dangling mind

mac n cheese

2011-11-22T22:53:00.001-08:00

This mac and cheese recipe is making a place on our Thanksgiving menu. So good! Get the recipe here.

what a splendid cardi

2011-11-15T23:43:00.001-08:00

A girl can never have too many cardigans. I have too many to count, but this Splendid one is my favorite right now. It's soft and is the perfect length. I'm hoping to get more in other colors, but this neutral color goes well with everything.

Splendid cardigan, $72 (similar style on sale here!)

pierce pt

2011-11-15T01:35:00.001-08:00

If you know a cheese lover please give this to them. Soon. It's oh so good. Don't forget a good bottle of wine too.

Pierce Pt by Cowgirl Creamery

stay warm

2011-11-13T14:28:00.000-08:00

A couple months ago I bought a long knit, chunky cardigan at J.Crew, on sale. It wasn't cold back then but it is now. I wish I could wear it everyday, but since I can be slightly clumsy at times while handling food, it's best I don't. This cardigan from J.Crew looks very similar to the one I have, so maybe I can switch off each day between the two. Also, I want this bag for Christmas. Just thought I'd throw that in there.

J.Crew Jumpseat cardigan, $188

green clutch

2011-06-03T23:27:00.000-07:00

I love my Clare Vivier bag, and now I need to add this clutch by her. Slouchy and comes in a bunch of colors. (I like the green and orange.)

Flat Clutch, $139

Via Refinery29

wedding proposal

2011-05-31T23:39:00.000-07:00

I don't know who this couple is. Or if it's real. But this video made me get more than teary-eyed (which I know isn't that hard to do).

Via Jezebel

i want...

2011-05-15T23:28:00.000-07:00

these Jil Sander sandals! The heel has some thickness to it, so my balance won't be tested with each step, plus they look mighty comfy. And the brown would look great with all the summer dresses I (will) have.

Jil Sander Sandals, $330

stripey love

2011-04-10T01:04:00.000-07:00

I think my wardrobe needs more color. Yet lately I've been all about stripes (see here). So no surprise I am drawn to this dress. It's a cute shape, and the asymmetric stripes set it apart from all my horizontally striped tops. Yes, I've got more than one of those.

Clipper Stripe Dress, Madewell $128

four eyes

2011-04-07T01:26:00.001-07:00

Just had my eyes checked with the optometrist today, and it's been a few years since I got a new pair of glasses, so I think it's time for a new one! I am liking the tortoise frame of this pair.

3.1 Phillip Lim Coco, La Garconne $225

i want...

2011-04-06T00:39:00.000-07:00

this bag! Been looking for a brown bag, and I really like the satchel look, so this is perfect! It's a little small from what I'm used to, but I should cut down on what I carry everyday.

3.1 Phillip Lim Minnie Bag, Shopbop $495

freezing jeans?!

2011-04-05T00:02:00.000-07:00

I've never heard of freezing jeans to clean them, have you? Sounds crazy, but check out this video. I just bought a pair of nice jeans (which are so comfy!!), and I think I'll try this method.

How to Freeze Your Jeans from maxwell gillingham-ryan on Vimeo.

Via ApartmentTherapy

the knobs are in

2011-04-04T01:20:00.000-07:00

We finally decided on knobs and put them in today! It has been awhile since we first started thinking about it (see post here). Definitely brightens up the dresser, yes?

What's next? Perhaps a new light for the bedroom ceiling...

Knobs from Anthropologie

i want...

2011-03-09T00:19:00.000-08:00

this sweater! The placement of the buttons, the stripes, the lightness of it - I want it all. But after it's been discounted. By a lot. Or given to me as a gift works just as well.

Cardigan Elysse Raglan Crew, $195

Via A Cup of Jo

sushirrito

2011-01-26T21:08:00.001-08:00

Sushi + burrito = something I have to try very, very soon.

Photo via 7x7

Sushirrito

59 New Montgomery St

San Francisco, CA

home

2011-01-20T00:10:00.001-08:00

Little girls are awesome.

Via Max Wanger

rose gold earrings

2011-01-05T00:24:00.000-08:00

Is it 2011 already? That was fast. Well one resolution for this year is to get myself these pretty earrings! Get them for yourself here or here.

