Above: Guatamalan 15" x 11" laptop sleeve ($24) from PriscillaWoolworth.com. Below: Rainbow Shopping Tote ($64) found via my friend Amanda's blog.
Nov 30, 2009
Go Guatemalan!
Leftovers anyone?
Matt makes a pretty mean Thanksgiving leftover sandwich. It starts with a fresh loaf of sour dough from La Brea Bakery and includes elements of Thursday's meal in a very specific proportion and order that only he can produce. This year we ate them on some Sanna Annukka for Marimekko dessert plates which I can't find online, but we got them a few months ago at Reform School in Silver Lake, and I bet there are a few left.
Nov 27, 2009
Vinyl Tree
Thanksgiving Day was gorgeous here in L.A., and clear as a bell. While driving home via the 101 last night, everything looked so glittery and festive. I snapped a shot of the Christmas tree atop the iconic Capitol Records building—all decked out and ready for the season. Happy Holidays!
Nov 25, 2009
DESIGNwatcher DEAL!
If you buy this d-d-d-dope silver M&B Souvenir "Anchor's Away" necklace from M&B Vintage and tell them you're a DESIGNwatcher reader you get 20% off! It's $240 retail, for you, I make-a-special price of $192. That's a savings of almost fifty greenbacks, matey! To purchase call: 917-545-1036 or email: mandbvintage@mandbvintage.com, and don't forget to mention DW!
2009 Gift Guide: For Him
The Inventor of the Modern Album Cover by Alex Steinweiss ($500); J.Press watch band ($29); Seven Fold Unlined Tie ($78); New York Maple Syrup ($18); Eena small duffle ($72); Hudson
Grey Tartan Washed Cotton Straight Fit Shirt ($198); Opinel No. 8 folding knife ($18); Under Armour Key Pocket ColdGear gloves ($35); Mason Pearson brushes ($80-$108); Moleskine Bauhaus Cahiers Set ($15); Carter Duffle ($220); shock resistant Casio Exilim EX-G1 ($300).
Nov 24, 2009
2009 Gift Guide: For Her!!!
Anie Lenon ceremony necklace #7 ($180); Himalayan Bath Salts ($69); Light My Fire matches ($7); Timex 80 Retro Digital Plastic Watch ($50); Birkenstock Gizeh Thong ($80); Frank Gehry Torque Ring ($650 shown in rose gold...looks excellent stacked!); Stichable Journal ($22); Velvet Lined Slipper ($98); Crystal Spicoli 3 shades ($10); Steamer Bag ($230); Moss Nos Da Blanket ($239); Patyka Rosewood Cream ($16); Vere Vere Bag ($20); fingerless mittens ($42); Isak Leaf Round Tray ($45); Union Jack ornament ($33); Gold Trimmed Blanket ($365); Wish Bone necklace ($235); "You Make My Life Incredibly Sweet" poster ($25); Utility Canvas apron ($48); Tanya Aguiniga Rope Bracelet ($70); White Bead-Trimmed Afghan Clutch ($127).
Nov 23, 2009
My arrow fetish just got a bit more serious with these clips ($6).
Balsam Fir incense
Love this Balsam Fir incense ($8) which smells like a pine fire burning in the hearth of the next room, and is not perfume-y whatsoever. They're made in Maine, so you know it's good!
Nov 21, 2009
Holiday card round-up
Anyone have any favorite holiday cards? I'm having a major identity crisis with holiday cards this year. Matt and I both LOVE the above 1967 Alexander Girard card ($15), but there's only one set left. :((( Help!
Annie Harwell Holiday Interior card ($19 for eight).
Felix Torres "Last Light" cards ($15 for ten).
Old School Stationers #1030 ($8 each).
Marikmekko Kanteleen Kutsu cards ($20 for ten).
Egg Press Dot Peace on Earth cards ($14 for eight).
Frank Lloyd Wright Greek Orthodox Church holiday cards ($19 for 20).
Chillycago Cards ($3 for five).
Auld Lang Syne cards ($4.50 each).
Christmas Pigs Kissing cards ($14 for six).
Cracking Christmas cards ($8.20 for six).
St. Nick card ($16 for eight).
Nov 20, 2009
Walnut Menorah
Dude, sweet Menorah ($75)! And bonus that it was designed by Niles Snyder, a Pasadena Art Center Alumnus (go Art Center!).
Nov 19, 2009
Brown Paper Design
Danielle Rowe Zunt of Brown Paper Design is a floral design goddess. I loved every last detail, like the above hanging orchid strands.
Nov 18, 2009
Christmas in Morocco
Wouldn't that be sweet!? It's next on my list. But until then, these Moroccan tea glasses ($20 for four) will do the trick. They're totally Christmas-y and they're cool for the rest of the year too.
Break my art
Cool and funny paperweight. Artbreaker ($64), by Francois Dallegret, is comprised of two precision pieces that rotate on a hidden central axis so it can be set in several fascinating sculptural compositions. Available for pre-order here, not available 'til mid-January.
Cynthia Warren Design
I just got back a sampling of some of our wedding photos! I have to gush first about the incredible work that Cynthia Warren did on all our paper for the wedding. She was absolutely incredible. She often does special menus for Chez Panisse, so I knew I was in good hands. Above is our program, my favorite element of all. Totally rad arrow monogram that she came up with.
Each table was named after different fly fishing lures. Cynithia confessed one day that she had checked out three books on fly fishing from the library to really get into it!
Even Max Wanger's photos don't do them justice as she silk screened by hand each menu to match an exact Pantone color. (woah...Bridezilla!)
Nov 17, 2009
Randy Newman is so right.
There's a cute little Juliet balcony off our bedroom in our new apartment. Last night we slept with the door completely open and it was totally dreamy to fall asleep to the sound of palm tree branches lightly rustling. 
Just one more reason why I LOVE living in L.A.: it's mid-November and we're sleeping with doors wide open. Last year at this time I think I was probably navigating my closet so I could un-box my long underwear. In terms of keeping the plants alive: I'm working on it. This innovative watering can may help.
Designed by French-born Pascal Charmolu, this watering can is made of 18-0 stainless steel and has a flexible silicone hose with a built-in magnet that allows it to be attached to the can’s body when not in use. Sweet. get it here ($96).
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