Author Archives: Jane

Week Eleven: Inklore/Post 61

I’m continually drawn to simple, well-designed utilitarian items. Inklore offers a plethora of said goods. The everywhere tote is a timeless carryall (and charming in grey and white), and I think the Horizon clutch would be the perfect grab-and-go essentials bag. Inklore’s designer, Sam Hirst, is also affiliated with online (and Los Gatos!) shop Post […]

Friday Flickr Five

Hello. My name is Jane, and I am a Flickr-aholic. (Hi, Jane.) Seriously. I am spending way too much time at that site lately. Checking out what’s new, lingering … perhaps warm weather will be the cure? Here are the Five: No Clear Shot someone else was vexed by a robin! still enjoying picnics sunday […]

Week Ten: Bluestocking Letterpress

Loving the inherent simplicity and the charm in these business card designs from St. Helena/Napa Valley based Bluestocking Letterpress. (One of my obsessions is well-designed business cards.) Click over to the Bluestocking Letterpress site for portfolios of invitations, wedding invitations, broadsides, greeting cards, and yes, even more business cards. images courtesy of bluestocking letterpress (discovered while leafing […]

Week Nine: Wayfare Tavern

We recently spent a cold, rainy weekend in San Francisco (I always bring rain with me when I travel). One of my must-see, must-eat-at stops was Tyler Florence’s new restaurant, Wayfare Tavern, and so undaunted, we headed over on our first night in town. Designed by Tyler Florence and Lori Yeomans, it’s a gorgeous space: […]

Paris Fall 2011: Stella McCartney

Loving both the masculine and feminine components in Stella McCartney’s fall collection. See the complete show at Style.com. image credits: photos by marcus tondo/gorunway.com for style.com