Wednesday, September 28, 2011

season for giving


because it's finally fall and so much to be thankful for and because it feels good to win and also to give,  i'm excited to announce that i have a special giveaway treat lined up for y'all! the colors are starting to get deeper, warmer; trees are shedding their leaves whose dance down to the earth is so dainty and gracious; nights are cooling; birthday season for family and many friends is always happy; and the best festivities halloween and thanksgiving are around the corner. what could be a better way to celebrate this transition than a good ole' shopping spree? i encountered one of those "must get to the mall asap" moments last week while in CA when the weather severely changed for a couple days (perhaps it also had to do with the fact i was in the desert in 100 degree weather the days prior and i was under-prepared in the wardrobe department). all i needed was one pair of pants, but what a delight when i made a selection of these awesome colors and entered the dressing room to find a line-up that was out of a fashion mag: aubergine, caramel corduroy, burnt orange and currant. 

to the first person who can guess which pair i did NOT buy, a beautiful carnelian mineral specimen will be awarded.





associated with the sun, carnelian is a chalcedony. it physically purifies and cleanses the blood and encourages the formation of new blood cells, stimulates creativity and organization and protects against negative thoughts and energies. 2" tall and 1 1/2 " base, this little pyramid fits snugly in the palm and is a great nightstand or desk piece. leave a comment here with your answer for a chance to win! from left to right in the picture of the pants, the colors are aubergine, caramel, burnt orange and currant. the contest will end wednesday, october 5th at 9pm est. regardless, may the warmth of the season unfold for you in the most delightful of ways, happy fall!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

tree fashion







fall is almost here: the temperature dropped from the high 90's to the low 70's and even the trees are ready for it to cool down! spotted earlier this morning on the boulevard.

Friday, September 2, 2011

food poetry

i am on hyper-overdrive reeling with excitement about food in the blog and online magazine world lately. some truly innovative ways of presenting food as art have been spawning and i want to share because they are so delicious and delectable. not only are they about food, but food in the context of entertaining and lifestyle. pure love.

kinfolk is an online magazine that at first glance is abstract and so dreamy. what concept are they really trying to sell? it is a state of mind. gathering, sharing, imbibing, inspiring.  this clip is a new way to recipe:


ribboned asparagus salad from tiger in a jar on Vimeo.

roost evokes editorial style genius when it comes to the simple pleasures in life:


















 


spoon fork bacon is a riot of a blog. the eye candy is amazing, the recipe ideas are fun and the script is cheeky. bravo!



Friday, August 19, 2011

new finds in the neighborhood

designer's bliss is surrounding me. within just a few short blocks of the loft, some of the area's most talented architects, designers, artists and style mavens extraordinaire are conjuring up amazing eye candy. i could feel it in my bones that pulaski heights and the boulevard district have hidden treasure, but after digging around a bit, it turns out that these gems are not so secret.

architects and designers to die for:
lori burk






















d.o.c. unlimited

















robert segrest

diggin' the artists:
mary engel




























carol john
























stan mullins
























curiosities galore:
montgomery rag









































Thursday, August 11, 2011

canning love

two days away from can-it-forward day - celebrate with canning across america this saturday the 13th and get your jammin' and pickling on! i have a recent new-found love for bon appetit magazine and found saving the season in this month's issue. weck jars are on the way and georgia peaches are in the fridge awaiting....


Monday, August 8, 2011

sign of the times

words from my teacher and my teacher's teacher...


Friday, August 5, 2011

national treasure

trip out on this superman-like cave found deep beneath mexican soil in naica. gypsum + water from hot springs = selenite. the cave's chambers are so huge, a car can drive through! these formations are so unique, scientists are petitioning the mexican government to claim unesco world heritage status to protect them for future generations.