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officepod

Published on 2012-04-03 15:30:00

I really need one of these. Those of you with a home office, know that it requires a special kind of discipline to shut the door to unmade beds and breakfast dishes in the sink in order to get down to business. > read more

forts, teepees + tents.

Published on 2012-04-02 15:46:00

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From the Desks of........

Published on 2012-03-30 12:18:00

I'm not a snooper of other's stuff. I've never been the girlfriend or wife who rifles through underwear drawers, desks or whatever... to find, relationship contraband. ( And, trust me, there were times that I probably should have ) > read more

waxing poetic

Published on 2012-03-21 18:04:00

In case you missed the house of designer Isabel Lopez in AD, check out some of these images. It might be one of my favorite approaches. The bones don't hurt either - it's an old wax factory. I love the effortless looking mix. I'm especially digging that purple velvet sofa- Venitian painting combo, mixed in with those mid-century chairs. > read more

exposure.

Published on 2012-03-21 17:45:00

I've been out on few sick days this week. Which I hate. It's so boring being off your game and forced into down time. > read more

creative monday

Published on 2012-03-19 13:25:00

I think I was having a 'The Hundred Dresses' moment when I sat down to paint this. Or maybe it > read more

peace out

Published on 2012-03-10 12:11:00

So late on posting lately. I guess it means that my weekends are truly needed. By the way, are you as excited as I am by Day Light Savings? It might be one of my favorite days of the year. Subscribe in a reader > read more

buy some damn art

Published on 2012-03-08 12:14:00

Familiar with this website? It's a great way to find new artist's and pick up some cool (pretty cheap) art. Each week ( Every Tuesday to be exact, Buy Some Damn Art brings you new, original work by up-and-coming artists. ) This week I've been eyeing the work of Kate Lewis who does these great pieces inspired by interiors. I love a good cacophony of mixed pattern and color, so her studies of this sort of visual chaos, sings to me. It would be one thing is she simply, painted them in gou [..] > read more

149 west 12th street

Published on 2012-03-06 14:52:00

After a brief emailing back and forth with a friend about something important-ish, and with whom it's easy to fall into ridiculous, quick-volley, email banter - we were tossing around second and third house location choices {you do this, right? The country house in France, the Island house in Tahiti...) Me: no Palm Springs good w/ with renting. Her: wanna go in on a house in Ojai? Only been there once but liked it. Me: no, unless it's SF. I'm not doing anymore California houses. I need an [..] > read more

happy monday.

Published on 2012-03-05 08:00:00

Before you get to those emails..... ( I couldn't get it any bigger. ) circa 1972 Subscribe in a reader > read more

peace out

Published on 2012-03-02 14:00:00

Have a lovely weekend. Oh! and Don't forget to enter the Crate & Barrel giveaway~ (to listen to the song below - from the Jil Sander S/S runway show - you need to use Safari) Subscribe in a reader > read more

psst, a little Kate Spade scoopage for my L.A. friends.....

Published on 2012-03-01 21:59:00

I just got word that Kate Spade's, Florence Broadhurst tricked out tour bus/shop - will be making a stop at The Grove, here in L.A.. Tomorrow morning. Kate Spade is currently touring the country in a Florence Broadhurst outfitted pop-up shop / tour bus with the Brooklyn-based indie rock band, the Vivian Girls. Who are pretty awesome, themselves. It's a real-life version of the brand's spring marketing campaign, styled by Brad Goreski (love him) , that stars a girl band in a tour bus st [..] > read more

Crate & Barrel's Pick Your Page, Sweepstakes Give Away + a Shop Card Giveaway for 1 lucky reader....

Published on 2012-03-01 13:38:00

When I was a few minutes post college, living in a 2 bedroom, Lincoln Park flat with 5 room mates eating peanut butter or oatmeal for every meal and sleeping in the living room, on a futon mattress (which I had to roll up and shove to the side every morning) My disassociating 'dolls' of choice, were home decor catalogs. I'm talking pharmaceutical grade, glossy, slick images. two page spreads, perfectly styled making anyone browsing, feel as though they could crawl into the vignette and sta [..] > read more

oh and also, too.....

Published on 2012-03-01 09:00:00

I think we should all order up these, huge awesome black and white posters by Debbie Carlos. Soft and sweet images served up gritty style. here Subscribe in a reader > read more

De Pendant

Published on 2012-02-29 17:52:00

I haven't a clue how I stumbled across the woman's blog. But I'm glad that I did. Once I got in to it, hit the 'previous post' button a few times, my eye was drawn to what must be one of her favorite types of lighting as well- the over-scale industrial pendant light. There were probably far more than what I snagged from her site, but I like that with so many shots, it gives you great inspiration as to where and how such a fixture can be used. Don't these look like they just hatched all [..] > read more

The wonderfully weird world of Ibride. ( And, also, I get to use the word, 'phantasmagorical'.)

