revisiting the pouf

Thinking about this CB2 pouf again. It's currently available in a quite soothing gray....hmmmm....

what she wore

Check out my friend Heather's dress! She made it using a vintage pattern and fabric, both purchased from a thrift store near her Phoenix home. Adorable, right?!

She also thrifted her fantastic lucite heels!

what i wore

Dress: Mercy Jones (bought circa 2001)/ Petticoat: Vintage/ Belt: flea market/ Shoes: Piperlime/ Purse: thrifted/ Sweater: thrifted/ Pin (in hair): flea market/ Earrings: Joy O
Going to a wedding!

culver hotel

The Culver Hotel has some beautiful chandeliers. It also hosted a lovely wedding this past weekend.

and the winner is....

Congrats to Heather!! Thanks to everyone who participated - I really appreciate all your very thoughtful comments!

last chance...!

It's your last chance to enter the 528th post giveaway!! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post, and this beautiful hand knit shawl can be yours! I can't make it any easier.....a winner will be announced at noon!

summer activity list

There are a number of things I am determined to do/eat/see/explore this summer. In no particular order:

1. Visit more museums, such as the Getty Center (above, photo from here), Museum of Jurassic Technology, and the Architecture and Design Museum.

2. Spend more time outside. Reading on the beach seems like a good way to achieve this. (2a. Don't get sunburned).

2b. Eat outside more. Backyards and outdoor cafes will suffice.

3. Visit the Gamble House.

4. Try some of the food trucks around LA, like Kogi and Coolhaus (photo from here).

5. See movies at the Silent Movie Theater and the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

6. Explore Griffith Park and Observatory.

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{more} carrot cake

I baked another carrot cake this past weekend. I don't mean to brag, but it was pretty dang delicious.

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gifts from my grandparents

My grandmother recently gave me this beautiful pot and plant (thanks Grandma!). It reminded me that all my most favorite things in my apartment were gifts or hand-me-downs from one of my grandparents....like this brass bar cart, once belonging to my great-grandmother.

Or this vase, one of two given to my grandparents as a wedding gift (my sister has the other one).

And this coffee table and rug, found in near perfect condition in my grandfathers garage.

Oh! And this orange serving tray, which is awesome in its groovy-ness.

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sunglasses

Now that I live in the land of sunshine, I'm thinking I might need to expand my sunglasses collection....also, Jeff told me that these were one of the ugliest pairs he had ever seen! Geez....are any of these better? Above pair from here.

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recent thrift store treasures

Some new finds from Goodwill include pointy silver flats and pleated turquoise shorts (pre-hemming)...

...and flower-y piped t-shirt. Is it weird that I inadvertently bought a complete outfit?

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528th post giveaway!

HEY - It's my 528th* post and I'm celebrating by having a giveaway. The object of your affection is Evergreen, a knit shawl/scarf made by yours truly, just in time for summer (ha ha)! The shawl is made from an organic soy, cotton and bamboo fiber blend (Linea Pura by Lana Grossa for those who are interested). It's a grayish/silver-y color (not metallic) and can be worn with the point in the front or the back - I prefer the front, personally.

How do you win, you ask? It's easy! Just leave a comment on this post with something you like about this blog, something you want to see more or less of, or just something random! Be sure to include your email so I can contact you. The giveaway is open until noon on June 25th, at which I'll pick a winner at random. It's open to everyone - tell your friends!

Thanks and good luck!

Want to make your own? Search Evergreen on Ravelry.
*originally I was going to do this for my 500th post, but I didn't finish in time!

what i wore

Dress: Zac Posen for Target/ Sweater: Uniqlo/ Shoes: Steve Madden/ Purse: Vintage Coach from the Alameda Flea market/ Glasses: LaFont

bonjour mademoiselle

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what i wore

Dress: H&M via clothing exchange (thanks Quinn!)/ Belt: Rose Bowl flea market/ Shoes: Piperlime/ Scarf: gift (thanks Anna!)/ Earrings: Joy O

enamored with: stuff from jonathan adler

Like these mugs, or this pillow.

Or this bud vase.

Or this tissue box.

Or this chair (again).

katy's baby shower

"Berry sweet" was the theme of the shower I attended last weekend. The hosts decorated with blue candy, signs, ribbon and patterns.

wardrobe malfunction

Currently on display at Out of the Closet on Fairfax.

shower gifts

A baby shower gift for a good friend includes a onesie/bib/burp cloth set from The Fresh Stitch (that onesie has a tie on it! That's so cute!). I added a pair of knitted booties to match. I hope she likes it!