Earrings by Blanca Monros Gomez

my nails want...

2010-12-11T02:03:00.000-08:00

this Chanel nail polish! I haven't tried their polishes before, but I've heard they're divine. They better be at that price! Plus, the colors are sumptuous, especially this warm gray.

Chanel Particuliere #505, $34.99

my kitchen wants...

2010-12-09T00:54:00.000-08:00

a wood cutting board. My knives will be happier too.

John Boos Maple Cutting Board, $61.95

my neck wants...

2010-12-08T23:32:00.000-08:00

a BIG scarf. In any color. I know I have a bajillion scarves. But nothing wrong with one more...

SCARFSHOP, $45

my computer wants...

2010-12-08T00:49:00.000-08:00

this briefcase! It's paper! But don't worry, laptop, it's strong and water-resistant.

Siwa Briefcase, $130

my wrist wants...

2010-12-08T00:38:00.000-08:00

a gold watch! Either of these will work.

Michael Kors, $250

Casio, $45

the elusive horn necklace

2010-09-28T11:12:00.001-07:00

Photo via PopSugar

Oh Gwyneth. Why can't I find your necklace? I know I can't afford it since it's covered in diamonds, but I'd like to know who makes it. And you wear it everywhere, which makes me more frustrated. But I found some close relatives, which are diamond-less too (good news for the wallet).

Babette

Swell

Nordstrom

empress boot

2010-09-24T23:33:00.000-07:00

I have a pair of Christian Siriano for Payless flats, and they aren't the most comfortable, but they're cute! These Empress Dress Boots are hot though, and are making me want to stop by a store to try them on.

urban furniture

2010-09-22T15:24:00.000-07:00

I've only shopped at Urban Outfitters for their clothing, but I never realized that they had quite a collection of furniture. I do need a nightstand, and the George side table is calling to me, but here are my other favorites.

Top row (L to R): Ad Hoc Bookcase, Mid-Century Rocker Chair, Danish Modern Side Table

Bottom row: George Side Table, Open Side Table

hang it all

2010-09-20T13:10:00.000-07:00

This walnut version of the Eames hang-it-all is really calling to me. I have the perfect spot to put it in our bedroom. But man, $250? Please go on sale!

that's my hand!!

2010-09-13T22:31:00.003-07:00

Saw the above picture in my reader and I realized the top, middle clip was a photo of my wedding shoes. Then I realized it literally was my shoes, since that is my hand in the photo! And it's on the Martha Stewart wedding blog, The Bride's Guide.* I wonder if Martha's seen my wedding pictures...

*Yes I still look at wedding blogs. What, they're pretty.

hexagon ring

2010-09-13T12:50:00.001-07:00

I don't shop for jewelry that much, but when I do, I go for the gold. I'm especially drawn to thin gold pieces, like this ring. I could definitely see myself wearing this everyday.

Hexagon Ring, Magpie & Rye

i want...

2010-09-08T22:56:00.000-07:00

this coat! It's from the Alexa Chung for Madewell collection, which just came out today! Happy browsing.

Greta Coat, $275

2010-08-22T14:12:00.000-07:00

Seward Street Slides. So fun!

dog days are over

2010-08-14T00:22:00.000-07:00

This song makes me want to dance and just bop my head.

warby parker

2010-04-27T17:00:00.000-07:00

It's time for a new pair of glasses, and I think I'm going to get one from Warby Parker. They sell glasses plus prescription lenses for only $95! Plus, they donate a pair to someone in need for every pair they sell. It's an online boutique, which may seem difficult when buying the right pair of glasses, but they ship you up to five pairs (for free) for trying on at home. Sounds good to me! Plus, their frames aren't shabby looking at all.

gap bf tee

2010-04-26T15:45:00.000-07:00

I bought these Gap tees on sale awhile ago, and I love them. I own 2, and now I want one in every color. They are so soft and have the perfect amount of bagginess to them.

Buy them here (on sale from $7.99-$14.99).

pretty shoes

2010-04-23T10:14:00.000-07:00

I've never owned a pair of J.Crew shoes, but I'm very tempted to add one (or a few) to my shoe collection.