Published on 2012-02-28 09:21:00

Years ago I blogged about this collection of trays by Ibride which creates these fantastically phantasmagorical images and applies them to houseware products. I stumbled across some of their newer pieces from the Yuan collection, and was instantly drawn in again. The images remind me of a Lewis Carroll Alice In Wonderland world - or those Victorian Fairie (spelled just like that) photos. They're just, wonderfully weird. I especially love this collection: They come stacked, 8, in a vase. [..] > read more

Published on 2012-02-17 14:15:00

Takin' a little vacay., being it's "Ski Week" and all. I know Boston has 'Ski Week' or 'Winter Break'. Does anyone else? Seems a little ridic. We always scoff a little at the concept - and then go back to packing (these kids just had off 2+ weeks and a few random, 3 day weekends ) Living at the beach we can't leave well enough alone, we need SNOW and WINTER. Even it will be mostly man made. So off we go! Have a lovely weekend, where ever that may be. Subscribe in a reader > read more

This Week on The Skirted Round Table :: Joe Lucas + Parrish Chilcoat of Lucas Studio Inc. + Harbinger

Published on 2012-02-15 13:46:00

After a bit of a hiatus (due to everyone's busy schedules) Joni, Linda and I are back! And what a great interview to be back with. A few weeks ago, we sat down with the talented, charming and down to earth design duo behind Lucas Studio Inc. and the newly opened, Harbinger showroom, Joe Lucas and Parrish Chilcoat. Known well among the design glitterati of L.A., these two are anything but 'glittery'. They're design aesthetic is California hip mixed in with East Coast tradition and spiked with [..] > read more

A Whitman's sampler of stuff I like to look at + think about.

Published on 2012-02-14 08:00:00

from the remodelista Just an idea that I thought was kind of cool. Pot hanger as herb keeper (herb or HERb, if you're Martha) so pretty + probably smells fantastic. My love for old houses runs very deep. I think I may have some kind of house whispering skills. When I'm in certain, soulful houses, I feel their soulful presence on an emotional level. I know, totally weird, but true. I want to drink this book in. And I think all old houses deserve a pictorial like this. etsy driftwood [..] > read more

illustrator::anne-marie jones

Published on 2012-02-13 09:57:00

I'm DYING over the art of Anne Marie Jones. I have such wanna-be-itus of her work. I love the courage and confidence behind the each stroke and color load of her brush. fabulous. Subscribe in a reader > read more

pattern genius:danielle kroll

Published on 2012-02-13 09:07:00

Many years ago , I fiddled around in the world of textile design. I freelanced for months at a time. I sold some patterns independently. Some of which I still see on occasion and point out to my kids - "Look! I designed that print!" others I see, and think to myself "enh, I got paid." ( think, Vermont Country Store night gown prints and TJ Maxx old lady Nighties ) When I was asked to do my very first Croquis for one 'fashion house' I panicked. I had no clue how to make a pattern that, when [..] > read more

stuff

Published on 2012-02-07 18:55:00

It's a drippy day which tends to make me want to (go down and stare at the inky mess that the ocean becomes) look at pretty, pretty pictures (and go down and stare at the inky mess that the ocean becomes) Here. I share with you. ( And for those of you over on the right, I think might have a little snow coming your way ) photography by Michael Wells illustration, by Carrie Booth The Burning House Blog. If your house was burning, what would you take with you? Painting, Mia Linnman R [..] > read more

autoban

Published on 2012-02-07 12:47:00

Furniture by, Istanbul based design studio, Autoban. Talk about 'organic' each of these pieces has such a powerfully anthropomorphic, thing going on. It's pretty much breath taking in its genius. Here's more Subscribe in a reader > read more

Published on 2012-02-03 14:48:00

I don't know about you, but I'm guessing most of you do this, have a song that you blast while driving on the free-way? Way back in '03, and I worked up in Hollywood, this was my anthem. Except I cranked the original. Oh, and although I probably sang (badly) at the top of my lungs, I never once played the air drums (to the best of my memory). Brand New:The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows. (acoustic version) Subscribe in a reader > read more

Published on 2012-02-01 17:42:00

photo: geronimo balloon troopers I think I love this look #1 for the nostalgia factor. It brings up memories of 5 year old birthday parties and rides home looking down at my red tight covered legs bearing traces of a good time had : dried white icing, punch stains and a torn knee ( good for sticking your thumb and fore finger in to make bigger ) Who wouldn't want to bring that back into their grown-woman repertoire of looks? Nostalgia aside, this look hits the 'color blocking' trend squa [..] > read more

mind the cap

Published on 2012-02-01 16:13:00

by YSL and one more by, Giambattista Valli there's nothing to say except, yes please. Subscribe in a reader > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-07-01 02:47:00

via Instagram I'll be back in the bungalow, on Thursday. Not sure that I'll be posting. Follow me on my adventure through the streets of New York via twitter if you'd like @beachbungalow8. Have a happy > read more

Here. This. Now.

Published on 2011-06-30 14:42:00

The kids at beach camp, look like confetti from afar. I'm busy packing my bags for a quick trip to NYC this weekend. But I wanted to share with you our beautiful beach today. Lately the weather has been perfect and our water has turned from it's n > read more

At Your Leisure......

Published on 2011-06-28 17:40:00

Long before there were blogs, there were Zines. Those, smudgy black and white, self published, kinkos-copied, 'magazines' printed by kids all over the world in the 90s. Usually they were themed based and tended to lean toward bands, fashi > read more

Published on 2011-06-28 16:27:00

My friend, neighbor and fellow blogger, Ann, of Peggy & Fritz, sent me this craig's list find today- *click*: Neither of us have a need for them, nor have room to store them ( I have 27 chairs at last count in my storage unit ) &nb > read more

A little lilly for your pad

Published on 2011-06-27 13:25:00

A friend of mine, who has just moved into a large beach home from a smaller cottage, and is in need of a some more furniture, sent me over some tear sheets of the new Lilly Pulitzer furniture line. I was a bit skeptical, I must admit. I've worn > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-06-24 12:14:00

photo: tara thayer Happy weekend, all y'alls. Subscribe in a reader > read more

an evening at Almont Yard with Amanda Nisbet's new lighting collection

Published on 2011-06-23 13:27:00

Photo of Parrish Chilcoat and Joe Lucas by Stephanie Keenan Last night Joe Lucas & Parrish Chilcoat hosted a beautiful cocktail party at the home of their showroom, Harbinger, in Almont Yard. The guests of honor were designer, Amanda Nisbet an > read more

Summer.

