — my kind of kitchen.
7. The vibrant and inspiring work space of illustrator, Chris Silas Neal.
8. A little bit native, a little bit modern...gorgeous bracelets by Dull Diamond.
9. Inspiring modern architecture spaces that are completely at one with nature.
10. Say yes to fresh squeezed juices. I'm convinced they helped cure a nasty cold I caught this week. And they just make you feel so good.
friday favorites № 7
Posted on | 07 January 2011 | 2 Comments
1. A brilliant combo: Compai's new column on Design for Mankind.
...in with the new
Posted on | 23 December 2010 | 6 Comments
Signing off for 2010...
Ending this year on one singular feeling: grateful. Grateful for a supportive family and wonderful friends, grateful to be able to wake up every day and make a living doing what I love, and grateful for you, dear readers. A lot is on the horizon for 2011 and nothing excites me more than new beginnings.
Wishing a safe and happy new year to each and every one of you and extending my sincere thanks for stopping by and sharing a passion for design. I can't say how much it means. I'll see you back here on the 3rd, ready to take on 2011...
P.S. A catchy little tune to add to your mixtapes while I'm away:
friday favorites № 6
Posted on | 17 December 2010 | 1 Comment
1. A throwback Great Gatsby business card poster.
2. Winter, rustic + homemade.
3. The Convent of La Tourette by brilliant Le Corbuiser {shown above}.
4. Hard to decide which is more beautiful, Hilda's photography or her equipment.
5. A wish list of neutrals including one great backpack.
6. The perfect bedroom and artwork vignette.
7. Landscape photos by David Ryle with a stunning use of light.
8. A little bit rustic, a little bit industrial...in Sweden.
9. Possibly my favorite Closet Visit yet — Momo Suzuki. Her furnishings may be more enviable than her wardrobe.
10. A lovely winter meal of green olive gnocchi.
happy thanksgiving...
Posted on | 25 November 2010 | 3 Comments
Signing off early this week to enjoy the long holiday weekend. Next week I'll share with you one delicious recipe I whipped up for today's feast. Until then, have a wonderful thanksgiving!
friday favorites № 5
Posted on | 19 November 2010 | No Comments
1. These two are living the dream. Words cannot express the sheer beauty of their photos or my sheer jealousy.
friday favorites № 4
Posted on | 12 November 2010 | 1 Comment
1. A perfect uniform for simple style: head-to-toe black and white.
2. Escape to Edinburgh, in all it's natural, luscious glory.
3. Beautiful geometric beaded necklaces by Noble Town Vintage.
4. A beautifully worn pair of Les Porselli flats that look like they tell a story.
5. Alexa Chung in yet another enviable ensemble.
6. A brilliant round-up of some killer package design.
7. The perfect weekend retreat.
8. Touches of gold and one great pair of oxfords.
9. A clever pairing of throwback Sartorialist shots and vintage graphics.
10. Rope necklaces from MEGA with the perfect hint of nauticality.
friday favorites № 3
Posted on | 06 November 2010 | 1 Comment
1. A great photography portfolio by Angela + Ithyle.
2. The most clever packaging design I've seen in a while, by Yeongkeun.
3. A great fall outfit of soft neutrals and killer heels.
4. A little bit of life envy from Oh Happy Day.
5. A great leather round-up for him & her.
6. Clean but dramatic typography from the early nineties.
7. A new women's collection by Spence with the perfect hint of masculinity.
8. Dream home come to life.
9. The perfect recipe for winter comfort food.
10. Stunning and dreamy photography by Karl Erik Brøndbo.
friday favorites № 2
Posted on | 30 October 2010 | 2 Comments
1. Stunning shorelines by David Burdeny.
2. A bookmark-worthy wedding party.
3. Autumn color inspiration.
4. Brilliant illustrations of Paris and New York clichés.
5. Tasty plates and classic design in Silverlake.
6. A perfect translation of menswear on a woman.
7. Inspiring shots of the Hillside House by Carl Louis Maston.
8. Artwork come to life in some great street style.
9. Black oxfords + cropped trousers - recent wardrobe staples.
10. Nothing more than the beautiful simplicities of life in fall.
friday favorites № 1
Posted on | 21 October 2010 | 1 Comment
weekly roundup...