Top: Ares, Alecia

Bottom: Reese, Cyprus

dots+ruffles in one

2010-04-05T14:01:00.000-07:00

Saw this pretty outfit in the latest Anthropologie catalog and fell in love with the skirt. Too bad it costs way too much, but it's the perfect skirt for spring. Dots? Ruffles? Pretty yellow color? Check^3.

Buy here for $198

got cheese?

2010-03-30T18:20:00.000-07:00

San Francisco magazine has an article listing all the yummy sandwiches in the Bay Area, and of course I focused on the grilled cheese section. I want to try all of them. Read the whole article here, or see below for a list of where to go for grilled cheese goodness.

dwr sale

2010-03-26T12:19:00.000-07:00

The big DWR warehouse sale is going on this weekend in SF, and I'm tempted to go. I've been before, and got a nice desk, but the line took forever! I vowed never to go again. But, we've been wanting to buy a bed, and the Zola one has been on our list. Not sure if it's the bed for us, but if it's at a good (i.e., really low) price, then I think it is.

matching shirts

2010-03-25T00:02:00.000-07:00

My husband has a gingham shirt just like this, also from J.Crew, and now I want one for myself. Different color though! And no, we will not wear them the same day. Or week.

Giant gingham shirt, $69.50

i want...

2010-03-24T21:40:00.000-07:00

this jacket! Yes, I know the weather's getting warmer, but it may rain still, and this jacket is waterproof. And I need to keep dry, right?

Tokyo Raincoat by Toast

underwater photos

2010-03-18T14:22:00.000-07:00

Love this save the date, that Kelty of Steep Street made. They took underwater photos, how cool is that? See more photos on Green Wedding Shoes.

P.S. Kelty took our SF engagement pictures. So much fun!

waiting for april

2010-03-17T22:42:00.000-07:00

I just bought a hat from Target, but maybe I should wait until April. That's when Eugenia Kim's line for Target comes out. Cynthia Vincent will also be designing a line of shoes, so I better get in line April 18! Did you see how fast the other collections went? I haven't even seen any of Jean Paul Gaultier's stuff in person. Boo.

Photo via Nitrolicious

come back rumer

2010-03-17T00:46:00.000-07:00

These shoes have been sold out (at least in the ash color), but I still want them. Seems like they would go with jeans and dresses, no? Also comes in nutmeg.

Rumer high-heel huarache, Banana Republic, $120

grilled sandwich

2010-03-12T13:15:00.001-08:00

A couple of weeks ago I went to Extraordinary Desserts in San Diego and had a grilled cheese sandwich. It had gruyere and a kick of mustard. So good. I've been craving it ever since, so I decided to make my own variation. It has more than just cheese, and is so easy to make.

What you'll need:

Ciabatta bread, cut into slices (I also tried it with a pugliese, but I prefer the ciabatta)
Prosciutto
Gruyere
Dijon mustard
Arugula
Olive oil
Nonstick pan

Heat your pan on medium.
Brush olive oil on one side of a slice of bread. Place it olive oil side down onto the warm pan.
Spread dijon mustard onto the bread.
Place gruyere, arugula, and prosciutto all over.
Brush olive oil on another slice of bread. Place it olive oil side up, on top of the other slice.
Check that the bottom slice is toasted to your liking, then flip the sandwich, and press down on the bread.
Cook for a little bit, then enjoy!

P.S. This is great on a rainy day (like today, and yes, I have made it more than once this week). Also goes well with a roasted tomato soup!

a blouse for spring

2010-03-11T12:25:00.000-08:00

The sun's out today! That means warmer weather too, right? I hope so, because this top is perfect for Spring.

Elizabeth and James Elise Chiffon Dolman Blouse, Piperlime, $245

waiting for bogo

2010-03-10T13:33:00.000-08:00

The last couple of times I visited Payless, my sister and I came out with the same pairs of shoes (we wear different sizes!). If there's another BOGO (buy one, get another pair at half off) sale, then we may add another pair to the collection.

Lela Rose for Payless Nielson Bow Flat, $29.99

yes, another jacket

2010-03-09T15:27:00.000-08:00

Shouldn't the warm weather be here by now? No? Well then, I still need a jacket. Just like this one:

Built By Wendy Canvas Peacoat

i want...

2010-03-04T12:19:00.000-08:00

these boots. But should I buy? They're 50% off...

