February 5, 2014 – 7:00 am
Looking for some last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas for all the loves in your life? Check out my February picks, a plethora of reds, pinks, and of course, subtlety and sweetness: Baby Penguins Love Their Mama // Melissa Guion: this brand-new release is the perfect gift for a new mother: Melissa Guion’s illustrations enchant (see the […]
February 2, 2014 – 10:00 am
February: the month where I start to look for signs of spring anywhere and everywhere. It’s a bit more challenging this year, as I’m not sure what typical weather is for London. Good practice for living in the moment; terrible for control freaks who just want to know what to expect and to assign grades […]
January 29, 2014 – 7:00 am
By the time late January/early February rolls around, I’m ready for an infusion of bright color to reassure me that spring is on the way. Cambridge IMPRINT, a creative collaboration between painter Claerwen James, textile artist Jane Powell, and ceramicist Ali Murphy, turns out a delightful array of colorful, graphically patterned mugs, paper, cards (+ more) that will […]
January 22, 2014 – 7:00 am
It may seem like ages ago, but the holidays marked our family’s first trip back to the States since the move. We divided our time between “home” (Chicago suburbs: cold!) and California (LA/SF: sunny + warm!). For January, my picks feature the tried-and-true stops from our holiday travels. photos arranged clockwise, from top L Chicago […]
January 19, 2014 – 8:00 am
I recently discovered designer Julien David while shopping for a coat at Dover Street Market. (I bought this one, in black.) I’m now a fan: his designs lend a touch of romance to minimalism. See the complete pre-fall collection at Style.com. image credits: julien david courtesy photos for style.com