Published on 2011-06-22 18:14:00

Add caption 1975 Alexander Calder, signed Hammock. Wrights patriotic friendship bracelet:: Trois Pommes Vertes Lacquered Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk summer bucks @ steve alan vintage summer garden skirt @the outnet Mode > read more

Factory 20

Published on 2011-06-22 12:40:00

I believe in the mixing it up of things. Someone recently told me that on their list of, "big purchases for the home", was a bedroom 'set'. I inwardly cringed. NO!no, no, no. no. no matchy. No making your bedroom look like a 2 star hotel > read more

bountiful

Published on 2011-06-21 13:32:00

first two photos via:sacred cheryl blog For those of us familiar with Abbott Kinney, Bountiful is sort of an, 'of course' place you need to stick your head into every so often just to wander in amazement at the magnitude of inventory the > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-06-17 12:42:00

unknown source Happy Father's Day to you all. I'm missing my dad big time this year and it only makes me want to teach my girls to value their fathers (step and biological) for every little thing- good and bad. I miss my father's laugh, I miss his > read more

food for thought

Published on 2011-06-16 16:13:00

Oh food trucks, it must be tough having to be more special than the last guy. You've sold us your gourmet ice creams, your Vietnamese sandwiches, your Korean bbq. You've tricked out your trucks to look vintage, urban, hip (although my favorite look i > read more

Bespoke Global

Published on 2011-06-16 15:35:00

Word on the street is that at this year's ICFF , the stand outs were pieces from, Bespoke Global. The new online shop features, one of a kind, fine artists' wares from around the world. These are for those of you who can appreciate the no > read more

do the math

Published on 2011-06-15 11:32:00

this: ebay plus this: paint store almost equals this: via: waterleaf interiors I mean, nothing beats Red Egg for the perfect lacquered woven piece- hands down, one of my personal go-tos. B > read more

W+R

Published on 2011-06-15 11:00:00

My friends, W+R always have something new that I haven't seen before going on in their beautifully designed home. Both are incredibly creative and everything they touch, every meal they construct, every party they throw, is just a magical feast for t > read more

td[s] to do something

Published on 2011-06-15 07:12:00

td[s] is a custom design and fabrication and design studio located, here, in sunny L.A. comprised of the duo, dakota witzenburg and chad peterson who create kitchens and furnishings using salvaged woods and a ton of innovation. http > read more

Interviewed by local Manhattan Beach Blogger, 'Beach City Life Style'

Published on 2011-06-14 14:18:00

When I started blogging, I think, that I thought I'd be posting a lot more on the beach area in which I live. It didn't really turn out that way. I've always espoused to the rule that when you're stumped for a post idea," look where you live". > read more

Published on 2011-06-14 12:50:00

Cute acoustical version of Eliza Doolittle's, 'Money Box' . I checked out the rest of her music and it's not as knee tapping as this little ditty. It's hard not to find her charming when she says, 'DOH-LAH' with that quirky, be speckled, hipste > read more

This week on The Skirted Round Table:: Bravo's Million Dollar Decorators

Published on 2011-06-13 12:59:00

Have you been watching this show? I'm loving it. It's really fun to see a reality show with people I actually know. For me it really puts the 'reality' aspect into the realm of 'entertainment'. A few years ago, a reality show was filmed in a ho > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-06-10 11:05:00

on my to do list this summer: dust off my board and get back out there . Subscribe in a reader > read more

spare me.

Published on 2011-06-08 18:13:00

Before you kick it to the curb, try a little spray therapy. The inspiration: the offending party: Which actually looks nice in this photo. In real life, the frame is having a 90s Indonesian 'Moment'. Fake orangey distressing and > read more

it's a win win

Published on 2011-06-08 16:49:00

I was just notified by West Elm that they have partnered with Elle Décor to offer an exclusive shopping opportunity of the new WE + Allegra Hicks collaboration - before it goes on-line to the public. The collection features Hick's textiles wit > read more

summer seating

Published on 2011-06-08 14:51:00

Do people still sit out on screened in porches in the summer? I'm not sure they even add those anymore when building homes. At least not around here. When I was growing up, in the summer evenings, you could take the dog for a walk on a hot night and > read more

who's your daddy

Published on 2011-06-07 14:37:00

Husband and wife design duo, Wary Meyers, curate-up a collection of unique and sometimes wrty, vintage gifts for the dad in your life. A picking of some unique and wry items for daddy-o. Check out their new, eponymous, shop. You might just find a fe > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-06-03 05:00:00

daaaang, but it's cold here in L.A. The kinda cold where your nose is sniffling as the sea breeze gusts from the West at 4 o'clock and you tighten your collar against the cold. It's 'summer' right? One of my fondest memories of living in Bosto > read more

it's in the bag

Published on 2011-06-02 13:46:00

you need this bag. I stumbled into American Apparel the other day with my 13 year old. The store has long lost its cool factor with me for a couple of reason: The High Creep Factor of , teri richardson & dov charney did it for me (it bug > read more

Give Away from Rian Rae Interiors

Published on 2011-06-01 16:32:00

I'm happy to announce a summer partnership with *Rian Rae* by giving away a product a month. Three products, one each month all summer. Huzzah! The first item that we're giving away is this lovely, Butterfly Mobile by Roost. this is > read more

going to my happy place

Published on 2011-05-31 13:21:00

We spent the weekend up in San Francisco. My childhood friend is having a baby and so we all got together to celebrate this new little life. Nick and I stayed at Cavallo Point, which is the old Fort Baker military base that's bee > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-05-27 10:50:00

via Sweet Paul it's gingham season. happy long weekend! Subscribe in a reader > read more

Walk With Sally

Published on 2011-05-26 14:48:00

As some of you who have been around here for the past several years know my husband, Nick, is the founder of an incredible non-profit mentoring program for kids whose families are dealing with cancer. The program, Walk With Sally , matches these chil > read more

hidden gems of L.A.

