In The Summertime

long lost blog.

2010-10-21T18:26:00.000-07:00

long time no post. it seems that grad school is getting in the way of social media :) good things are happening over here at MICA so all is well. my life feels like this image of confetti, all piled up into one big mess but still sparkly and fun at the same time.

hazy.

2010-09-22T19:41:00.000-07:00

love this image. found here.

studio on fire.

2010-08-27T11:28:00.000-07:00

the detail that studio on fire achieves is insane. i love it.

johnny miller still life portraits

2010-08-25T12:57:00.000-07:00

these are simply stunning.

nyc.

2010-08-13T18:22:00.000-07:00

some shots from around the city with tom.

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8

seasonal vegetables of california.

2010-08-02T12:51:00.000-07:00

love my new print by claire nereim to accompany the new digs in baltimore.
i can't wait to see it in person :)

i also can't wait to make the apt. my own in just a few days!

j. simpson

2010-08-02T11:42:00.000-07:00

here's a still from the scene with Jessica Simpson at Arcade!

arcade boutique.

2010-08-02T10:46:00.000-07:00

last night's episode of Entourage held a welcome surprise -Jessica Simpson made a cameo at Arcade Boutique in west hollywood, a women's luxury boutique that I had the pleasure of designing while at Montalba Architects. Her cameo is around minute 12, directly following the Mike Tyson scene, ha.

Congrats to Rochelle & Lindsay for the store's cameo :)

matthew hilton

2010-08-02T06:58:00.000-07:00

I love this new furniture find.

Matthew Hilton uses wood and transforms the material elegantly.

My favorite is the I-Beam side table, why didn't I think of that?

mast brothers.

2010-07-31T08:22:00.000-07:00

I've been admiring the design & branding of the Mast Brothers chocolate bars
for awhile now, so I was pleased to see this short documentary
on their work philosophy as brothers and craftsmen.

I cannot wait to taste some of their cocoa the next time I'm in NY.

Here's more on the "Hipster Chocolatiers".

invites & M&M frenzy.

2010-07-31T08:03:00.000-07:00

There's been quite a flurry of Max & Margaux postings this week -

which is to be expected as their wedding is amazingly adorable,
and so well styled it hurts. I also love their invites from Rifle paper.

so cute and they tie the event styling together in the design of the invitation.

tomandjessfest love.

2010-07-29T09:12:00.000-07:00

thanks to all the friends who have shared the party! thanks for the love.

here. here. and here.

xoxo.

back to orange & blue love.

2010-07-25T08:40:00.000-07:00

another blue & orange pairing - like this lovely.

neon lipstick.

2010-07-25T08:35:00.000-07:00

via

summer into fall wish list.

2010-07-25T08:29:00.000-07:00

i too am coveting these goods on bonnie tsang's list.
(click for a larger image and to see the links to the products).

lacy underthings.

2010-07-24T07:31:00.000-07:00

bridal shower wish list. these pretty garments from anthropologie.

save the date time.

2010-07-24T06:49:00.000-07:00

It's almost time for me to start thinking seriously about the wedding invitation suite & the save the date. ahhh. I thought I had time to relax,

but who was I kidding anyway? Here are a few lovelies:

1. Kate Arends save the date - complex & simple in it's monotone letterpress.

2. A glamorous statement in glittery gold and bold black flourishes (seen here).

when graphic designers wed

2010-07-23T13:34:00.000-07:00

I am currently loving this wedding, especially their Font inspired bar menu,
with names like:

Good Times New Roman, Bodoni Martini, Happy Akzidenz,
Futurita, Baskerville Sour, Trade Gothic

so clever.

take a chance.

2010-07-21T08:43:00.000-07:00

kate spade is always a great place to turn for color and clever installations.

I am currently loving this "take a chance" installation in the St. Louis store -

a grid and pops of color, what could be better?

my favorite pastime?

2010-07-21T08:31:00.000-07:00

hmm...I may claim to be good at being a multi tasker,

(however, I think that's a little white lie).

I'll tell myself that this bag facilitates getting the job done :)

mapping.

2010-07-21T07:29:00.000-07:00

what cute maps from Mrs. Lilien's style house, tracking her adventures.

mine would say, CA to B'more / NYC...and she's off again...

I can't wait to receive this map,

(which my amazing friends purchased for us as an engagement gift!)

can I please get a polaroid camera?

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

especially the one that prints collectible dark slides.

mark weaver.

2010-07-20T18:13:00.000-07:00

i love all of his prints. so cool.

this one holds a special place in my heart,

wes anderson love.

desert love.