Marais Tuxedo Boots

Update: Just ordered them! Can't wait to try 'em on.

dwellstudio for target

2010-02-12T17:31:00.001-08:00

DwellStudio has another line for Target coming out this weekend! I'm liking this set, which would go perfectly in our yellow-walled guest room. See more designs over on ApartmentTherapy.

Photo via ApartmentTherapy

chic cowboy

2010-02-11T19:16:00.000-08:00

Loeffler Randall makes such pretty shoes, and now I'm in love with these boots. They're a little bit cowboy, but still modern with the low wedge. Plus, it has a roomy 16" circumference! Must try these babies on.

Kat Cowboy Boots, Shopbop

knob search

2010-02-10T14:09:00.000-08:00

We have an Ikea dresser that's a few years old, and I'm growing a little tired of it. I'd love to paint it, but I don't have the patience, so as a quick fix, I thought new knobs would do the trick. Here are some from Anthropologie that I'm really liking. What do you think?

L to R: Pietre, Gothic, Melon, Zinnia, Button
Dresser: Hemnes from Ikea

meet jordane

2010-02-04T23:24:00.001-08:00

Isn't this dress darling? Wish it came in other colors, but black is just fine for me.

Jordane dress, Dace

must try - frances

2010-02-03T15:51:00.001-08:00

I'm always looking for new restaurants to try, so I thought I'd start posting about places I'm itching to eat at.

First up is a fairly new restaurant in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood - Frances. It features Californian food in a cozy setting, with really good prices for what you're getting. It's only been open a few months, but it's been getting such rave reviews, that it's hard to get a reservation.

Check out their site for a sample menu. And read a few of the glowing reviews here and here.

Frances
3870 17th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
415.621.3870
Make a reservation through OpenTable

Photo by Jennifer Yin for EaterSF

vintage chanel

2010-02-03T15:04:00.000-08:00

Chanel bags are lovely. The price? Not so much. I went out searching for some and came upon this one. Looks black, but it's a navy blue, and I love the skinny chain strap. And that the logo is a mini one. It is vintage, so there is some wear on it, but I know you'll give it a good home.

Chanel Evening Shoulder Bag, Portero

rome frames

2010-02-03T00:33:00.000-08:00

It's time for a new pair of glasses. This pair is speaking out to me, mostly because of the cool grey color. But then I read that each pair is unique, and carved out of a block of acetate. Fancy. And pretty.

Prism Rome Frames, Opening Ceremony

caramel + chocolate + marshmallows = mmm

2010-02-02T14:16:00.000-08:00

Don't these chocolate marshmallows look divine? It has toffee caramel and some sea salt. I. Must. Try.

Buy them here.

Via Daily Candy

LOST!

2010-02-02T12:48:00.000-08:00

Lost is finally back on tonight! So excited!

sunday dinner

2010-02-01T17:40:00.000-08:00

While channel surfing over the weekend, I caught a partial episode of Avec Eric on PBS. It was a show about Italy, and so of course he cooked a pasta dish. It was a pasta carbonara, which I love, and so I had to try it.

I was also inspired to pair the pasta with some brussels sprouts. Yuck, you say? Well recently I tried the deep fried brussels sprouts at Nombe, a restaurant in SF. And it was so good it didn't even taste like brussels sprouts! But I don't like to deep fry too much at home, so I found a much simpler recipe from 101 Cookbooks. So easy, and turned out just as good!

Artisinal Carbonara recipe*
Golden-Crusted Brussels Sprouts recipe

*I did notice the printed recipe for the pasta differs slightly from what he actually shows in the episode, so I followed him. You can see the full episode here.

lovely outfit

2010-01-28T14:16:00.001-08:00

I don't think I could pull off wearing this outfit. But isn't it cute? Get the whole outfit from Anthro here.

yes, another blazer

2010-01-27T11:50:00.000-08:00

This blazer looks super cute, but it's from Forever21. And I'm always hesitant when purchasing from there because of the quality. But maybe I'll get over this blazer phase by the time it breaks down in the wash.

Boyfriend blazer, Forever 21

be charmed

2010-01-26T18:13:00.000-08:00

Petit marin, by edor

Such a cute charm to adorn anyone's neck.

french cubes? oui!

