paraphernalia

I am crazy in love with Paraphernalia, handmade delightful accessories made by Ms. Vanda out of Lisbon, Portugal. Her vintage design styling and treatment on necklaces, brooches & bracelets creates amazing adornments. It seems anything you could possibly want on a necklace is there for you... a heart, a typewriter, Victorian clothing, etc. See all of the sweetly intricate collections here.

through the devil softly

I have been eagerly awaiting the new album released today by Hope Sandoval. I've had a long fascination with Hope since her Mazzy Star days and it's been many years since she last recorded, until now. Through the Devil Softly promises to please old and new fans alike with it's gorgeous melodies and her flawless voice. Photo by Luz Gullardo.

oh my goddesses

Samar Nassar, owner of Hipline performing at the Rockridge Festival.

I was recently commissioned by hipline to design a logo for their high energy shimmy pop class. Soon to be available on tees & tanks.

I am so proud to be a part of something so beautiful...and if you don't know about it yet, you will. Hipline Belly Dance Fitness is the place, a wonderful dance studio run by the Nassar sisters in Berkeley, CA. They just celebrated their 1 year anniversary and yesterday put on an amazing show with a student group number and a performance by belly dance instructor/extraordinaire herself, Samar Nassar. This dance studio is always brimming with creativity & confidence and has brought together a wonderful community of women. So try a class or more and get your shimmy on! They also have a unique selection of hip scarves and jewelry in the studio's boutique. 3167 College Avenue @ Alcatraz.

feeling fall...

...thinking of autumn colors, crisp air, pumpkin picking, knitting, apple cider and wandering about town in this gorgeous yellow coat. Town coat by Prairie Underground, Fall collection.

little papercuts

The "little papercuts" series of artworks by Catherine Campbell are so pretty and pixyish. I adore the style and quality of her originally watercolored & collaged pieces that are now sold as prints in Catherine's etsy shop, My folk lover. You can find a variety of stunning illustrated prints to buy, as well as her new 2010 calendar. I just placed my order, every month of her lovely images, makes me very happy.

domino effect

The way it was. Vibrant pages & cover from domino magazine.
Photos by Melanie Acevedo

The future online magazine, Lonny. It's first issue features former domino editor-in-chief Deborah Needleman in her garden.

Like many other interior & decorating minded folks, I was heartbroken when domino magazine folded. So the news I saw today via WWD brings me great joy and hope for the future of magazines. The idea is a stellar one, a former domino editor teaming up with other greats in the industry to create an online-only shelter magazine, called Lonny. The name is a combination of New York and London and it's exciting launch is right around the corner on October 1st. Lonny will give similar features, tips and style like the old domino print mag, but with all viewing and shop linking done online...I'm on the edge of my seat in anticipation!

pretty prints

I have never been shy about wearing patterns and bold prints. In fact, I seek them out. The whimsical and adventurous brand, Tucker by Gaby Basora, is my latest crush. All of her shapes & silhouettes seem breezy and effortless. And with her amazing patterns, pieces can be styled in many different ways. What initially began as a single blouse design, has now evolved into extensive collections, including exquisite dresses, skirts and coats. Tucker fashion photos by Mei Tao.

endless summer

Thinking breezy, cool thoughts during this latest California heat wave. Refreshing photo by Cig Harvey. Happy weekend!