The incredibly popular L’Artisan Parfumeur Boule d’Ambre (Amber Balls) are a unique way to scent the home without burning candles. Not only do they smell divine, but the finely carved terracotta ball looks stylish too. I had almost forgotten …
Source: Photo: Jenni Kayne Instagram
A few years back, I discovered Brooke Giannetti’s lovely blog Velvet and Linen. I became an instant follower and was mesmerized by her posts on the process of building her dream home, Patina Farm. Inspirational …
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After my post on The Perfect Fall Cheese Platter with honeycomb as a key ingredient, I’ve become sort of obsessed with it. Wrapped nicely, with an olive wood spreader and a baked loaf of bread, it …
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This is my inspiration for The Perfect Fall Cheese Platter that I’ll attempt to recreate for our Thanksgiving gathering. I love everything cluttered on the rustic board in a casual arrangement mixing fruits with nuts and …
I like to add books from noted Interior Designers to my collection every year and usually compile a small list around this time of favorites. They make great gifts for giving and I always appreciate …
I stumbled upon the recent campaign for IWC Watches shot by Peter Lindbergh featuring Adriana Lima and Karolina Kurkova. I have a soft spot for Portofino and pretty much anything Italian so that’s what grabbed my …
I wish I could remember where I first came across the referral to the site of artist Ran Ortner. The scale of his oil paintings of water create a presence simply with their size, and then the movement, …
I am pretty good about cleaning out my closet seasonally. I love to have a little extra space and breathing room for my clothes. It’s refreshing to see things after they are reorganized, freshly folded, …
HOW THE SUN SEES YOU In case you missed it, this video shows what skin looks like with ultraviolet light and all the unseen sun damage. It’s pretty amazing to watch, especially the side by side images …
Although it’s only mid-August, I’m sensing the change ahead and the approaching end to summer. My friends with college aged kids are busy helping them get ready for their big send-off…some close by and others far. Facebook posts of pics …
Designer Jenni Kayne‘s Lake Tahoe home looks like the perfect spot to escape and kick back. A native Angeleno, whose home I profiled here, Kayne spent summers as a child at her family’s home in Lake Tahoe. …
via Kristina O’Neill Instagram Weekends are a time for me to catch up on reading magazines and other blogs. At the top of my list is the WSJ. Magazine June 2014 issue, officially released today. I’ve posted …
I’m loving the grown up looks from Christopher Bailey‘s Resort 2015 collection for Burberry Prorsum. Grown-up in that not a single hem-line graced above the knee, which I think looks so much more elegant and fashion …
2014 FIFA WORLD CUP fever has started with a round-up of June magazines featuring a couple of the big names in soccer. Twenty-two year old Neymar was shot by Mario Testino with fellow Brazilian Gisele for …
Angelenos will be thrilled to hear The Row opened its first freestanding boutique today on Melrose Place! The 3,800-square-foot midcentury modern space reflects the sophisticated minimalism the line is known for with pared down interiors and a …
I finally am getting around to reading my stack of March magazines and saw this great article in C Magazine on Southern California landscape architect Scott Shrader. (I previously posted on Shrader here and here.) His signature, sustainable …
I love the unique perspective of Botswana in these photographs by Zack Seckler. At first, I was drawn to them purely for their colors, but then quickly recognized the shapes of animals from the aerial …
The watercolor illustrations by artist Mats Gustafson have been a long time favorite. His work is very distinctive and has appeared in many international fashion magazines over the years. Last summer, a limited edition book …
Malgosia Bela photographed by Emily Weiss I’ve never been big on New Year’s resolutions. I prefer to look at January as a time to re-set after holiday indulgences and chaotic schedules and get back to …
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the original pop up shop I haven’t used much red the last few years for Christmas decor or wrapping, but for some reason, this year, I’m really drawn to it. I like the pop of …
It’s hard to believe Christmas Eve is three weeks from today! I’m glad the house lights are up and the tree is decorated so I can start focusing on shopping for gifts and celebrating the season …
Image: Eric Pyaseki
I have a soft spot for natural oak floors and expansive white walls so I was awestruck when I came across this image of this gorgeous church in Copenhagen…my heart skipped a beat. Every detail …