2010-07-20T18:01:00.000-07:00

i always post megan's inspiration boards, because well,
they are always so inspiring! this one makes me yearn to
be back in LA and the desert weather...
west coast love forever.

tomandjessfest.

2010-07-20T09:12:00.000-07:00

i'm super excited to announce that our engagement party turned out to be a great success! the decorations and planning were executed down to the wire, but hey, as long as it gets done, right? our photographer, stacy newgent did a fabulous job of documenting the day! these are a few shots of me and my friends (who were such a big help in getting everything done!) more images of the decorations and party to come :) for now check out her blog post.

herringbone

2010-07-20T08:47:00.000-07:00

a great herringbone pattern always catches my eye, especially
when used on wood floors. the new jcrew bridal salon
also uses a herringbone pattern in a light wash.
i posted my excitement about it here.

simple graphics

2010-07-20T08:29:00.000-07:00

loving the simple yet bold graphics of these invites and program details.
see more here.

close up & private

2010-07-20T08:24:00.000-07:00

loving the color combinations, details, & men's styling
seen in the look book of close up & private.

click here to see more.

sultry & smoky

2010-07-20T08:15:00.000-07:00

This image from the July issue of W mag is divine.

Eva always exudes old Hollywood glamour.

(I think it's the bold lips that get me every time!)

canary yellow

2010-07-20T08:08:00.000-07:00

How gorgeous is this dress that the Glee star, Lea Michele wore for the Tony's?

I love the shape of the bodice and the draping at the bottom.

Does this come in bridal ivory? :)

rainbow delight.

2010-07-14T19:46:00.000-07:00

love this. via this link.

great getaway inspiration

2010-06-27T23:06:00.000-07:00

from Megan at MaeMae Paperie.

bangs.

2010-06-16T18:54:00.000-07:00

i keep going back to this post from kate.

i think i could potentially get the cut that the girl in the stripes is rocking...

i will ponder this in preparation for my next hair appt.

pink lips.

2010-06-16T18:38:00.001-07:00

pink lips - because it's summer.

retro styling.

2010-06-16T18:37:00.000-07:00

I know retro / vintage weddings are all the rage these days,

and even though I'm not planning on making our wedding a period piece,

there's something so lovely about the styling of this photo.

seen here.

i must go here.

2010-06-10T14:09:00.000-07:00

The new J.Crew Bridal Store just opened in NY. I die, it's amazing.

Wayyy better than being shoved in a random dressing room at the Grove.

(Get with it LA and get a sister bridal store already).

I need to see it the store person immediately. See more photos here.

fashion illustrated.

2010-06-09T21:56:00.000-07:00

I'm thinking my friend Lauren will like this one :)

I think I may have to order it just for the cover alone.

true love.

2010-06-09T17:58:00.000-07:00

I love shoes.

So many to choose from for the big day, maybe instead of wearing 2 dresses as is fashionable these days - one for the wedding and one for the reception,
I'll rock 2 pairs of amazing shoes.
more on the topic here.

hedi slimane.

2010-06-09T17:49:00.000-07:00

these photos are gorgeous.

I love the chromatic silver (& typography of course).

it's an orange day.

2010-06-08T20:18:00.000-07:00

leighton & blake.

2010-06-08T20:10:00.000-07:00

gossip girls looking lovely in shades of orange & periwinkle.

black & white geometry

2010-06-08T19:59:00.000-07:00

structured & stark.

emma watson.

2010-06-08T19:54:00.000-07:00

such a beauty.

engagement party prep.

2010-06-08T19:48:00.000-07:00

I may go insane with trying to finish up work, life in LA, moving, roadtripping and engagement party planning. These images are inspiring me to continue working on all of the fun decorations and printed goods for the party. Love the geometric nature of both of these pieces, the second print is by Sanna Annukka, sold here.

mint lingerie.

2010-06-08T19:42:00.000-07:00

marni + mint chocolate chip = this lovely lingerie.

via .

wedding bands.

2010-06-08T19:38:00.000-07:00

I'm dreaming of the day that I get to wear my stacked wedding bands.

In the meantime, looking at these gems will tide me over.

pleats please.

2010-06-08T19:33:00.000-07:00

love the pink dip dye.

summer road trip.

2010-06-08T07:46:00.000-07:00

This post made me even more excited for our western road trip!

inky black.

2010-06-03T18:37:00.000-07:00

the density of these photographs, amazing.
the contrast and the light quality are to die for,

not to mention lily allen looks amazing.

martini bar? yes please.