2010-01-26T12:58:00.000-08:00

Loving this embroidered necklace by Maranon. All her other jewelry is equally gorgeous.

French cubes

marimekko for me

2010-01-25T14:27:00.000-08:00

Crate&Barrel is having a sale on some Marimekko bedding (until Jan 31). I'm liking this Tamara pattern, which comes in a bunch of pretty colors:

via Crate&Barrel

cookie monster

2010-01-24T16:01:00.000-08:00

I went a little overboard over the weekend and baked two kinds of cookies. And now I have a lot of cookies. A lot.

Both were fairly easy to make, and definitely fulfilled my sugar fix.

L to R: Oatmeal cookies; Soft chocolate chip cookies

The oatmeal cookie recipe I got from this book.

bag of gold

2010-01-22T16:27:00.000-08:00

Missing from my bag collection? A yellow one! And so this one is calling out to me, especially since it looks like there's a big M on it.

3.1 Phillip Lim Pantera Tote, Otte

i want to go...

2010-01-21T22:12:00.000-08:00

to Anguilla! And stay at the Viceroy. Doesn't it look gorgeous? Of course, it was designed by Kelly Wearstler.

Photos via Viceroy Anguilla

walking in the rain

2010-01-21T14:41:00.000-08:00

The rain, oh so much rain! At least in the Bay Area. Be prepared with these waterproof boots, that don't look scream wellies. Too bad I already have a pair of rain boots, otherwise I'd get these.

Electric Rain Rubber Boot, Kenneth Cole
(Via 7x7)

jewelry storage

2010-01-20T13:14:00.000-08:00

Finding a jewelry box has been difficult. I have not been liking what I see out there, so I'm going to go the simple route and get something from Muji. They have a few cases with drawers online, and you can also get jewelry trays that will fit perfectly inside. Next thing Muji needs to do? Open a store on the west coast.

Acrylic case, Muji

i want...

2010-01-19T14:24:00.000-08:00

this shirt! It looks like your boyfriend's, but it fits!

Vince Oversized roll sleeve shirt, Piperlime

macaron love

2010-01-14T16:05:00.000-08:00

I think it's safe to say I LOVE macarons. If I see one, I must eat it. I've even tried making it. I used a Martha Stewart recipe (this one), which was not that difficult in the beginning, but it was hard to get consistently good (and pretty) macarons. I need more practice!

Next up to try is this book, which I've been hearing good things about. And I love the title.

Via Amazon

By the way, I also recently tried macarons by Amore Patisserie (Las Vegas). I wasn't impressed by their caramel version, but I surprisingly liked the grapefruit.

Photo above: Macarons from Bouchon, bowl from Heath Ceramics

the invites - details

2010-01-14T11:37:00.000-08:00

Okay, here goes. Letterpress details! You can read the more general post (with a closeup photo of the invitations) here.

First up, we made the letterpress using the instructions here. I'd read that first before moving on. (It is important to note that when gluing wood pieces together, make sure they are as flat as possible. Any kind of warping in the wood will create uneven pressure in the press. You can try using metal blocks instead of wood at least for the top and bottom pieces that sandwich the invitation, since metal is straighter and stronger ... but also more expensive unfortunately.)

Then, after a few tries, we removed the veneer press screw and replaced it with two hydraulic jacks. We got ours from Kragen, but here's a similar one. In order to make sure the pressure would be even, we would press the jacks at the same time. We also lengthened the handles with thick metal pipes, to make pressing even easier. The use of jacks does put a lot of pressure on those top pieces of wood though, so I'm not sure our machine would be able to handle another set of invitations.

Our invitations were booklet style, and modeled after the invites here. We made ours three pages, with a tear-out postcard RSVP on the last page. We were afraid of the postcards going through the mail, but for the most part, they came back to us intact.

Now on to the other materials. We tried lots of different types of paper, but decided to splurge on Crane Lettra paper. We bought ours directly from the Crane website, and chose the 110lb (200lb is nice, but super thick and more expensive). We were able to get our paper cut and perforated by a local printer.

