Design Your Life

IDEO‘s CEO and President Tim Brown noted five tips to begin designing your life. These are worthy nuggets of wisdom that will inspire you to continue reaching for the life Continue reading →

Preserving the Eames House

The Eames Foundation is preparing a 250-year maintenance plan to preserve the legacy of the Eames House and are encouraging the public to take part by selling four limited edition prints. I Continue reading →

In a Material World: Leather

Leather has such a richness that makes it one of my favorite materials. Here are a few things that highlight all the best qualities of leather…and they only get better Continue reading →

Goat Cheese, Pistachio, and Prune Cake

After watching the adorable Rachel Khoo on her show The Little Paris Kitchen I knew I had to give this savory cake a try. It’s a scrumptious mix of creamy Continue reading →

It’s About Time

I know, I know…I’ve been a little lax on the blogging front lately, but January is all about resolutions and getting a fresh start. What better way to kick of Continue reading →

A Merry Mishap

Jennifer Hagler is the face behind the blog and jewelry line A Merry Mishap. Her creations are sculptural yet soft and her minimal aesthetic has everything in her shop on Continue reading →

Plastic Art

Discarded plastic is a rising concern surfacing on Pacific beaches, thanks to a large churning trash accumulations the size of Texas that wash ashore. Almost 90 percent of floating marine Continue reading →

DIY: Foxy Face

I was inspired by Lucille Michieli’s fox masks to create my own foxy face for Halloween this year. Here is my do-it-yourself guide to creating your own: What you will Continue reading →

Three Days in L.A.

To complete our tour of Southern California, we drove from Palm Springs to Los Angeles. Here is my guide for three days in the City of Angels: Arrival: Check-in to Continue reading →

Sly as a Fox

Foxes have long been considered the slyest of the animals (or at least quick enough to jump over a lazy dog as anyone who has an appreciation for fonts would Continue reading →

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

I’ve never done anything with my discarded pumpkin seeds before, but this year after carving up a pumpkin I tossed the seeds in a blend of spices and olive oil Continue reading →

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boots  |  eames house bird  |  antler  |  pouch  |  necklace  |  nail lacquer  |  flatware

Designer Dossier: Charles and Ray Eames

Charles and Ray Eames are two of my creative inspirations. They design with such graceful forms that integrate with nature – rather than flout it – and they celebrate the Continue reading →

Hello, Autumn

Fall is my favorite season – the crisp air, getting cozy in lots of layers, the smells of cinnamon and nutmeg, and the sound of fallen leaves crunching underfoot. Here Continue reading →

Two Days in Palm Springs

After San Diego, we continued our tour of Southern California by heading east to the desert for a respite (even though the mercury stayed above 100 degrees!). Here is my Continue reading →

Color Story: Rust + Royal

A cozy combination of rusty oranges and rich blues for the fall. [rust | menswear | nail lacquer | doors | house | sweater | rug | scarf]