2010-06-03T18:06:00.000-07:00

why is everything that sunday suppers does so amazing?

this martini bar does not fail to please.

this post reminds me of an evening spent with friends at a famous bar in venice, Italy, where they serve up one strong martini.

blatant re-blog.

2010-06-03T17:59:00.000-07:00

I'm stealing the exact same post from coco + kelley - I couldn't help it.

loving the wood details.

pretty in pink.

2010-06-03T17:44:00.000-07:00

lovely bridesmaid dresses. lovely photos via max.

elle's wedding invitation.

2010-06-03T17:26:00.000-07:00

why are my friends elle & kyle so cool?

reason #1 million: they lasercut walnut blocks as their invites.
seriously amazing.

woodland beauty.

2010-06-03T17:21:00.000-07:00

this dress (and feather necklace) are divine.

more here.

aubin & wills

2010-05-28T18:06:00.000-07:00

I'm learning all kinds of new things today - from this post, I did some further investigation into the tote bag and found Aubin & Wills, a super cool English store (similar to APC) with great graphics. Love the fox! The second print is by the artist who did the Aubin & Wills home page art, Alan Kitching.

glam lawn games.

2010-05-28T17:42:00.000-07:00

this game of bocce ball might be the best dressed in existence.

camille.

2010-05-28T17:26:00.000-07:00

why have I never seen this amazing jewelry before? seen here.

Camillle Miceli for Dior.

b&w graphic goodies.

2010-05-28T16:54:00.000-07:00

I don't love kristen stewart, she's too pouty for me.

However, this UK Elle cover is great. It's stark, simple and graphic.

B&W calligraphy by Jenna.

from the desk of:

2010-05-28T12:43:00.000-07:00

mae mae paperie. love this gal and her gorgeous goods.

(as if I know her personally, I wish!)

and in contrast...

2010-05-28T12:39:00.000-07:00

subdued spring woodland hues. found here.
everything at rifle paper is amazing,including their blog.

As well as their use of the new Eames typeface from House Industries.

I want it!

punchy hues for summer.

2010-05-28T12:32:00.000-07:00

is it summer yet? photography here.

a modern texas wedding.

2010-05-28T12:09:00.000-07:00

this wedding has amazing details. adore the pic on the roof.

red lips.

2010-05-28T11:58:00.001-07:00

red lips, they never get old.

another jcrew gem.

2010-05-28T11:09:00.001-07:00

I have never seen this one before (it's not on the website!)
I love the sleeve detail.

bow.

2010-05-27T20:22:00.000-07:00

I tried on this dress as well. So gorgeous with the offset bow on the back.

And now for life of me I cannot remember if it's Oscar or Carolina.

So many dresses tried on in one weekend!

jcrew.

2010-05-23T17:33:00.000-07:00

Last but not least we went to Jcrew.

The Gracie was the best out of all them. So classic and elegant.

vera.

2010-05-23T17:26:00.000-07:00

The option at Vera literally took my breath away it was so gorgeous. The only pic I could find was the runway shot which was not how I styled it. I wore it without the shrug and with a thick, wide black grosgrain sash - tied with a dramatic bow in the back. Love this one too!

monique i love you.

2010-05-23T17:20:00.000-07:00

The clear winner at Monique was the Rhianna.

I'd do a custom bustle at the bottom to tighten the skirt to more of a mermaid shape and really accentuate the plummage. I love it.

oscar

2010-05-23T17:17:00.000-07:00

I tried on this gem this weekend, sans massive birdcage veil.

It was amazingly gorgeous on.

birdcage veil.

2010-05-21T15:45:00.000-07:00

I am very ambivalent about the veil...but doesn't this bride look gorgeous?

Maybe I'll try this gem on at my Oscar de la Renta
bridal appointment tomorrow!

uber-cool.

2010-05-20T10:49:00.000-07:00

max + margaux.

i think they may be the coolest couple of all time

(well that's an exaggeration, but they are amazing).

I cannot wait to see the pictures of their wedding,

it's sure to be the most unique shindig ever.

Found these gems on OLOL blog

(the other half of the fabulous photo / dj collaboration).

ps_ why is there a big space at the top,
even though I didn't put a space? crazy blogspot.

greens, yellows and shades of pink.

2010-05-18T16:28:00.000-07:00

love the coloring in all of these compilations from a thing for.

transparent lavender.

2010-05-17T20:54:00.000-07:00

great use of color on this book cover.

paper.

2010-05-17T20:49:00.000-07:00

expressing love for paper via wall installation.

I don't know where I got this from...too many blogs are being perused daily.

paint by numbers.

2010-05-17T20:46:00.000-07:00

i love how graphic these 2 images are next two each other.

logo love.