Ink was the tricky part. We at first were going to order it from a paper store, where they had a copy of the Pantone formula book, but we had no idea how to actually mix inks to get the color we wanted. And ink isn't cheap! Luckily we met a local printer that happened to have leftover purple and grey ink! He said a little goes a long way, and so gave us some, which turned out to be way more than we needed.

As for the plates, we were going to order them from Boxcar Press, but we were in a rush. So I found a company in SF called Logos Graphics. Since I've never sent in designs before for a plate, I first ordered a sample one. I made it small and sent the files to them, asking them questions to make sure it was all okay. They were very nice and responded so fast to my emails. I got the plate the next day! We tried doing blind presses first (no ink), and once we got that, we started inking.

Inking took some time getting right, since you really don't need a lot of ink. We would run the brayer with only a small amount of pressure on the plate, or else you'd get lots of bleeding.

I hope that helps some of you DIY-ers out there! Have fun!

marrakesh rug

2010-01-13T12:28:00.000-08:00

I'm not shopping for a rug, but I saw this one by Jonathan Adler and it's got me wanting it.

Marrakesh rug, Jonathan Adler
(only magenta's currently available but it's on sale!)

bell jars

2010-01-12T21:31:00.000-08:00

This photo on Sunday Suppers makes me want to own many, many cloches.

Photo by Karen Mordechai for Sunday Suppers

So far I'm liking the bell jars sold on Origin Crafts. Prices seem reasonable as well. Now what to put in the jars...

Small cloche, Origin Crafts

james blazer

2010-01-12T21:02:00.000-08:00

Last month I found a 3.1 Phillip Lim blazer that fit perfectly, but (there's always a but!) was over my budget. And to top it off, I can't find it online anywhere. Sigh. Maybe this Elizabeth and James blazer will make me feel better. Maybe if it were on sale for less?

James Blazer, Nieman Marcus

m+n on smp

2010-01-12T15:02:00.000-08:00

Our wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty last week. Yay! If you'd like to see some of the photos our photographer Leo Patrone took, look here and here.

i want...

2010-01-12T14:22:00.000-08:00

This cardigan. Now.

Long beach cardigan, J.Crew

And this swimsuit for the summer.

Soleil paisley tank, J.Crew

And this dress for anytime.

Jersey promenade gown, J.Crew

jacket lust

2010-01-11T13:20:00.000-08:00

Every season I realize I need a new jacket. Most of the jackets I own are pretty light, and since this winter seems colder than average, my jackets aren't helping much. So now I'm looking for something thicker, but in a short style (I already have a long, thick coat). Too bad I didn't do some online shopping before, because now this jacket is unavailable! Yet they still tempt me by showing it under the sale category...

Burberry All Season Jacket, Nordstrom

Yeah, yeah it's Burberry. But they have nice jackets! And this one has a removable wool liner, so I could wear it during the warmer months as well. And it has a hood! Who doesn't love hoods. (If you don't, it's detachable as well).

dress for spring

2010-01-10T01:18:00.000-08:00

Fifth Form Shift, Anthropologie

Doesn't this dress look like something Zooey Deschanel would wear? I think so, which means I want it for myself. Even though it's freezing outside.

new nightstand?

2010-01-08T14:56:00.000-08:00

Right now I'm using a breakfast tray table as my temporary nightstand. Yes, it's way too low. Maybe I should upgrade to this one, from CB2.

Century Nighstand, CB2

The letterpress

2010-01-08T12:00:00.000-08:00

For our wedding last year, we decided to make our own invitations. Letterpressed invitations. What? Are we crazy? Yes, thanks to this Instructables post, which has instructions for building your own letterpress machine. And here is what my husband made:

We did change a few things, like adding a hydraulic bottle jack (similar to the one here). This required less muscle, so even I was able to press some invites!

And here are a few more photos of the making of the invites!

Stay tuned for more posts! I'll be putting up more details soon.

gold hoops

2010-01-05T16:41:00.000-08:00

I've been into thin, gold jewelry for awhile. And now I'm eying these delicate earrings.

Golden Coat of Arms Hoops, by Favor

hey soul sister

2009-12-17T10:11:00.000-08:00

Heard this on the radio this morning and it's now in my head.

ooh la la

2009-12-16T16:06:00.000-08:00

Beatnik Babe Tunic

Fulfill your French fix with these t-shirts...once they're back in stock. Both from Forever 21's Twist line.