Published on 2011-05-25 19:00:00

a great little movie I just found on the overlooked architecture of L.A. If you like history and trivia (it took 33 years to build the Watts towers?) check it out.... Subscribe in a reader > read more

green + yellow

Published on 2011-05-25 14:05:00

first runner up...... and the winner is........ your barn door should always be open when you're going to the bathroom. That's all. I was just considering this color combination and thought I'd share. > read more

Marimekko in the Morning

Published on 2011-05-25 12:52:00

Yesterday morning, after packing lunch boxes, feeding dogs, children and man (which includes force feeding the fore mentioned green juice ) dropping kids off at school, filling up the gas tank ( 95.00 bucks....b. jezus.) I sped up to C > read more

3 products that I'm endorsing without being compensated

Published on 2011-05-23 16:12:00

The Soda Stream: For years, I drank several Diet Coke's a day (6-10). I knew they were bad for me, but I also knew that red bull and phen-phen, while quite effective, was not the best way to take off baby weight. Older and I'd like to think wiser > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-05-20 11:44:00

Wiley Words. Location: Oxfordshire, England Photo: Tobias Reynolds Take heed and proceed. Have a lazy weekend. See you next week. Subscribe in a reader > read more

honeycomb hideout

Published on 2011-05-19 12:59:00

With summer upon us, I'm starting to have dreams of little get-a-way forts like this. It was always my dream, when I lived in SF, to get a little parcel of land in the wine country and build a canvas cabin or place a tricked-out Jet Stream, jus > read more

Legends of La Cienega :: recap

Published on 2011-05-17 14:44:00

Designed By: James Swan In Tribute To: Banksy La Cienega, is the main artery of the Los Angeles interior design 'hood and home to a growing number of designer owned, eponymous boutiques. As if that were not enough of a draw, once a year it' > read more

Abuse

Published on 2011-05-16 16:15:00

I've been a wee bit under the weather this weekend so maybe why all of this fragile destruction appeals to me. That, or it's just plain old cool idea. I'm amazed how these pieces, these vases and urns, have taken on a huma > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-05-13 14:09:00

I have nothing to offer regarding the parallel of peacefulness and this image. I just think she's fantastic and had to share. From her pinkies to her scorpio necklace, she's the bomb dot com. Enjoy your weekend! here's are a couple of re > read more

color profusion

Published on 2011-05-12 14:27:00

Nothing like a shot of design team, John Loecke + Jason Oliver Nixon's color filled spaces to make a regular old Thursday a little more exciting. These guys are color, warriors..... a papered ceiling is always, so the best. > read more

Legends of La Cienega presents::Celebrate Art: Leading Designers Honor Legendary Artists

Published on 2011-05-11 15:55:00

Don't forget, tomorrow marks the first day of, Legends of La Cienega, which runs through, Saturday, May 14th. This annual event, in its third year. is a great opportunity to hear your favorite designers speak, attend panel events, ch > read more

savage beauty

Published on 2011-05-10 11:44:00

really, just, wow. So creepy - beautiful. Poetry as fashion. Especially the raven body cast...... When I think of Alexander McQueen, I'm reminded that individual self expression comes in so > read more

the finger blinger: YSL Arty Ring

Published on 2011-05-10 11:25:00

The YSL 'Arty rings'. Really dumb name for a gorgeous line of rings. They remind me of golden barnacles encrusting a deep sea gem. found, here, at this time-suck of a site. Subscribe in a reader > read more

5th street * Park Slope

Published on 2011-05-09 14:20:00

Now this is the way to do Brooklyn. via: The Brooklyn Home Co. Subscribe in a reader > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-05-06 11:03:00

Lisa Breslow Flowers in a Glass 2, 2010 Oil and pencil on panel 12 X 12 inches Happy Mother's Day to all o > read more

s'wonderful.

Published on 2011-05-05 13:08:00

has anyone seen this yet? uh! dying to. Subscribe in a reader > read more

david neale 'jewellery'

Published on 2011-05-05 12:14:00

Brass Cuff "A Sultana is a power pack of sun-energy! Gold-plated Sterling Silver pendant." "I made this for you... You love The Sea. Sterling Silver." Leaf Ring, Solid 22k gold "Solid 22k Yellow gold (18k Stick Pin > read more

artist::emily wenda

Published on 2011-05-05 11:34:00

The cacophony of pattern and color in artist, emily wenda's original artwork is making me happy as a lark . Primitive in style, but certainly styled, her layered look of interiors are clever and whimsical. How great are these applications t > read more

potty talk

Published on 2011-05-03 17:21:00

This is a weird conversation, but in all of my life I've only had one bathroom which I loved. And I think that this is an important area. You should love your 'rest' room. Your bawth. Your potty. Growing up, I shared one with my brother ( a great w > read more

/ˈmisəˌlānē/

Published on 2011-05-02 13:39:00

cowabunga - metallic, cow hide rug. from maison de vacances no clue where I found this. designed by Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke - from coco+kelly via domino stationary :: SuzyJack bird art :: kate wils > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-04-29 12:43:00

via::pintrest Had a great time at the KBIS ( kitchen + bath show ) this week - and a blast hanging with Erika of Urban Grace, and Meg and Jessica of LeSueur Interiors. Did I mention this all took place in Vegas? The 4 of us noshed at one of those r > read more

The Ball Jar. A post about contained neurosis.

