02
Sep 10

DINING AT TECHNIQUE

Last night I had the privilege of enjoying a 4-course meal courtesy of Le Cordon Bleu’s new restaurant Technique.   Dinner guests included artists Stefani Greenwood and Gilda Davidian, the amazing women behind A COLLECTION OF ; they are also two of my favorite people in the universe.  If you haven’t visited their radical blog, please do so, because it is thoughtful and makes you want to be a better person. (there’s also great design, which inspired my food bubbles here)

You can imagine the excitement than ran through our veins when we were handed the menu and told to please order whatever our hearts desired.  The table quickly filled up with small plates like halloumi grilled cheese over watermelon, bacon wrapped dates, grilled caulliflower, and short ribs.  My favorite small bite of the evening was the bone marrow.  I’m getting chills just thinking about the buttery meat melting on my tongue.  Perfection!  Other highlights were the heirloom caprese salad with micro greens and the lobster cobb, which Asael and I enjoyed as our second course.  Though we did enjoy our entrees of halibut and fried chicken, it was the tapas that dominated my taste buds.

Dinner with great company and delicious food is what I enjoy most in life.  When will you be going?


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01
Sep 10

BAJA FRESH

“Resort is about real clothes for our friends.” So said Jack and Lazaro of their Resort 2011 collection. I’m curious the last time the Prozena Schouler boys took a trip down to Tijuana with friends because that’s the last place I bought what people are calling the “baja poncho.”  Of course I think its ridiculous that the poncho you can buy at the USA/Mexico border for $10 bucks will make its way, albeit a slightly different version, to the sales floor for probably $500.

Aside from my reservations about the poncho, what a beautiful selection of colors and prints. Aesthetically speaking I’m totally in love with this collection. Trust me, I’m not losing my critical edge, but I’d really like to be wearing all of this RIGHT NOW.  Does that make me a bad Mexican-American?  Thoughts welcomed.


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31
Aug 10

BLAH BLAH

Since I decided that this Fall/Winter I’m FINALLY going to give knits a try – shocking, I know – I figured why not of compile a small list of things I’d love to have during the chilly months here in California.  When I say chilly, I’m talking 52 degrees in the evening!

I first spotted this blanket while perusing one of my favorite shops (especially for cards), Reform School, and I keep on returning to caress and obsess over this 100% lambs wool blanket.  It’s designed by Donna Wilson and hand woven in Scotland.  Maybe if I bought it, Tilda Swinton and I could use it to cuddle up on the couch?  It could happen.  Buy blanket here.

What are you looking forward to most in the coming colder months?


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30
Aug 10

ON HUSTLING

This is going to be a productive week, don’t you think?  With that in mind, please let me share with you an image I’ve spotted on two of my friends blogs (Sam & Alicia) that has really stuck with me not only because of it’s great design but because it’s inspiring.

Repeat after me:

Style without substance = flash. (Also, no one respects these people.)
Substance without style = unknown. (Everyone who knows these people respects them… but not many people know them.)
Style with substance = impact. (The goal.)

I plan on purchasing this print here, and integrating it into my work space asap.  What are your plans for this week?


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27
Aug 10

MOHAWK GENERAL STORE

I go nuts for chairs, especially these


Baguette, the store’s wonderful dog
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My top 3 items from their online shop

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Do you know what makes a store great? An official shop dog.  Preferably if his name is baguette, because his tail (not pictured) looks like one.  Add a million points if said dog is a rescue animal.

Not too long ago I moseyed on over to the Mohawk General Store where I proceeded to fall in love with many an object.  First there were the chairs (pictured), followed by a great selection of Clare Vivier bags, and by the time I saw succulents in geometric planters I figured I should give up because I was going to want 95% of the store.  But want does not equate need, and I do consider myself a subscriber to the school of minimalism, so obviously I didn’t leave with a truck load of goods;  factor in an empty wallet, and problem solved!

The Mohawk General Store is my kind of place.  The store is relaxed, the shop people incredibly friendly, and the treasures for purchase feel as if they belong in the space.  I’ve got my eye on some pretty cool gold earrings, and they’ve got my name on a bag coming in, maybe it is time I do just a little shopping.

