Author Archives: Jane

Easter Bonus: Our Farm

Looking for a last-minute Easter gift? Head over to the bookstore and pick up a copy of Our Farm. I had a chance to peruse it recently at a bookstore in Mill Valley, and was captivated by Robert Rahway Zakanitch’s illustrations, based on animals rescued from factory farms who live at Farm Sanctuary (located in […]

Week Fourteen: MochiThings

I am always on the lookout for simple + pretty ways to stay organized, and MochiThings is a new favorite source. An amazingly wide variety of practical, well-designed products. images from mochithings.com (photos link to product)

Flickr Faves: March 2012

April is here, and I am itching to start outdoor living season: last week’s vacation to San Francisco and Napa made my love for spring (and temperate climates) all the more apparent. While I wait, a selection of March Flickr favorites: untitled Moon march 11 cheers this morning untitled untitled Primo Passo Coffee Co. ~ […]

Week Thirteen: Gianfranco Scotti

Completely obsessed with Gianfranco Scotti’s sophomore collection: the epitome of utilitarian luxe. Available in the US at Blake/Chicago, Susan/San Francisco, Kirna Zabete/NYC and Savannah/Santa Monica. Need to see it up close, stat, as the fabrics look divine. The complete spring portfolio is online at FashionWindows. images by pierre soubbotnik, courtesy of gianfranco scotti ↬ elle […]

Week Twelve: Ink Meets Paper

Charleston, SC’s Ink Meets Paper combines simple letterpress designs with a twist: each card has a QR code that you can scan to learn the story behind the design (you can also input the card’s code without scanning) . A clever way to extend the thought, care, and love that goes into the line. images courtesy […]