Published on 2011-04-26 07:00:00

Lately, I've been having purging sessions with my plastic storage containers - replacing them with their glass, eco-friendly, counter parts. Nothing personal, I can just no longer look at their foggy plastic, mismatched tops and lack of fit-continuit > read more

This Week on The Skirted Round Table:: Design Industry Leader, Joe Ruggiero

Published on 2011-04-25 12:10:00

You may remember Joe Ruggiero from his long lived, HGTV show, 'Homes Across America' or maybe you know Joe as a product designer, Broadcaster? Pitchman? over all Marketing Guru? Joe's done it all and he sits with us this week telling us about > read more

fresco towel tote winner......

Published on 2011-04-25 11:37:00

Thanks to all who tweeted and commented on the, Fresco Towel Give-Away. Using random.org, the winner was selected and is........Nathalie DeSouligny-Blanco. Enjoy! Subscribe in a reader > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-04-22 07:01:00

via country living magazine If your around { in Las Vegas, that is }, I'm speaking on a blogger panel at the KBIS show next Tuesday. Would love to say hi, if you'll be there too. Subscribe in a reader > read more

It's that time again, the LA Mart's Spring Sample Sale

Published on 2011-04-21 07:01:00

Someone was just asking me when this, annual sale, was happening. Well here it is.... when:: Saturday, Apr 30 10:00a to 5:00p where:: L.A. Mart Design Center, Los Angeles, CA "SHOP LIKE A > read more

Fresco Towels

Published on 2011-04-20 14:00:00

If you haven't already, go throw yourself into the Fresco Beach Tote, Giveaway comment list. It's well worth the shot. I'll be, randomly, picking one lucky winner to receive a beach/pool tote made of their luxurious, long staple, super soft cot > read more

Veronica Beard

Published on 2011-04-20 07:01:00

I'd like to get Summer started before I have to start thinking about Fall. But, the fashion world is already cranking and preparing us for the season to come. Loving the art direction of Veronica Beard's new Fall '11 campaign. The clothes, the > read more

Fresco Towels, Beach Tote giveaway

Published on 2011-04-18 06:06:00

The kind folks at, the fabulously chic Fresco Towels, has generously partnered with bb8 for a luxury Beach Tote, giveaway. They are providing one of these beautiful bags for one of you very verbose commentors. And as usual, all that > read more

......more from High Point Market

Published on 2011-04-17 14:29:00

To be quite frank, I didn't know a lot about British furniture maker Theodore Alexander until I was given the tour of the awesome showroom. I use the term, 'awesome' in the truest sense. This was one large, packed-full-of-extraordinary-pieces, kind o > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-04-15 08:00:00

photo credit:: TOAST Girl Scout camping trip to the beautiful, Ojai this weekend. And you? Subscribe in a reader > read more

Leanne Shapton :: illustrator + writer

Published on 2011-04-14 08:00:00

Shapton, is a former art director for the NY Times an illustrator [ these from her book, 'Native Trees of Canada' ] and co-founder of J& L books Subscribe in a reader > read more

Dwell Studios, I'm undecorating you with my eyes....

Published on 2011-04-13 15:15:00

As a long time fan of Dwell Studio's, modern & hip, brightly colored line of textiles, I love that they've really come to the forefront of retail design lately - making their work, readily available to those outside of the trade. I was > read more

west elm knows how to work me.

Published on 2011-04-13 11:59:00

I don't care if this is one big commercial for WE's summer '11 line. I can watch this all day and become slack jawed and saucer eyed. Subscribe in a reader > read more

This Week on The Skirted Round Table:: Jamie Drake, The King of Color

Published on 2011-04-12 18:50:00

Last week, at High Point Market, Linda and I held our first ever in-person, Skirted Round Table interview. Early in the morning we had been treated to a breakfast with keynote speaker, interior designer Jamie Drake. Jamie discu > read more

sale into summer....{ and most over used post title. apologies.}

Published on 2011-04-12 11:48:00

Two of my favorite, beachy, punched-up color, textile companies are having sales you need to take advantage of. I admit, I love my friends at Hable Construction and will always play favorites and promote their fantastic wares. What's happier than t > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-04-08 06:06:00

Over and out. Have a fabulous weekend. I know I'm planning to. Subscribe in a reader > read more

Try to post about 48 hours at High Point in one posting. Impossible.

Published on 2011-04-06 06:06:00

So I'm going to do this in installments. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I'm back. I'm exhausted. This will give you an idea of the Over Stimulus that High Point Market is - I arrived on Sund > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-04-01 07:01:00

photo credit: cassia I'm off to High Point Market this weekend. First time, ever. I'm excited to see all of the new product and get inspired. AND I'm going to meet, my fellow podcast partner, LINDA for the the first time. Can you believe we've neve > read more

New and Beautiful at Heath Ceramics

Published on 2011-03-31 15:32:00

Heath Ceramics just released a sneak peek at their Summer '11 line [ available 4|1 ] The beautiful collection is done in warm shades of yellow mixed with white, inspired by the summer, making and gathering, collaborating, eating and enjoying the seas > read more

currently on replay....

Published on 2011-03-31 15:14:00

...in my head. I need to just get it over with and buy a pair of the Swedish Hasbeens Braided Sky Highs. They're pretty much all that I can focus, the wee fashion part of my brain, on these days. They come in incredible summery colors from > read more

The House of Haslam

Published on 2011-03-30 18:40:00

You know how French women just have that, je ne sais quoi, at any age? And that, no matter how hard the rest of us try, we never quite get it right. I think this is the way with the English Country Style. Throughout the 80s there was an Engli > read more

stuff.