Small Geo Planter, $80 / Vivier La Tropezienne, $320 / Griffith Observatory Astrorama, $49


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26
Aug 10

PALM SPRINGS PHOTO DIARY


Entrance to The Parker Palm Springs

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I was so excited to get away to Palm Springs to celebrate my birthday.  Sometimes I just crave 115 degree weather so I can just lay around the pool, drink spiked lemonade, and dive into total relaxation.  These past three days gave me just that, and I honestly wasn’t ready to come home.  If you’re looking for a resort where you don’t even have to leave the grounds, The Parker is the place for you.  Burn some sage, get naked and jump in the 24-hour pool.  Maybe you’ll see the moon bounce around, like I swear I did.

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Decor by Jonathan Adler

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This tapestry absolutely killed me;  I was ready to rip it off the couch and drive home never to show my face at the hotel again.  I rethought that idea, and decided to take this photo instead.  Are you taking decor notes?

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Sissy Bingo at the ACE Hotel

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I live for games, so when I read on the ACE Hotel’s facebook page that they were having a bingo night, I quickly added that to our agenda.  The evening was hosted by the amazing Linda Fabulous, who is as serious about bingo as she is her singing.  She was born in 1938 and has personality to burn.  If you’re not familiar with this spectacular woman, watch her here.  Even though my bingo cards looked promising, I did not leave with a win nor with the pieces of pie, champagne, and tote bags adorned on the lucky winners.  If you’re into good drinks, delicious food, and bingo, I suggest you swing by the ACE on a Monday evening.

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Feliz Cumpleanos

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This photo was too perfect not to share.  Asael surprised me with these adorable candles that spelled out “feliz cumpleanos” atop of a fruit tart.  The candles were melting so quickly that we started to laugh hysterically about not being able to photograph them because poof they’d be gone.  Luckily, we got this one just in time.

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Traditional Eggs Benedict at Normas

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One of my favorite breakfast dishes on the planet is eggs benedict, and Normas at The Parker makes them to perfection.  Their hollandaise sauce is a dream and whenever I’m in Palm Springs I must order myself a plate, accompanied by their fresh squeezed orange juice of course.  Even if you’re just driving through the desert, Normas is totally worth the stop to eat if you want something delicious. Did someone say lobster macaroni and cheese? (breakfast/lunch only).

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PSYCH indoor saline pool


This is Asael totally relaxed

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Much of our time was spent at PSYC (Palm Springs Yacht Club) where we decided we’d relax so much that we’d feel like two earthworms in the dirt. Thanks to a wonderful surprise gift certificate bestowed upon me by my best friends Stefani and Serge, I indulged in a “tailor-made” massage which proved to be one of the major highlights of this trip. Fyi, the spa gives you a shot of infused vodka before you make your way into your private room. My muscles are very thankful.  If you enjoy steam rooms, saunas, gel masks and floating in saline pools, please let me prescribe you a trip to this spa as you’ll leave a much happier person.  Throw in some robes, a quiet room, and some alcohol and you’ll be ready for a nap that feels like an eternity.

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Iced honey vanilla latte at Koffi

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We had to leave the hotel a couple of times to visit our favorite coffee spot in Palm Springs, KOFFI. How I wish there was a Koffi in L.A.!  I just love their lattes and Asael flips for their blended malt crazy coffee nusto insane drink.  Yeah, I just made that name up.  They have a great selection of coffees and teas so I highly recommend you check out this spot next time you’re in P.S.

A big thank you to all of those who sent me birthday wishes here, Facebook, Twitter, and text – I’m so grateful to have such great friends like you in my life!  If you’d like to join me on a getaway sometime, just shoot me a message.  I promise we’ll have a blast!


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24
Aug 10

HAVAIANAS FLIP BOOK

This past weekend I made it out to the hush-hush Havaianas midnight pool party thanks to an invite from my friend/fellow blogger Geri of Because I’m Addicted. The night was packed with loud music, trips to the open bar, dance moves with new friends and the coolest flip book making booth.

Aimee of Song of Style and I ran into each other at the party and we quickly made a dash for the booth. Click the video to watch the magic. AND since I discovered Aimee is totally thug life – we were both belting out Tupac – I thought this song would be apropos.


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