This weekend, my grandmother came to the United States for the first time in almost twenty years! We used to visit her in Cornwall every summer, but she crossed the pond this time. We are so excited to have her here. Inspired, I brought a bit of the Brits to Cookie Magazine by featuring this sweet little cottage and the little dude who lives there. So cute! Makes me miss England and crave Dairy Milk.
My mom and I are a little obsessed with stationery. Every time she comes to visit, we spend half the day wandering around from stationery shop to stationery shop. One company I'm loving right now is Little Oranges of California. Their notecards are simple yet heartfelt. And I love their modernist sensibilities. Mama, you like?
One last thing, before I go...Thrust Gallery is having an art opening this Thursday by Cup-of-Jo favorite Sophy Naess. All the details are here. Come, will be fun!
Like this studious-looking dude, I am swamped with work this week. Barg. Lucy and Paul are also graduating from med school this weekend (!), and my grandmother and aunt are flying over from England -- lots of excitement! So, my dear readers, I must take a short break from blogging. If you are in a curious mood, however, I warmly invite you to check out some archives, such as love-themed posts or people flying or this pretty polaroid. It's also fun to look at fun photos or hear a weird psychiatry story. At any rate, hope you have a wonderful week, and see you soon! xoxo
I've been really enjoying posting for Cookie -- if you'd like, please check out my recent posts spotlight on concert posters for mini hipsters and an artist's loft in Brooklyn. Cute!
Linen and wool toadstools. P.S. Do you like convertibles? My dad talks about them in this newspaper!
Ta da! Design Within Reach and Apartment Therapy are co-hosting their 3rd Annual Smallest, Coolest Apartment contest. Check out some of the entries here, here and here.
(Via the always awesome SF Girl by Bay)
I love the loose, easy, breezy look of clothing right now. And Janezic is no exception -- with playful shapes and lovely draping. I'd want to spend time with the naturally sexy, down-to-earth girls who wear these clothes.
Hope you had a lovely weekend! Apart from picnics and a ridiculously delicious dinner at Perry St., I spent time writing for Cookie's Nesting blog, which I'm so excited about. Here are the posts I've written so far...
Last week, Alex and I took a walk around the West Village. We were gazing lustfully into the gorgeous apartments on 9th Street--crammed full of spiral staircases and working fireplaces and huge oil paintings. One apartment in particular caught our eye, mostly because of the beautiful bubble light hanging from the ceiling. We were awestruck. Take a look....
It's enormous! P.S. The icon pendant lamp (top photo) is also a favorite.
Photographer Alison Brady has an affectingly spooky exhibit right now at Massimo Audiello. Here's my favorite shot. She looks a little like Alice in Wonderland, post-puberty.
Carrying on our theme of literal jewelry design, here is a fun gold ring. What's not so fun is the price -- a whopping $380. Luckily for romantic pennypinchers, there is a $10 version as well.
Anyone who knows me will tell you that two of the things I love most in this world are cookies and babies.
During our art meeting this morning, Bene's design director Jesse Alexander randomly revealed that he owns a Spider!!! So not only is he design director of Bene Magazine, art director of Tokion Magazine and the new husband of the beautiful Reika Yo, owner of EN Japanese Brasserie, but he also cruises around the city in a vintage Spider. Wow. I was overcome by his coolness. I could barely make it through the rest of the meeting.
Just when you thought the whole IKEA thing couldn't get any better, it goes and does. The Swedish company Bemz is now making lovely, wide ranging and (best of all) reasonably priced slip covers for IKEA's sofas and armchairs. I have an Ektorp chair that I'm suddenly inspired to spice up. Ah, Scandinavia, what will you think of next?
A few weeks ago, I saw a little boy rocking a Spiderman suit as he shopped with his mom. He might have appreciated this photography set "Halloween in Harlem" by Amy Stein. So cute. (via Swiss Miss)
These notebooks are hand covered with limited edition 1930's to 1970's wallpapers. Pretty!
It's so summery outside! The gorgeous weather is just begging for cuffed short shorts by Scout.
Last night went swimmingly! For those who are interested, you can see the photos of the dinner party here.
I've never been to Albuquerque, but doesn't this photo make you want to go? Enjoy this sunny and beautiful weekend!
The timeless question: What to wear? This Chambray shirt dress by Geren Ford would be lovely when drinking cocktails and laughing with your guests.
We've long been drawn to well designed wine bottles here on Cup of Jo. But the other night at Little Giant, I was blown away by the label of the wine they were pouring by the glass -- Mano a Mano from Spain. So graphic and striking! It added a really nice touch to the evening. Here are a few other beauties...
