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Friday, September 17, 2010

peace out


have a mellow weekend.
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I just got word from my friend Lee Stanton, that he'll be opening a pop-up shop next to his own, gorgeous, showroom. The pop-up will feature pieces from his Newport warehouse and all will be specially priced.
Lee has always been the little 'secret' go-to gem, in So Cal for European pieces at very good prices for years. So, go in, take advantage of the great finds and if you're lucky, Lee will be there himself (one of my favorite people in the LA design scene) It's only open for one month starting September 20th.



769 N La Cienega Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069-5203
(310) 855-9800

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

board culture


photo::sfgirlbybay



I'm of the nosiest sort. seriously, pull your blinds at night if you live near me. Or if you have me over for dinner with a refrigerator tacked full of photos, ticket stubs, fall leaves, ephemera, magnets from past vacations, etc, you'll find me standing in front of it, asking 'who's that? where were you guys there? why this?'
I'm the best audience for this sort of gallery. I want to know everything. On the other hand, I personally , hate that my own fridge has been turned into a public bulletin board, covered with photos, school notes, flotsam and jetsam and (dear god) mis-matched magnets. (I know, bah hum bug - I like my public areas devoid of detritus) I am, oddly , private about showcasing that which, deeply inspires me. ya, right? figure that out. but there it is. notes from teachers and all.

however, my office is the place where I tack those bits and pieces that inspire me create.


I keep my inspiration board tucked up in my office, to the right, here, of my computer. Mostly it's for me, a place I can art direct. depending on whim. I stick thumbtacks into images of things that I want, things that make me imagine more, that work together, that work against.
I pin a ripped sentence from an email of a good friend that gives me hope or encouragement on top of my newest love- a hot pink sofa.... Lamp guru, Chris Spitzmiller wrote me an email a few years ago and I 'died', I stuck it on my board . the train of thought is never linear. But such an insight of what' s going in my creative life: It's so personal.
I'm always grateful when people are willing to post their own inspiration boards, because I know what comes with it is a certain vulnerability.
I've gathered this collection from all over, and so don't have proper cred to give. But really, does it matter? it's just great to see, another' s life through their own, creative board.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

blog out loud 7 >> LA

ya! we're bringing it back home to la la land.
Blog Out Loud will be representing well during LA's Social Media Week. Please join us at Rose Tarlow Melrose House for another fabulous evening of Creative Social Networking and inspiration.


you won't want to miss or be missed at this one.....

adornment art :: studio deseo




I recently ran across the adornment art of Studio Deseo.




Something about them reminds me of a South American Fiesta that you get to wear 'round your neck, or...I'd, maybe, hang one from a lamp, or on the key to my big, pine armoire, or even several in a bowl on a low table.
They're simply, beautiful pops of color and happiness.
Each lovingly hand made by Berkley artist, Aleishall Girard Maxon
A, Studio Deseo, collaborative project with Bay Area stylist, Danielle Gold {photos::ericka mcconnell }


You can find these lovelies, in LA @ Reform School or on-line @ nonchalant mom

Monday, September 13, 2010

so cute you wanna squeeze it

Man, oh man, where was summer at the beach this year? Seriously, as we hung out with good friends and their adorable new baby Saturday night, the cool fog engulfed us. Total Pea Soup. Not far from their house, the football field lights of the local high school glowed in the mist, the announcer's voice muffled in the heavy mist. Very autumnal - which actually makes for a great cozy evening, in, to coo over the newest little cherub in our group.
Speaking of adorably cute things that you just wanna squeeze....check out this Icelandic version of the 'snuggy' you almost don't want to put into the same category of last year's polyester blanket sack. The Birkiland, 'Baby Sea'l is a beautiful, functional bit of art that makes your little duckling look like a stylish baby seal. What's cuter than that?

Thursday, September 9, 2010

* p e a c e * o u t *




photo credit::Gigja Einars





ah. this week has been a week of the trial and tribulations of 'mama love'. momming = the good, the bad and the ugly. You moms know what I'm talking about. Back to school is no easy trip. But, dammit, we soldier through it. With the help of our friends it makes it somewhat easier. 'Thank You'- you know who you are, my dear friends on whom I've called upon for advice and a shoulder lean on. I love you guys. The laid back, no schedule life, is over for a bit. Regime + Rules...see ya...I'll be hanging at the beach bungalow.





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AND....going forward. I'm very excited to be a part of several up coming events here in L.A. the first of which is the Kravet's Social Media panel which will take place in So Cal 2 days next week. So mark your calendars, I would love to meet you and speak with you about all things Social Media!



Tuesday, September 14th
Laguna Design Center
@ 10:30 AM


23811 Aliso Creek Road




Suite 156


Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Wednesday, September 15th
LA Mart
@ 4:00 PM

1933 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90007


Also- mark your calendars for a tweet out loud event beginning at 5PM PST this Sunday 9/12 on twitter with the fabulous girls from RUE. hash tag, # blogoutloud to get in on the convo. your thoughts count! What?? you don't tweet? my friend, this is the perfect introduction. Sign up, add #blogoutloud to your search and join the convo. all the kids are doing it.

good touch | bad touch




While they've been around for a few years over at Lladro (maker of those pastel, porcelain figurines that you may have seen, en masse, in a lit china cabinet somewhere) These are totally new to me.
In 2008, the Spanish company joined forces with artist Bodo Sperlein to re-invent former designs. Using elements from past pieces, Sperlein recreates a new twist on an old idea. The result is The Lladros Equus Collection.....
Good Touch or Bad Touch? ( personally, this might be the first bit of Lladro that has had me take notice )