Published on 2011-03-29 15:47:00

Braided hemp rug from Restoration. A nice alt. to the sisal or sea grass. Probably a lot softer under foot too. singular straps se I used to have a full wardrobe of these. We used to pick them up at Brooks Bros. ( before, it went the way of > read more

This Week on The Skirted Round Table:: Product Pitches

Published on 2011-03-28 18:14:00

Any of us who have been hanging around the blog world long enough, gets these. All day every day. Weekends are no exception. Some pitches have absolutely no relevance to the theme of your blog, others are great fodder for a new post.....or, wai > read more

Indochine by Red Egg

Published on 2011-03-28 13:50:00

Did you watch HBO's re-make of Mildred Pierce last night? eh. on the actual movie. Mildly entertaining. The set design and seeing the re-creation of a, 1930s L.A. is kind of great. Although, I'm not sure if it was my T.V. - the lighting w > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-03-24 23:17:00

simple, simple. I love a good collection. such an easy way to make a strong statement. I'm going NO where this weekend. staying put, and cleaning out the closets. Spring is in the air. have a weekend. xo * M ::::: > read more

DIY :: bistro awning

Published on 2011-03-24 09:16:00

Ok, it's Thursday which means the week is almost done [phew] and you have enough time to pick up the necessary ingredients for a little DIY project this weekend. Nick Olsen for Domino Got nothing better to do this rainy Spring weekend? Ch > read more

small details

Published on 2011-03-23 08:20:00

this chinoiserie inset panels and this vintage throw's turquoise and embellished corner via house of turquoise. Subscribe in a reader > read more

neville trickett :: artist ⌘ inspiration

Published on 2011-03-23 08:06:00

this is his story:: "I find images around the internet and give myself 15 minutes for each painting. All this work is around 20 x 3o centimeters or about 8 x 12 inches. By the end of the year I hope to be a better artist." > read more

get your ne on

Published on 2011-03-21 02:46:00

just found over at etsy shop, Neos Lettering, these great neon letters and numbers from the early 90s. Pick a single letter, number or create a phrase. great for a nightlight, or a glowing bit of modern art ( 12.99 for a single letter ) oh a > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-03-18 02:53:00

have a lovely. Subscribe in a reader > read more

glamour shots

Published on 2011-03-17 11:58:00

just a shot of glamour goes a long way...... as seen in these grays, turquoises, golds and browning pinks via:: ELLE decor there's room for a bit o' the leopard in every space. Lately I'm thinking a gilded, fine boned chair > read more

rotunda

Published on 2011-03-16 10:41:00

who do you think tunds their ro better..... Kate and Andy: via::The Selby Tory: or edward and richard: via::peak of chic Subscribe in a reader > read more

Tortoise General Store

Published on 2011-03-15 11:38:00

Last week I stopped into Tortoise General Store on Abbott Kinney in Venice Beach. This little altelier is owned by Keiko Shinomoto and her, furniture designer husband, Takuhiro. Although it's based in traditional Japanese design, it's incredibl > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-03-11 10:34:00

I've been collecting 'bokeh' {pronounced: 'boke' } images on my flickr account for awhile. Don't know if you're familiar with the effect but you can see it above in the heart shaped lights. The process is done by aesthetically > read more

mixed tape

Published on 2011-03-09 08:00:00

art:: hana melin A bit of mid week tunage. Grab the head phones and give them a spin..... Sea of Bees :: Willis Discovery :: So Insane Two Door Cinema Club :: Undercover Martyn Yo Lo Tengo :: Mr. Tough Subs > read more

deeply impressed

Published on 2011-03-08 08:00:00

Source:Gestalten.tv Like many of you, I love everything about Letter Press. I love that it doesn't feel technically over wrought, I love the way it smooshesthe ink into soft cottony paper, I love the imperfections, I love the perfection. I really > read more

And the winner of the Thomas Jayne, Finest Rooms in America book- is...

Published on 2011-03-07 14:06:00

......... Karen of Art by Karena. Thank you, to all, for entering. I wish I had one for each of you. xo, *M Subscribe in a reader > read more

idle thoughts while surfing...

Published on 2011-03-07 13:43:00

I wish there was a game show where the contestant was brought into a room, packed with crap. { think 'Hoarders' without the dried up cat carcasses } and then given 60 seconds to find the most expensive thing in the room. Because I'd be really, > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-03-04 08:00:00

photo:: thomas albdorf March Fourth. The most commanding day of the year. Or so my mother, with a sense of humor, cornier than Kansas, would remind us each year. It's the weekend, finally. So, march forth and enjoy. I'm headed up the coast to Sant > read more

big game

Published on 2011-03-03 16:19:00

A great new & humorous twist on the fake head bust, found over at Ruby's Lounge on Etsy. And the lovely Jennifer has kindly offered to give you, my fine readers, 20% off of your purchase through the month of March. & > read more

Thomas Jayne:: The Finest Rooms in America book giveaway!