Posted on | 08 October 2010 | No Comments
- New goal: to hunt down a pair of these awesome fox earrings.
- Nevermind the drool-worthy recipes, I cannot get over how beautiful the photography and graphic composition of Katie's posts are.
- Girl crush: increasing. Carey Mulligan sings vocals on Belle & Sebastian's latest album.
- Cannot stop staring at this photo. Everything about it is perfection.
- Looking to get lost in a sea of inspiration? Head on over to Aubrey Road's tumblr.
- Take a visit to the Etsy headquarters. I love when companies' office spaces align with their creative vision.
- Love the simplicity of these business cards.
- An answer to the ugly-toothbrush-on-the-counter conundrum.
- I've had this song on repeat all week. It feels fitting for gloomy days and lazy evenings.
- I hope you've all been keeping up with Jeana's closet {and studio} visits. They are utterly inspiring.
weekly roundup...
Posted on | 17 September 2010 | No Comments
Audrey Hepburn Portrait by Mark Shaw #37, L.A. 1953
- With NYFW in full swing, I'm overcome with new ideas for fall fashion. Namely lusting over ADAM, Calvin Klein, and 3.1 Phillip Lim.
- Love these menswear wingtips and would love to pair them with a frilly dress for some fun contrast this fall.
- Always have and always will be my three favorite design colors: black, white, and the perfect red.
- Endless congratulations to the brilliantly talented ladies behind RUE for their official launch. So much inspiring content, I'm a bit overwhelmed...
- The most beautiful travel inspiration from all my favorite places.
- Planning to satisfy my endless sweet tooth with a trip to Lark this weekend to try these mini icebox cakes.
- Parisian style wedding fashion that I'd love to emulate one day.
- These pillows made me smile and I think they'd make an awesome wedding gift.
- Oh, Clémence Poésy, your style never disappoints.
- Devil's Food Cake with Salted Butterscotch Caramel Sauce - need I say more?
weekly roundup...
Posted on | 10 September 2010 | 2 Comments
Girls in Windows by Ormond Gigli
- I've been increasingly drawn to geometric and architectural jewelry lately and David Neal's work is no exception. I think I love the black triangle earrings most.
- Have I mentioned how brilliant I think Hilda is? Her photography always gets my creative wheels spinning and her plans for this weekend are quite enviable.
- You must know by now, but yay to the Alexa Chung for Madewell line going live. I predict it'll be sold out by this evening. Her style is, in a word, impeccable.
- So much for cutting back on carbs. Giving Katie's recipe for spaghetti with pesto, cashew nuts and parmesan a shot this weekend.
- What I wish my desk were looking like this week. Especially love the grey/blue industrial lamp.
- I just adore her. There are few ladies quite as chic.
- I love Alyson's idea of gifting bridesmaids with a quirky heart flask.
- Never thought I'd say this, but I've been completely coveting the style of Drew Barrymore lately. If you haven't seen Going the Distance, do so...just for her outfits.
- Love everything about this photo - namely those spiffy shades.
- Next vacation: Vancouver Island. I dare you to watch this video and not say the same.
I don't know about you guys, but this has felt like the longest "short week" ever. Extending my birthday festivities (thanks for the wishes!) through the weekend by heading to Santa Barbara to catch a show and, in general, relax. Hope you all have a good one! JC
weekly roundup...
Posted on | 03 September 2010 | 1 Comment
- A recipe for limoncello macaroons (yum!) and some gorgeous shots of an off-the-grid trip to Mendocino.
- Going along with my penchant for all things green, this interior caught my eye. The MCM chair completes it.
