before and after

homemade chalkboard. wood, molding, and chalkboard paint is all you need.

guess who i met today?

finally.......

knit-spiration

i'm leaving myself with some inspiration. my big birthday present/knitting month is upon me now.

the ranch...ojai, ca

a little sharing from dara's sketchbook

Casual Jackie

One of my favorite photos. Ron Galella captured Jackie in such a sudden and beautiful way. I always thought Jackie looked the best when she was casual in jeans or sunglasses in New York. This photo has to be the inspiration for the sartorialist blog.

the graham effect

I just discovered a new designer named haider ackermann and it seemed like he was influenced by the famous dancer martha graham. i love flowy free shapes that look easy to dance in.

grandpa-chic

do you ever find chic people like this is real life? especially the older man?

bare feet

when i was younger i loved a fancy intricate pedicure. always trying out the new hot color. these days my taste has become more minimalist. with the exception of a vamp look once in a while, the natural look is always the way to go.

quotations to live by

"For me, its never about saving things. Its about using the good china everyday and the silver cutlery. Its about handwritten thank you notes."
-Debra Lloyd

fashion and architecture

i have been saving up for a sewing machine, so i have been searching for inspiration. the connection between clothes and architecture is everywhere. structure, structure, structure! photo courtesy of jak and jil

speaking of sofia

remember all that hair when she used to be an "it" girl without a job? we had no idea so much talent lurked beneath.

le smoking sofia

sofia coppola and a dior homme suit make a winning combination.

Legwork

helmut newton had such a gift for capturing sexy women in their heels. After years of browsing through his work i must say that i am always intrigued by a nice pair of sexy shoes.

alexander mcqueen at fashion week

wearable art at its finest!

Lacoste bathing shirts

Spring is days away i love the idea of a bathing shirt-suit.

chic children

these lucky girls will never have to look back in embarrassment at their childhood photos.
photos courtesy of le vestiare de jeanne

like porcelain

our most stylish friend Cristhian sent over some great porcelain dolls by Viktor and Rolf. Mini mocks of some of their signature looks. These are some of my favorites.

Orange Delight

sometimes nice things come in orange not just black.

the great talent of rick owens

another peek inside my home

This is a special corner of my house.  Lots of little trinkets from trips and travel lie here. We grew up with a mother with distinct Rococo style,  it obviously affected my sense of taste.

a sunday drawing