Published on 2011-03-01 11:41:00

With all of the craziness of my computer being gonzo last week, I wasn't able to post about this fantastic, Thomas Jayne, book give away. Until now. This book is a definitive catalog of interior design with rich, colorful photos that record a > read more

Published on 2011-02-28 13:55:00

No idea where I, originally, found this dress. It's Marchesa { thank you Katie Armour } but doesn't it remind you of the Marjorie Skouras Turquoise Chandelier? Subscribe in a reader > read more

This week on The Skirted Round Table :: Digital + Print Magazines

Published on 2011-02-28 12:50:00

It seems to come up often among the three of us. After recording a show. We tend to go late into the night chatting. More often than not, lately, we scan digital magazines, online print magazines and talk about what we like in them, what we wish woul > read more

fashion :: L'wren Scott

Published on 2011-02-28 12:43:00

At Fashion week, designer L'wren Scott sent down the runway, a parade of the most wonderful color mixes and silhouettes. All very wearable. this might be my favorite. The models 'look' was a bit vintage classic mixed up with a > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-02-25 15:58:00

oh, hey.... I'm back! I've been snowboarding all week and without much computer access due to 80/6'd hard drive issue. Blogging via an ipad is just not something I had the patience for. All of that, thumb-finger dexterity was no > read more

etslandia

Published on 2011-02-21 08:00:00

There's No Place Like Here: Hindsvik from Etsy on Vimeo. Join Daniel and Valeria a.k.a hindsvik on a video tour of their home, where Scandinavian and Japanese vintage pop in a minimalist environment. "hose" Subscribe in a reader > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-02-18 08:00:00

ok. I need to remind all of you { after reading this post } to go and back up your Hard Drive. Eeeeeven if you have an external back up device, that you think is working for you. I'm telling you this because I've spent th > read more

the spinnaker chair

Published on 2011-02-17 08:00:00

more stuff made from 'authentic' sails. cool. here Subscribe in a reader > read more

Lo and behold.

Published on 2011-02-17 08:00:00

ok, one more Swedish stylist. I didn't even google this one to see who else has blogged about Lo Bjurulf. I'm sure many. I don't care though, I figure those of you who have had the, "winter of everyone's discontent", co > read more

lotta agaton :: interior stylist

Published on 2011-02-16 13:27:00

Coming off of a weekend in the hills above Santa Cruz at my friend's beautifully restored farm house, I'm totally zenning out to these shots by Swedish stylist Lotta Agaton. The energy the pops of color, the simplicity, all have me drifting. > read more

Thomas Jayne book signing event at Rose Tarlow Melrose House

Published on 2011-02-16 08:00:00

As if coming off of two weeks of Holiday vacation followed by teachers in service followed by President's Day, MLK Day and days off for summer like temps {no. not really} didn't count as enough down time for the kids in my life, it's now.....'Ski Wee > read more

stuck on repeat with Elli Popp

Published on 2011-02-15 11:28:00

If you're not familiar with the British design house, Elli Popp, and their funky { or 'sassy' as they say } Victorian designs, you should run over there and check out their punk, retro- romantic patterns. They've recently > read more

happy valentine's day my friends

Published on 2011-02-14 13:03:00

I'm one of the fortunate ones, who have friends with whom I've now shared a life time. Some of this group I've known since childhood, others since my late teens. They've been through boyfriends, breakups, divorce, marriages, new marriag > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-02-11 08:00:00

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Published on 2011-02-09 08:00:00

those floors. the colors those floors. that light oh, but those floors. photos:: Vangelis Paterakis Subscribe in a reader > read more

West Third Brand GIVEAWAY

Published on 2011-02-08 09:00:00

Holla! a gorgeous giveaway from my favorite candle lines, West Third Brand. Why do I love thee? Because they're 6 inches of love. Love that fills the room with ambience and lovely smells from the minute you light them. This week, I will b > read more

a light post

Published on 2011-02-07 13:33:00

If you live in the Bay area, you're probably well acquainted with, the Berkley based, Omega Too . For the rest of you, they're the purveyor of one-of-a-kind lighting fixtures, made from repurposed items. They've also been, long known for having cool > read more

customizable wallpaper

Published on 2011-02-07 12:43:00

I get a lot of emails from P.R. people asking me to tout their wares. Some are completely irrelevant, some just not that great { if I wouldn't use it, I'm not going to tell you to use it } but every once in a while something cool comes along li > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-02-04 09:00:00

photo via roxy quicksilver I wanted to mention that fellow designer/bloggers, Vanessa de Vargas and Vanessa Kogevinas are in the process of working on collaborating with and decorating a Women’s Housing Project near downtown LA. They're looking > read more

apropos of nothing.

Published on 2011-02-03 15:17:00

ok, some things that I've been thinking about....and they don't really require much narration nor commentary from me, so I'll just lay them out for thought... this: love all of this, new, Sister Parrish desk accessory stuff. > read more

{ once upon... }

Published on 2011-02-02 13:00:00

I'm not sure what's cooler, the concept { every monday, wear something different and stand on something }, the art direction or the photography. Heidi Lender's series of photos featuring fashiony, interior designy, travel concepts are the bee's knees > read more

coloring on the walls with charlotte mann

Published on 2011-02-02 12:45:00

Up until about 6 years ago, I was constantly having to reprimand little girls in this house for 'coloring' on everything, including the walls. I recently noticed, on my bedroom wall, some tiny scribblings - a smiley face and a backwards 'E' > read more

farrow + ball announces their new colors- or is it colours.

Published on 2011-01-31 14:42:00

You know you're a total interiors geek when a product, like paint, absolutely thrills your every sense. The UK based, Farrow + Ball has been the industries leading producer of the highest quality, eco friendly paint for some time. What makes it > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-01-28 11:13:00

I ran across this photo, and realized that it was taken right down the street. In 30 + years, not a lot has changed around here. Have a great weekend and if you're at the beach, get out there and enjoy this summer in January weather we're rocking.&nb > read more

This Week on the Skirted Round Table:: rue magazine founders, Anne Sage + Crystal Gentilello