Tres Chic Tee

take a break

2009-12-16T16:00:00.001-08:00

TKO cookie from Bouchon Bakery

purple bootie

2009-12-15T00:11:00.000-08:00

Ooh, what cute booties, and in purple! And guess what, they're from Payless. Bogo time!

Lela Rose for Payless Lancaster Bootie

oh snap

2009-12-14T22:28:00.000-08:00

Lovely necklace for the camera lover you know:

Ghetto Fab Camera Necklace, Emily Elizabeth Jewelry

And something for the safety pin lovers you may know:

Be Safety Pin Necklace, Emily Elizabeth Jewelry

i want...

2009-12-10T17:38:00.000-08:00

these bags! Please.

Both by Clare Vivier
La Tropezienne & Messenger Bag

y, a necklace? ok!

2009-12-10T16:33:00.000-08:00

Something sparkly for that blah outfit. For under $40.

Cara Accessories Y-necklace, Nordstrom

brr...

2009-12-10T11:33:00.000-08:00

It's been cold. Very cold. I think these sweaters would help immensely.

Top row (L to R):
Dream V-neck Sweater
Cashmere V-neck Henley
Fleece Popover
Bottom row (L to R):
Merino Ruffle Cardigan
Alpaca Long Shawl Cardigan
Merino Shirred V-neck Sweater
(All from J.Crew and all on sale!)

i want...

2009-12-09T00:33:00.000-08:00

this set of rings! In rose gold please.

Whisper ring set, oli+me

pork fat + caramel = mmm

2009-12-08T15:37:00.000-08:00

Like caramels? Try this version, which has pork fat. Sounds weird, but it's gooood.

Read more here.

jewelry tree

2009-12-08T00:43:00.000-08:00

My jewelry is usually stuffed in drawers, but it'd be nice to hang/display them on this simple tree.

Beech tree, Muji (yes, they're now online!)

i want...

2009-12-08T00:00:00.000-08:00

this hat! Not sure if it'll look good on me, but I'm a hat buyer, what can I say.

Bowler hat, Topshop

porcupine cookies

2009-12-04T14:19:00.000-08:00

Aww what cute cookie cutters! Over at Billet.

bird on my head

2009-12-03T12:41:00.000-08:00

I've got a costume party to attend, and it has a 20s theme. Still not sure what I'm wearing, but I felt I needed something feathery to adorn my hair. Off to the stores I went, and got a headband and some feathers. I first laid out the feathers into a design I liked, and then went gluing away. Gluing to the headband got a little tricky, because the headband I bought had some texture, but in the end I'm happy with it:

Headband: Target
Feathers: Jo-Ann
Glue: Martha Stewart Craft Glue

coldplay puppets

2009-12-02T17:27:00.000-08:00

I haven't watched music videos in a looong time. But I love Coldplay's Life in Technicolor 2 song, so decided to see what Coldplay came up with. And it's cute! It has puppets, cute kids, and Chris Martin crowd surfing! See the entire video here.

take a break

2009-12-02T16:43:00.001-08:00

Plate and mug: Heath Ceramics

Tea kettle: Bodum

let it sparkle

2009-12-02T12:31:00.000-08:00

I'm not big on sequins, but just a little wouldn't hurt...

L to R: Forever21, J.Crew

milly peeps

2009-12-02T12:21:00.000-08:00

I rarely try on shoes at Anthro, but maybe I should. The little hint of green is a nice touch, and the heel won't break my ankles! Yay!

Milly Peep-toes, Anthropologie

3.1 phillip lim skirt love

2009-11-12T21:00:00.000-08:00

Love the hemline of this skirt, and the belt too. Pretty.

3.1 Phillip Lim Belted Twist Hem Skirt, Nordstrom

sunburst studs

2009-10-30T00:39:00.000-07:00

Guess who's selling jewelry now? Piperlime! So far I want to get these earrings, by House of Harlow. Did you know they sell clothes now too?

bensimon

2009-10-28T10:17:00.000-07:00

I bought these Bensimon shoes before my trip last month, and they are truly comfortable! Plus, they pack very small in your suitcase. I got them at Martin&Osa on sale for $25(!), but you can get a pair at shopbop.