- Completely moved by the work of Noemie Goudal. Can just imagine one of those photos as a focal point in a living room.
- Two street style looks I'm totally loving this week - especially the easy striped top, cropped trousers and vintage loafers.
- A recap of summer travels from one of my favorite photographers.
- Another great 'things I like right now' from Miss Moss - from a very design-savvy gentleman.
- Loving Joanna's roundup of upcoming Fall trends. This knee socks ensemble is my favorite and I'm determined to create a version of my own.
- A perfectly curated home-cooked breakfast. Simple, fresh, and making my mouth water.
- I feel like I live in a variation of horizontal stripes every day and would love to add this beauty to my collection.
- And lastly, a video of Jon Hamm that'll undoubtedly make you love him even more.
Last weekend of the summer, can you believe it? Grateful for a three-day weekend currently filled with no real plans (aside from this and a night of s'mores with friends). Hope you all make this last long holiday weekend count before we charge ahead into fall. JC
weekly roundup...
Posted on | 27 August 2010 | 3 Comments
- Ever wonder what you can see & eat in 10 hours in New York with $100? Take a look at what Bonnie did - she should win an award.
- Yasmin Sewell is endlessly chic. I'm convinced she has the most enviable sunglasses collection in existence. Her leather jacket and coral lips are perfect.
- This is definitely the coolest wedding invitation I've seen. Modeled after an album cover, it's got awesome graphics and just the right amount of humor.
- Sometimes it's all in the details. You can just tell by looking at this photo that the girl behind it has got some style. I'm oohing and ahhing over her satchel and cuff.
- I was eying an old fashioned straw holder at a home store last weekend and a light bulb when on when I saw one used as a pencil holder. Brilliant!
- I'm loving Miss Moss' 'things I like right now' series, and I'm pretty much on board with everything that Catherine from Wolf Eyebrows listed. In fact, I got that Laura Lombardi necklace on Monday and haven't taken it off since.
- Another interior from what feels like out of my dreams. It was, of course, spotted on Aubrey Road - she's my twin when it comes to architecture and interior aesthetic.
- How beautiful is this sketch/watercolor painting of Thom Yorke? Part of me wants to get it printed and framed. Or give it as a gift to a true Radiohead fan...
- Booked a trip to explore Portland this week and keep revisiting Alyson's beautiful wedding. If this is what Oregon looks like, I may become a permanent resident.
- So in love with these minimal animal photos. I think they'd be darling in a nursery. And given the fact that I received no less than three baby shower invitations this week, someone may just get lucky.
Sorry for the light posting this week, just been getting things in order. See you back here on Monday - have a wonderful weekend! JC
weekly roundup...
Posted on | 20 August 2010 | 1 Comment
PHOTO BY DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN
1. spent some time on the east side this week, and this photo captures precisely why i love it so much.
2. a pretty awesome tattoo.
3. on the taste-test list: a salted caramel ice cream sandwich from carmela ice cream.
4. i'm with joanna on this one - this little illustration is an mantra to live by, and completely made me smile.
5. simply the most adorable couple in existence. and so wonderfully creative to boot.
6. wish i could spend the weekend camped out in this tent playing card games and telling stories.
7. beard portraits by david meade. they made me chuckle and i think they'll make you too.
8. a 70's throwback with just the right styling to make it modern.
9. possibly my favorite find of the week: the lovely eva fontanelli featured on elle italia's street style.
10. ever find yourself searching for the perfect flat? look no further. top shop is a gold mine.
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have a great weekend, all! just realized summer is coming to a gradual end and it's making me quite sad. this feels like the first summer i've truly enjoyed and savored in years. so here's to another sunny weekend of more fun and friends. JC
weekly roundup...
Posted on | 13 August 2010 | 1 Comment
IMAGE BY PAUL COSTELLO
1. a cookie swap party? something i definitely need to add to my entertaining list.
2. i blogged about this celine bag before, but it looks even better on someone's shoulder.