Published on 2011-01-27 12:56:00

To be truthful, I've had a lot of questions batting around in the dusty old belfry, regarding digital magazines. Are they really the next 'thing'? How will people remember to go back and look at them over and over when it's not sitting out on t > read more

painter :: abbey ryan

Published on 2011-01-27 08:12:00

It's a well known fact around the blog world, that trying to claim exclusivity on a post subject....is just nothing short of boorish and makes one look a fool. So, I was thrilled when I heard that fellow blogger, Oprah, featured painter, Abbey Ryan > read more

i say,

Published on 2011-01-26 11:54:00

let's play hooky today. JDSY | Teluride Gorillaz | crystalised [xx's cover] Tame Impala | solitude is bliss Subscribe in a reader > read more

baron wells

Published on 2011-01-26 08:41:00

Instruments by BARON WELLS from BARON WELLS on Vimeo. Subscribe in a reader > read more

navy + swiss dot, swirly skirt

Published on 2011-01-25 12:47:00

I'm thinking: game of croquet in the back yard, bare feet in the cool grass, the smell of the grill and the sun setting at 8 p.m. ya. { and oh so cute mixed with the hottest closet staple of the season, the french striped fisherman's s > read more

illustration::clare owen

Published on 2011-01-25 11:29:00

the charming illustrations of UK based artist, Clare Owen Subscribe in a reader > read more

the falling garden::gerda steiner + jörg lenzlinger

Published on 2011-01-24 10:59:00

a beautiful concept to begin your week..... or make you ball your fists and purse your lips in jealousy. every aspect of this is absolute genius. conceived and executed by Swiss artists gerda steiner an > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-01-21 03:45:00

photo:: vookie I'm chaperoning a field trip to a California Mission today, you should go do hand stands with friends in the ocean. It's good for the soul, I hear. Subscribe in a reader > read more

green design

Published on 2011-01-20 03:05:00

You know it smells like dirt right when it begins to rain {which I love} Botanist, Patrick Blanc, creator of the Vertical Garden has been creating these forest floors, turned sideways all over Paris and abroad. Blanc's wor > read more

stop world whining, Wednesday....

Published on 2011-01-19 13:02:00

by starting with yourself...... Or not. Love the poster and its message. found @ picame magazine for purchase here::moodgadget Subscribe in a reader > read more

blacks, whites, reds

Published on 2011-01-19 09:00:00

vogue germany vogue china Subscribe in a reader > read more

luck outs.

Published on 2011-01-18 19:02:00

Where do these bloggers live that they're always stumbling across things like, these Dorothy Draper-esque Espana chest for anywhere between Free dollars and $13.00 dollars? I never, ever have such luck. luck out find #1 @ Littl > read more

quirky + delightful digs of the Santo Domingos

Published on 2011-01-18 18:33:00

The NYC apt. of Vogue contributing editor, Lauren Santo Domingo has all of the elements that make me, swoon? uh. no. not really the 'swooning' type. 'jealous'? nah, too catty. 'envious'? ya, probably, more like it. > read more

This Week on the Skirted Round Table:: Designer, Suzanne Rheinstein

Published on 2011-01-18 11:39:00

Suzanne's sublime interiors reflect the woman that she is, gracious, lovely and awe inspiring. Once a major player in the film industry, Suzanne left that world and has graced the world of interior design with her elegantly appointed aest > read more

beach

Published on 2011-01-17 12:40:00

Being that I'm coming to you from the beach, I thought I'd share a little of the warm summer weather we've been having all weekend. It's hard to believe that earlier in the week, I was in Wisconsin Winter and 3 days later my view was th > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-01-14 11:16:00

photo:: sonhos coloridos Thank you for all of my birthday wishes!! happy weekend. Subscribe in a reader > read more

It's In The Bag

Published on 2011-01-14 08:00:00

Normally I don't do these blogger games. Mostly because, as I've said before, I can't imagine anyone really wanting to know what's in my fridge or what I'll be packing for my next trip. But when Ashley of A hasty life, sent me the invite to be a part > read more

summer stripes.

Published on 2011-01-13 15:00:00

Espadrilles as blankets. What could evoke the happy go lucky, bon vivant vibe of a summer day more than a good summery stripe? After a very long year of uncharacteristically gray, here at the beach, I'm jonzing for some sunny summer beach weather. T > read more

are you down with down?

Published on 2011-01-13 12:36:00

photo:: domino Recently there's been a discussion regarding tossing the high profiled, down comforter, dressed bed for the more austere, flat blanket look. { as seen in the WSJ } I suppose as with all fashion trends, after awhile what's new is ol > read more

Published on 2011-01-11 14:04:00

taking a day off...... for birthday reasons. Subscribe in a reader > read more

peace out

Published on 2011-01-07 10:55:00

photo credit:: coquinete via flickr Subscribe in a reader > read more

seeing this every where lately.....

Published on 2011-01-06 16:23:00

Door knockers/ring pulls on the backs of upholstered chairs. Is it a fad? A classic ? Do you like it? Have you used it in your designs? I'm not sure one could actually pull the seat out by the ring without loosening the upholstery over ti > read more

Target take me away....

Published on 2011-01-06 15:36:00

what? what's that I hear? the tinny throm of steel drums? the waves crashing? I can almost smell the warm aroma of sweet mimosa and salt air..... or is it just the newest line at Target? Dress like a jet setting beach goer while paying like a > read more

& AS '

Published on 2011-01-05 08:20:00

ampersand AS apostrophe has some killah leathah bags. And I need a new, distressed, boho-cool hand bag like I need another reason to go work out. ampersand AS apostrophe's bags are made by Seattle designer, Jessica Park, from 100 year ol > read more

Yule Blog

Published on 2011-01-03 16:00:00

Completely going Amish on my computer last week, has been..... cleansing? liberating? hibernating? paralyzing? I sit here, cotton for brain, beginning a post about my anti-resolution act, hopping over to fb to get in on a wall discussion regardin > read more

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