2010-05-17T20:32:00.000-07:00

I love this logo or graphic moniker? anyhow it's awesome.

inspiration boards.

2010-05-17T20:28:00.000-07:00

great bulletin board compilations. 1. jcrew. 2. and 3. found here.

my hopes for grad school.

2010-05-16T00:51:00.000-07:00

engagement photos

2010-05-15T15:15:00.000-07:00

I love them. Hayley (our friend and amazing photographer)
did such a great job capturing our photos!

We traveled all over california to our favorites spots in Venice, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree and the downtown area, where we stopped at the Griffith Observatory and out and about near MacArthur Park.

Here's the link to view them all on Flickr.
Enjoy (and view in slideshow for larger images!) xoxo.

um, this blog rocks.

2010-05-14T18:26:00.000-07:00

All of the above gems came from the same awesome blog - Evolvlove.

I thoroughly enjoy finding new blogs to peruse endlessly when I'm supposed to be getting stuff done.

edgy meets watercolor.

2010-05-14T18:15:00.000-07:00

watercolor love abounds these days...new inspiration.

if only I had the patience to actually do some watercoloring of my own.

via this amazing guy.

sideshow press

2010-05-14T18:11:00.000-07:00

sideshow press. beautiful branding!

love the stitching and the die-cut tags.

chocolate type.

2010-05-14T18:09:00.000-07:00

delicious and well designed.
what more can you ask for?

chocolate type found here.

star wars day!

2010-05-14T18:01:00.000-07:00

now this post has absolutely nothing to do with my wedding (unlike those "borderline" posts, that I try to claim apply)... as I will not be incorporating my love for Star Wars into the big day, to all your dismay ;) BUT, I had no clue there was a Star Wars Day (May 4th - May the 4th / Force Be With You). ha.
click here for the full post.

working it.

2010-05-14T17:55:00.001-07:00

heavy liner and lashes.
file this under the "beauty looks" to remember for any occasion.
It's too bad my hair's not that blonde...

I also love the blog it came from, Happenstance.

amazing mara hoffman.

2010-05-14T17:49:00.000-07:00

amazing mara hoffman dress, the model's expression however, not so much.

choosing the winning dress will be tres difficile.

Plum Pretty Sugar.

2010-05-13T19:51:00.000-07:00

I adore the idea of these pretty kimono robes for the "getting ready" phase of the wedding day. Pretty patterns for those photos.
From Plum Pretty Sugar.

wait, a new gem.

2010-05-12T18:37:00.000-07:00

I'm also feeling very drawn to this orange number from Heidi Merrick,
modeled by the lovely Rachel Weisz.

Decisions, decisions.

gorgeous dress.

2010-05-12T12:43:00.000-07:00

loving this! I need a dress for the engagement party - this could be the one.

more of the like, here.

oink.

2010-05-11T19:38:00.000-07:00

the mascot for the engagement party.

road trip inspiration.

2010-05-11T16:17:00.000-07:00

we're trekking back east, via windy mountain roads
and through giant redwoods. can't wait.

this makes we want to create a beautiful map for our trip.

engagement party inspiration board.

2010-05-11T13:06:00.000-07:00

inspiration for the upcoming engagement party!
save-the-date email to arrive shortly.

(fingers crossed I can get my act together on the web / invites).

july 17th, 2010

{oh bob} @ utterly engaged.

2010-05-06T18:09:00.000-07:00

this is a great post. there's usually not that much focus on the groom.

loving this spread (and well designed! from Oh Joy's, Oh Bob).

more goods from 3potatofour.

2010-05-06T18:00:00.000-07:00

surprise.

2010-05-06T17:53:00.000-07:00

why don't I ever come up with creative and witty ideas -

like this amazing surprise birthday card?

I need to start brainstorming superb wedding ideas asap.

See the rest of the card here.

feaverish photography.

2010-05-05T17:56:00.000-07:00

love these. visit the full site here.

golden glow.

2010-05-05T17:42:00.000-07:00

more pretty pendants as seen on oh joy.

ana kras bonbon lights

2010-05-05T17:38:00.000-07:00

I've been envision pretty hanging fixtures in the tents...

I think these could be amazing. I'm still loving Lindsey Adelman's

brass and glass globes. Also the above, gold lamps

celeb inspiration part deux.

2010-05-05T17:33:00.000-07:00

I don't even know what "part" I'm on...

I do know that I'm slightly obsessed with Zoe Saldana.

Loving the silhouettes of these dresses.

pretty peonies.

2010-05-05T17:30:00.000-07:00