Fancy Photos

My lovely friend Christina has been experimenting with photography lately and I'm loving her latest set including this dreamy picture of me.

Photo by Christina

Another Fave

Check out this INCREDIBLE video created be two other fave authors I have the pleasure of working with, Meg Mateo Illasco and Joy Deangdeelert Cho.



Isn't it perfect?

Wallpaper Love

One of the things that I love most about my job is the amazing artists and authors I get to meet and work with on a daily basis. One of my all time favorites is fabric designer, Amy Butler. Not only is Amy an absolute doll to work with, she creates the most gorgeous fabric, bedding, rugs, towels... and now wallpaper! Swoon!

Amy Butler Wallpaper for Graham & Brown

It's been a quiet weekend chez moi as both the hubby and I are trying to recover from a cold that we caught while we were away (it must be our bodies missing our morning snorkeling adventures). So last night we curled up and watched A Single Man directed by Tom Ford which we thoroughly enjoyed. The costumes were immaculate, as were the interiors and I couldn't help but wish I could hang out in Julianne Moore's closet and play a little while.

Julianne Moore stars as Charlotte in The Weinstein Company's A Single Man (2009)
Copyright © The Weinstein Company. All Rights Reserved.

Aloha!

My hubby and I just returned from a long weekend in Hawaii to celebrate our 7th Wedding Anniversary. Since copper or wool didn't really appeal to us as a gift, we decided to run away to the sun and surf. The flight was quick and our amazing resort was only 10 minutes from the airport. Highly recommend.

Gorgeous sunsets

The view from our Hale

Beautiful flowers aplenty

Coconut palms

The hammock beckons from the black sand beach

Our swimming pool

Surf's up!

The love birds

Friday Funnies

Whoops! How did it become Friday already? I'm so excited because we've started a new tradition of riding our bikes to Pizzeria Picco and devouring their amazing pizzas (I cheat on my gluten-free diet on Friday's lately, ok?). It's the perfect way to start the weekend.

And if you need a few giggles, check out the videos from the Harvard Sailing Team. Hilarious!

Let Them Eat Cake

It's Friday and I would like cake. Specifically, I'd like this Old-fashioned chocolate cake with Italian meringue frosting from Miette.


To see more delicious deserts, check out The Big Sweet SF: 50 Treats to Eat Before You Die from 7x7 magazine.

Girl Crush

Last night we watched Pedro Almodovar's beautiful film, Broken Embraces starring Penelope Cruz. The movie was visually stunning and wildly intriguing. I have a serious girl crush on Miss Cruz.

Summer Styles

We just booked a trip to Hawaii for our wedding anniversary next month and I can't wait to hit the beach. This dress will be the perfect thing for cruising around the island and exploring the sights!




Ice Cream Sandwich Dress from ModCloth

Happy Friday!

Hilarious! Thanks Lisa!



"If you find yourself the last to arrive at Gary and Elaine’s dinner party, you’d better enjoy sitting on swivel stools and staring at images of a haunted forest all night."

Catalog Living

Apartment Therapy

Since we moved into our own house about 2 years ago, I've become more and more obsessed with interior design. I want to make changes but I get nervous to make mistakes. One of my friends and favorite bloggers, Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan just sent me a copy of his gorgeous new book, apartment therapy's Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces and I'm in love. It shows you that whether you are designing a foyer or a nursery, just fill it with things that you love. Whether it's a vintage tea cup that prompts you to curl up with a book or a framed photo of your family - let your personality shine through and mistakes will be few and far between.

My Besties

I love living in California - it makes me happy beyond words - but the one thing that I don't love is how far away my two best friends are. Come visit!

Together. Christmas 2009

Shoes Please

I love these wedges by Toms shoes. I hope they make more before the summer is out because they're sold out in my size.

Toms Calypso Canvas Wedges

Happy Friday!

It's almost time to log off for the weekend and head out into the wilderness! Well, sort of. We'll be glam-ping this weekend in Bear Valley. See you Monday!

Lake Alpine Resort

Toast

My friend Hannah recently told me about this brilliant company in the UK called Toast. Their catalog is dreamy and makes me want to hop on my bike and head to the countryside with a pile of books and a picnic. They're currently having a sale so head over and check it out!

Toast UK

Seahorse & Sunshine

I love this Seahorse pillow! It's the perfect accent for my sunny backyard.

Thomas Paul Seahorse Pillow

Sometimes Dreams Come True

I got my dream bike. (the basket is coming next week) Happy July 4th!

Bike riding in Sonoma, CA

Bikini Babe

Marc Jacobs Gone Fishing Bikini

I've had my eye on this bikini from Marc Jacobs and it popped up today on Gilt. Yay! We'll have to book a beach vacation asap!

Mexico Comes to California

My hubby and I often escape to Mexico and we love the iron star lights that decorate many of the restaurants and hotels. We've tried to find them in little shops but have never found exactly what we were looking for. Who knew that we'd stumble into them in our own backyard, and on sale! We need to refinish our deck but once we do, these lovely lights will be lighting up our patio just like Kim Mitchell would have wanted.

Filagree Star Pendants, Pottery Barn

Bike

My hubby and I went on a leisurely bike ride yesterday morning and ended up a few towns over in Larkspur where I found my dream bike. This is the bike that I've had in my head for over a year. The only thing missing is the wicker basket on the front. Weeeeeee!

Electra Amsterdam Original