3. stunning, classic, unisex watches. these would look good with everything.
4. i've always thought family portraits were cheesy, but max wanger changed my mind with these.
5. mid-century lust. been dying over those modernica chairs lately.
6. my favorite j.crew collection to date - they continue to outdo themselves each season.
7. absolute fashion heaven - that coat is a dream come to life.
8. a fantasy outfit that i certainly wouldn't mind sporting.
9. stunning modern havens from aubrey road that never cease to inspire.
10. been craving a camping trip this summer and these photos only made it worse. what can be more fun than friends, flannel and s'mores around a fire?
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hope you all have some fun plans for this weekend. not much on my agenda besides this loveliness. see you all on monday! JC
weekly roundup...
Posted on | 06 August 2010 | 2 Comments
IMAGE FROM JENNILEE MARIGOMEN
1. this wedding in iceland is so beautiful, it gives me the chills. can you imagine?
2. the most charming cottage nestled in the forest that is speaking to my less modern/minimalist side.
3. the beauty of paris during the day and in the dark - no words can describe it.
4. perhaps i'm in need of a vacation, but this week i've been overwhelmingly drawn to photos of far off locales. these images of italy are pure bliss.
5. gorgeous book covers by coralie bickford-smith of f. scott fitzgerald's classic novels.
6. get a load of this stunner, the flag halyard chair - furniture design done quite well.
7. jeana's in love with her clare vivier bracelet, and so am i! is there anything she designs that isn't perfect?
8. a DJ and swing dancer with a ton of style - loving the classic look of cara wolinsky's ensemble.
9. carrara marble and a cup of espresso. this photo is so perfect in its simplicity.
10. love design sponge's interpretation of living in amelie - will always be one of my favorite films.
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heading northward this weekend for a little r&r. hope you all get some lovely weather to enjoy this august weekend outside. thanks for all the new visitors and lovely comments this week - it truly makes my day. JC
weekly roundup...
Posted on | 30 July 2010 | 2 Comments
IMAGE FROM MARAIS USA
1. a food guide to san diego that is no sight for an empty stomach.
2. a beautiful splash of saffron yellow - love how ethereal this photo is.
3. going on the wishlist: these stunningly simple comme des garçons bags.
4. a peek into the new chloé fall 2011 ready-to-wear collection - swoon!
5. love the play of colors and patterns in these vera neumann textiles.
6. the most perfect breakfast nook: a little carrara marble, funky barstools and great photography.
7. adore every element of this look: coral lipstick, chunky tribal jewelery and a killer army green silk blouse.
8. a few shots of what i wish i was spending more time doing this summer. feel like it'll be over before i know it!
9. everyone's buzzing about it, and for good reason. check out julia leach's chance if you haven't already.
10. inspired by these drool-worthy photos, think i'm going to whip up some fresh bruschetta this weekend.
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have a great last july weekend, all! as always, thanks for your lovely comments. JC
weekly roundup...
Posted on | 16 July 2010 | 4 Comments
PHOTO BY MASSIMO VITALI
1. first things first: i've jumped on the pinterest board and cannot be more excited. i'm on an image collecting frenzy, and you can follow me here.
2. beautiful windy streets through the village of st. paul, captured by nichole.
3. if i ever design a nursery, this graphic 'bear exercise' print is going in it.
4. loving this lady's chic, white ray ban clubmasters. perfect for summer.
5. a cookie with the consistency of a cake? sounds like a sweet-tooth dream come true.
6. techno-bite that made me smile: a letterboard app that turns your iphone into an airport sign. i'm using it the next time i pick up a visitor from LAX.
7. a "stolen moment" at the getty in los angeles, one of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon.
8. i've had the national's high violet on repeat for months now, and brian brilliantly captured their recent performance in london.
9. love this black and white lace dress, from miu miu's pre fall 2010 collection.
10. and just some simple phrases and a lovely video to inspire you this weekend.
